Do you think there are (or should be) rules to dating?
Many people say there are no rules but I disagree. Here are mine (30F): Feel free to argue or add to the list. I will probably think of more later, in fact.
-Be as honest about your intentions with someone as possible (without being awkward about it). -Don't stand anyone up. -If you are the one asking the other one out, you should pay (or at least offer to). -Don't lie (about age, relationship status, etc. ) This doesn't mean you necessarily have to throw all of the info out there from the beginning however. -Don't accept a date with someone if you know for a fact you would never have "sexual activites" with them (for instance, if you wouldn't have sexual activities with a smoker or someone with HIV etc) "sexual activities" meaning sex or could mean kissing or making out, especially if you are younger. -Don't ever assume the other person has the same idea as you about when or where you will have sex for the first time. -Don't have sex before discussing your sexual health and birth control methods/ and plan B or C. -Don't assume that the other person is not dating anyone else if you never talked about being exclusive BUT be clear with them if YOU are.
Posted Jun 24, 2012, 2:13 AM UTC