Sunday, February 3, 2008

Dating Rules for the Modern Age

Ed's Rules for both sexes…

1) You can’t make anyone love you.

The most important rule of all. We have all been guilty of breaking it, but somehow we ignore this Golden Rule of Dating.

2) If someone is interested in you, they will let you know-one way or another.


If everyone adhered to the first two rules, dating would be so much easier. Of course I break my own rules all the time.

3) Never leave more than two voice mails, cell phone messages, emails, etc. They probably got the first one anyway. If there is any question about this, see Rule #2.

4) The best way to flirt is to always smile when talking/looking at someone

5) Unless you have been dating someone longer than 6 months, never drop by their residence unannounced.

6) You are not, repeat, YOU ARE NOT responsible for your date’s psychological problems.

7) You won’t meet anyone interesting if you never leave your backyard.

8) No one finds it interesting that you constantly denigrate your ex’s.

9) Never sleep with anyone that has more problems than you do.

10) Don't give someone a key unless they have your last name (spouse,
parents, etc.)

Never date a man that...

Spends more time on his hair than you do

Calls his mother 'mommy'

Drinks anything pink

Claims he’s never been in love

Does not want to meet your friends

Has no true friends of his own

Thinks poker should be an Olympic sport

Has a perm

Owns a Justin Timberlake CD

Only talks about himself

Has never owned a pet (fish & snakes don’t count)

Others rules of thumb for men:

If you don’t like her cat (or at least tolerate it), don’t expect her to like you.

She will always own more pairs of shoes than you do. Don’t bring it up again.

The more important the function, the less she needs to be rushed.

You will get more mileage by carrying out the garbage without being asked than you would by buying a dozen roses.

Although we like it, never EVER give women cash as a gift. At least a gift certificate means you left the house

It was cool when we were 19, but funneling should no longer be considered a talent

Without her asking, always volunteer to pick her up from the airport

Women always like a man with a good sense of humor. This does not include being able to play ‘Hey Jude’ with your armpit.

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