Dating Rules for Women

Don't talk to a man first (and don't ask him to dance)

Don't stare at men or talk too much

Don't meet him halfway or go Dutch on a date

Don't call him and rarely return his phone calls

Always end phone calls first

Don't accept a Saturday night day after Wednesday

Always end the date first

Stop dating him if he doesn't buy you a romantic gift for your birthday or Valentine's Day

Don't see him more than once or twice a week

No more than casual kissing on the first date

Don't tell him what to do

Let him take the lead

Don't expect a man to change or try to change him

Don't open up too fast

Don't live with a man (or leave your things in his apartment)

Don't date a married man

Be easy to live with



~from The Rules by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider