Dating tips again!

Yes I am harping again on safe dating rules.
One day they will be imprinted in our brains
and the brains of our children and I will no
longer have to maintain this site.
FINDING DATES:
DATES are everywhere. You meet them at
school functions, Parties, Gyms, Group
gatherings and even in church groups.
The internet is one place I would most likely
suggest you avoid.
BE SAFE:
When you are making initial contact with
someone new that you haven't met before,
do it in a public place.
Giving out personal information, such as your
phone number, or where you live is a risk.
Use common sense to judge the right time
when you feel the time is right.
If you feel pressured or unsure
MOVE ON Quickly.
KNOW YOURSELF:
Knowing who you are and what interests you,
should be discovered first.
How can you know who you are looking for
if you do not know yourself. List the things
that make people like about you, in a
positive sense. Then date the type of person
that shares your goals and dreams.
Dating a person who is into outdoors sports
while you enjoy quiet times would defeat the
purpose of a sharing relationship.
Dating can be a tough process.
LEARN FROM OTHERS:
Be attentive to other successful dating
relationships with people you respect.
Figure out what works for them and see
what you can adopt for yourself. Be honest
with yourself and know what will make
you happy. Are you looking for a friend?
Or a longer term commitment? At the
same time, be flexible. The dating world is
unpredictable, but that can be part of the
fun. Enjoy what comes your way but
remember
YOU HAVE TO LOOK AT YOURSELF
IN THE MIRROR EACH DAY.
Be true to yourself.
COMMUNICATION:
Communication is the name of the game here.
Visual, verbal, and subtle communication is
what it takes. Be consistent and honest with
the other person. Ask questions and be a
good listener. Use all types of
communication: the phone, a written note,
an email - whatever comes to mind.
All of this will show your interest in the
other person.
DON’T GO IT ALONE:
Get your friends and family involved; let
them know what you are up to. Always plan
your dates in advance and remember to leave
a brief note when leaving the house. When
you were left with a sitter your parent left a
place or number for contact. Its all about
respect and trust. A more informed parent
will feel more at ease
FOLLOW YOUR HEART BUT USE
COMMON SENSE:
When you are dating, listen to your mind,
but follow your heart. Keep in tune with
what your intuition is telling you about the
other person. Is it love at first sight?
Stranger things have happened. Dating isn't
rocket science. We all have common sense,
so use it.
TAKE YOUR TIME:
Successful dating takes time. Most people who
date want something to happen immediately,
but we have all found out that doesn't happen.
There is no way of forcing someone to be with
you forever so be careful of what decisions you
make along the way. Many teenagers face
pregnancies to hold a loved one. Quess what?
It does not work. Ask the millions of single
mothers out there.
LEAVE WHEN YOU NEED TO:
Don't settle for something that isn't right for you.
You deserve better than that. Breaking up is
never fun, but we all know that we recover.
And if you aren't the one initiating the breakup,
remember that this is part of the experience as
well. Rejection is tough, but keep in mind of
what might be next - it could be even better.
And you might end up with a really good set of
new friends in the process.
HAVE FUN:
The most important thing to remember is to
have fun! Searching for the right person can be
a fantastic experience, filled with anxiety and
emotion and even drama. But if you approach it
with a positive attitude and think of the hunt as
being as much fun as the catch, you will have a
better time. Make it easy for yourself by setting
your mind to the fact that this is something fun.
If you have other teenage dating tips, we always
want to know.
and if you are looking for fireworks!!!!
get a reality hit!!!! lol