8 Simple Rules for Dating a Twenty Something Boy

General Rules for Dating

1. Never call guys. Ever.

2. Make sure you see your guy in a well lit area, or during the day. Sometimes, when u end up meeting someone in a bar or a club, and you finally see them face to face outside, it's a whole other ball game. Yeah, you know what I'm talking about.

3. Limit dates to only once a week in the beginning. You don't want to get too close, too fast. Let the guy miss you and wonder what you are doing.

4. Let the guy pay for everything. Of course, you always have to offer some money. And if he accepts, run like the wind.

5. Always date during the week. Weekends are reserved for drinking and hanging out with friends.

6. Get their last names. And always google your dates, myspace or facebook them. You want an idea of who you're going out with. You never know what you're going to find out there.

7. Never ask how many women he has been with. Trust me, you don't want to know.

8. Just have fun. Life's too short for playing games. If he's not showing interest, then maybe he's just not that into you. And most importantly, always be yourself. As Carrie Bradshaw once said "The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you find someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous."

Rules for Dating on the Singles Scene

1. Although most people do not want to meet their significant other in a bar/ club, you are better off than just sitting home snuggled in your bed watching "Grey's Anatomy" on a Saturday night. Otherwise, it's going to be pretty hard meeting someone under those covers.

2. While you're out, always smile. Guys won't approach a girl who looks unapproachable.

3. Don't be afraid to make the first move. Most of the time, guys will stare you down, and will never say anything. I guarantee if you make the first move, they probably wanted to talk to you anyway. And if they didn't, I'm sure they will anyways.

4. Always ask your friend what their wearing first. Whatever they say, just step it up a notch. This way, you always look better than them.

5. If you give a guy your number, and he ends up not calling, don't sweat it. Call him only once. If he doesn't return your call, chances are he's a pussy, or he could very well have forgotten who you were (especially if you were drunk). Don't stalk him and be a psycho bitch. Just leave it be. He obviously wasn't worth it.

6. No sex on the first night. A one night stand is most likely not going to turn into a relationship. Unless you are a character in a movie, which I highly doubt you are.

7. If you are drunk, don't give away too much information; like your home address, social security number, favorite sex positions, etc.

8. Don't always be so picky. Even if the guy isn't a looker, but seems to have personality, give him a chance. He may end up growing on you.

Rules for Dating via the Internet Scene

1. Update your profile pic regularly. Having a photo from a couple of years ago during your "Glory Days" won't cut it if you look completely different now.

2. Always check to see if the persons profile picture is an actor/ model. If it seems to good to be true, then it probably is.

3. Besides talking online, make sure to talk on the phone a couple times before you meet to make sure that person is indeed a boy.

4. Don't lie about your age, weight, or anything else that may ruin your chances. (ie: if you say that you're 25 years old and 100 lbs, but in reality you're actually an overweight 40 year old, chances are that person won't reciprocate the feelings).

5. If you're going on a date with someone, always be careful. Make sure to meet during the day, or in a well lit area with lots of people around.

6. Don't tell the other person that you've been going on tons of other internet dates. If you're looking for love on the internet, obviously you're probably dating around. Maybe even being an internet dating whore. But your partner doesn't need to know about it.

7. Make sure to have an exit line just incase your date isn't what you expected. (ie: During your date excuse yourself, run to the bathroom and tell your friend to call you. Pretend as if you have an emergency and that you need to leave right away).

8. There are many ways to meet that special someone. If your online dating experience doesn't turn out to be the 21st century fairy tale of your dreams, don't give up!

So ladies, if you follow these rules, hopefully they will work better for you than they have for me. Good luck and have fun! But not too much :)