Dating Rules Every Man Needs to Know

Many people wax poetic in the world of dating and speak in wonderful platitudes to carry you out throughout your day. I am one of those people, too, when the occasion calls to do so. Now I’m gonna give you some blunt dating advice. Because sometimes you just need a raw gut punch of wake-up juice. So if you’re a little softy that gets upset by words not directly pointed at you, please go away.

1. Never go back to the person who cheated

This one might sound simple, but you’d be surprised at how many people take cheaters back. I don’t think it’s a question of, “Once a cheater always a cheater.” But it’s more a question of whether they will do it again. Once that line has been crossed, it’s hard to move past, and it takes too much emotional energy to move past. If you’ve been married for more than seven years and have a kid or two, sure, it might be worth it. But with respect to dating.

No.

2. Never allow disrespect

You must establish boundaries from the jump. If you feel like someone has been disrespectful to you or they’re being disrespectful, tell them why and explain your boundaries. You still want to see them, but that particular behavior is not in line with how you value yourself or others. You give them a chance or two to change and…