The Do's And Dont's Of Dating

I'll admit I'm no love expert. I know what love should look and feel like, but staying in love? Not my area of expertise. Dating though? I can say a few things about that (mainly that I hate the whole process).

Granted I'm still single, so you can totally read this and be like, "yeah, okay Kate" and disregard it. But who knows? You might get some good advice. So here it is:

The Do's Of Dating

• DO talk to him (on the actual phone) before the first date. Not only do you get to hear his voice but you'll get a sense of his overall vibe. Does he listen or does he interrupt you? Do you share common interests or are there awkward silences in the conversation?

• DO drive yourself or uber to a first date. If you've never met him, you shouldn't be giving him your address. Plus, if he doesn't pick you up, it's a lot easier to escape :)

• DO let go of all the baggage that comes with bad dates, failed relationships, and the fear of dating. I won't lie, it's easier said than done and something I should also work on.

The Dont's Of Dating

• DON'T make yourself look younger or thinner in your photos. Think about it- you want to meet the guy in real life and not someone different than the photos. Shouldn't you do the same?

• DON'T make dinner dates. Sure, you might get a free meal out of it, but do you really want to give up at least an hour and a half of your time?

• DON'T take the disinterest or rejection personally. You just avoided wasting your time on a relationship you would probably be unhappy with.