- Deal with dating problems when you first encounter them. If the problem cannot be fixed, figure out if this is something you are prepared to live with. If not, back away and move on.

- Be smart and stay away from your date early in the relationship if you feel tired or stressed out. Reschedule your first or second date if you have to.

- Beware if your date runs late. You need a partner you can rely on. If your date is habitually late, this is a sign that this person does not value your time and doesn't care about your feelings. Move on. 

- Never excuse or put up with your date's bad behavior or disrespect.

- Don't ever cheat on your date. If you want to date someone new, break up first. Don't build up a cobweb of lies around you.

- Keep in mind that it's easier to prevent problems than to fix them. Work on the relationship to prevent a major disaster. Nip problems in the bud.

- Don't exclude a possibility that your date's opinion may just be right. Admitting that you are wrong will take you a long way. Be honest and open-minded. Recognize your mistakes.

- Learn to be mature and independent. Handle your life without dumping your troubles on your partner.

- Consider dating mistakes as lessons learned. Don't always blame yourself. Refrain from overanalyzing your relationship. Leave the shrink's job to professionals.

- Make fights work in your favor. Send flowers or a gift to make up and spark post-argument romance. Add a touch of creativity to your relationship. 

- Make a note of your date's sensitive spots. What makes your date unhappy? Does it irritate you? Can you live with that?

- Don't become too chummy with your dates. You want to be his/her date's life partner, not his buddy.

- Don't be boring and predictable. Don't share every little detail of your life with your date. Keep the other person guessing.

- Have a life. Be enthusiastic when you tell your date about your friends, job, family, pets, and hobbies.

- Refrain from making your date jealous. If you have to play games to keep your partner interested, it's the wrong partner.

- Get rid of your irritating habits. We all have some ? nail biting, hair twisting, etc.

- Don't be possessive. Let your date be free. If this person loves you, he will stay with you.

- End you relationship if your date is disrespectful, unkind or rude to you. Take care of yourself.