I though this subject might be of interest to other singles on the board - dating no-nos based on harsh experience.
A Guy's Guide to Not Getting it On (Jezebel)How to not get it on (Feministe)Dating Don'ts (Broadsheet)Based on my own experiences, here are my dating don'ts:
1. After I tell you I've just found out I'm being laid off, don't insist on taking me to a chi-chi bar after I've suggested a cheaper place, order a second pitcher of drinks after I've said I've had enough, and then when the bills comes tell me I owe half.
2. If you talk about your use of hard drugs as something you are proud of, rather than part of your misspent youth - or if you show up high for our first date - I am not interested. I am freaked out.
3. Don't scold our waiter over a trivial point to impress me. You've just inspired him to spit in our appetizer.
4. After I've said "no thank you" once or twice, stop trying to get me to come into your apartment for a drink.
5. Trying to rapidly lick the back of my throat is not an acceptable kissing technique.
6. Don't tell me about your ex, except in passing. If you are talking about another woman (who is not Sarah Palin or Hillary Clinton) with passion, resentment, or anger for more than 60 seconds while on a date with me, you should not be on a date with me.
7. Don't bring me a Dr. Wayne Dyer tape or CD (oddly, this has happened to me on 2 first dates, with 2 different guys)
8. Don't chew gum, especially not with your mouth open. Ewww.
9. If I can tell within one second of meeting you that you've severely stretched the truth on your match.com profile ... why the hell did you bother?
10. If we are walking down the street, do not stay a few steps ahead of me as if you are afraid someone may see us together. After you've already spent the evening being incredibly cagey about what you do and who you are, I think I've got this picture.
11. DON'T SAY I'LL CALL YOU. I know what that means. There's nothing wrong with just saing "It was nice to meet you."