1. BE A GOOD LISTENER
He's flattered, you're informed!
2. DON'T TRASH-TALK YOUR EX
There's a fine line between love and hate, and for guys, passionate hate reads, "I'm still not over that X-man."
3. THINK FRIENDSHIP FIRST
If things don't work out, you end up with a new friend who may fix you up with someone who WILL work out.
4. DO K.I.S.S. (KEEP IT SHORT AND SIMPLE)
Leave him wanting more, or leave him as soon as possible!
5. DON'T BE AN OPEN BOOK
If you want to be a must-read, don't offer up Cliff's Notes.
6. DON'T BRING UP THE "M" WORD
Don't bring up marriage on a first date -- and if he does? Brush it off with your"M" word -- "MAYBE someday? When I've taken the time to find the right guy."
7. DARE TO HAVE SPARES
Dating is a numbers game: The more men you date, the better the odds are of meeting some really good eggs.
8. TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS
If he's creeping you out, take flight -- don't fight the feeling.
9. NEVER, EVER HAVE SEX
Sex may sell -- but first-date sex sells you short.
10. HAVE FUN!
Smiles. Laughter. Major turn-ons!
