Four Dating Rules You DON'T Have To Follow

Sep 2nd, 2010

FOUR DATING RULES YOU DON'T HAVE TO FOLLOW:

RULE #1.)  NEVER DATE A CO-WORKER.  Obviously you shouldn't date a LOT of co-workers.  But unless your company has a policy against it, don't rule it out either.

--A lot of relationships start at work because we spend more time with our co-workers than anyone else.

RULE #2.)  REBOUND RELATIONSHIPS NEVER LAST.  Some people start processing a break-up months before it happens.  So when it actually does, they're already over it. 

--In other words, there's no set amount of time you should wait before you start dating again.  But if you're still emotional about the break-up, your rebound relationship probably won't last.

RULE #3.)  NEVER DATE A FRIEND'S EX.  It's possible to pull this one off, but only if you ask for your friend's permission BEFORE anything happens.  And it also helps if they broke up a WHILE ago . . . not a WEEK ago.

RULE #4.)  ONLY DATE ONE PERSON AT A TIME.  Playing the field increases your chances of finding the person you want, and it's a lot faster.  So if you have more than one prospect, don't commit too early.

--Just make sure you're HONEST, or it'll blow up in your face.  Match.com