Top 30 dating tips

8. Find out if he has any good platonic female friends. Men should be able to relate to women as friends, not just as sex objects. -JL396

9. Don't play mind games. Dating is hard enough without having to remember everything you've fibbed about. -Weezie107

10. Don't rush sex! -jmoylan

11. On a first date, keep it brief. You want to have something to talk about the next time. -srussell

12. Stay away from guys who think cartoon women are sexy. -JL396

13. Pay more attention to whether he's a good person and will be good to you than to what he looks like. -sunsmiles99

14. Never date more than one guy at a time, even if they know about each other. It's exhausting and confusing. You'll end up wanting to be rid of all of them, even if under other circumstances one or more of them might have had potential. -Weezie107

15. Before you can find the perfect guy, you have to know what you're looking for and have the courage to go after it. -tuffis

16. If you are comparing a man to qualities you found in your ex, then maybe you're not ready to move on. -clswake

17. Waiting around for the person you're interested in to call or to make a move is a complete waste of time. Plus, it's lame. If you're into someone, go after him. If not, get on with your life. -Weezie107

18. Find out if he does his own laundry or if his mum does it. A man should be self-sufficient. -JL396

19. No matter how nice he is, it won't work if you're not attracted to him. -cas9

20. You'll find Mr Right when you know you are Ms Right - when you feel secure with yourself. -tuffis