10 Things Single Women Must Know
Talk to a woman in her teens about her relationships. Then talk to a woman in her 20s, 30s or 40s. You’ll find that as women grow, they learn. How many times have you thought to yourself, “If only I knew then what I know now?” If you’re young or just plain clueless when it comes to how to deal with men, take the timeless advice of single women who have been right where you are right now.
#1: Don’t Call Him
It’s true what they say – if you are sitting by the phone, wondering whether or not you should call him, the answer is always: DON’T CALL HIM. Every single woman must know this.
#2: When a Man Says “I Don’t Know,” It Means “No.”
If a man really wants to be with you, he will never, ever say “I don’t know if we should be together.” Run for the hills.
#3: The Key to Happiness is Gratitude
Everyone has at least one thing to be grateful for. And if you live in America, you probably have numerous things to be grateful for. Be grateful for the small things (that are actually big things in disguise). Once you learn to love what you have, happiness will follow and you won’t be so hung up on what you don’t have.
#4: People Will Disappoint You, but that Doesn’t Mean They Don’t Love You
Are you the kind of single girl who freaks out when a date is five minutes late? That’s small stuff. Did a close friend say something really mean to you? That will happen. People aren’t perfect. They’re human. Let it go.
#5: Money Is Important, After All
If your boyfriend doesn’t have a job or money, it’s not your job to help him. That’s his job. Don’t financially support your man – he will not respect you for it. Oh, sure he’ll be grateful at first, but that will quickly lead to resentment. Money matters. Having enough money to fulfill your basic needs (good food, good shelter, good clothes) is necessary in the western world. So don’t be bashful about admitting that money is important. Then, go out and make a whole bunch of your own.
#6: There’s Nothing Pretty About a Drunk Girl
If you’re trying to catch a man, you don’t want to be the one he remembers as “that girl who was vomiting in the bathroom.” Like everything else in life, alcohol is best in moderation.
#7: Everyone Is Insecure
You and Angelina Jolie have at least one thing in common: insecurity. It’s part of being human. No one is immune.
#8: Your Dress Size Is Not Your Life
Do you ever think to yourself, “If only I lost ___ pounds, then my life will be perfect”? It won’t be. Real life will happen to you no matter how much you weigh. Relationships, ups, downs, happiness, sadness – no matter what you’ve been brainwashed to believe, these will all happen regardless of your dress size.
#9: It’s Perfectly Normal to Get Emotionally Attached to Someone You’re Sleeping With
Those ladies on “Sex and the City” are not normal.
#10: Don’t Call Him!
This piece of advice is so important, you need to hear it again. Don’t be the pursuer. Don’t be the aggressor. Don’t be the psycho girl. Don’t be the needy one. If he really wants to talk to you, he’ll call you. If you’ve had a fight, if you’ve broken up, if he’s late for dinner, if he’s been dodging your calls and you want to see if he’s alive, if you like a boy and want to ask him out because he hasn’t asked you out yet – no matter what the reason, the right answer is always, always: don’t call him. If he’s not calling you, he’s not worth your time.
The dating world is truly a jungle; there are animals out there. Know that if you follow these tips, it doesn’t mean that you’re “playing game.” It means that you’re striving to respect yourself and have peace in your world. Like all animals, women are sometimes driven by their impulses. Rise above the jungle; be self-aware and do everything you can to protect yourself against the emotional turmoil that women experience when they’re “out there.”
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