The Twelve New Rules of Dating

by eHarmony Staff


Be Familiar with Modern Modes of Communication (1/12)

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Speaking of texting, if you don't do it, you might want to learn ... fast. Especially if you are returning to the dating scene after a long haitus. Smartphones can make your romantic life a little easier and a lot more fun. And your dates are going to text you. If you don't like it, let them know.

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thadjarvis

January 20,2011 at 09:52 am

 I don't play by the rules.

jussmile

January 20,2011 at 10:04 am

I don't think they're all "new" but I did think they were all good.

StPaulGirl

January 20,2011 at 10:14 am

 This is probably the first 'Advice Article' that I've found entirely helpful.  Lots of good reminders here.

TheThinker

January 20,2011 at 10:20 am

Hmmm..
I think the EH writing staff "stole" these rules from us...the EHA members.;)

Sassafras54

January 20,2011 at 10:22 am

TheThinker: Hmmm..
I think the EH writing staff "stole" these rules from us...the EHA members.;)

I agree! and I think we did a very good job too.

(Also I like the slideshow format.)

MicMan

January 20,2011 at 04:41 pm

There's some good solid advice here.

viro

January 29,2011 at 02:55 pm

Some of the rules are more true now than ever but it seems more and more the age of chilalry is dead and buried. Personally, I know that acting as I was taught will almost always result in being used.

Tradition needs to still be important. Even though society sees inter-racial relationships as acceptable, its important to remember that family and friends may not. Personally, I'd fear for my life if I brought home someone from outside my race.

lacedwithhope

January 29,2011 at 07:07 pm

I liked the article, especially the comment about 'holding to the best parts of the past ... affectations of a gentler age.'

But that pic with the magnifying glass? I found it more than a little disturbing! :eek:

Gr8Guyn2008

January 30,2011 at 08:00 am

Darn, now there are NEW rules :confused: :eek: I didn't understand the OLD rules.

Gr8Guyn2008

January 30,2011 at 08:10 am

TheThinker: Hmmm..
I think the EH writing staff "stole" these rules from us...the EHA members.;)

I do believe you are correct on that. However, they were not paying attention on what we said on all of them.


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