In dating, there are a set of often-unstated rules that people agree to. These rules aren’t so much about winning and losing, as they are about etiquette and expectations. But as times have changed, so have the rules. The days when, \u201cdon\u2019t kiss until the third date,\u201d and, \u201cdon\u2019t call him, let him call you\u201d was the norm are long gone. But what do we have to replace them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the new dating rules of 2018:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Split the check on the first date.<\/strong> 2. It\u2019s OK to have your phone on but don’t overuse it. <\/strong> 3. Text whenever you want.<\/strong> 4. Third date schmird date. 5. Age is just a number.<\/strong> 6. Talk about whatever you want.<\/strong> 7. End the date well.<\/strong> 8. Honesty is still the best policy.<\/strong> Although there have been been so many technological advances when it comes to dating, the new rules of dating in 2018 actually stem from something quite traditional and timeless: kindness, respect, and honesty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Everybody pays. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":15737,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[884],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15735","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dating-advice"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nIt\u2019s 2018, and traditional gender roles are now negotiable. In fact, according to an Elle\/MSNBC dating survey, 57% of women would offer to pick up the check on a date. A happy medium? Split the check on the first date. From the second date and beyond, you can decide what feels right for both you and your new match going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nChecking your Facebook feed during your date is definitely rude, but don\u2019t completely turn off your phone. If your date is a dud, you\u2019ll need an emergency text or phone call from a friend as a way out. So keep it in your pocket for easy access in case you need it. And if your date is going well, there\u2019s no need for your phone to ever grace the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nDon\u2019t be afraid about looking too eager. If you\u2019re feeling someone, let them know as soon as possible. Don\u2019t wait 24 hours or longer to let your love interest how much you dig them. The waiting game is an awful one to play. If you had an amazing date, text your date that night and tell them so. You\u2019ll both feel better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>Find your date attractive? Want to kiss him or her, and possibly even more? Follow your passions, friend. You don\u2019t have to wait until the third date to be intimate with someone. Many relationships have grown from sleeping together on the first date, as well as waiting to knock boots at month three. Bottom line: do what feels right for both of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nJennifer Aniston and Leonardo DiCaprio prove that one\u2019s attraction factor doesn\u2019t have to expire with age. You no longer have to date within your age group. Don\u2019t be afraid to cast your net wider, and you might end up catching a keeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nPolitics, sex, and religion were once taboo subjects for a date. They might be delicate topics, but that doesn\u2019t mean they should be entirely avoided. You should never censor yourself, especially when meeting a potential partner. State what you like, and what you believe in. Basically, be who you are. Because someone will end up loving you for you, which is what you want, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nUnless your date was an absolute jerk, there\u2019s no reason why you can\u2019t part ways with kindness and respect. You don\u2019t have to ghost your date or escape via a bathroom window anymore. Nowadays, thanks to our phone and computer screens, it\u2019s too easy to think of people and experiences as disposable. Even if your date wasn\u2019t the one, value the time and experience you shared and end your date, gracefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nOK, so this isn’t a new rule but it’s definitely worth bringing up again. Did you have fun on your date? Would you like to see your date again? Let them know. Playing coy is not flirty; it\u2019s annoying, and can also be construed as playing games. On the other hand, if you\u2019re not feeling someone, then it\u2019s best to politely tell your date that you\u2019re not interested. Don\u2019t be wishy washy. Be clear with your feelings and intentions, and let the chips fall where they may.<\/p>\n\n\n\n