7. Don’t be desperate for attention
When someone pays attention to us or compliments us, it’s easy to agree to go out with them. But it’s ok to have higher standards. Rather than dating any man that gives you the time of day, take a little time to find one who’s actually worth your time. Doing this will naturally improve your confidence over time.
8. Write down your criteria
We don’t know about you, but a pros and cons list always helps us figure things out. Write down the qualities you want in a boyfriend and those you’d like to avoid in a different column. If you’re getting swept up in a new relationship that may not be good for you, you can refer to this list and make sure you’re staying true to yourself.
9. Remind yourself that it’s ok to be single
You don’t always have to be in a relationship. In fact, doing so can stop you from growing and learning about yourself. Settling into the comfortable familiarity of a relationship is tempting, but you can be completely content as a single person. Being single gives you the time to reflect, and it also means that you get the bed completely to yourself without any blanket stealers.
10. Take a look at yourself
Turning the mirror on yourself can be scary if you’re always dating jerks, but it’s necessary. As much as we’d like to blame everything else on the other person, some self-reflection on our own behavior and why we choose certain people is important. Take a look and gain some perspective on how you are in relationships behind diving into something new. Are you guilty of having bad taste in men?
