How to determine if your date is
married:
Examine the left ring finger.
Ask for their home phone number.
Insist on holding hands when walking in public.
Search your date's car.
Ask to meet some of their friends.
Invite them to spend the night.
Make plans to spend a weekend together.
Ask to meet their children.
Be Aware
Be suspicious of a lover who never writes you letters or sends you
emails, and signs greeting cards with only a nickname, an initial, or a
term of endearment.
Also be wary of a date who always pays cash.
How to deal with a date that moves too fast:
Watch for the signs of "relationship acceleration": When your date
starts talking about moving in, getting married or having children early
in the relationship.
Tell your date to slow down.
Do not agree to more than one date a week.
Talk about past relationships.
Postpone any conversations about the future of your relationship.
Beware of flattery.
How to deal with bad breath: Chew gum or mints. Chew on any of the following items: parsley, mint sprig, cinnamon stick,
aniseed, cloves, egg shells, orange or lemon peel. Order a salad or some fresh carrots. Floss. Sweep the tongue. Brush with mouthwash. Avoid onions and garlic during dinner.
How to prevent a hangover: Don't drink. Eat before you begin to drink, or snack while drinking. If you don't eat, coat your stomach with a full glass of milk. Pace yourself and drink water between drinks. Drink clear liquors. Sip champagne and mixed drinks made with carbonated sodas slowly. Know your limits. Do not mix your liquor. Before going to bed, have a snack of a banana or cheese and crackers. Keep water beside your bed and drink it if you awaken during the night.
How to deal with a bad kisser: Slow them down. Slowly draw away from the kiss. Gently hold their face. Tilt their head. Touch your lips to theirs, saying "I love it like this." Repeat as necessary.
How to end a relationship: Get out immediately. Decide on a mode of communication depending on the length of the
relationship. Be kind. Be decisive and state your position simply. Leave no room for doubt or
negotiation. Keep the focus on yourself. Do not belabor the point. Do not try to take away the pain. Never say, "I'll call you," or "I'd like for us to still be friends,"
unless you mean it.
