I practice “The Hippocratic Oath of Dating,” which is, “Above all else, do no harm.”
I like to take the high road. After all, it is much less crowded up there. I try to keep it light and fun and take my time getting to know someone. There is no rush and, just like car collisions, the faster you go, the more damage you do. Dating is the same way. All of these points tie together to make for great damage control. I take care of myself and in that process I’m usually taking better care of the person I’m dating as well.
When I put all these items into practice I have serenity in dating. I have fun and I don’t give love such a bad name. These tools help me to stay sober and actually enjoy dating whether I make a “love connection” or not.
—ANONYMOUS, ORANGE COUNTY, CA
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