Life changes and dating rules.

Life & dating in your mid twenties 

Life changes when you get to a certain point in your mid twenties. It's no longer bars, midnight encounters, and college parties. Now, we're to the point in life where it's now wedding invitations, finding a career, blind dates, and baby showers. 

Where did the time go? Not too long ago my biggest worry was what to wear out with my girlfriends and now I'm worried about finding true love and how much time I have to make a career or have children. Going back to school feels odd at this point, but I'm willing to do it so that I can make something of myself. 

Love is easy when you're young and feel like you're invincible, but when you're moving in together and talking about a serious future it gets a little complicated. At this point in life secretly every female is making a list of qualities they want in their future husband. Every first date this list is creeping in the back of her mind...she is judging you. 

If you need a little help getting your list started ladies --> Here's an ehow on making your list.

DATING

It's important to know what you want and to be comfortable with it before you enter the dating scene. If you walk into dating in your 20's blind, you're going to be murdered. 

Here is a simple list of do's and don'ts in dating:

Do's

-buy a new outfit (you have to look and feel great)

-make sure to have an open mind

-wear comfortable shoes (wedges, flats, 3 in heels) stilettos are never first date worthy.

-make sure to relax before your date (nervous chatter=hott mess)

-know what you are looking for in a man

-just have fun (be yourself)

-get to know the basics about him and determine if there could be a 2nd date

-make sure he meets your qualifications and never settle

-kiss him goodnight (one of the most important factors is a kiss that fits)

Don'ts

-do not drink too much (no one likes a sloppy girl)

-don't make any comments about your future together (I don't care how desperate you are)

-do not bring up family problems (too soon to get into your daddy issues)

-don't eat too much (have a snack before...guys don't wanna see you stuff your face)

-do not brag about your career (nothing is more boring, I promise)

-don't talk negatively about anyone (leave the drama at girls night)

-do not talk about babies 

-don't bring up your ex boyfriends

-DON'T SLEEP WITH HIM (I don't care how sexy he is...it can wait.)

Just relax and be yourself...the most important thing on your first date is getting to know the person and having a good time. If there is no spark, don't sweat it. You have plenty of time and plenty of dates before you meet the love of your life. 

7 GIF's of dating mistakes (I thought it was pretty accurate)

...and when love takes too long and you feel like giving up...

There's always cake.

...and girls night will always cheer you up (but keep them to a minimal) it's more fun that way and there's more to talk about. Be woo girls, drink cheap champagne, smile, laugh, and talk about how depressing it is that all of your friends are getting married. It's one night when there are no rules, just love. 

I know it's been a while since I've blogged, but stay tuned because they will be coming more frequently! 

XOXO

Alyssa Lee