Relationship Rules aren't always easy to follow are they? This is especially true if you're following outdated relationship rules that just need to be thrown away. Ladies, if you think that the guy constantly has to pay or that you need to wait for him to make the first move – I've got some advice for you! Below, I've got the top 7 outdated relationship rules that you shouldn't follow and that should be tossed out!
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He Always Pays
Girls, this is one of the most common misconceptions, even in 2012! This is one of those relationship rules that is totally outdated. Should he pay when the relationship first starts out? Sure! But if you've been with the guy for a few months, it is definitely your turn to pick up the check once in a while.
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Play Hard to Get
Playing hard to get in every aspect of a relationship is outdated. It's no longer a rule that you need to save your first kiss for the second date ladies. Let your own comfort level drive you, not some outdated relationship rules that might not even be in play anymore.
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No PDA
PDA isn’t something that you should be ashamed of ladies! If you’re with a guy, why not show him a little love out in public? While PDA might have been a bit taboo in the olden dates, nowadays, it’s okay to kiss and hug. Just make sure you aren’t making out in the middle of a restaurant, but a little smooch here and there isn’t anything to worry about!
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Wait for Him to Make the First Move
The rule used to be that the guy had to make all of the first moves, isn’t that right ladies? Well, times have changed and nowadays, you don’t have to wait for him! If he isn’t making the move to give you a kiss, why not just lean forward and plant one on him?
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The Guy Always Does the Asking
Ladies, this is one of those unspoken relationship rules. The guy should do all of the asking out right? Wrong! If he isn’t asking you out, it’s the time for you to step up and ask him out! He’ll probably be surprised and he’ll totally say yes!
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Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.
Marriage before Moving in
Back in the day, this was one of the relationship rules that was extremely taboo. Well ladies, times have changed and now? It’s almost a must! That way you know the good, the bad and the ugly before you get married.
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Girls Never Chase
You might think that girls aren’t supposed to be the aggressive ones, however, if you are finding that your guy isn’t as aggressive as you like – why not step up your game? It’s our time to shine ladies! Not only can you be a little more aggressive, but you can actually chase your man a little. He’ll be surprised and probably appreciate the fact that he doesn’t have to do all of the chasing.
There are tons of different relationship rules out there ladies, but that doesn’t mean you have to follow all of them. A lot of the relationship rules that you might think you have to follow are probably out of date. So ladies, what relationship rules on this list surprised you? Any that you’re going to try now that you know their out of date? Tell me!
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