Facts on Dating for Women

Dating can be a difficult, complicated world. If you're a woman, it also has its risks. When preparing for the dating world, there are some basic rules you need to follow to ensure safety and success.

Warning

To protect yourself when dating online, make sure you maintain your privacy, including not divulging your last name, address and place of employment to strangers, as well as making sure the first meeting is in a public place you can drive to on your own (don't let your date pick you up).

Geography

There is no single best place to meet men. If you shy away from noisy crowded places such as bars, consider coffee shops, singles groups, continuing education classes or group sports.

Expert Insight

Dating experts believe that the three biggest mistakes women make during a first date is talking about their exes, asking how much money their date makes and seeming too eager for a second date.

Types

Don't let the guy plan everything and instead be the one to suggest a place to go, especially if you sense that he doesn't have the money to take you somewhere fancy. Picnics, walks on the beach or a single drink in a romantic bar is all it takes to have a great date.

Famous Ties

The most famous books about dating for women include "Mars and Venus on a Date: A Guide for Navigating the 5 Stages of Dating to Create a Loving and Lasting Relationship" by John Gray and "The Rules (TM): Time-Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right" by Sherrie Shamoon and Ellen Fein.