I bet at one time or another we all have fallen into this trap. But why do we do it ? Sometimes, our fear of being with Mr. or Mrs. Wrong can stop us from actually getting to know Mr. or Mrs. Right. Okay, we have to have some sort of standards. No one wants to end up with a loser/psycho/cheater/secretly married person/insert-worst-fear-here, right?
Now really do they really have to get along with your friends. Think about it. I bet you don't even always get along with all of your friends. You probably have some friends who you've known forever and love dearly, but can't be sure that you'd be friends if you met for the first time today. And you have friends who don't get along with each other, right? Well I do , and hate it when they feel the need to talk negatively about the other but that’s another article haha . As long as the person you're dating is making an effort, you should cut them some slack.
There are so many attributes that attract you to one another and you know age has little to nothing to do with some of that. Every online dating site has an "age range" function, and, like any other search filter, it will save you time. However, "age ain't nothing' but a number," and being too specific in your age requirements could be stopping you from meeting someone perfect for you. Consider whether or not your cut-off is arbitrary. Why 25 instead of 23? Why 40 instead of 50? So don't limit yourself, you just might be missing out on finding the one that understands you the best, appreciates all your quirks, and just might love you for you....
Love is different every time, and it's often not as intense or all-consuming as it was when we were young. Don't settle for less than head-over-heels. But, head-over-heels might feel differently than it used to. It's not always easy, but try not compare.
This one's a good one and a bit controversial. Unemployment is an almost universally accepted red flag. It's important to make the distinction between temporarily unemployed and chronically unemployed. Maybe they just quit their job to pursue their passion. Maybe they've got money saved. Maybe they got laid off and they're a generally responsible, capable person. There's a lot of reasons that a person can be unemployed, especially in this economy, that don't necessarily reflect on their character. So listen to them, give them a chance that you would want to see who they really are and how they intend to do it..
As always, use your head, keep an open mind, be fair, and enjoy life. Thanks Love U.
PS: Don't even let the past or a ghost of an ex lover scare you away from the next love of your life.