12. Don’t feel the need to spend a lot of money on dating.
There are plenty of good date ideas that don’t require spending a ton. Go to a football game, a hike, or check out a local street fair or whatever else is going on in your town.
11. Keep a casual attitude and don’t put pressure on yourself.
Dating should be about having a good time and getting to know some good people. It’s not the end-all-be-all of your life as a college student. Just relax.
10. Accept the fact that awkwardness is going to happen.
Dating, sex, and relationships all involve awkwardness from time to time. Embarrassing stuff happens. Accept it, and don’t let it stop you from putting yourself out there.
9. Don’t publicly bad-mouth your exes.
That trash-talking will find its way back to you, and it’s never pretty. Also, you don’t want to gain a reputation for talking behind the backs of others.