1: NEVER, EVER HAVE SEX
Sex may sell -- but first date sex sells you short.

2: DO K.I.S.S. (KEEP IT SHORT & SIMPLE)
Leave your date wanting more, or leave him as soon as possible!

3: BE A GOOD LISTENER
Your date is flattered, you're informed!

4: DON'T TRASH TALK YOUR EX
There's a fine line between love and hate, and for guys, well, passionate hate reads "I'm still not over that, that X-man."

5: DON'T BE AN OPEN BOOK
If you want to be a must-read -- don't offer up Cliff Notes.

6: DON'T BRING UP THE "M" WORD
Don't bring up marriage on a first date -- and if he does? Brush it off with your "M" word -- "MAYBE someday… when I've taken the time to find the right person."

7: DARE TO HAVE SPARES
Dating is a numbers game: the more people you date, the better the odds are of meeting some really good eggs.

8: TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS
If your date is creeping you out, take flight -- don't fight the feeling.

9: THINK FRIENDSHIP FIRST
If things don't work out, you end up with a new friend who may fix you up with someone who WILL work out.

10: HAVE FUN!
Smiles. Laughter. Major turn-ons!

- by Dennie Hughes, Featured Guest Writer

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