You met someone; you went on a first date. You call. You wait. He doesn’t call back. Don’t take it personally. Remember, you’re starting over. It’s a process that takes time, and sometimes a lot of dating, before you meet your match.
Take it slow. Don’t jump into a steady relationship, spending every waking moment together from the first date. Yes, it feels great to have someone new who wants to be with you. But you don’t really know him yet. Take time to get to know each other; after all, if it’s that great you don’t want it to crash and burn.
Recognize that we all have a need to be touched, and yet we don’t need to have sex with every person we date. Be choosy. Plan ahead so you know how long you’re going to wait before you have sex. let your partner know, when the time is appropriate (note: the first date is NOT the right time to discuss this).
Mistakes to avoid:
Sleeping with him/her because you think you should. No, you really shouldn’t. If that’s what it takes to keep the relationship, it’s not worth it.
Believing that a relationship is better than no relationship. No, it isn’t. If it’s bad for you, or if it simply doesn’t fulfill your requirements—it’s time to move on.
Freaking out when things are really good: this is probably a sign that you need to withdraw from the dating scene for awhile, or at least from getting serious.
Letting fear rule: fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear that he won’t like the real you.
Leaving your own needs unfulfilled because you’re busy fulfilling your partner’s needs.