subject: Dating Tips for Women—Know Your Role [print this page] We have certainly come a long way since the 1950s when women were expected to "know their role" and submit to male authority. Now in 2010, we have reached an age of post-feminism. Now that we have all this freedom, what do we do with it? It may surprise you to know that even in dating, there is still confusion between male and female perspectives. Here are some dating tips for modern women, adjusted for the post-feminist age.
First, just because you are a woman doesn't mean that you are controlled by society. You don't have to wait until a man shows interest in you. You don't have to resist asking a man out because of the "rules" of politeness. You don't have to ask for a commitment before sex. You don't have to respond to men that you don't like. You don't have to date anyone out of pity, guilt, political-correctness or just because you are expected to. Making peace with yourselfyour rights as a womanis the first step towards improving your love life.
Second in our dating tips, is that you should understand that as a woman, you are the prized possession. While guys seem to be a dime a dozen, a woman is something valuable and sometimes even rare (especially in small towns). It is important that you know your power, your "role", and that you start acting like a self-confident woman.
Men will treat you a certain way because of what they expect from you. Try to avoid being manipulated by men in all respects of life. One of our most important dating tips is this: you don't owe anyone an explanation. That includes rejected men who ask you out, prying family members, angry exes and the whole nine-yards. Part of realizing your power in a relationship, is acknowledging the fact that you can call the shots.
How are women expected to act in the modern age? This is the big question, and surely on every man's mind. Many men out there are downright confused, as to how they should approach you. They don't want to be too forward, or too shy; not too interested or too cold. Our dating tips? Help them out a bit by being friendly! Even though you know you won't settle for anything less than the best, this doesn't mean you have to be a cold fish. It's far easier to get noticed by guys when you are open, welcoming and affable.
You should know how desirable you are. Wear your confidence every day. These are essential dating tips for the modern woman.
