Flag on the Play

We have all been in this situation where we are dating in hopes to find that perfect person to settle down with and start a committed relationship. However, the dating process can be a grueling task for some that often makes you rethink dating. Here are some tips that may/may not help you along the way: 

1) If he/she is still living at home, has no car, no job, or a bank account you probably should ask yourself, "what was I thinking"? This is an immediate flag on the play, run as fast as you can and don't look back. 

2) If he/she only calls/text you when it’s convenient, either there is someone else in the picture or he/she is just not that into you 

3) If he/she only text and doesn't like phone conversation, this could be the start of something daunting. Communication is the key, as cliche as it may sound. Healthy relationships require an equal amount if not more of phone conversation. 

4) If their child's mother/father is crazy - we will pray for you. 

5) If he/she only wants to "chill" then this can be a sign that they may not be looking for a relationship with you rather just relations. Know the difference!

6) If he/she is constantly texting or on the phone while you're on a date, then exit stage left. Last I checked the President and First Lady were still married.

7) Don’t get sucked into the phrase "there's not enough time in a day". It's a bunch of bologna! Like Lyfe Jennings says in his song Busy, "we all got things to do, but we make time for what we want" 

Dating should be something fun, where you figure who you are and who you want to be with. Sometimes we go on an amazing date where we don't want the night to end and sometimes we get a date from hell. Enjoy the dating process until you find the right person, but when in doubt don't hesitate to throw a "Flag on the Play"

-Britt Daise
Urban Echelon Magazine