I am keeping some of them out just for appropriateness. But I am going to attach the link for those of you who would like to read the entire thing, or share it yourself. I also am going to put my favorites in bold.
Here it is:
"Here are 50 dating rules for smart girls who could care less about dating rules!
1. Trust your instincts & always follow your heart2. “Marriage is a great institution, but I’m not ready for an institution .” ~Mae West
3. Being single is not the end of the world: it’s the most liberating time when you can do what you want, answer to no one and fall in love with yourself!
4. We’re independent, pay our own bills, change our tires and still want to be held; vulnerability makes you strong
5. Liking a guy is no excuse to act bat crap ( but not crap) crazy… be cool gal!
6. Dating is meant to be fun; not a spectator sport
7. Love is only as complicated as we make it
8. Everything you need to know about him, will reveal itself
9. Girls just wanna have fun is more than a song; it’s a way of life
10. Your Prince Charming does exist; but you don’t have to be Sleeping Beauty waiting for him to rescue you.
11. Respect is the minimum, disrespect is where to draw the line
12. Femininity is our gift; use it wisely
13. Sex and the City is a work of fiction, not a guide for life (learned this the hard way) (not me, her)
14. Don’t play hard to get, Be hard to get (definitely one of my favorites!)
15. A breakup does not equal breakdown. Can I get an AMEN?!
16. Playing small doesn’t pay: Let. Your. Light. Shine. Girl!
17. Match.com doesn’t make you pathetic but sitting home waiting for the one will make you bitter
18. Confidence is Sexy; Independence is even sexier
19. Maybe you’re just not that into HIM
20. Having a date doesn’t Vali-Date you
21. Being a size 0 won’t make him like you and if it does… he’s a jerk (but not jerk)!22. A woman will have multiple great loves in her life and each one should make her a better woman
23. No man is perfect and neither are you! Get over yourself!
24. “A girl can wait for the right man to come along but in the meantime that still doesn’t mean she can’t have a wonderful time with all the wrong ones.”~ Cher
25. Paying for dinner and opening doors aren’t reserved for men, they’re reserved for people with manners
26. Don’t make your single girlfriends out to be catty, jealous haters
27. Relationships are hard work; know this and fall in love anyway
28. Speaking your mind won’t scare off the right guy, it will make him fall more
29. If you treat a first date like an interview, it will feel like one
30. You can only control one thing in a relationship: yourself
31. Be who you really are via @loveandtrash
32. Having a career, hobbies and a life are all prerequisites
33. There’s so much excitement in getting to know someone… take your time
34. A smile is the best introduction
35. Live and learn and be thankful you didn’t get Luvs
36. Men who write dating books for women have a special place in hell— Steve Harvey! (This one made me laugh.)
37. Don’t settle for less than butterflies— but you already knew that! 
38. If he doesn’t support your shoe habit, it’s not true love! (Made me laugh also.)
39. Being the best you will ultimately attract the best partner for you
40. Being picky isn’t a crime, being nitpicky is.
41. “Maybe some women aren’t meant to be tamed. Maybe they just need to run free til they find someone just as wild to run with them” - Sex and the City (Not a fan of the show, but love this!)42. Dating your self is great practice and teaches others how to love you (good one @StylisticTaste)
43. The antidote to desperation is self-confidence.
44. At the end of the day, be honest about how you feel and walk away. If he’s the one he’ll run to catch you "
There they are! I took out six of them for personal reasons and such. But I think a lot of these are smart. And some are obvious, but it's nice to get a good reminder every once in a while. :)
So to all my fellow single ladies out there, keep your chins up. The right guy is out there, but that doesn't mean we need to play the damsel in distress. <3
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