If you ever want to find love, STOP following these 7 ridiculous rules..

Find love - No, you don't HAVE to wait for him to text first. Rules really suck the life out of a relationship. Having a list of do’s and don'ts for your significant other makes the interaction between the two of you start to feel like one big chore list. Sure, you have needs and desires that must be met, but that doesn't mean your man needs to march to the strict beat of your drum. More..

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