Do this and don’t do that. The dating world has a sometimes unspoken set of rules that must be followed to find success in your love life. Or do they? What rules? You know there is a book about “The Rules” women should follow, but men also have some rules that can be broken. Let’s talk about breaking the rules. Let’s take a look at the times you can throw way some of the “rules” and still end up with the girl of your dreams. In fact, there are times when the rules should be broken. Here are some rules and why you should break them.

Don’t Get Serious Too Soon

One major taboo in the dating world is to lay all your cards on the table about how you feel. Even if it was a lightning bolt love at first sight encounter, you are told to never let the cat out of the bag. I disagree. I say if you are both googly eyed in love and spending every second together and you know deep in your heart it is mutual, then by all means tell her how you feel. Part of falling in love successfully is showing that you can be vulnerable. You can still maintain your Alpha Male status even after putting your heart on the line.

Wait Two Days to Call

A standard rule of thumb among all the guys I know is to wait at least two days before you call a girl you just met. I say throw that rule in the trash. If you want to call her, then by all means to do. Here’s my theory on this, which has proven true over and over again: If she likes you, believe me, she is going to be ecstatic if you call her the next day to tell her you were thinking about her cute smile or her great laugh. If she doesn’t like you, you’re right, calling her the next day or later that night is going to destroy any chances you had. It’s not going to work. Even if you are a pro in How To Talk To A Girl she’s going to be turned off and not interested when you call. But here’s the kicker – you didn’t stand a chance anyway. Better to know early on, than waste your time.

Don’t Do Dinner and a Movie on Your first date

Even I preach this rule, but there are exceptions to every rule. I say part of this rule is right – definitely don’t go to a movie. You will have no time to get to know each other and it is a waste of time. Here’s how I think the dinner rule should be broken: Do dinner together, but not at a restaurant. DO it at her place, or preferably – yours. A really great date is to have her meet you and then go shopping together for ingredients for supper. Then take her to your place and impress her with your culinary skills. (Every single guy out there should know how to make one great dish. If you don’t get cracking.)

So here are a few times when it is OK to break the rules. If done correctly, you will find success in your dating life.