Relationships etc.

I don't consider myself a guru on relationships or dating, but a good number of people have told me before that I'm pretty good at meeting people and creating a connection with them. To be honest, it's a trait I've been developing since I was 8 years old when I realized how great it felt to cheer my friend up with a bit of humor. At the age of 23, I experienced almost everything I could possibly experience in the world of casual dating, probably more than most 20 something year olds. I still have a lot to learn about myself, dating, and understanding how other people think and react, but I'd like to give some tips/info/advice or whatever on the subject.

FOR GIRLS/GUYS (but for my sake, I'll refer to the other person as a male)
1. It's okay to be bummed if he doesn't call you. It's understandable to be a lil butthurt when a guy you're really interested in doesn't give you a call.
2. It's NOT okay to call him when he doesn't call you. It's NOT okay to keep calling/texting him when he doesn't respond at all.
3. Having problems approaching a guy? I have a system I like to use, "ASS".. this is my first time actually analyzing my approach when it comes to talking to guys/people, so I'll work on a better acronym later lol

• Assess: You need to check out who your target is with, how he's behaving, if he's glanced in your direction at least twice, how he interacts with those around him. These are all very important things to consider because you can kind of predict whether they'll shoot you down or not before you even start walking over
• Smile: I can't stress to you how important it is to smile in any setting or environment. Smiles are like welcome mats and say a lot about yourself.. confident, outgoing, friendly, etc. Even in instances where you're not approaching someone, just by smiling/laughing more and showing how much fun you're having, it makes other people want to approach you.
• Steal: Ok, don't steal his wallet. I meant steal his attention away from everyone and everything else. How do you do that? Talk to him and find common ground. Once the conversation gets going, if he still isn't giving you his full attention.. DROP HIM. Not worth it.

Mind you this whole process can take anywhere between 5 min to an hour. Confidence is key. This entry was basically about getting your foot through the door when it comes to meeting people, or for a better term, networking. I'll be giving more advice about relationships and more in future entries. Thanks for reading!