10 "Normal" Dating Tactics And Traditions That Are Outdated And Toxic

We recently asked the Cheezcake team to tell us which dating tactics they think are actually toxic. We gathered some eye-opening results. When you sit down and really start to think about dating 'traditions' they seem more and more nonsensical. For example, waiting 3 days to call or text that person back. Millennials and Gen Z'ers are anxious creatures, we overthink every interaction. If someone goes that long without communicating, it's classified as ghosting. Some of these ideas are so old school. If you like someone, just go for it. Let's take the advice below and stop with the games ladies and gentlemen.

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The 2/3 day rule. If you had a great time and are into them, why should you have to wait days to talk to them again?

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You don't need to kiss at the end of a date. A guy once forcibly kissed my face at the end. He said, "It's a date, you don't want a kiss?" No, dude. I don't want to kiss just because we're on a date. I don't owe you anything.

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Waiting for men to make the first move. Super outdated and the woman only gets to date guys who actually approach her, which will limit her possibilities.

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Staying until the end of the date if you’re not feeling it. Remove yourself from the situation any time you want to.

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Ghosting. Just tell the person you’re not interested — you’re an adult. Leaving someone hanging is just cruel and immature.

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Insisting to walk a woman home safely until their doorstep. It is kind. But we don't always want dates to know exactly where we live. That is normal!

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Telling people to 'try harder' and eventually they'll 'make' the person fall in love with them. This causes all kinds of issues, especially if the feelings aren't reciprocated.

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Playing hard to get; it's a super toxic dating strategy for everybody involved. The person who's using the tactic is messing with the other person's head.

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Not being honest about your intentions. Don't assume what the other person wants, and say that you want it as well if you don't. If you're just looking for a hookup, say that. If you want something serious, say that.

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Setting everything by a time limit/due date. 'After two months, you should label the relationship. After six months, I love you's should have already happened. After one year, cohabitate.' That kind of thing.

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10 "Normal" Dating Tactics And Traditions That Are Outdated And Toxic

The 2/3 day rule. If you had a great time and are into them, why should you have to wait days to talk to them again?

You don't need to kiss at the end of a date. A guy once forcibly kissed my face at the end. He said, "It's a date, you don't want a kiss?" No, dude. I don't want to kiss just because we're on a date. I don't owe you anything.

Waiting for men to make the first move. Super outdated and the woman only gets to date guys who actually approach her, which will limit her possibilities.

Staying until the end of the date if you’re not feeling it. Remove yourself from the situation any time you want to.

Ghosting. Just tell the person you’re not interested — you’re an adult. Leaving someone hanging is just cruel and immature.

Insisting to walk a woman home safely until their doorstep. It is kind. But we don't always want dates to know exactly where we live. That is normal!

Telling people to 'try harder' and eventually they'll 'make' the person fall in love with them. This causes all kinds of issues, especially if the feelings aren't reciprocated.

Playing hard to get; it's a super toxic dating strategy for everybody involved. The person who's using the tactic is messing with the other person's head.

Not being honest about your intentions. Don't assume what the other person wants, and say that you want it as well if you don't. If you're just looking for a hookup, say that. If you want something serious, say that.

Setting everything by a time limit/due date. 'After two months, you should label the relationship. After six months, I love you's should have already happened. After one year, cohabitate.' That kind of thing.

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