50+ Important 'Unwritten Rules' to Remember When Dating Women, Written By Women

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Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor
Nov 8, 2023 1:00 PM EST

Nobody said dating was easier for any gender. Where ever you are in the dating world, it always has moments of chaos. That's what keeps you and your heart on your toes! It also helps you learn very valuable lessons in yourself and the people you're attracted to. You aren't just born knowing who you want to spend the rest of your life with! This isn't a Disney movie. If I had ended up with my first love, oh boy, who knows where I'd be?! It takes lots of heartbreak and healing and maturing. Women who have had the time in the dating world to know their dealbreakers have gathered on Reddit to answer a question: "What is the unwritten rule when dating you?" So now there is a legible list for anyone wondering what they might need in a relationship or maybe what their partner might need.

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  • 01
    RULE FOR DATING WOMEN: "If I say I'm hungry and need to eat, you stop and you let me get food immediately, not ifs nor buts."
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    u/smolbibeans

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    Posted by u/AlenaFallon 21 hours ago What is an unwritten rule when dating you?
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    yoannaliese_ 20 hr. ago Don't pressure me into doing something I'm uncomfortable with that means in any situation.
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    No-Town-4678. 16 hr. ago I feel this one. Try to back me into a corner and I'll make a back door or chew your head off.
    via u/No-Town-4678
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    Icy Teaching_7092 · 20 hr. ago Dont say things to make me happy, actually mean it and say how you feel. Ignoring me isn't the answer, I will sense things are weird and will ask you about it. Don't argue about how I should feel.
    via u/Icy_Teaching_7092
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    eucalyptusbaby 20 hr. ago Don't ever try to control me.
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    . Beachrabbit123 · 19 hr. ago. edited 14 hr. ago 1 Loyalty is important to me. Break up with me but don't cheat. 2 Don't neg me. I can take constructive criticism or even a well-deserved scolding, but don't try to diminish me as a tactic. 3 We both have to be able to listen and apologize.
    via u/Beachrabbit123
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    thee-ikram Don't ever think that ghosting me or ignoring me would . 20 hr. ago make me care more ! I move on Soo fast
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    idontknowwhatuser2 • 19 hr. ago . don't have a better lego collection than me
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    mecku85 20 hr. ago Don't ignore me. ↑ 179 Reply
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    Least-Influence3089. 18 hr. ago I'm definitely dating to find a romantic partner but I need to feel at least a baseline friendship chemistry. If we can't hang out or don't click as people then nothing else will work out
    via u/Least-Influence3089
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    Suspicious-Rain6234. 20 hr. ago I don't want drugs in my life. If you do them then we can't date
    via u/Suspicious-Rain6234
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    East-Faithlessness19 17 hr. ago . Never yell at me. If you yell, you're out the door.
    via u/East-Faithlessness19
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    Plenty-Author-5182. 18 hr. ago I'm not a mind reader. If there's something wrong or if you're annoyed/angry about something, just say it. I'm done with the whole silent treatment mindgames.
    via u/Plenty-Author-5182
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    smolbibeans 20 hr. ago Ot . If I say I'm hungry and need to eat, you stop and you let me get food immediately, not ifs nor buts. You don't even have to eat yourself. But if I get
    via u/smolbibeans
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    to the point of saying that, it means that if I don't get something to eat very quickly, you'll get a sulking sarcastic a_ole ready to bite your head off that is also incapable of deciding what to eat and will eventually get hypoglycemia.
    via u/smolbibeans
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    8 404 Arteemiis 19 hr. ago That there are no second chances. I am the kind of person that gives it everything but if you make me regret it you are gone in a split second.
    via u/Arteemiis
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    00 PxnkLemxnade. 18 hr. ago Take no for an answer THE FIRST TIME I say I don't want to have ex.
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    Friendly_League_2964 18 hr. ago . Don't get upset with me when I'm just trying to communicate how I feel and fix things.
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    Mobile-Outside-3233. 11 hr. ago Also, if you ask me to explain why I'm upset, LET me speak. Don't cut me off in the middle and "try and explain" or give an excuse
    via u/Mobile-Outside-3233
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    Straight_Mongoose_51 17 hr. ago I don't care how angry someone is at me or even if it's justified, calling me names is never acceptable. A partner having conflict resolution skills is very important to me and knowing not to call someone names is one of the most basic facets of that.
    via u/Straight_Mongoose_51
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    Ellesnowwhite. 19 hr. ago If my kids don't like you, then neither do I.
    via u/Ellesnowwhite
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    Confusedsoul2292. 19 hr. ago Don't be an inconsiderate lying dumb a
    via u/Confusedsoul2292
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    itsamemalaario. 16 hr. ago Immediate no-go: disrespect. The moment I feel disrespected I'm out.
    via u/itsamemalaario
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    drumadarragh · 18 hr. ago Be honest, be present.
    via u/drumadarragh
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    juna_nico. 18 hr. ago hold me, touch me, hug me, please show me any physical form of love
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    Burntoastedbutter 16 hr. ago Don't just talk about doing things, actually do them. Be emotionally mature so I won't ever feel like I have to walk eggshells because you can't handle some topics without having an outburst.
    via u/Burntoastedbutter
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    BlueJuice 19 hr. ago If I say something will upset me, believe me. Don't do it to see for yourself.
    via u/BlueJuice_
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    Tlali22 17 hr. ago 오 The squishmallows are nonnegotiable.
    via u/Tlali22
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    Touchof Wrath . 18 hr. ago Until there is a ring on this finger, my friends will always come first if you "make me choose"
    via u/TouchofWrath
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    Classic Grapefruit83 16 hr. ago I will NOT grow my hair long for anyone. I've had it short for 25 years. Like, pixie short.
    via u/Classic_Grapefruit83
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    Playful_Butterfly290. 13 hr. ago edited 13 hr. ago Don't take out your insecurities or fear of emasculation out on me. If I feel like you are jealous or competitive with me I will lose all interest and there will never be any attraction whatsoever.
    via u/Playful_Butterfly290
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    Sunshine_Girl300. 19 hr. ago Put me as your number one. That doesn't mean he has to do everything for me, but when it counts, I should be able to rely on him 100 %.
    via u/Sunshine_Girl300
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    Maramorha 18 hr. ago I always try to mean what I say, and I need that from a partner. transparency. please communicate. you won't hurt my feelings unless you're breaking up with me over something completely unexpected and unspoken. oh! and important conversations never happen on the phone. ever.
    via u/Maramorha
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    reinadesalsa. 17 hr. ago Don't bring me a cookie unless you handpicked it from the display as the one that looks the chewiest.
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    bain_de_beurre · 17 hr. ago I need my independence; I will go on solo vacations, I will want to have some weekends to myself, etc; I need your trust when I do those things.
    via u/bain_de_beurre
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    Heavy-Candle9527. 19 hr. ago They must have the same political opinions as me
    via u/Heavy-Candle9527
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    my_metrocard 19 hr. ago Must be friendly and respectful to service people.
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    knock Out 19 hr. ago you better hug me. unless you've done something grave enough for me to leave you, HUG ME or i'll be sad :(
    via u/kn0ck_0ut
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    merlingrl92 17 hr. ago Don't mock me. Teasing is fine but when you mock me I feel that you just don't respect me and that's a huge turn off.
    via u/merlingrl92
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    Unlikely_Minimum_816 15 hr. ago You will always let me pop your pimples and let me remove all the white heads. Can't say no.
    via u/Unlikely_Minimum_816
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    - S strangelyahuman · 18 hr. ago I'm going to be irrational sometimes and I'm trying my best, but recognize that the way you act makes a difference in how often that side comes out
    via u/strangelyahuman
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    Im Not Here 1981. 17 hr. ago Respect my time.
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    Densityroa 16 hr. ago . We get some sort of exercise everyday. Walk, run, tennis, yoga whatever.
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    Eastcoasthairstylist 16 hr. ago I enjoy eating food from all over the world. I love spicy food and even I love oysters ! If someone can't at least try to attempt my palette then I lose respect.
    via u/Eastcoasthairstylist
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    I would rather be alone with myself than w someone w taste in food. Lol a simple but true fact
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    Elaborate Roost. 14 hr. ago If I get to the point where I have to ask you to be considerate, thoughtful, or pull your weight, I'm very close to being checked out
    via u/ElaborateRoost
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    1548 bathoryblue 17 hr. ago Please don't make decisions on my behalf, and if you do, that decision better be exactly what I would have chosen or you've struck out 3x in one fell swoop.
    via u/bathoryblue
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    Kerrless 15 hr. ago You are not worth dumbing myself down for. Never underestimate me.
    via u/Kerrless
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    centre_red_line33. 15 hr. ago Don't ever come into my home and disrespect my cats. They were here before you and they'll be here long after.
    via u/centre_red_line33
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    Any_Manufacturer7336. 15 hr. ago Words mean nothing to me. I want action. Actually do whatever you say you will instead of false promises.
    via u/Any_Manufacturer7336
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    _Leenda 10 hr. ago It's "you and me", not "you, me and your mum"
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    Swim_Pretty. 15 hr. ago Good at texting. Reciprocity.
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