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Having a busy career that you’re well vested in is plenty admirable, but at the same time, having a life that revolves around work can be tiring, dull, and even a bit lonely. A lot of women who are very involved in their careers often forget to set aside time for themselves. Trips to the spa, the mall, and going on dates just aren’t commonalities. Dating and your career can go hand-in-hand, when you approach the situation appropriately. Here are 14 ways to be a successful career woman while successfully playing the dating game.

So you’re on a date, things are going fine, and all of a sudden your phone rings and you of course pick it up. Everyone has bad dating habits and some of them can really ruin your chances of having a good date and really impressing the guy that you’re seeing. A lot of the time you do these habits without even knowing that you are, which makes matters even worse! Here are 15 dating habits you need to ditch ASAP.

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Talking a lot about yourself

Some women have a lot to say about themselves and they’re eager to share every little detail. However when on a date, you really want to avoid talking too much about yourself. Give him time to talk talk as well. Even if you’re avoiding silence, try to ask him questions instead of keeping the conversation about you. This will make you come across as being self-absorbed and even a little narcissistic.

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As a single mom you probably know the ins and outs of parenting and you’re also more than likely a master of play-dates. However, at some point in time you’ll want to go on a real date; a date for you. When you decide to start dating, you’ll probably feel nervous, excited, and anxious all at once! Here are 14 tips to get you back into the swing of dating.

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Have you ever been on a date with a guy and wondered “Where the hell did this guy pick up his dating etiquette from?” First dates are where the real first impressions are made and they can either make or break what could be a blossoming relationship. Sadly, many men don’t even realize where they go wrong. Check out this list of things that most women wish to communicate to their potential suitors prior to our first date.

From Your Tango.com

There are some things women just can’t stand when it comes to dating, but too many men do anyway. Here are 10 of the least appealing bad habits of love:

1. When you compare them with your ex.

2. A guy who they like who flirts with everyone.

3. When you put them last, and they put you first.

4. Waiting for a phone call or text back.

Read the rest of the list at YourTango.com. 

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For some people just getting a date can be a strenuous and stressful exercise. For others getting the date isn’t the issue, knowing how to act once you get the date presents a problem…or two.

If you’re a nervous dater you could be taking yourself out of the game before homeboy even has a chance to get to know you.

Your Tango.com put together a list of dating dos and don’ts for your the next time you step out for a night on the town. The list includes tips like stay off the phone unless it’s an emergency, don’t discuss sex too early unless that’s all you’re looking for, and be prepared to pay for the two of you if you ask him out.

For the full list you can head over to Your Tango.com and check it out.