| KEEPING IT CASUAL
The key to dating Mr Not
Quite Right is to make sure you keep things light:
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Preserve your privacy
Don't invite a man to share every aspect of your life. Think
carefully before introducing him to your friends, your co-workers
or even your cats.
Skip symbolic events
If you take him to a wedding (the ultimate celebration of
coupledom) it may send mis-leading, “I'm serious about
you” signals. The same goes for Christmas and work parties.
Hold off on the home front
Bringing him home to your whole family pumps up the pressure
and invites meddling. Do you really want to hear your grandmother
ask, “So, when are you two going to set a date?”
Go slow with sex
Don't let your sex drive short-circuit your common sense.
Make sure he doesn't just look good because you're feeling
hot and bothered. Think with your brain, not your libido.
Set the right speed
Make sure the action advances at your pace. If work is your
usual arena of flirtation, but you accept his invitation to
go for a drink afterwards, that counts as moving up a level.
Decide in advance it you've just been enjoying the innuendo
or you want to take things further.
Leave holiday flings on holiday
Live in the moment and get the most out of these relationships,
but avoid picturing him in your day-to-day life: he may well
seem less irresistible once you're back on your home turf.
Try the truth
Telling him you're only interested in a casual relationship
is probably best for both of you, although it might put him
off it he's looking for a commitment.
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