Dating is for the birds.

Over the years I have read the following books:
Men Are From Mars,Women Are From Venus
He's Just Not That Into You
The Secret
Men Love Bitches
....and more I am sure

I could write a book. Not that it would be helpful in any way as far as advice goes, but I do think it would make single women in their 40s breathe a sigh of relief that they are not alone in this craziness married people refer to as "dating" on our behalf. There are so many people/magazines/tv shows/etc. giving so many pieces of different advice on what to do and not do on dates and in relationships that I can't tell if the men I meet are dysfunctional because they just are or because of all the bad advice they receive:

Wait 3 days to call after the date. Text 20 times or not interested. Texting 20 times in a day means he is a stalker. Talking to his ex-wife means he is healthy. Talking to his ex-wife means he still wants to be with her. Pay for your own first date. Pay if you ask him to meet you. Don't pay, it's offensive. He needs to make plans with you at least 4 days in advance. Don't answer the phone on the first ring.

WHO MADE UP THESE RULES? DID THEY SERIOUSLY WORK FOR YOU?

Here's my advice. Get on your knees. Ask God for what you really want. Describe in detail the partner you want in your life. And thank Him for creating such a person for you.