I put out a poll on social media and asked my readers “What Dating Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self” – I loved the answers so much, I had to share.

1. You don’t need them. It only feels that way. Move along
2. Don’t beg for anything in love
3. Trust your intuition
4. When it’s right it’ll be east. Don’t force it.
5. Don’t waste time trying to make something work that won’t. Move on. You’re move valuable than that
6. Date less. Travel more.
7. Expand beyond the Jersey City bubble.
8. Have standards and be patient
9. Be selfless but remember to love yourself first
10. Focus on yourself. Don’t get hung up on his good sex and shady attitude.
11. Don’t be afraid to talk and say how you feel. Good or bad.
12. Don’t be afraid to speak what you are thinking. Love yourself first. Make your dreams come true.
13. Stop changing yourself to match their preferences. Don’t be a chameleon.
14. Sexual compatibility/adventurous level is huge.
15. Penis size does matter! don’t waste your time!
16. Be bolder. You’re not better or worse than anyone else. So go for it!
17. You don’t owe any man SHIT.
18. Just be yourself and less cologne
19. Don’t try to force it
20. Your instincts are always right.
21. Focus on building your most beautiful life. Love will find you at the right time.
22. Love should not be full of hurt and tears. RUN
23. Don’t ignore red flags
24. Trust your instincts
25. Break up with your ex before the constant denial of intimacy drives you completely insane.
26. Be patient. Don’t stress. Don’t beg anyone for attention or affection.
27. Show up as yourself and allow them to do the same. Not your expectation of them.
28. If he’s interested, you’ll know
29. Don’t let other peoples opinions factor your decisions
30. Have more fun, don’t be timid and ask her out.
31. Stop being so intense! Relax girlfriend
32. Make your need and want list and don’t make excuses. Stick to it!
33. Never wait around for them. It’s ok to date a few people at the same time.
34. Just don’t try so hard.
35. Boyfriends are stupid until you’re in your late 20s.
36. You are worthy of better
37. Fall in love with yourself first. You don’t need to hide who you are to be loved.
38. When someone shows you their true colors the first time, believe them!
39. Don’t waste time lamenting boys and broken hearts. Move on!
40. Let people in ya idiot!
41. Meet more. Date less.
42. Don’t settle too soon.
43. Don’t listen to anyones advice

What dating advice would you give your younger self? Comment below!