40 Things I have learned in the past year of dating....................

1. Just because some men wear Carharts doesn't mean it always looks good, but for the most part it does.
2. If a man shows up with Kittens doesn't mean he will be as gentle or as sweet as they are
3. If he tells you he loves you within the first week of dating you, stay away!
4. On Valentines day, no date is better than a boring one. Quit being so desperate!
5. Just because a guy calls and wishes you a Happy Valentines day, does not mean he means anything else by it.
6. Romance comes in all forms.
7. If he changes into his slippers in the middle of the date, tell him to take you home
8. Don't make any assumptions, EVER!
9. Just because they are the best dressed and take you out to the fanciest dinners, doesn't mean you get to fall in love with them or come anywhere close to.
10. The most easy, low budget and careless dates can be the best ones.
11. Drunk sex is nothing compared to sober!
12. Chivalry isn't dead, and feels really good, but can be used in twisted ways, don't be confused with kind gestures.
13. Texting is nice, but overrated. There is nothing like hearing a sweet and deep voice on the other end.
14. If they can't accept the level of which you listen to country music, it ain't worth it.
15. Silliness goes along way, even when they are ridiculously good-looking with no sense of humor, there is no future possible.
16. My heart can start to flutter with an amazing kiss in public.
17. A man who cooks is a good man!
18. A man who expresses too many emotions at once, isn't always what women want.
19. Don't have a guy take you on a first or second date to a place you frequent, cause everytime you go back to that place it might be bittersweet.
20. IF they do take you some place you frequent though, time heals all and you can go back to that place with a great memory of a very memorable and nice evening.
21. Kind and Sweet words can send you into a tailspin  that will knock you on your ass, stay as centered as possible!
22. A man who doesn't appreciate nature, is not making the cut to a second date
23. Make sure they are putting in as much effort as you are cause they are not going to change or get better at it.
24. A man who has a good relationship with his mom is a good sign.
25. Make sure you know the difference between feeling like your heart is open and it ACTUALLY being open
26. Make sure he passes any friends tests before moving into any third bases
27. He needs to be happy with you in your jeans or yoga pants as well as in a hot classy dress.
28. Compliments go far, but make sure you know they are sincere and not with alterior motives.
29. Online dating Vs. in-person dating, men are men and don't make anything easier or harder.
30. A man who isn't afraid of and appreciates mud is one worth keeping around.
31. Getting excited about a new man is super exciting, just pace yourself because it takes awhile to get to know someone for real.
32. Let go all any and all expectations when meeting a new guy
33. Catch yourself if you are putting "daddy" issues onto them
34. A man who can quote every line in A Princess Bride isn't as romantic and sweet as you might wish
35. Men who say they are OK with Country music, mean they almost never listen to it.
36. My version of a single hot farmer, is way different than an actual single farmer.
37. Savor every minute of a good date, you never know when the next one will be.
38. Be optimistic and open and even sometimes a little naïve, but not too naïve, there is a fine line!
39. When you get closer to finding "the guy" for you, you realize that all the others helped to prepare you and teach you valuable lessons.
40. There is a big difference in feeling love for people and being "in love"