Be sensible - meet for a quick drink or coffee rather
than commit yourself to a whole evening with someone who
may not be your ideal partner.
Be positive about yourself - a bright, cheerful attitude
is much more appealing than a negative one.
Treat others, as you would like to be treated yourself.
Be polite if you decide you don't want to meet again. It
is better to say 'I've had a nice time but feel we're not
suited' rather than promise to ring and have no intention
of doing so.
Be yourself - don't pretend to be something you're not.
Don't
Talk endlessly about failed relationships - it can be
off-putting!
Drink too much or constantly run yourself down
Take your children on your first date.
Visit anyone without being invited.
Feel pressurised into starting a physical relationship
before you feel the time is right.