1. YOU REVOLVE YOUR SOCIAL LIFE AROUND A GUY: It starts off innocently enough; you want to hang out with your fun, new hook-up, so you decide to spend a night with him and his friends. But then a single night becomes
an entire week, and before you know it, you're making plans to fit his schedule and ditching your friends in the process. As bad as it may sound, some relationships don't
last forever, so when the relationship ends, you don't want to be left behind by friends who are disgruntled that you have been neglecting them when you had something
'better' going on.

2. You hooked up with a guy knowing he didn't want more (& hoping you could change his mind): it's not that you aren't the most amazing, talented, intelligent girl he's ever been with. You probably are. But when he tells you he isn't looking for anything serious, chances
are he's set on living the single life in for a particular number of years before hoping to get serious with any girl or worse, rebounding from a rough break-up. Save yourself from this tough situation, make some hard decisions and resolve to live by them. If he tells you he doesn't want anything serious, girlfriend please take a
bow.

3. You hooked up with a guy you weren't really into: Almost everyone has a past hook-up that they would rather forget, but what if that hook-up also happened to be with someone you didn't even want to hook up with in the
first place? There are plenty of reasons not to hook up with a guy, and this is high on the list. There is every need for you to be comfortable with your man. Remember that
just because he's a friend of your friend's boyfriend doesn't mean he deserves any preferential treatment, if the chemistry doesn't exist, the relationship will hit the rock
sooner than you expect.

4.YOU CHASE AFTER GUYS WHO ARE NOT AVAILABLE: Once you figure out why you've been chasing taken guys, you need to try to make some changes. Don't go to a party that you know your elusive, taken crush will attend.
Instead, spend your time meeting new guys who are single. Accept an invitation to hang out with people outside of your usual crowd. Even if there aren't any guys there
the first time, you never know which fantastic boys they might be friends with.

5. YOU MADE AN ENEMY OF YOUR EX: There is nothing as difficult as running into an ex you once had a fight with, believe me, you will surely regret it and it does brings bad memories alive. It can be hard to use
good judgment when feelings get in the way—particularly when those feelings are of the "I need to dump him" variety. Whether he got on your nerves, let the spark fizzle,
or played tonsil-hockey with someone else, you knew you had to end it. To avoid making the same mistake twice, try to put yourself in his shoes. Would you want to be strung along, hurt and confused for weeks? Nope, and neither would he, so
be honest with him.

6. YOU TURNED DOWN A GUY WHO "wasn't your type": Sometimes, it can be hard to spot a truly nice guy. Give the nice guys a chance, even if they don't seem like "your type" at first glance. Don't force yourself to go on more
than one date if you really aren't feeling it especially since it'll probably turn into a notorious first date disaster but ask yourself what it is about the guy that makes you
think you don't have chemistry. Does he seem too predictable? Too interested? If he's coming on way too strong, keep your distance. But if it's just that he's more direct
and friendly than the bad boys who've kept you guessing in the past, he deserves a shot.

7. YOU LET YOUR CRUSH SLIP BY: Cute boys are intimidating! They've got those dreamy eyes, that fresh cologne smell. It's a wonder we don't all start stuttering mid-conversation. If something doesn't work
out, fine. But, you will sleep better at night if you know you gave it a shot. Don't sit on the sidelines and watch someone else steal your crush. Instead, get in on the action. Don't be afraid to make the first move. If you see your crush, casually ask him to remind you of something. Then, exchange pleasantries. The
conversation should flow from there! If you get to the point where you're on talking terms but he isn't making moves, he might not realize that you're interested. Turn up the flirt factor by asking him to hang out
for a one-on-one to get him in a dating mindset. Never underestimate the power of body language, either; putting a hand on his arm for a second after he's told a funny joke
is one of the best ways to signal that you're open to something more.