At this very fast spinning stage of my life, sometimes it really pays off to stop and ponder on some things that I never understood before.
Being in a relationship is not a fulfillment of a need. It exists to make you a better person. Don't indulge yourself of what you can get from it but instead of what you can give to make it work. You also don't have to say to your partner, "I need you to complete me". Geez, you should feel complete first to before you enter into any commitments.
There are no accidents in God's plan. If God desires you to be single, He wants you to be more appreciative when the right one comes along. Please go by quality. Don't be in a rush because when you are pressured, you miss to enjoy the little things that make up the bigger things. If it happens it happens, if not, buy a lotto ticket and you might win on the next draw.
Insecurity is a silent killer. Learn how to love yourself before you expect others to love you back. Moreover, insecurity per se is one of the root causes of jealousy that could ruin the relationship. If you have invested too much goodness that worth to last, the other person is not dumb to take those for granted.
On the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or even the nth date, never talk about of how many children you want to have or anything about wanting a family. Never go to a Ben Bridge or Tiffany's with the other person and check rings; nor even go to a baby section in the department store. This is because you being addicted in taking Expectorant, that's why you always expect! haha Never make promises; nothing is written in stone. It is more special if you keep that promise to yourself and work on it for the relationship to last. Take the day as it is and enjoy.
Give the other person a chance to know you creating a veil of mystery. You don't really have to say in litany where you came from, how much your allowance in grade 3 and how many you are in the family. It will just come out naturally on its own. Avoid making a fruit to ripe to soon. Even disclosing your age is still your choice.
Don't overanalyze too much. If the other person failed to check on you, always give the benefit of the doubt. Always feel calm and secured.
Don't say I love you too often but don't forget to say thank you. Saying I love you all the time loses its meaning when you really mean it.