[{"selector":"#anim-c4f2c6e1-78f0-4a57-98d3-5dfee2f5d991","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-75877bef-110d-4c50-8e03-232fe6189720","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.14196%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] 7 Rules People With Healthy Dating Habits

1. He asks, she pays.

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2. All it takes is 25 minutes

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3. Honesty

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4. Don't go all the way

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5. It's OK to follow-up.

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6. Classic communication is best

In this digital era, there are hundreds of ways to follow up on a date: text, e-mail, instant message, etc.

7. Yes, you can follow your date

People who wait to friend their dates for about a month have the highest rate of relationship success.

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