Fathers Know Best

10 Life lessons taught by my Grandfather, Father, Uncles and other Male influences:

In honor of Father's day this Sunday I thought I'd pay tribute to all the fathers biological or not who have truly made an impact in my dating/romantic life. Whether or not you have a relationship with your biological father, there is no denying that it can determine how you are as a lover and mate in the future.

1. Make your own living so you will never have to depend on anyone else: My grandfather always taught to never put yourself in a situation where you need anyone to sustain you financially.
   
2. If you love your own body, others will love it too. I was once reminded that men don't necessarily go for the hottest girls in the room but, rather the most confident ones.
   
3. Do everything with excellence or don't do it at all. Yet another one of my grandfather's wise words. Never settle for mediocre.
   
4. Be with who makes YOU happy, nobody else. My dad believes it doesn't matter what anyone thinks of your partner as long as you are happy.
   
5. On a dinner date- eat normally! No guy wants to date someone who doesn't eat! Heard this by many male influences. Don't choose salads when you really want wings. Being genuine is more attractive than superficial.
   
6. "Beer before liquor never sicker, liquor before beer never fear" My uncle Tony told me this when I started college...Thank God he did ha!
   
7. Even if you are married- strive to look put together: Not sure who said this but, don't give up on looking nice because you've settled down.
   
8. Don't give away the entire movie during the 'previews': in essence, always keep an element of mystery to you.
   
9. "Mixed signals" are really not that complicated. They are just not what you want to hear: If you are getting 'mixed signals' It usually means they really aren't that into you. Throw the fish back in the water and keep fishing for more.
   
10. Age isn't that important when dating: My father has proved this advice with his dating selection in recent years. If there is a connection, other factors tend to be secondary.