Every once in a while, it feels good to bend the rules and do something a little wild, just to remind yourself you’re alive and not just following some dusty rulebook written by other people. Don’t have a one-night stand. Okay, in most cases, having a one-night stand with a hot guy is a HUGE no-no. But, just once, have no strings attached sex with someone who you may or may not ever see again! Remember, I said just ONCE, not every weekend, and only if you can handle it.

Wait for the guy to call. If you’ve just had a great date with a guy and you’re sitting around waiting for him to call, don’t. Sure, the rules of dating dictate that you should wait for the guy to make the first move after a first date, but just once, break the rules, pick up the phone and call your cutie! You might surprise him and yourself, and you’ll prove you’re bold enough to go after what you want when it truly feels right in your gut tonight.

Don’t pay your own way. Of course, the rules of chivalry say the guy should always pay, right? Just once, toss those old notions aside and grab for the check on your next date with that handsome hunk that’s taking up all of your time. He’ll appreciate the gesture and you will have officially become a rulebreaker! :) It quietly tells him you’re generous, modern, and confident standing as his equal in the relationship, not just a passive passenger.

These tiny rebellions won’t turn your whole life upside down, but they will shake you out of autopilot and make dating feel fun again. Just be smart, stay safe, and enjoy the thrill of breaking your own rules for once, knowing you can go back to normal anytime you want and still be the amazing woman you are. A little rule-breaking, done with intention, can wake up your playful side and remind you that dating is supposed to be an exciting adventure.