50 Newbie Dating Rules For Anyone Putting Themselves Out There For The First Time

48. No one reads minds. If you are mad/sad/disappointed, you cannot reasonably expect another human being who doesn’t know you super well to figure out why. So figure out why you are actually feeling this, and use your words in the “I feel” format.

“I am mad because you are an hour late, and I feel like you don’t respect my time.”

“I am sad that you forgot my birthday because I don’t feel special.”

“I feel disappointed that you forgot the rubber chicken because you know they turn me on.” Etc.