Hello, boys. As our expert explains, playing the field just might be the best way to find true love. Playing the field gets a bad rap. Well, unless you're a guy. Guys who date multiple people at once are considered either womanizers and players or Casanovas. Women who do the same thing are usually called sl*ts. But the sexist double standard isn't the only problem with shaming a person for dating around. Playing the field just might be the best way to find true love.
More from YourTango: 7 Signs That I Found My SoulmateDating coach and YourTango Expert Ronnie Ann Ryan encourages her clients not to commit to one person too soon. "Dating and being in a relationship are not the same thing," she says in this insightful HuffPost Live video. "You're not in multiple relationships. You just getting to know different people to decide if you want to invest more time in them."
More from YourTango: 5 Ways To Feel 18 Again ... In BedIt's not cynical to try shop around for love. If anything, it's a tactic to try when you're more serious about finding the right person. They say, "Don't hate the player, hate the game." Watch the video above to find out why you shouldn't hate the game either.
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Other Articles/News by Coach Ronnie Ann Ryan:By Coach Ronnie Ann RyanThe day I turned 40, I was in shock because I was still single. How had I reached this milestone birthday and remained unattached? Honestly, I felt devastated and I wondered how this could have happened to me. Then I got serious about looking for love. After some soul searching, I decided to start doing whatever it took to meet lots of men. I wanted a ... Read moreBy Coach Ronnie Ann RyanRemember back when you were a teenager? You had a new date every week, your hormones were raging, your mind was full of curiosity and your body was as limber as an athlete's? Flash forward a few years (or a few decades), and things are a lot different. Your schedule is packed, your days are super stressful and your love life is much more tame (a.k.a. ... Read moreBy Coach Ronnie Ann RyanDating after divorce? Are you still bitter or angry? Singles today seem to be more bitter and angry than ever. And the Internet allows them to say anything and speak their minds. Is this a good thing? As a dating coach for women, I’m not so sure. In my opinion, bitter begets bitter and anger attracts more anger. It appears to be building on itself ... Read moreSee More
One tip: first impressions matter, but they aren't everything. These guidelines will help you find your true match.
