10 myths about dating in the UK. And the truth behind each one.

1st myth: If I meet more people, it is more likely to find the right person

This is what people with a short dating experience tend to say. It would be better if you would be more selective with the people you go out with and only date a person with whom you have things in common. Remember, dating is not a competition Ð you don't need to have been to a number of dates to find your match.

2nd myth: Pretty and good looking women get married first

This is so wrong! There are plenty of young, smart, good looking and successful women who aren't married. The reason behind this is that they haven't found the right man yet. On the other hand, there are many less attractive women who are married.

3rd myth: Men will only date you if you are good looking

If you are a really nice person and intelligent, fun to hang out with and a good listener, looks become less important. You just have to be confident. Remember, every woman is beautiful in her own way and beauty lies in the eye of the beholder!

4th myth: Girls will only date you if you are good looking or rich

Again, you don't have to be good looking or rich to date. Not all the men are good looking, nor rich and they still have a partner. Being rich or good looking isn't a rule for dating.

5th myth: Men only commit when they don't have any options left

Wrong again! If a man truly loves you, he will commit and you won't be required to turn to all sorts of tricks to gain him. But if this is the case, be careful. If a man doesn't like you or love you enough and he is obliged to make a commitment towards you, your relationship won't last forever. You should think about this and maybe look for somebody else.

6th myth: Men aren't romantic

What classifies as romantic? Is it romantic to tell a woman how pretty she is? Is it romantic to open the door for her? Or is it romantic to take her on a romantic trip? If your response is the third option, you should consider you boyfriend's budget.

7th myth: If you are in a long term relationship, you will eventually get married

False, again. People who find themselves in an unhappy relationship don't have the power to break-up because they are too accustomed with their partner. There are people who get married six months after they met each other. There is not a term after which you can get married. On the other hand, there are people who don't believe in the institution of marriage.

8th myth: Breaking up with your partner will make them realize how much they love you

Unfortunately, absence doesn't always make love burst. If your partner cheated on you, lied, hid things from you and deceived you, maybe this isn't just a phase and you breaking up from your lover won't make them realize how much they miss and love you. If you have reached this point, you should consider if this is the life you desire.

9th myth: It all depends on the first date

Of course, the first date is very important. However, if you don't kiss or get intimate, it's not a tragedy! You first need to know each other well enough. On the other hand, there are cases when the two have nothing in common or they really don't like each other. In this case, it would be better not to go on a second date.

10th myth: If I get to know better the other person, their flaws won't be so important anymore

It is a high possibility that you will work things out and maybe realize that your expectations were a bit unrealistic. Also, there is a high chance that there flaws will annoy you as much as they did in the beginning of your relationship. You are the only one who can know what will happen further.

Before you start dating in the UK, check out this list for Do's and Don'ts.  And if you want to know what kind of dater is your man, use this quiz !