I wrote out a whole guide and then deleted it. I think there are basic tips that you should know. Keep in mind this is how I feel personally about dating and women.

1. Figure out what you like. Get a base down. What about certain women made you really want to be with them? I know people who say they want a girl with a good personality, but they end up liking women who are mainly just good looking and lacking depth. Can you handle a woman being smarter or funnier than you? Some men can and some men can't.

What are some must haves and what are some deal breakers? For me I need a woman that is funny. Someone who makes me laugh and is kind of odd because I am. Naturally without even knowing it I end up liking women who have faced similar hardships to mine. I don't know it immediately, but I just naturally have.

For me, I dislike women that portray themselves as less intelligent or who aren't smart. I like women to be passionate about their dreams, and well read. I want to learn about the world through them. Each person knows something different. Figure out what your must haves and deal breakers are.

1. Try, Fail, Repeat. Don't worry about knowing if a girl has a bf unless she is actually with a guy who you suspect is her date or bf when you see her out. For me, I like going to bars. Bars suck and bars are great. House parties are good ways to meet women too. But for me I usually meet women out through drinking. So my view is skewed.

If you have interests, which I assume you do because you're human, then join clubs/groups and meet women through that. But pursue your passions and meeting someone will come through that.

Ask for her number. Ask her out. Whatever. Just don't be afraid of failing. And if you are out and meet a girl and don't make a move, don't get down on yourself. It's a process of trial and error.

1. Don't be desperate. Nobody likes people who are desperate. Have a backbone and present yourself as someone who has something to offer. This is not only in dating, but in life.

Don't bombard her with texts. I personally don't like playing games, but figure out the situation. For me, I text a girl. Get to know her a little and then ask her out if I haven't before. This gives me an idea of how she talks, a bit more about her, and a read on if she actually is interested. I figure that I'm 23, I'm over playing games so I'm more to the point. Some conversation to lay the groundwork of communication and then ask her out. If she says no, she says no. Some guys aren't like that. Some like to play games. Figure out who you are and what type of woman you like. Do you like the "Cat and mouse" game of dating?

1. Play it as it goes. Don't worry about what to do on when you start dating her. Treat her like a person. Talk to her. Get to know her. Take her on dates that are fun to you, but also incorporate her interests. My only advice is the first date should be somewhere you think is cool and you're comfortable at. Then as the dates go on, you find out what she likes and you go to places you both enjoy. If you know that for the first date then you do it then.

2. The most important rule: There are none. These are only guidelines. Everyone has their own experiences and stories of dating. Some people meet at a grocery store. Some meet at a house party. Some meet at a bus stop. Just don't rush things and expect things to happen over night. Be happy with who you are. Continually pursue your passions and improve yourself. Good luck.