I posted this article two years ago and, now, I was surprised to see it back alive. With two years passed, I am finding what R. Don Steele said manifesting in my life with greater intensity, which is granted considering that he was speaking from decades of experience. I must say that he was, I think, the first to tune me into the idea that it really doesn't matter what you do on dates. In terms of what he said that manifests itself with ever increasing intensity, it is in the realm of beating off women with a stick, which provides for some ambiguity: I really can't say with complete certainty whether my “success” in being desirable came from improving myself or the simple fact I am in my mid-twenties. (Being in the mid-twenties is a fascinating intersection: young chicks want me to be their sugar daddy, older women want to have an affair with me).
I also never dated in high school and I think it is best that way. Sure, there comes to be a learning curve later on but on the other hand you develop a stronger sense of individuality and independence, not to mention you see all those mistakes teenage couples make, such as spending way too much time together. Otto von Bismarck once said, “Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.”