[Erin Pavlina]

I will probably write more about me and Steve's relationship and how it developed. There were some rocky road moments and it's probably good to share how we overcame them.

I think that even when you're just getting started in the dating scene it's still a good idea to have some idea of what you want. However, if you are dating and not seeking a committed long-term relationship then I think it's different than when you are finally in "seek a lifelong partner" mode. Use your dating experiences to help you finalize your list for later.

One important aspect of this is knowing yourself and knowing what you really want. That can take some time to figure out.