This is for the boys. LISTEN UP.

Now that I've ranted about being too #same, let's try something #different.

Guys, I'm going to tell you the do's and don't's, from a girl's perspective.
Want to understand how girls think? Read on.

DO smell good. Believe me, we notice.
DON'T go for our friend if you think we are showing interest in you. Or if we break up. Or if a friend tells you we like you. NEVER, ever, go for the best friend. You will be hated on so many levels.
DO ask us on dates! One of my #1 pet peeves is having to be the one to ask and plan a date!
DON'T try to kiss us on the first date. Please, just don't.
DO tell us what you're thinking! Be open! Communicate! Sure, making out is fun... but what really builds a relationship is trust. That comes with honesty.
DON'T talk about your ex girlfriend. We don't want to hear it.
DO kiss us eventually! I know. You're preparing for a mission. You're nervous. Or my favorite... this is Utah for crying out loud! Kissing is unholy! Well here's a news flash: you don't have to confess to your bishop for kissing a girl. If you two are close, and you really like her, and she likes you back *which is the most important part... if she doesn't like you back then don't you dare kiss her face*, go for it! Be open about wanting to. My brother literally asked his girlfriend if he could kiss her the first time. It made a big difference in their relationship. #endofkissingrant.
DON'T make us plan what we do. I know it sounds like I already touched on this, but this is different. When you pick us up, have a plan in mind! Don't let it turn into the 'I don't care what we do... what do you want to do?' game. I have played that so many times. Be creative. Be flexible to what we want to do, of course, but doing something creative or different is way more fun than watching a movie that neither of you really wanted to watch.
DO ask us about ourselves. No, not 'what color is your toothbrush.' Ask us about things that matter. Our interests. Our quirks. It means so much more to us when you genuinely want to get to know us.
DON'T always plan things that cost money. It's so uncomfortable to stand there while you pay for us all the time. I'm not saying make us pay or never pay for us but we don't want you to eat through your paycheck just to buy us food or stuff.
DO be a gentleman. Open doors for us (but if we get there first and try to open it... don't yank it from our hands. That's awkward.), get us home on time, be kind to our siblings and parents, and wait in your car until you see us walk in the door to make sure we're not locked out. Simple stuff like that.
DON'T assume anything. Ever. Don't assume we like chocolate... find out before you buy us some!
DO listen. This should be a no-brainer. Listen! Respond! We wouldn't be telling you something if we didn't want you to know it, especially if it's something serious about ourselves or our family.
DON'T be impatient. Being a girl is really, really hard sometimes. I know it's hard to be a guy too. But... hormones are not to be messed with. If she needs time to hang with her girls, let her! If she cries, don't get uncomfortable! Often, just listening and perhaps scratching her back or playing with her hair will help the storm pass, and greatly increase your brownie points in relationship heaven.
DO watch Hitch. I know, ha ha, but most of his advice is pretty dang concrete.
DON'T be possessive. She has other friends too. No, that guy she's talking to is not a threat to you or your relationship. It's gonna be okay.

and lastly...

DO remember that every girl is different! That's why being open and communicating is so important. Learn what drives her crazy. And don't do it. Learn what comforts her. Allow her to learn those things about you. Be confident- chances are, that girl you want to ask out has been staring at you for months. :)