Sex & Dating in Ireland: What are the rules?

So you’ve just got out of a shit relationship. You’re a bit fragile and you may or may not have been indulging in a bit of the Old Dutch Courage. You don’t know what to do with yourself? You see loads of hot women/men (delete where appropriate) on the streets, in shops and in bars and you think “I won’t ever have sex with any of them. I may not have sex ever again!” You may begin to cry. You don’t know the rules anymore. It’s been so long. What do you do? Well first things first; don’t panic. Secondly; be aware of the new rules when it comes to dating and sex in Ireland.

What are the new rules?
Before you study the rules, you first need to study the problem most men and women face on the dating and sex scene in Ireland.

1. The biggest problem faced by Irish guys are a lack of confidence and an over reliance on drink.
2. The biggest problem faced by Irish women is a lack of confidence and an over reliance on makeup. Also drinking too much has started to creep in over the past decade – be aware ladies!)

So how do you combat these problems?

1. Don’t drink too much especially when you’re nervous. Have a soda water and lime. It might sound like the lamest drink ever, but you can pretend it’s a Vodka tonic. Who the fuck is going to know unless they steal it?
2. Women – Don’t come across as too bossy. This was a top complaint made by Irish men in a survey undertaken on dating and the challenges in 2013.
3. Men – Don’t seek approval. Be honest and confident with what you do in your life and the woman will pick up on that confidence and like you more
4. Women – Be flirty. Don’t be friendly. Too many women were reported as trying too hard to be the guy’s friend.
5. Both – Dress code is important. You want to look good but you don’t want to look like you’ve made too much of an effort. Be sexy, but don’t be slutty. This goes for both parties.
6. Both – DON’T PLAY GAMES. If you fancy someone – let them know in no uncertain terms. Going in for a kiss or calling when you say you’re going to call are excellent signs that will get you both into bed a lot faster than playing outdated gender games.