Jess Day's Awkward Girl's Guide to Dating

If somebody doesn't like you for who you are, then that person probably isn't worth dating.

Do you want someone? Well that lucky crush won't know unless you let it be known.

The awkward people of the world often have limited social skills. There's nothing like a little liquid courage to give you some confidence.

It helps you loosen up, OK?

Sometimes you have to get creative . . . black string is lingerie, right?

May that be cramming your face with ice cream and listening to Taylor Swift all day.

But that doesn't mean you can't still show your affection.

Got a raise? Your sister is getting married? Whatever it is, keep your significant other in the loop.

Sometimes you need a little fling, and there's nothing wrong with that.

What Zooey lacks in sex appeal she makes up for in perfectly maintained fringe.

Need relationship advice? Ask for it . . . even if you have to do it in your own strange way.

Dating can be really hard. Even when you're down, think happy thoughts.