DO NOT :

•  Lose yourself or compromise values to keep him - When dating an athlete or no matter who you are with DO NOT get wrapped up in his lifestyle to the point you forget about your dreams and goals. Having your own identity is a MUST! Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket if he hasn’t shown you that you’re the one. Having a good circle of friends to keep you on the right path also helps.

• Be insecure - This is pretty much self explanatory but often easier said than done confidence is definitely something you need to have when dating an athlete. Usually low confidence starts with oneself, so do a lot of soul searching or whatever you feel is best to boost your self esteem. 

• Let outside people influence your relationship - There can be a whole lot of glitz and glamour when you’re dating an athlete. But best believe there will be a whole lot of jealous, envious, people watching your every move. DO NOT let social media ruin your relationship; if they don’t have actual receipts or if it’s old news let it go sis! Also, make sure you watch what you say and do on social media or in public places, you are a reflection of him. (Allegedly a man has been cut from a team because of his significant other behavior.)

• Be controlling - A man does not want a woman who’s going to nag him to death athlete or not. Trying to keep tabs of his every move is pointless! A man is going to do what he wants to do at the end of the day. 

• Think they’re all the same - We all know there is a stigma against men in the sports world. Don’t put all of them into that category ( don’t be dumb either .) If you expect the worse you could be possibly self sabotaging yourself.