Know yourself first

Dating can be nice, and, of course, everyone wants to find their "soul mate", that person you love and are willing to spend your whole life with...
But a relationship cannot be successful if you haven't spent time being single, getting to know yourself first.

Imagine it. A girl jumps right into a relationship as soon as a guy shows interest. He asks her what she likes to do. She says, "No, you go first." Then he proceeds to talk about all his hobbies, likes and dislikes. So, she agrees with him and says, "I love all those things too!" But does she really?

If you have not come to like yourself- in and out- and find out what you're are best at, what hobbies you like, what your strenghts and weaknesses are, etc., you will forever be a follower and never get anything substantial out of your relationships. You will be like a person with no identity.

How do you expect to work out problems with someone when you do not know how YOU usually handle things?

Reasons for not rushing into relationships are another story all together.
For now, suffice to say, take time to get to know yourself before getting distracted with dating. Set goals. Work toward them. Go on vacation. Try things you've never tried before. That way, when you find the right person, and you are ready to date, you will have no regrets and your life will be fulfilling.