Here are seven surefire ways to stay single for the rest of your life. (Remember, this is a light-hearted take on common dating pitfalls!) Rushing into Relationships The fast track to staying single is moving at lightning speed in every relationship. Get intimate quickly, bombard them with texts, and spend every weekend together right after meeting. This almost guarantees a quick end to what could have been a slow-burning romance. Chasing the Uninterested It might seem appealing to go after some