Let's face it, dating can be more confusing and more complex than calculus and physics combined. It's something that you just can't seem to figure out. You're left with the question "What's wrong with me? Why haven't I found that perfect someone?" It's a question that women have asked for years and still haven't found the exact answer to. Here are some tips to lessen the stress and get you on the path to a happy and healthy dating experience.

Flaunt your best asset...your mind. Sure, guys do enjoy a woman that is attractive and knows how to look good, but when it all comes down to it, guys want a woman who will offer more than just a pretty face. Intelligence is the key to his heart and a good way to impress him. Guys want a woman who can step up to their level and hold their own during conversations. You shouldn't have to dumb yourself down just to get a guy to like you, and if a guy only cares about your looks, then he's not worth your time anyways. A guy should respect both your mind and body.

Be yourself. He asked you out because he saw something that he liked. You should relax and act genuine during your date. Of course, that doesn't mean that you should lay all your cards out on the table and tell him your whole life story and secret habits, like how you sound like a bulldozer when you sleep, but be honest and let your true personality shine through. If you put on an act, he will see through it eventually.

Don't be afraid to take control. Many women are afraid they'll scare off a man if they come on too strongly. However, if he truly is a man, he won't be intimidated by a strong woman that knows what she wants. Some men find it attractive when women take initiative. This is not to say that you should dominate the relationship though. You and your partner should treat each other as equals.

Trust your instincts. It's ok if you don't feel an instant connection the first time you go out. He may still have his guard up and isn't letting you see his true self. Give him a second chance and if by then you don't feel anything, kick him to the curb. However, if your gut reaction the first time you see him is repulsion, it's a good sign that it won't work out and you can say "see ya!"

Try something different. If you normally go out with the bad boy, give the good guy a chance for once. Who knows? You may find that he's the perfect guy for you that you've been missing out on all along. Many women are stuck in a rut and continuously date various versions of the same type of guy. It's a bad habit that almost every woman has been guilty of. Life is all about taking risks and being adventurous, so take the leap and you may be pleasantly surprised.

Most importantly, you should have fun dating and meeting new people. Stressing over it won't do you much good. No one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes, so even if you don't master the dating game right away, it doesn't mean that you're going to end up alone for the rest of your life. It's a learning process that takes time. In the meantime, just enjoy the ride and live it up as a single woman in the dating world.