RULE 4

You’ll know them when you meet them

To be quite honest, I’m not sure this is entirely true. Some people do know the instant they meet their future partner that this is the person they’ve been looking for all their life. But it doesn’t work like that for everyone.

The real Rule* is that if you’re not sure if this is the right one, don’t take a gamble on it. Because if they are the right one, you will know it, even if it takes a bit of time.** In other words, if it’s right you will be sure – either straight away, or a bit later – but you will know.

If you’re absolutely sure this is the right person the moment you clap eyes on them, you’re very lucky (unless it happens to you every time, in which case you need to have a serious word with ...

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