Intro: The last thing your boyfriend wants to think about is another guy having been with you, and for many people, deciding what to put in their profile is the most difficult part of starting to date online! One size does not fit all when it comes to dating advice for women. A young woman in her teens or early twenties dates very differently than a woman in her thirties or forties. And, while most women want the same thing, there are some things women in their 30s and 40s know about dating that they ignored or simply didn't pay attention to in their younger years. That's why we spoke with some of today's top dating experts to find out what they thought were the most important things women in their 30s and 40s dating today should consider. After listening to what they had to say, we came up with these 15 top dating tips for women over the age of 20 who are looking for something more serious. If you truly want to increase your chances of reuniting with your ex, you must do everything in your power to keep your emotions in check. It may surprise you to learn that much of what people go through after a breakup is like the emotions they feel after losing someone close to them. It is acceptable to grieve, but you must exercise caution lest these emotions spiral out of control. People, including your ex, will go to great lengths to avoid those who they perceive to be emotionally unstable. So, it stands to reason that being emotionally balanced will get you on the road to reconciliation and reconciliation. For the record, the five stages of grief are: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Let's look at how to handle each of these in terms of breaking up. Find out more inside... 1. Your boyfriend doesn't want to think about another guy having been with you (whether for sex or just hooking up). The thought of another guy getting into bed with you can literally drive him insane. Have you had a tumultuous sexual history with a lot of experience? If this is the case, your boyfriend may have difficulty dealing with it. However, this is something he must accept. Don't let anyone else throw your past in your face or hold it against you. If it's ancient history (or only a few months ago), leave it alone and move on. He must accept you for who you are. If he has chosen to be with you...he must accept you for who you are. That means everything. It doesn't mean he has to like your sexual history, but it does mean he can't hold it against you. It's completely unfair for him to want to date you and then start nitpicking about details from your past.