Are you dating with your future in mind? If you’re looking for a long-term partner, you need someone with more than just chemistry and kindness. Read on to learn what it really means to date for the role you want someone to have if you’re looking for a LTR and not just Friday night fun.

One of the biggest mistakes I think we make in dating is thinking that everyone you connect with is looking for the same thing you are, especially if the thing you are looking for is a long-term relationship. My solution? Ask the people you are communicating with what is it they are looking for and if it's not what you're looking for you can decide to look elsewhere, no frustration required.