10 Things We Learned About Dating from Game of Thrones

Rule 1: keep it outside the family.

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You can certainly learn a lot about war by watching Game of Thrones. Studying the moves on the battlefield and within secret chambers and dark corridors are sure to make you into a modern-day Machiavelli in no time. But, what can the show teach us about love?

Unless you are talking about the kind of love that you buy, the best way to learn from this show is to watch what the lords and ladies do, and do the exact opposite. From the north to the south, from the Wall all the way down to King's Landing, it seems that even the best players in the game of capturing the throne are unlucky in the game of love. If you want your relationship to survive longer than a Stark at Court, then you need to heed these 10 Things I Learned About Dating From Game of Thrones.

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10. Remember She has Other Options

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9. Get your Girl Cool With Your Mom as Soon as Possible

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8. Try to Bridge Your Cultural Differences

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7. Words Can Mean More Than Jewelry

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6. Don't Assume Your Girl Can't Kick Your Ass

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5. It's Not Real Until You Put a Ring On It

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4. Don't Mix Business and Pleasure

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3. Confirm You're Not Related Before You Try to Hit It

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2. Talk About Your Problems Before It's Too Late

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1. Know the Difference Between Who She is and Who You Want Her to Be

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