Top 10 songs never to play during the dating phase

1. “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler
Playing this song will kill the mood instantly and probably remind him of his mother. Any song with the chorus “Did you ever know that you’re my hero?” is a deal-breaker.

2. “All My Life” by K-Ci & JoJo
The first words of this song are “I will never find another lover sweeter than you.” Enough said!

3. “A Moment Like This” by Kelly Clarkson
Do you really want a guy to think you been waiting a lifetime for this moment with him?

4. “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” by The Shirelles
This should probably never be played during the dating phase. The reason is best summarized by this gem: “Don’t ask questions you don’t want to know the answer to.”

5. “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” by The Beach Boys
Never instigate the “where-is-this-going” conversation via song.

6. “Ready or Not” by The Fugees
“Ready or not, here I come, you can’t hide. I’m gonna find you and make you want me.” Do not try to force a guy to want you; trust me it does not work.

7. “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood
All guys expect a girl to go psycho if they cheat; they don’t need the warning played before sex as a reminder.

8. “So Excited” by Janet Jackson
Calm down, eager beaver. He can tell you’re excited to sleep with him, he doesn’t need Janet to tell him too.

9. “Suddenly I See” by KT Tunstall
This is way to pop-y and happy for sex.

10. “Welcome to Paradise” by Green Day
Though this song is less angst-y than others, it’s a bit presumptuous to refer to his having sex with you as a privilege of paradise.