Have you ever got some really bad dating advice? What was it?

A certain book I read told me that it is best to date several guys at one time and basically try to meet as many as possible. I tried speed dating a few months ago - went twice and also met a few guys other ways too. The problem is that I would go on one date with each guy that I met then get really confused about which one I liked and ended up being so confused I didn't like any of them. It also resulted in some pretty bad dates. I got a text message today from some guy called mark that I apparently met at speed dating and he said 'hey, its mark how are you?' and i wrote back 'Which mark? blonde hair?' . Then i was like omg what the hell am i doing i cant even remember who these people are I have to stop. I also said yes to too many people at speed dating because they seemed nice then went on really bad dates. From now on I don't want to do that - I'm not going to treat guys like fast food like this dating advice suggested. Now i cant get rid of all these randoms that i dated all at once (no didnt get with any of them) and i cant even remember them. Whats the worst advice you ever got? And do you have any decent advice for me?

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1. The worst advice I ever got was to actually just stay with my ex because I was having his baby and that it would be the best for the baby to know her dad. After I broke up with him I found out that he had a girl friend in a different state all along.. I'm glad I didn't take the advice though.. But your story is perhaps the most inspirational in telling why you shouldn't date too many guys at the same time.. I hope all worked out for you. Also.. Advice for you.. Well I have always been told if you are going to look for something, you will not get it.. But I believe that in some cases you will.. I think you should (if you left on good terms with this guy) the best guy for you from whom you have dated and try again. Explain to him the story. It seems like you have found some interesting guys and I know it is hard to pick but I suggest after your other dates to write down all the good and all the bad and compare it to your other dates.. Maybe that can make things clearer.. Good luck. =D
2. The worst advice I've gotten is, "You should go out with him, Technically he's not related..." We're not inbreds or anything lol, But a few years ago I caught up with a cousin I hadn't seen in years, We hung out, Got on really well, Then at the end of his trip he told everyone he liked me like "that". Both our families got involved, Gave their blessings and said, It's O.K, Technically you guys are not blood related because his grandmother was adopted by your grandmothers family, So you guys are good to go... Awkward much? Haha, and to make a long story short, I didn't take their advice. In regards to speed dating, Are you going with preset questions? If you wanna give speed dating another shot, Go prepared to only give your number to 2 people, Regardless of how many people you've put down as "potential" callbacks. With the advice you've read, I don't think you should take the advice literally, Ya know? It's about keeping your options open and allowing yourself to meet new people in general and whatever happens, Happens! All the best :)
3. Not trying to sound like I'm all that, I know how to treat a lady, common courtesy , respect, I am a born comedian and know what to say and when, I never have asked for advice and found my gentle giant ways have always swept them off their feet , I dont fall for a drinker or smoker ordrug user , I dont date loud mouths or women who think they can get anybody , I dont like makeup on a pretty woman either, I dont like women who stare at other people when its you they are with...what a turn off!