Years ago, after lamenting some grievous transgression I’d made that had terminated whatever burgeoning romance I was currently in the midst of, my brother told me that I had exceeded this guy’s “Bullshit-Tolerance Level” and that I was not going to get a second chance.  “What?”, I cried out indignantly.  “I did what ?   What does that even MEAN??”   He then proceeded to explain to me his theory about how everyone has an acceptable level of bullshit that they are willing to put up with in a relationship and that once someone has exceeded it, you’re done.  You’re persona non grata.   No more chances.  You’re out.  Off to find some other poor sucker to put up with your crap.  Now I will be the first to admit that I have a pretty low bullshit-tolerance level.  You can strike out pretty quickly with me which may be the reason so few men get past a first date.  But I have made great strides in trying to adjust my tolerance level to allow for some minor infractions to slide by without me pulling the plug.  When it comes to dating (online or otherwise), it is important to learn how much bullshit you’re willing to put up with before you call the whole deal off.  Some women (and you know who you are) have extremely low, hyper-sensitive bullshit-tolerance levels.  Date shows up late?  He’s done.  Didn’t call when he said he would?  Done.  Didn’t pick up the tab?  Double Done.  You get the idea.  On the other end of the spectrum, you have women whose bullshit-tolerance level is so high that they turn themselves into a human doormat.  Date stands you up and then calls you in a month to reschedule?  Okay.  Date takes you to loud, crowded bar and proceeds to hit on other women?  Okay.  Date sleeps with best friend?  Okay.  ~ Uh, no, ladies.  Not okay!  It’s time to find some middle ground here.  Remember that boys will be boys but they are not allowed to be pigs – let’s try and meet them halfway, what say?  Adjust your Bullshit-Tolerance level accordingly.  That’s my motto.