What’s the best love advice you’ve received?

Question of the month The GLAMOUR team responds.

Deputy Editor and Beauty Director Michelle Brownlee Smith michelleb@condenast.co.za … It’s advice I now also give: it should be easy. No games, no drama, just love.

Megan Playton megan@condenast.co.za … To quote Carrie bradshaw, “Refuse to settle for anything less than butter ies.”

Ziyaad Bassier ziyaad@condenast.co.za … From author Elizabeth Gilbert: “Treat yourself well on your own, and you’ll blossom into the person who attracts a partner who treats you equally well.”

Chrisna de Bruyn chrisna@condenast.co.za … Don’t date British fashion photographers!

Karen Tennent karent@condenast.co.za … Never trust a man who doesn’t like cats.

Special Projects and Events Manager Sarah Tuft saraht@condenast.co.za … No matter what love advice I get, I don’t take it!

Zulpha Meyers zulpha@condenast.co.za … My father always used to say, “Be yourself, maintain your ways and grow together.”

Sam O’dowd sam@condenast.co.za … Learn to love yourself before you love another person.

Nandi Ndlovu nandi@condenast.co.za … Always tell someone how you feel about them before it’s too late.

Editorial Executive Eva-maria Shuman (JHB) eva@condenast.co.za … “Only fools rush in.” Thanks, UB40! Senior Syndication and Editorial Executive Lesley Mathys lesley@ condenast.co.za … If there’s a bit of doubt, don’t do it – funny and true.

Yolisa Mjamba yolisa@condenast.co.za … You have to decide to love someone; it’s not something that just happens.

Promotions Assistant Lauren Williams promotions@condenast.co.za … Love sometimes happens when you least expect it, which means that patience is required.