Dating is like a game of poker

Dating is like poker.
In the beginning, you take a little chance and put in a little bit of chips when you really haven't found out much. But as you learn more, you either put in more chips if the situation gets better or back out if the game isn't right for you.
In the end, you can either win big or lose. But if you're wise at the start, you won't lose much. On the other hand, if you keep going more and more in when the game is really not in your favor, you end up losing a lot.