No... There is a difference. In this article the author was mainly referring to hookups for the most part.

(this article applies to women as much as it does to men)

Half of the stuff mentioned should not be anywhere near involved in hookup situations. You're both there to fuck nothing to else.

If you're in the courting phase aka just talking or first dates then some them apply such as:

Exessive texts
Overly touchy in public
Always asking to hang out

Should be done in moderation. And you should do things when you have the time and if you want to do it.

The whole "she bitches about her friends" should only really occur in an actual relationship and even then men shouldn't be her emotional tampon. Let her vent yes, always state clearly that this really should be between her and her freinds.