136 Expert Relationship Tips That'll Change The Way You Date Forever

“We all have insecurities. It’s only human. But when it comes to dating men, you don’t want to do or say anything that clearly communicates that you don’t believe you’re worth it.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Don’t allow your baggage from past relationships to affect your attitude towards men and dating.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Some women have no idea that constantly giving non-committal men access to sex can have a detrimental effect on their self-esteem over time.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Ladies, I’m here to tell you that if a man tells you he has a commitment problem, nine times out of ten it simply means that he has a problem committing to you.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“If a man tells you he’s not looking for anything serious… believe him. And if a guy is clearly giving you those early warning signs that he’s only in it for the short-term… get out before you get too comfortable and things become too difficult to break off.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“If you’ve been dating a guy for several months and haven’t met any of his friends, you may be nothing more than a short-term prospect to him. The reality is, unless he’s a weirdo with zero social connections, when a guy is serious about the woman he’s with he’ll eventually want to show her off to hi…”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Your dignity should always be more important than your relationship status.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“A woman can save herself from a ton of heartache and disappointment by being willing to wait for the Mr. Right who also wants the right kind of commitment.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Do not confuse a great guy with the right guy. A man might be an irresistible catch and yet he may still not be ready or willing to give you the commitment you want.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Sometimes the very thing you’re hiding from the world might be the one thing that makes you exceptionally beautiful to a man.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“And to get this deeply emotional and intimate connection you have to be willing to be more vulnerable with the men who prove themselves both trustworthy and worth your attention.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“In the early stages of a courtship, a man (especially one with a bit more experience with women) will try to gauge your level of interest in him while he evaluates your potential importance all at the same time. Showing your infatuation too early reveals your high level of interest in him before he…”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“The thing is, if you’re just getting to know a guy and you reveal too much information about your unlucky dating past, he’s going to wonder what is it about you exactly that attracts players, losers, time wasters, and one-night-stands. He’s also going to wonder if you have a problem accurately judgi…”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Habitually bad mouthing your exes in front of men who barely know you won’t earn you their pity, it will only earn you their repulsion.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“How will you know if a man really cares about you or not if you’re always the one to text, call, or visit him? How will you know if he really wants to be with you or if he just wants something from you if you’re constantly blowing up his smartphone with cute (but desperate) cries for attention?”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“It will be to your best advantage not to always be the one who initiates contact between the two of you.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Being a challenge will not only increase your chances of maintaining his interest, but it will also separate the lazy men from the ambitious ones.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“It’s not a contradiction when you hear men say they want a challenge but that they don’t want a woman who plays games. What men really mean when they say this is that they want a woman who has high standards, who presents herself as a worthy companion, and who also has zero tolerance for guys who pl…”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Giving a man total access to your time and attention, especially early on in a budding romance, is the kiss of death.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Trust me, for a guy who wants to distance himself from you, the only thing contacting him does is reaffirm what he already believes about you: That he can do better than you.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Interestingly, every time you walk away from a distasteful dating situation you make an investment in your self-respect.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Never risk your self-respect by trying to force a man to take an interest in you. It is better to disregard a man who displays a wavering interest than to lose both your dignity and sanity fighting for his attention.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Text messaging is a player’s best weapon. With this technology he can communicate casually and effortlessly with a multitude of women, using his texts to test the interests levels of each one until he can select the best two or three girls who appear to be the least demanding of his time AND the mos…”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“If you want guys to take you seriously, you must get them to pick up the phone and call you.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Letting a man dominate the initiation of contact is the only sure way you can gauge his level of interest.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“However, what these men do respect are women who have a zero tolerance policy for time wasting and being manipulated.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“You must want to be treated right by the right man far more than you want male attention.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Remember, when a man wants a relationship his actions will create comfort and security in you and not just sexual attraction alone.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Remember, a man is only as good as his word.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“The way to accomplish this is to date as if you deserve love, rebuff any male behavior that threatens your dignity, and cultivate a strong desire to be with a man who consistently shows that he wants to be with you and claim you as HIS woman.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com