45 Ways To Ensure You Never Get Your Heart Broken Again

“You don’t respond to any of his texts or calls until he does something desperate [like] shows up. Or he calls and leaves a voice mail. Something that makes it very clear to you that he’s interested.”

— Taylor Swift, glamour.com

“The magic formula is to give a little . . . and then pull back. Give a little . . . and then pull back.”

— Sherry Argov, 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

“You have to show that you won’t accept mistreatment. Then you will keep his respect.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“As you’re learning, when a man gets overwhelmed he shuts down...When a man does this, it’s perceived as a rejection to most women. While this isn’t a man’s intention to reject and not support the woman emotionally, it’s just a natural thing for men to do. Women want to share their feelings with a ma…”

— Alex Altman, amazon.com

“Don’t give a reward for bad behavior.”

— Sherry Argov, 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

“Truly powerful people don’t explain why they want respect. They simply don’t engage someone who doesn’t give it to them.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“Every guy imagines the girl of his dreams as having a vibrant, interesting life that he wants to become a part of.”

— Matthew Hussey, amazon.com

“Talking about feelings to a man will feel like work. When he’s with a woman, he wants it to feel like fun.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“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

“If you smother him, he’ll go into defense mode and look for an escape route to protect his freedom.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“Give men the needed space (freedom) to see how great you are, and they will realize you are great.”

— Alex Altman, amazon.com

“In the beginning, the only thing you need to pay attention to is whether he keeps coming around, because he’ll only be able to suspend or hide his emotions for so long.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“So what is a guy thinking when he meets an independent woman? He wants in. He wants to be part of her fabulous life— but at the same time he isn’t afraid that she will become too needy. One of the most common male fears about relationships is the fear of being smothered.”

— Matthew Hussey, amazon.com

“If a man has to wait before he sleeps with a woman, he’ll not only perceive her as more beautiful, he’ll also take time to appreciate who she is.”

— Sherry Argov, 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 you tell him you are not interested in jumping into a relationship with both feet, he will set out to try to change your mind.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“Independence and self-determination are important traits of the high-value woman. She has a life that she adores and is engaged in meaningful activities that make her passionate about each day. She may have a job she loves, but she also fills her leisure time with activities that appeal to her creat…”

— Matthew Hussey, amazon.com

“Don’t even mention the word ‘commitment.’ That’s the whole trick. The less you say about it, the closer you are to getting one.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“A woman who is certain knows what she is looking for in a man and never settles for less than her highest standards. She thinks, If a guy can’t meet my needs, he’s not right for me.”

— Matthew Hussey, amazon.com

“The self-confident woman is comfortable in social situations, even if she is shy. When this woman goes to a party, she’s secure in her own desirability. She doesn’t waste her time comparing herself with other women, or trying to blend in, or looking to others to dictate how she’s going to behave. If…”

— Matthew Hussey, amazon.com

“If she is not getting what she wants or needs from a relationship, the self-confident woman will feel comfortable articulating her needs or walking away.”

— Matthew Hussey, amazon.com

“It’s important to ask yourself this two-part question: What are you overvaluing about him at that moment? And, more important, what are you undervaluing about yourself?”

— Matthew Hussey, amazon.com

“Instead of approaching a guy with the intention that he might be The One, do it with the notion that you will never see or talk to him again.”

— Matthew Hussey, amazon.com

“The experts’ advice on improving a marriage? To focus on the four As— attention, appreciation, affection, and attraction.”

— Nicholas Sparks, amazon.com

“Does he pay attention to the things you tell him about yourself? If you told him today that you love Italian food, would he mention it in conversation next week? If you expressed an interest in opera, do you think he’d arrange a date at the opera house? If he’s interested in things about you, then h…”

— Eric Monroe, amazon.com

“The more control you have over yourself, the more of a hold you will have on his heart.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com