If Dating Is A Game Learn To Play By The Rules

“Men love to do the chasing, but knowing you want them to, makes it easier all around. So”

— Rachel Rose, 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

“Jumping too quickly into things is toxic. You might like him. You might even think he's the one. But you gotta let him take control at the start. And let him make the moves. Trust me, if you let this happen and let him lead the way, he's gonna fall for you. And once he does you got him. And once you…”

— Kirsten Corley, facebook.com

“And remember this… When you begin to work overtime to be in a man’s life it’s because he’s not pulling his weight or doing his own fair share of the work. Which is making you work harder. And the harder you work the more he loses respects for you.”

— Leslie Braswell, 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

“Unpredictability makes you incredibly attractive because as long as he cannot predict what you will do or what you are up to, he will keep watching you in fascination.”

— Rachel Rose, amazon.com

“So what does being complete mean? It means to have your life set up in your mind with goals and plans that do not include a man. So what if you just want a husband, a baby and to stay home in a traditional manner? You still have to attract the right man to get that.”

— Felicia Vine, amazon.com

“The truth is, if you pretend you're not afraid, before you know it, you're really not afraid. Be afraid of not taking chances, not of making mistakes.”

— Joy Browne, amazon.com

“For every three to four attempts he makes to contact you only reply to one.”

— Leslie Braswell, amazon.com

“He doesn’t need a stellar beauty. But, he needs you to be the best you can be. Does that mean showing up perfect, rolling out of bed with lipstick on? No! That means watching your weight and taking care of your health. Burn the track soon man! Wear something that says you love you!”

— Felicia Vine, amazon.com

“This is what I call the twitter dating rule: when it comes to texting and if you are dealing with a guy and your emotions, don't exceed 140 characters. Writing a novel about how you feel about a situation will scare him shitless. Call him. Talk in person. But do not drop an emotional bomb on him via…”

— Kirsten Corley, facebook.com

“Do Not Settle: In the end, you'll be much happier being single than wasting time with the wrong person. Hold out for the one who is right for you.”

— Jeannie Assimos, eharmony.com

“If a guy likes you, he will make an effort. He’ll call or text, or he’ll ask you on a date. Or he’ll try to meet up somehow. Don’t try to go after him if he’s repeatedly telling you he’s busy or that we should take a raincheck. It means he’s just not interested.”

— Kim Quindlen, thoughtcatalog.com

“The smart girl knows that going halfway in on a relationship is a waste of time and energy. Once she’s in, she’s all in.”

— Ivy Turner, thoughtcatalog.com

“Never be too accessible. Before a serious relationship develops, do not allow yourself to be too available to a man as men quickly tire of that which is easily obtained.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

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

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“When you master the ability to control your emotions, you take away a man’s power over you.”

— Kara King, amazon.com

“Act like a prize and you’ll turn him into a believer.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“I realize ignoring him goes against every fiber of your being, but now more than ever you must show restraint and self-control.”

— Leslie Braswell, amazon.com

“Confidence has nothing to do with your looks or body. It has everything to do with being you and not apologizing for it.”

— Kara King, amazon.com

“Don’t respond to ‘nothing’ text messages.”

— Leslie Braswell, amazon.com

“[Guys] can be a part of your life but never let the guy be your life. They can live in your world, but never make the guy your world. Knowing who you are and being independent and strong will be attractive to the right guy.”

— Taylor Swift, eonline.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

“You may try to justify to yourself that it is perfectly fine to call him now because you have been in a long-term relationship and the rules don’t apply to you. This unfortunately is where many women go wrong. Now, more than ever you have to sit back and let him initiate contact first.”

— Leslie Braswell, amazon.com

“Being authentic is very sexy, it means you are true to your feelings and at the same time you don’t blame. You are making your man feel like you’re real and he doesn’t have to go through that horrible game of you saying it’s all good and then blowing up when you can’t take it anymore.”

— Felicia Vine, amazon.com

“And remember, the happiest relationships come from the man being the pursuer.”

— Leslie Braswell, amazon.com

“Have fun in each other's company, without the need for alcohol or sex.”

— Chase Scott, amazon.com

“Part of being mysterious is learning not to make yourself available all the time.”

— Rachel Rose, amazon.com

“Say, 'I will not go out with a man who keeps me waiting but the phone.'”

— Greg Behrendt, 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