52 Quotes That Prove Getting The Relationship Of Your Dreams Starts With Self-Respect

“Self-respect is a one-punch knockout to a guy. When you are confident enough to wield your power and you show that you aren’t fearful of losing him, he becomes fearful of losing you.”

— Sherry Argov, 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

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

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

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

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Men love knowing there’s a small part of you that they can’t get to.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“More than anything else, he watches to see if you’ll be too emotionally dependent on him.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“If you have a man telling you he loves you, but his actions are saying something different, then it’s time to realize that he’s lying to you.”

— Kara King, amazon.com

“If you’re casually dating other guys but Mr. McDreamy seems to be the best candidate… get rid of the other suitors immediately.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“You jump through hoops any time you repeatedly make it very obvious you’re giving your ‘all.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

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

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“When a woman doesn’t give in easily and doesn’t appear docile or submissive, it becomes more stimulating to obtain her.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“The real trick becomes picking and choosing a man who meets a majority of the standards which are important to you AND treats you the way you want to be treated. You may have to wait awhile for him to come around, but he will come. However, you’ll never meet him if you’re busy staying committed to a…”

— Kara King, amazon.com

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

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“You must be attracted to the way a man treats you, before you are attracted to ANYTHING else about him.”

— Kara King, amazon.com

“Let him pursue you. The more a guy is interested the more he will go out of his way to show it. Yes, using this method will cause some men to lose interest…but you don’t want those men. You want the ones who want you bad enough to go for it.”

— Bruce Bryans, brucebryans.com

“If he hasn’t been treating you the way you deserve or want to be treated… let him go. Don’t allow your emotions to put you into a position to be used or hurt.”

— Kara King, 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

“I’ve come to learn that most women give up everything in their lives way too quickly when a new guy takes an interest in them. Don’t be like most women.”

— Bruce Bryans, brucebryans.com

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

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“He calls when he says he will. He doesn’t stand you up to go with his friends. He isn’t caught telling little lies. He wants to spend his time with you. He picks up the phone when you call. You can depend on him. He helps you with your problems. He doesn't disappear. He’s waiting to have sex. He isn…”

— Kara King, amazon.com

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

— 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

“The biggest variable between a bitch and a woman who is too nice is fear. The bitch shows that she’s not afraid to be without him.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“He must feel that you choose to be with him, not that you need to be with him. Only then will he perceive you as an equal partner.”

— 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