23 Quotes That Will Tell You If He's A Fuckboy Or a Fine Gentlemen

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

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“If he only ever calls to make plans, it’s likely that he’s not that interested in you as a person – he might just want to lure you into bed, or he might just want a pleasant way to spend an evening when he feels like it.”

— Eric Monroe, 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

“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

“There's a guy out there who will want to tell everyone that he is your boyfriend. Quit goofing around and go find him.”

— Greg Behrendt, amazon.com

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

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Interested men may make fun of your clothes or what you eat for lunch. They may joke with you about your computer skills or the kind of mobile phone you own. Teasing is a part of friendship, but it’s also a staple of men who may be interested in you. Even rude teasing may be a sign that men are attr…”

— Adrienne Mansfield, amazon.com

“The key is to look at where he points his hips and shoulders. He will usually point them in the direction of the woman that he’s interested in. His body language will give him away.”

— Adrienne Mansfield, amazon.com

“What’s his body language telling you? Does he make eye contact a lot? Do his arms and legs point towards you when you’re talking, rather than away at something else in the room? Does he fidget and groom himself, adjusting his shirt or running his fingers through his hair? Does he pose to make himsel…”

— Eric Monroe, amazon.com

“But men who are interested in you will ask you more than a few questions.”

— Adrienne Mansfield, 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

“Does he want to spend time out in public with you, or would he prefer you just go round to his place for the evening – and end up in the bedroom? If a guy is proud to be with a woman, he’s also proud to show her off. If he’s only after one thing, he’ll prefer the convenience of having you close to h…”

— Eric Monroe, amazon.com

“How physically affectionate is he with you? I’m not talking about what happens when the lights go out, but what he’s like with you in public or when you’re cuddled up on the sofa watching a movie.”

— Eric Monroe, amazon.com

“Have you met his friends and family? It’s fairly conventional to wait a while before introducing a new partner to your parents, but after a few dates you should have at least met some of his friends in passing.”

— Eric Monroe, amazon.com

“How deep do your conversations go? Are you stuck on small talk about things that don’t really matter, or can you talk for hours about anything in general?”

— Eric Monroe, amazon.com

“When you do contact him, how long does he leave it before responding? If he gets back to you right away, then he was pleased to receive your message and he’s excited to start a conversation – he likes you. If he leaves it a few hours, he might still be really into you but trying to play it cool, or…”

— Eric Monroe, amazon.com

“When a man isn’t attracted to you, he uses this excuse. It doesn’t mean that he finds you physically unattractive. It means he’s decided against dating you for a reason that only he knows. And he doesn’t know how to break it to you without lying to you. He wants to spare your feelings.”

— Adrienne Mansfield, amazon.com

“Does he initiate contact, or are you usually the one starting the conversation? If he drops you a quick email because he saw that a band you like is playing a gig nearby or he wants to share a random piece of information he thinks you’d find interesting, that means you’re on his mind.”

— Eric Monroe, amazon.com

“How often is he contacting you? A guy who’s really into you will be calling you regularly because he wants to keep in touch. He’s interested in you, so he wants to spend time with you. If he never calls or you often go days and days between texts, you probably don’t want to believe his honeyed words…”

— Eric Monroe, amazon.com

“Does he tease you a lot? Is he playful when you’re talking? A man generally teases a woman when he really likes her, because he enjoys seeing her laugh and smile and likes the fun side of the relationship it brings out. If he’s doing it in a mean way, on the other hand, it’s not a good sign. Either…”

— Eric Monroe, amazon.com

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

— Rachel Rose, amazon.com

“What’s your gut telling you? (Follow that)”

— Eric Monroe, amazon.com