22 Things Your Dad Never Told You About Men

“Never try to change yourself to attract a man.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“The more you try to force a man to change the more he will resist you.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Let him insist on paying if he so chooses, but do not presume that he should pay your way, especially if there has been no establishment of a romantic relationship.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Don’t give a man any reason to think that he cannot trust you.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“You know the old saying... ‘Why buy the cow when the milk is already free?’ That’s exactly how it is with men and sexual conquest.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Men aren’t fixated on figuring women out as much as women are on trying to figure them out. They just want to know how to make you happy and keep it that way.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Women who can attract and keep a good man all have at least one thing in common... they know how to cater to a man’s unique needs. Have you ever heard a happy and very much in love man say this about his woman - ‘She just gets me.’ This is a man who has found a woman that truly understands what he’s…”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“That’s the kind of power that you have with a man. Just be aware that misuse of your influence over him will result in you losing his adoration and love. Be careful what you say to him and about him. And although we won’t always ask for it... we want you to apologize when you know you should.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“A woman who knows when to pipe down and give a man a little silence so that he can think and relax is extremely attractive.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Men need to be surrounded by other men not only for fun and friendship but also because it’s important for their psychological and emotional development as men.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Always encourage him to pursue the things that bring him a sense of joy and fulfillment.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Most men secretly crave appreciation, but they’ll never admit it for fear of looking needy or weak.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“More than anything we want to be understood on a deep, deep level by ONE woman, and we want her to respect, love, desire, and support us because of that deep understanding. And when we find that woman, we want to give her more than ourselves; we want to give her the world.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“If your man likes to talk, he will fall in love with the woman who lets him. You’ve been warned.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Here’s the ugly truth: If you make anything too easy for a man, especially an ambitious man, you’re setting yourself up for a disappointing relationship. High-status, high-quality, ambitious men are goal-driven and love having to work towards something. If you give him your full time and attention t…”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Ladies, here’s the big secret to understanding a man: Observe his social circles and his sources of inspiration. Ask him about his friends and closest co-workers and even try to spend some time getting to know them. Watch his favorite movies with him and observe how he reacts. Ask him about his favo…”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“How we treat our mothers is a mirror to how we may treat you now or in the future.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“If you make a man your ‘world’ before he even gets a chance to know you, you’re going to scare him off.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“The right man will give you the commitment that you’re really looking for. Falling in love with a man who’s not ready to give you the kind of commitment you deserve will only make things difficult for both you and him, especially you.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“However, the ugly truth is that men are far more judgmental towards a woman’s appearance than women are towards men.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“If you date any of his friends after you’ve dated him, forget about trying to get him back in the future. For most guys, once you’ve cross that line... you’re dead to him.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“No man wants to play ‘guess what I’m upset about right now?’ with his woman. If a man asks you what’s wrong, tell him.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com