In the early stages of a courtship, a man (especially one with a bit more experience with women) will try to gauge your level of interest in him while he evaluates your potential importance all at the same time. Showing your infatuation too early reveals your high level of interest in him before he has had the opportunity to decipher your significance to him. Remember, men want that which is a challenge to attain. If you hastily make him the center of your universe… what challenge is there?

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