“If you need to put me down a lot in order to level the playing field or something? If you are threatened by some part of what I do and want to cut me down to size in order to make it even? That won't work either.”— Taylor Swift, eonline.com
“Here's what I've learned about deal-breakers. If you have enough natural chemistry with someone, you overlook every single thing that you said would break the deal.”— Taylor Swift, eonline.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
“In fairy tales the bad guy is very easy to spot. The bad guy is always wearing a black cape so you always know who he is. Then you grow up and you realize that Prince Charming is not as easy to find as you thought. You realize the bad guy is not wearing a black cape and he's not easy to spot; he's r…”— Taylor Swift, eonline.com
“As you’re learning, when a man gets overwhelmed he shuts down...When a man does this, it’s perceived as a rejection to most women. While this isn’t a man’s intention to reject and not support the woman emotionally, it’s just a natural thing for men to do. Women want to share their feelings with a ma…”— Alex Altman, amazon.com
“Give men the needed space (freedom) to see how great you are, and they will realize you are great.”— Alex Altman, amazon.com
“Every guy imagines the girl of his dreams as having a vibrant, interesting life that he wants to become a part of.”— Matthew Hussey, amazon.com
“So what is a guy thinking when he meets an independent woman? He wants in. He wants to be part of her fabulous life— but at the same time he isn’t afraid that she will become too needy. One of the most common male fears about relationships is the fear of being smothered.”— Matthew Hussey, amazon.com
“Independence and self-determination are important traits of the high-value woman. She has a life that she adores and is engaged in meaningful activities that make her passionate about each day. She may have a job she loves, but she also fills her leisure time with activities that appeal to her creat…”— Matthew Hussey, amazon.com
“A woman who is certain knows what she is looking for in a man and never settles for less than her highest standards. She thinks, If a guy can’t meet my needs, he’s not right for me.”— Matthew Hussey, amazon.com
“The self-confident woman is comfortable in social situations, even if she is shy. When this woman goes to a party, she’s secure in her own desirability. She doesn’t waste her time comparing herself with other women, or trying to blend in, or looking to others to dictate how she’s going to behave. If…”— Matthew Hussey, amazon.com
“If she is not getting what she wants or needs from a relationship, the self-confident woman will feel comfortable articulating her needs or walking away.”— Matthew Hussey, 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
“And this is not just linked to men. I’m sure you wouldn’t want to stay with a guy who continuously needs to be reassured that you still love him, like him, are fond of him, etc.”— Brian Keephimattracted, Brian Nox, amazon.com
“Some women try to cling on, they try to fix it... but I always tell my coaching clients: ‘you get one chance per person per lifetime’.”— Brian Keephimattracted, Brian Nox, amazon.com
“Don’t request or expect something from him that he doesn’t want to give you on his own.”— Brian Keephimattracted, Brian Nox, amazon.com
“Your mind will come up with 101 reasons or excuses why he’s not calling, but the bottom line is this: he’s no longer interested.”— Brian Keephimattracted, Brian Nox, amazon.com
“Another topic to avoid are your exes, your past relationships. Don’t say anything about your ex, especially when he dropped you for any reason. The guy you’re talking to will see you as a victim; he’ll wonder what’s wrong with you, especially when you’re good looking. He’ll suppose there’s a catch,…”— Brian Keephimattracted, Brian Nox, amazon.com