“If a man says that he's too damaged for you (or too neurotic, or too anything), just take his word for it. Even if it is his low self-esteem talking, you're not going to be able to fix him. And it's probably just a euphemism for I'm just not feeling it.”— Jen Anderson, yourtango.com
“Dating someone who you're just not into is a total waste of time. Be realistic with yourself: Are you embarrassed to call him your "boyfriend"? Has he met your friends? Would you rather be watching Netflix than talking to him? Are you only with him for fear of being single? These are all good signs…”— Arielle Pardes, womenshealthmag.com
“Is it love at first sight? It depends on where their eyeballs land. Research suggests that when someone feels a romantic connection, his or her gaze tends to linger on the other person's face. When they just feel sexual desire, their eyes tend to wander around the person's body.”— Arielle Pardes, womenshealthmag.com
“Sure, you might meet the love of your life while sipping gin and tonics, but wouldn't it be so much cooler to say you met at a mud run? You never know where you're going to meet the next person you date, so if you're only looking in one spot (like that bar where you're a regular) then you're missing…”— Arielle Pardes, womenshealthmag.com
“Say what you mean. Girls have this tendency of expecting guys to read between the lines, then ending up disappointed. If you want something, be specific and avoid causing yourself unnecessary stress. We're usually pretty open to new ideas.”— Lauren Otis, cosmopolitan.com
“I always appreciate the offer to split the check, even though I never allow it. If we end up grabbing drinks later and a woman insists on paying, I really like that a lot. It shows me that she's genuinely interested in spending time with me as opposed to wanting to be wined and dined regardless of w…”— Lauren Otis, cosmopolitan.com
“Girls should try to avoid pre-judging before a first date. Whether it's someone you're meeting online or it's someone your friends know, aim to drop the things you know about them and start fresh. Don't ask your friends to tell you everything they can because you can end up with a tainted view of wh…”— Lauren Otis, cosmopolitan.com
“When guys emphasize they are looking for a woman that enjoys intimacy, they mean, but don't have the honesty to say, sex.”— Diana Vilibert, marieclaire.com
“Always keep this idea in the forefront of your mind: You are not trying to find out if the person you are flirting with or dating accepts YOU. You are trying to figure out if YOU accept HIM. Does he have qualities that you value? Does he make you feel good? Does he treat you the way you want to be t…”— Maura Kelly, marieclaire.com
“Tinder is actually fun to use—scrolling through guys all day and choosing whether they are hot or not? Yes, please. The app links you with men in close proximity, and doesn't allow suitors to message you unless you've been matched. No more creepers.”— Hallie Gould, marieclaire.com
“You can learn so much from a dude's Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts. And you don't have to take off your leopard-print Slippers by Snooki to do it. Thanks to relationship status updates and photos that chronicle the friends and lives of our peers, it's easier than ever to set your sights o…”— Hallie Gould, marieclaire.com
“We are initially drawn to people because of physical attraction, but we stay around when we become attracted to who they are and what they have to offer.”— Kara King, amazon.com
“Allowing our emotions to influence our actions and decisions is what gets us into trouble.”— Kara King, amazon.com
“Part of being mysterious is learning not to make yourself available all the time.”— Rachel Rose, amazon.com
“The way to accomplish this is to date as if you deserve love, rebuff any male behavior that threatens your dignity, and cultivate a strong desire to be with a man who consistently shows that he wants to be with you and claim you as HIS woman.”— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com
“Make being treated with love and respect a higher priority for you than receiving male attention.”— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com
“When a man realizes that you are the woman he wants for the long-term, his interactions with you will do two things: 1. Stoke your romantic desire for him, and 2. Create relationship comfort.”— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com
“Letting a man dominate the initiation of contact is the only sure way you can gauge his level of interest in you.”— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com