“His desire to profess, protect, and provide for you will only get stronger if you make him feel appreciated. Simply by saying thank you to your man, you validate his decision to provide for you and encourage him to keep expressing his love for you.”— Steve Harvey, amazon.com
“The truth is nothing in the world makes a man square his shoulders and hold his head up higher than when someone shows him appreciation.”— Steve Harvey, amazon.com
“Men appreciate women who value themselves, because it generally means that those women are happy with who they are and place a premium on their self-worth.”— Steve Harvey, amazon.com
“Women truly interested in finding the right guy have to get over the fear of losing one, because the moment you lose that fear is the moment guys lose their power over you. A man will disrespect you, put in minimal effort, and hold out on commitment if he thinks he can get away with it, so your job…”— Steve Harvey, amazon.com
“The man who truly wants you will accelerate for you; he will pick up the pace and walk in lockstep with you.”— Steve Harvey, amazon.com
“it's not just about love, but with whom you're compatible regarding your values and what you perceive is really important, because these are the things that come up in life. It could be anything: where you're going to live, how many children, or do you want children? Whose family do you visit on the…”— Nicholas Sparks, teenvogue.com
“If a man believes he is winning in the relationship more than he ever could on his own, then he will commit. If he feels as though being in the relationship shuts down his ability to win (and feel like a winner) and that he would have an easier time outside the relationship, then that’s when commitm…”— Sabrina Alexis, Eric Charles, amazon.com
“Happiness isn't owed to you, and it doesn't come from your relationship. You create your own sense of happiness and fulfillment.”— Sabrina Alexis, Eric Charles, amazon.com
“Men are not as good at picking up on hints and nuances as women are. If you want him to do something, just tell him directly in a kind and loving way. No blaming, no shaming, no guilt-tripping, just be open and direct. That’s it!”— Sabrina Alexis, Eric Charles, amazon.com
“For a man to really feel good about himself in a relationship, he needs to be with a woman who sees what he has to offer and appreciates it.”— Sabrina Alexis, Eric Charles, amazon.com
“That’s really all you need to do. Show interest, maintain eye contact, be happy, and if he likes you, he’ll take the bait and move things forward. If he doesn’t, then he’s not interested, and you should move on. Remember: When a guy likes you, it’s obvious!”— Sabrina Alexis, Eric Charles, amazon.com
“Most girls don't realize how anxiety provoking it is for a man to just approach a girl and give it a shot. It can’t be easy to constantly put yourself out there and risk rejection and feeling like a failure. When a man wants a woman and she rejects him, he feels that loss deeply.”— Sabrina Alexis, Eric Charles, amazon.com
“Being brought down destroys us, and the feeling of being rejected is so crappy we would rather avoid it, even if that means losing a potential opportunity. If I'm out and see one girl in the room I'm interested in but think she'll reject me, I won't even bother,”— Sabrina Alexis, Eric Charles, amazon.com
“'Can you introduce me to (them)?' This is pretty dangerous grounds... Never ask your man this, let him willingly introduce you to his friends.”— Kevin Grey, amazon.com
“Love is a complex blend of physical attraction and emotional attachment for men. Make a man realize that he needs you emotionally before he sees all of you sexually.”— Ethan Kent, lovepanky.com
“One study showed that men are more attracted to responsive women, and women who were kind and warm right off the bat. That doesn't mean being over-the-top eager—you don't have to laugh at his jokes if they're not funny—but it's definitely OK to respond to that text in a timely manner, or tell him ho…”— Womens Health Mag, womenshealthmag.com
“People who work together tend to share many common bonds and interests. Part of this is because working together allows individuals to get to know each other and establish a base line friendship before moving into a relationship.”— Joe Amoia, yourtango.com
“If he does not have himself together financially, emotionally, and spiritually, he may be sport fishing; if he is capable of providing and protecting his potential family the way a real man should, then he might be searching for a keeper.”— Steve Harvey, amazon.com
“If he cringes at the mere mention of children, he’s sport fishing; if he’s willing to meet your kids and shows up with gifts and can relate to them in a way that makes them comfortable with him, then he might consider you and your kids keepers.”— Steve Harvey, amazon.com
“If he keeps offering up excuses for why he can’t meet your friends and family, he’s sport fishing; if he agrees to go to the family barbecue or a social event where he will be introduced to family, friends, and co-workers, he might consider you a keeper.”— Steve Harvey, amazon.com