What goes through guys heads when dating - you
So, you texted that person you’ve been seeing for a couple months, and 10 hours later, still no response *sigh*. You’re trying not to be clingy and double text (let’s be real, quadruple text), but you can’t even get this person to commit to getting drinks in the next two weeks. They keep blowing you off, and they don’t even care how you’re feeling or checking in with you.
You don't know what you did wrong—and you don’t even think you did something wrong. If this is you, chances are you might be seeing someone who is "emotionally unavailable." It'd be nice if the term was just a throwaway label to help you deal with people who just aren't interested in committing to you. But sadly, this breed of dater does, in fact, exist.
As anyone with a pulse knows, feelings can be scary. But that goes tenfold for the emotionally unavailable peeps, who use excuses and aloofness to hide from authentic connection. As if dating today weren't hard enough, plucking out the emotionally unavailable from an already shrinking pool of available partners is just one more thing you have to deal with. Can't you catch a break?
What does being "emotionally unavailable" actually mean?
Feelings are overwhelming as is, but for someone who's emotionally unavailable, it’s a task and a half to even acknowledge what’s happening in their head. They shrink away from vulnerable moments that would otherwise create a real connection.
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"An emotionally unavailable person has a hard time receiving love and other deep emotions from others," says therapist Alyson Cohen, LCSW. It’s tough to understand "the feelings of others, because they can hardly understand their own." They’re not self-aware about how their aversion to intimacy affects a potential partner, either.
"Oftentimes, they can appear quite socially advanced, but more complex emotions that go beyond niceties are often lacking," Cohen says. It’s easy for them to push people away who tiptoe toward their emotional boundaries—which, btw, can be extreme. Meanwhile, on your side, it feels like something in the relationship is off, and you can’t quite find your footing.
But, an aversion to opening up isn’t always a bad sign. So if you hear "Let's take things slow," that's not necessarily a relationship death wish.
As you can imagine, what it comes down to is communication. The person who’s a little more guarded will be "considerate of the fact that their behavior might make someone else feel anxious," Cohen says. This person will talk to you about it, whereas the emotionally unavailable person won’t.
There are a few reasons someone might be emotionally unavailable, some of which are bigger red flags than others. Maybe they’re just not that into you, says Marni Feuerman, PsyD, marriage therapist and author of Ghosted and Breadcrumbed: Stop Falling for Unavailable Men and Get Smart About Healthy Relationships. Or they’re going through a dramatic life transition (recent breakup, career change, etc.) and their emotions are hard to pin down.
However—and this is a big however—"if you find you are with someone who is willing to be in a relationship, but constantly puts up barriers to intimacy, then the cause may run deeper than a temporary situation," Feuerman says. Unaddressed childhood wounds and beliefs can undoubtedly bleed into their adult relationships (as do yours, btw).
For the emotionally unavailable, "the unconscious idea here is that if you can block feelings, you can also block out your pain," Cohen says. Too real? Try being on the other end of it, too. Neither is fun.
Dating today is hard—emotionally unavailable people are only one piece of it. Here's some help to navigate the rest:
Spotting an emotionally unavailable person isn’t as easy as it sounds, but experts have rounded up some potential warning signs that your person might not be ready for all that a committed relationship entails:
1. They haven’t been in serious relationships.
No, relationship history isn’t everything, but it can give a hint or two about what the future may look like. If a person has never been in a long-term, meaningful relationship, they might be incapable of it. "These partners will exit relationships before they are able to get more serious," Cohen says.
2. They don’t like talking about real sh*t.
As in, less talk about their latest Netflix obsession and more "Let’s talk about the work crisis ruining my life." An emotionally unavailable partner won’t seem engaged during these chats, even when you want their ear the most. If you can’t bond over the real conflicts in your life, you won’t be able to form an intimate connection.
3. They’re not affectionate (at least not consistently).
If your partner is emotionally evasive, your intimate life might be getting more mild by the day. Touch, compliments, and sex are all means to intimacy, which the emotionally unavailable person avoids.
On your side, "the partner yearning for emotional closeness may get turned off sexually if that effort isn’t made," Feuerman says. The result? "The relationship can feel more like a friendship or roommate situation." Not exactly romantic.
P.S. This applies for the sweet little gestures, too. Say you pick up their favorite Sweetgreen salad on your way home, to show them you're thinking of them and want to make them happy. They’ll eat the salad all right, but they won’t understand or fully appreciate the sentiment behind it.
4. They’re unavailable...literally.
Let’s go back to that text you sent hours ago. Still nada? Someone who is emotionally unavailable can be hard to get in contact with, and communication even via text can be spotty. It's intentional.
"Your partner is putting physical distance between the two of you, which can also mask their emotional distance," Cohen says. And if they say they’re busy all the time? Don’t even get me started on that excuse. Who isn’t busy?
5. They don’t respect your time.
A rain check for a dinner date once in a while is totally acceptable (even you have those days when you’d rather wrap up in a blanket solo), but someone who is emotionally unavailable tends to cancel All. The. Time. Not only are your plans botched, but it’s a way to cut down on quality time spent together.
6. They don’t introduce you to their friends.
If you’ve been seeing the same person for, oh, I don’t know, four months and you haven’t met their friends, it might be a sign that they don’t want to acknowledge the relationship. "They want to compartmentalize, and they’re not willing to make you part of their life," says Darlene Lancer, LMFT, author of Codependency for Dummies and Dealing with a Narcissist.
Now, this doesn’t really apply to familial situations (especially if they have children), Lancer adds. But, this can manifest in other ways, as well. Maybe they don’t invite you to a party or a work social event—throw up the red flag in those situations.
7. They think emotions are weak.
For the emotionally unavailable, people who wear their heart on their sleeves are easy to criticize and judge. This goes back to their avoidant attachment style, which is why they associate emotional needs with negativity. Uncomfortable with being serious, they might poke fun at you (cue: "You're so sensitive!") or try to lighten the mood when you start real talk. "They’re showing that vulnerability is a turnoff," says Cohen.
8. They misunderstand you.
"The emotionally unavailable partner can make someone with very healthy views of intimacy and closeness feel bad about their needs," Feuerman says. They may not even realize they're doing it (again, they're not good at reading emotions). Regardless, feeling misunderstood or dismissed can feel like a harsh rejection, not to mention extremely frustrating, especially when you're trying to handle things diplomatically. That’s the opposite of what you should feel in a relationship.
9. They seek perfection in themselves and their partners.
People who are emotionally unavailable will find any excuse to break things off, Lancer says. "They’re looking for an ideal. They’ll find something wrong with you and, a lot of the time, that’s used to create distance," she adds.
They’ll hone in on the smallest flaws and might even say "I like x, y and z about you, but I can’t get over this one thing about you." Whether that’s your job, a friend, or a habit that shouldn’t really matter, they'll find fault, says Lancer.
10. They call you "intense."
Say it with me: "My feelings are valid." Closed-off people can see those who express their emotions as really intense or over dramatic—and often will call you out on it so you second guess what you’re actually feeling. In reality, they struggle hardcore to be sympathetic.
This type of partner "deals with your feelings the same way they deal with theirs," says relationship therapist and owner of Modern Love Counseling, Alysha Jeney, LMFT. Read: shutting them down.
11. They’re defensive, okay?!
Considering an emotionally unavailable partner cannot, for the life of them, say how they truly feel, they automatically go on the defensive when they’re exposed. They often blame others, rather than recognizing and confronting the emotional fallout.
12. They pull away.
While you’re over here speaking your truth, your partner is over there running farther and farther away. The more you try to connect, the more they pull away, Feuerman says. "The push for closeness may feel uncomfortable or scary," she explains. In response, the emotionally unavailable person withdraws and says (or silently conveys, rather) "no comment" when talk of conflict or your future together comes up.
13. They don’t put the same effort into the relationship.
Equal partnership, who? The emotionally unavailable partner just can’t seem to get to the same place as you. "They anticipate being let down, so they don’t make the effort," Feuerman says. When that person stops putting energy into the relationship, the end is nigh, she adds.
Sooo...what are my next steps if I really, really like this person?
Here’s where it gets personal. It comes down to you to decide if it’s worth pursuing a relationship with someone who shows signs of being emotionally unavailable. Whatever your choice, proceed with caution.
"It was Maya Angelou who said, 'When people show you who they are, believe them,'" Cohen advises. "And in this scenario, I totally agree with that quote." Staying with someone who is emotionally unavailable could be a disaster—not quite the happily ever after you might be looking for, she says.
For the sake of your mental health, it’s important to remember that it's not up to you to change this person's ways. Again, while emotional unavailability could be a temporary result of one's current circumstances, many times, it can be traced back to long before they met you.
A one-sided relationship with someone who can’t support or love you in the way you deserve is exhausting. Not to mention, it could even toe the line of a specific type of emotional abuse, called gaslighting. If the person shows no signs of changing their habits, think of moving on as an act of self-care. It's tough to give up on someone you want, but it will be a lot less painful if you part ways early.
But, if your heart of hearts believes that your partner is struggling with opening up or being responsive to your emotions, then "they may just need help learning how to tolerate and understand feelings," Jeney says. There’s room to ask them questions that will help give you clarity on their hesitations and/or learn what affection means to them. Just remember to be gentle and patient, and try not to get all heated up.
With a concerted, mutual (keyword here) effort to progress—bonus points if your partner goes to therapy!—it’s possible to have a future together. "A person might be able to break down the walls of someone who has some willingness to slowly take out the bricks," Feuerman says. "It is ultimately up to them to become more emotionally accessible, present, and engaged."
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How to Break Up With Someone Without Hurting Them
As the old Neil Sedaka tune goes, breaking up is hard to do. Even when you’re the one making the call to end things, it’s tough to look someone in the eye and tell them you’re just not in love anymore. That’s probably why ghosting has become so prevalent: Since so much of our relationships occur via a screen, it’s easy to cut off coupledom without even exchanging a text.
But that can be construed as cowardly. If you’re in a relationship with someone, that means at one point, you loved (or at least liked) this person enough to share your time with them. “Face to face interaction is an important piece of a dignified break up,” says Tzlil Hertzberg, a therapist specializing in relationships at MyTherapist New York. And you owe them the common courtesy. If they don’t see it coming, that may make for an uncomfortable exchange. But you’re a grown-up, and you can do this. Here’s how to break up with someone in the nicest way possible.
Before you have the conversation, ask yourself why you're not satisfied.
You probably didn’t decide to break up on a whim, so don’t go into it like you did. Think long and hard about why you’re doing this and what you want to say, so that you can go into a conversation feeling strong about your decision.
“Ask yourself why you want to end it: Is there a lack of romantic feelings, do you have limited common ground, are you just not feeling it?” says Brittany Bouffard, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist in Denver, CO. For a short relationship, the answer may be pretty clear. For longer relationships, the reasons will be more complex. “Talk these out with trusted friends, journal out both your reasons and the feelings that come up, and consider talking with a therapist if you’re unsure,” she advises.
Don't drag it out.
And once you’ve made the decision, just do it. You don’t need to give them a head’s up (is any phrase more dreaded in a relationship than “we need to talk”?), but make plans to meet in person, then rip the Band-Aid off. Give yourself an out the same way you would on a first date by making plans with a friend immediately afterwards; a firm deadline will keep you from feeling like you have to rehash the conversation over and over as your former partner comes to terms with it.
Remember to be kind in the moment.
Never has the golden rule been more applicable: Treat the other person as you would want to be treated. Because breakups involve a lot of feelings, sometimes, our emotions can get the best of us. But if you’re the one initiating the separation, be the bigger person and stick to your practiced script.
Avoid focusing on what you think they did wrong.
“The breakup conversation will most likely be uncomfortable, so be prepared for that,” says Hertzberg. “You can acknowledge how difficult and scary it is out loud. Just because you’re breaking up with someone doesn't mean you two can't share a moment of sadness together.”
However you explain that the relationship is over, don’t turn it into the blame game. Instead, make the reasoning about yourself. “No one can argue with you about your own preferences or feelings; they can argue with you if you are vague or make statements/assumptions about their feelings,” says Dea Dean, a marriage and family therapist and professional counselor in Ridgeland, MS. To do that, use “I” statements to explain what you think or feel isn’t working.
Be direct.
You can be gentle while being clear and direct about what you want. “Kindness and empathy really go a long way in a difficult situation like this,” says Hertzberg. “Just validating the other person's feelings around the breakup can be healing. Use sentences that reflect your understanding of how the person feels, while also making sure you clearly express yourself.” Remember, this is another human being with feelings, not just some entity on the other end of your cell phone.
Skip clichés like "it's not you, it's me."
The goal of a breakup is to let someone down easy and end things without a lot of hurt and anger; not to shred their self-esteem (you do want them to go on to find happiness with someone else, right?).
A major no-no during the breakup convo is trite excuses (ahem, “it’s not you, it’s me”). “We all know the breakup clichés,” says Bouffard. When you aren’t specific about why this is happening, you rob someone of a sense of closure; they’re stuck guessing what went wrong. And “when people hear a vague reason, they blame themselves more,” she adds.
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Being definitive is really about showing the other person respect, too. “A lot of people think they’re lessening the blow by ‘leaving the door open, making statements like, ‘I’m just not in the right place for a relationship right now,’ or ‘maybe this would work out in the future,’” says Dean. Don’t do that. “It’s not the truth and you both know it, so save them from condescension.”
And don’t play the martyr. “A huge mistake is saying something like, ‘I just don’t want to hurt you,’ or even ‘I think you’re looking for something more than I am,’” says Dean. “You’re setting yourself up to be met with resistance here. Just say it: ‘I don’t have romantic feelings for you and I wanted to let you know as soon as that became apparent to me.’”
Finally, steer clear of false promises.
So it’s done. But a clean breakup conversation doesn’t always mean the absence of guilt and lingering feelings towards the other person.
“We tend to have the instincts to end things on a positive note, making sure the other person is placated in some way,” says Hertzberg. After the conversation, make sure you don't express insincere intentions, like 'staying friends' if you don't mean it.” Whatever your decision, stand firm in it and make sure to take some space from that person to let things settle down.
If you interact after the breakup, though, don’t tiptoe around the other person. “That can be super insulting,” says Dean. “Just say hello, ask about their life, share about yours, but most importantly behave in accordance to your belief that this is a strong, resourceful person who may not have been the right fit for you, but is the right fit for someone else.”
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Is he ready to commit? 9 signs he's not over his ex
Dating a guy who recently got out of a relationship can be tricky business — while he may claim to be "totally over it," his heart might still be on the mend.
If it seems that he just isn’t that into you, he could be still hooked on someone else, according to dating expert and matchmaker Susan Trombetti.
You deserve a guy who's 100 percent focused on you, not his last girlfriend, so to help you determine whether or not he has actually moved on (and whether you should), here are nine signs that a guy could be still hanging on to his ex.
1. Her name comes up…a lot.
Trombetti says that a guy who constantly talks about his ex is probably still hung up on her. Some of the telltale signs that she's clearly on his mind: "If he talks about her a lot in conversation and her name continuously comes up, along with things they did or shared together."
And while he may totally innocently call you her name once, maybe twice, beware of a guy who does it in emotionally-charged moments, like during sex or an argument, she says.
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2. He still seems angry with her.
Past relationship wounds can still sting, but the feelings we have about those former partners should ebb over time, according to Wendy Walsh, Ph.D., author of "The 30-Day Love Detox".
"Some guys have physically broken up, yet haven't emotionally let go and they stay connected through conflict," she said. "So if he's still talking about the bad things she did in the past, he's trying to remind himself that he’s not still in love with her — because he is still in love with her."
3. He's still mourning the relationship.
It's normal to be sad about a breakup, but not after you're in another relationship. Trombetti says that your guy may not still be in love with his ex, but if he continues to act depressed about what went down between them, then he hasn't put it behind him.
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In that case, she says that you need to steer clear of him. "You don’t want to be the rebound chick. You deserve more and that situation isn’t healthy for you."
4. He considers her his best female friend.
There's nothing wrong with wishing an ex happy birthday on Facebook or shooting her a congratulatory text when she eventually gets engaged, but it's a bad sign if a guy keeps reaching out to his former girlfriend soon after their split.
"It is possible to become friends with an ex-lover, but not within a year of the break up — and certainly not when his prized personal time should be spent building a secure relationship with you," Walsh said.
Trombetti adds that you really need to watch out if the ex continues to play the role his best gal pal. "Beware if she is the first person he calls when something good happens, like a promotion at work, or when he just needs to talk," she warned.
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5. He compares you to her.
Sure, it may be nice to hear that you're so much more amazing than your guy's ex, but if he's really over her, he wouldn't find the need to make such associations, Walsh said.
"If you find him musing about how great you are and so much better than his ex — in bed, in the kitchen, at sports — then he's probably actually pining for her, yet trying to convince himself that you are his future."
6. He doesn't bring you around mutual friends.
When you're in a relationship with someone, you should want to share your whole world with them — and old friends are a big part of that. However, Walsh noted that a guy who's still stuck on his ex might try to keep you from going to events or seeing people who also know his ex.
"If you aren't invited to a certain social function because he tells you, 'it's just a bunch of old friends,' you have to wonder if he's actually hoping to run into his ex," she warned.
7. He's still close to her family.
While your guy might have seriously bonded with his ex's family, at some point he's got to let those ties fall away, Trombetti said.
A major sign that he's not over his ex is if he still hangs out with her family socially, like going to a football game with her dad or attending a dinner party. What other reason would he have to hang on to those relationships if not to try to win her back?
8. He hasn't given back her stuff.
Okay, so some of us may still be hanging onto an ex's super comfy t-shirt or pretty piece of jewelry, but a guy shouldn't be hoarding a ton of his former girlfriend's stuff.
"If her photos or any of her personal belongings are still around, he's hanging onto the relationship through those objects," Walsh said. Then again, he might just be lazy. Tell him that his ex's duds bother you and ask him to donate them or give them back to her. If he resists, then you know he still hasn't moved on.
9. You can just tell that he's not over her.
Trust your intuition. You'll know in your gut whether or not your guy still has eyes for his ex because you'll get the sense that he's just not 100 percent committed to your relationship.
"He might as well be seeing another woman behind your back because the result is the same," Trombetti said. "You aren’t getting all of him. It’s like an emotional affair. It damages or hinders the bond you share because he is emotionally tied to someone else."
This story was originally published in 2013 on iVillage.
7 Stages All Men Go Through While Recovering From A Tough Breakup
When men go through a tedious break up, they might seem happy and distracted but that's really far from the reality that's hit them. As much as a man would like to deny it, he's a social and a dependable creature, who craves companionship and when he's all alone he'll put on a garb and mask his emotions to have frivolous fun to let things go. But there is a lot more to that, when men go through a bad break up. There are stages of getting over the memory of it and that's how they eventually deal with it and let go.
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Sometimes relationships crumble and it feels unbearable. It feels like your present and your future have both taken a hike and there is literally nothing left to look forward to. Sometimes you have to try really hard to make something work and sometimes you absolutely give up and take a back seat. Whatever may be the case, there is no point dragging a relationship to its eventual demise when you can either end it there and then or fix it slowly and in most cases, in today's generation, relationships end callously, every split second for the smallest or the biggest of things. The stages that men go through during a breakup is like a learning curve and they do get out of it, but rather slowly. But I feel it's imperative to got though this learning in order to let go of things holding one back.
So, in order to sail through a break up a little more easily, there are 7 stages men go through post break up to recover and it's okay to acknowledge whatever you go through in order to understand it properly.
Stage 1- The Ego Comes Alive
Men have huge egos and they're suppressed most times when they're in the relationship, especially if they're partner is dominating. It's their way of making sure the ego doesn't become bigger than the relationship but once the relationship is over, the ego masks the entirety of it and to most people men who're going through a break up may seem absolutely fine and loving every ounce of life but they're usually really broken within. So, the stage of the ego is crucial and important and it helps a man go into his shell, subtly to get over the break up.
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According to a research led by the Journal of Experimental Psychology on general break ups, one mustn't fight their feelings at all. While it's okay to mask your emotions while going through a tough time, you should always acknowledge them to yourself, in order to move on from any hurt that you're trying to process.
Stage 2- Man Becomes A Social Animal
Unlike women, men don't internalise the trauma at first. They let it seep in and shrug it off, or sweep it under the rug and try and go through life like nothing happened. Which can be quite disheartening for the woman they were in a relationship with. It's not like they're over it or have forgotten all about it, they're just trying to bring back their egos and socialise as much as they can, to forget their pain.
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They're also making up for the lack of interaction in their life. Earlier on, constant texting, calling etc. would be the feature of their day but now, since the break up, they try and fill that void by distracting themselves by talking to other women through texts and phone calls. It's not like they'll find someone and fall in love. That's next to impossible for a man who has just come out of a relationship. It's just filling in a habit, which takes time to completely go away.
Stage 3- Realisation Dawns Slowly
According to a research conducted by the University of Texas, the core understanding of a break up comes from the fact that you are truly alone and once the realisation dawns upon a man going through a break up, he begins to do things that completely alter and change his state of mind. He begins to look for happiness again. But for that to happen, it's important to realise that he's emotionally weak and alone at that moment.
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Men will do anything to honour their egos. They will put on a poker face and meet their friends, they'll flirt and distract themselves with other women , they'll get laid and they'll drown themselves in work. But with all this happening, sometime they will realise that they're going too fast and they haven't given themselves time to heal. That's when the real healing will begin- the moment they realise they need it.
Stage 4- Anger & Sadness
Now that stage 3 is over and a certain amount of realisation has occurred, everything is questioned since. From the reason to the break up to what led to it, everything comes into serious questioning and that can lead to a lot of anger and sadness at the same time, because you're confronting something you've probably swept under the rug for far too long! So, it's okay to vent out your feelings to yourself if no one else and realise what you went through, through your anger and sadness. It's actually you coming to terms with the break up.
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Stage 5- Initial Acceptance
This is an acceptance of the fact that , that it's finally over and you have nothing more to gain from the other person. You may have tried to contact her, you may have met her or even slept with her but the fact that it's over, is something that comes to you a lot later, in the later stages. Earlier you're busy masking your emotions and having all the fun to forget things. This may even be the stage where you may want to get back with her to make things work again. Because you have realised certain things, trying to internalise the problem. But if that doesn't work out, you finally begin to accept that it is in fact, finally over.
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Stage 6 - Gaining The Trust & Redirecting Hope
This stage helps you gain all the lost trust you bestowed upon yourself and another person. It helps you re-analyse your wants and your needs once again and try and find your way through the playing field again. The hope is a certainty of the fact that you can do without your ex and that you're going to take every step forward to break away from the previous tie and move on to something more suited for you. This is an important stage and it takes a while to gain that trust to do everything all over again. So, it's important to have tons of patience during this time.
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Stage 7 - Ready To Take The Leap, Again
This stage can come months or even years after the first stage. This is the stage of final completion and it helps you know that you're ready to move on to another person altogether. Some men want to be with another woman, some men are content alone, unless they really find what they're looking for. Whatever it is, this stage clears away all the inhibitions and anything else that has stood in the way of getting over the break up, entirely. Sometimes this stage also helps realises that what they had previously made sense and it's okay to give it a shot. But that only happens with immense clarity and of letting go of everything from the past.
The 7 stages are important to understand only because they're deep rooted and psycho-analysed to understand one's behavioural pattern, while going through a trauma. Of course it doesn't last forever, but what's important to remember is, everyone comes out alive and somewhat scar free, if you religiously go through these 7 stages and help yourself consciously to come out of the grief.
7 Facts That’ll Let You Get Inside The Head Of A Guy And Hack Your Dating Life
A woman’s love is incomparable. Nothing on the planet can compare to the profound emotions that a woman holds in her heart. It’s pure, compassionate, nurturing and unconditional. She will give the best and cross oceans for her man.
But when it comes to handling relationships, men have an entirely different approach. It’s because men are not wired like women and if you are one of those who face tough times dealing with your love life, learn to rule your relationship differently. The mantra is: Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man.
Do you wish to be loved forever? As aforementioned, start dating more like a man to pave a way deep down to his heart. And we have valid reasons why you should do so.
1. Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
Heard that, right? It’s somewhat true! Due to fundamental psychological differences, the brains of men function differently from that of women. Men don’t complicate things by thinking too much over an issue. They don’t search for reasons or deeper meanings. There’s no ‘WHY’ in things.
2. The “Language” of Men
Men hardly understand signals. They want you to speak. They need you to be upfront. They would hate to stay up all night wondering what your glance, smile or silence meant. Therefore, Speak Up and keep things clear- not confusing.
3. Being Obvious
Stop playing coy. Start talking to men to know them better. Smile often. That is one sure shot way to attract more men than you actually do. Take a little more responsibility of your love life and you are sure to set things on fire! Besides, there are various gifts for men to speak your heart out. Use these gifting ideas and keep your feelings clear.
4. Men Aren’t What You Think They Are
Quite a lot of times, men are not thinking the way you assume they are. So, stop anticipating a man’s reaction. Men feel glad when you make things obvious rather than assuming what’s going inside their heads and creating your own set of stories.
5. Worrying Obsessively
Men don’t.
While women have their antennae up all the time and in all situations, men react only if the situation needs concrete action. So the next time you plan to fixate a situation or a tiff, ask yourself if it really needs attention. If the answer is yes, take the steps. If the answer is no, you should learn to look past your overblown concern.
6. Logic vs. Emotions
Women tend to give too much, too soon. With men it’s different. They use logic whereas you use your emotions to guide your actions. Man up and don’t disregard truth for the sake of momentary happiness. Think from your heart but let the final decision be made by the brain.
7. Putting Yourself First
Men have no issues putting themselves first. They have their priorities set and sorted. A woman’s life, on the other hand, revolves around her man. Make sure you don’t give a backseat to what needs your attention in life. Stabilize things like a man does and keep everything in balance.
Therefore, if you want the much desired attention and love, take a man’s seat and work accordingly. Don’t fear approaching men. Don’t let your coyness rule you. It’s time you take steps and improve your dating life with these insights into a man’s mind. 
Do you know how long a crush can last? A minute, a day, a whole week, an entire year?
The word “crush” is typically used to describe an intense but short-lived feeling of infatuation. But what if that feeling lasts for a long time?
To determine how long your crush will last, we asked mental health professionals and dating experts to share their insights.
Table of Contents
Crushes don’t have a set time limit
A crush might be over in a week, or it still might be holding strong a decade later.
- The #1 thing that determines whether a crush ends or not is whether the person with the crush acts on it.
- The #2 determinant of whether the crush ends is whether the person with the crush meets someone else.
If you never act on a crush, and you don’t meet anyone else, that crush can just go on and on.
What a lot of people do with crushes is construct these elaborate fantasies in their heads. There’s no need to feel bad about it; most of us do it. You imagine the chats with this person, the dates, opening up about yourself, the connection, the intimacy.
It feels so good—in your head.
But the more elaborate this fantasy gets, the harder it can be to take action in the real world. Real world isn’t fantasy, and if it doesn’t go well, your fantasy will pop. So it starts to feel like higher and higher stakes. This paralyzes people.
I’m a dating expert with some pretty substantial dating experience. But once upon a time, I was a lonely guy who crushed on the same girl for eight years. I could not get her out of my head. You’ll be surprised at how many other people there are in that same boat.
If you take action on a crush, and something happens, that can end the crush. You might realize your crush isn’t into you at all, and that ends it. Or you get to know the crush a little better and discover this person is nothing like your fantasy. That, too, might end it.
Related: 30+ Signs She Doesn’t Like You More Than a Friend
You might also actually get together with your crush. Then it’s not a crush anymore—now it’s a relationship.
Something else can happen too: you meet somebody else.
And in fact, this is one of the saddest things to happen to “mutual crushes” where neither party takes action. Sometimes you will have two people with crushes on each other, and both suspect it, but no one does anything about it. Sooner or later, one of them is going to meet someone else and detach from that crush. The other person ends up left behind, still pining for someone who’s moved on.
If you don’t want to be the one left pining, here’s my suggestion: Stiffen your spine and go ask your crush out. If the answer is no, okay, at least now you’ve got an answer. Now, go meet someone else.
A crush can last for hours or it can also last a lifetime
From personal and clinical experiences, I’ve found that a crush can last for hours, or it can also last a lifetime. When a crush is based on physical factors alone—such as attractiveness or passionate sex—the crush may fade more quickly if factors such as negative lifestyle habits or toxic personality characteristics surface.
However, if a crush is based on emotional attraction—which may also include physical factors—the crush is likely to be more long-lasting. In situations where a romantic partner is seen and adored for who they genuinely are, “I have a crush” surges may never end.
As well, the term “limerence” is often used to describe the infatuation, crush-like stage of a relationship. Of course, a limerence stage can last a very short or long period of time, but, on average, this state generally lasts between three months and 36 months.
The more contact and sexual intimacy people have during the limerence stage, the more likely it is that the crush will fade more quickly.
On a neurobiological level, a crush involves surges of feel-good neurochemicals such as dopamine and serotonin that eventually tend to plateau. However, depending on the partners and how they feel about each other in the long run, the feel-good neurobiological effects can be either short-lived or very lasting.
A crush has no set time limit or expiry date
It can last hours, days, weeks, months, or perhaps, even years; there is no set timeframe for a crush. A crush is a fantasy of what you imagine that person to be like—you like the idea of that person. It is pure attraction.
That attraction can steadily build over time and grow into something deeper, or it can dissipate and fade as you get to know that person better.
A crush could last as long as you make it
Some feelings could linger for a long time and not develop into something else, especially if the type of crush you hold for a person is mainly because of admiration.
You may keep on “crushing” on the person—which is basically admiring them for their special trait—for as long as you want to make it.
A crush could either develop or dissipate depending on the level of attraction
A crush could last a day and fade away or months and then progress into something deeper—it will all depend on how deep your attraction is with the person. It could either devolve or develop into more intense emotion depending on how your interactions will progress.
A crush can last for as long as you nurse the crush
A crush lasts for as long as you nurse the crush—the more attention you give to your crush, the more infatuated you become with that person.
Related: The Difference Between Love and Infatuation
A crush is nothing more than a fantasy about a person, often, a person who is unattainable. There is a strong physical or sexual attraction to the individual but no mental or emotional connection. Substance does not exist with a crush. Therefore, you maintain your crush because of the physical attraction and idealization of the person in your mind.
You have made up a narrative of how this person is, and you are attracted to that fictional story.
How do I get rid of my crush?
When you are able to genuinely connect with another person, your crush will diminish. It is important to note that a genuine connection means that you are in a relationship with someone who is satisfying your needs. You are finding fulfillment mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Related: 28 Signs of Good Chemistry Between a Man and a Woman
However, if you feel that your needs and values are not being filled, you will continue to search for that feeling of “completeness” in your crush since you only have access to the idealized version of them, which is often imagined as perfect.
Crushes that include that sense of Limerence can go on for years
Crushes can take many forms, from a passing fantasy about a celebrity to the checker at the grocery store to a lifelong sense of desire for and connection with your spouse.
But the core of a crush is an emotional response known as “Limerence.” Limerence is a combination of physical/sexual attraction and a deep desire for an emotional connection.
Crushes that include that sense of Limerence can go on for years and be an essential part of our life. Some people are uncomfortable with the idea of a crush outside of their primary relationship – fearing that it threatens their relationship or it means that they’re not happy with their partner.
I encourage my clients to enjoy the crush – see it as reaffirming that they are sexual beings outside of their relationship.
It’s important to know that it’s ok to have a crush on someone outside your relationship; that it doesn’t mean you’re unhappy in the relationship you’re in, and it doesn’t mean you have to act on the crush.
You can just enjoy the excitement of feeling attracted.
Lachlan Brown
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Use sentences that reflect your understanding of how the person feels, while also making sure you clearly express yourself.” Remember, this is another human being with feelings, not just some entity on the other end of your cell phone. The goal of a breakup is to let someone down easy and end things without a lot of hurt and anger; not to shred their self-esteem (you do want them to go on to find happiness with someone else, right?). A major no-no during the breakup convo is trite excuses (ahem, “it’s not you, it’s me”). “We all know the breakup clichés,” says Bouffard. When you aren’t specific about why this is happening, you rob someone of a sense of closure; they’re stuck guessing what went wrong. And “when people hear a vague reason, they blame themselves more,” she adds. Being definitive is really about showing the other person respect, too. “A lot of people think they’re lessening the blow by ‘leaving the door open, making statements like, ‘I’m just not in the right place for a relationship right now,’ or ‘maybe this would work out in the future,’” says Dean. Don’t do that. “It’s not the truth and you both know it, so save them from condescension.” And don’t play the martyr. “A huge mistake is saying something like, ‘I just don’t want to hurt you,’ or even ‘I think you’re looking for something more than I am,’” says Dean. “You’re setting yourself up to be met with resistance here. Just say it: ‘I don’t have romantic feelings for you and I wanted to let you know as soon as that became apparent to me.’” So it’s done. 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You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io Do you know how long a crush can last? A minute, a day, a whole week, an entire year? The word “crush” is typically used to describe an intense but short-lived feeling of infatuation. But what if that feeling lasts for a long time? To determine how long your crush will last, we asked mental health professionals and dating experts to share their insights. Table of Contents A crush might be over in a week, or it still might be holding strong a decade later. If you never act on a crush, and you don’t meet anyone else, that crush can just go on and on. What a lot of people do with crushes is construct these elaborate fantasies in their heads. There’s no need to feel bad about it; most of us do it. You imagine the chats with this person, the dates, opening up about yourself, the connection, the intimacy. It feels so good—in your head. But the more elaborate this fantasy gets, the harder it can be to take action in the real world. Real world isn’t fantasy, and if it doesn’t go well, your fantasy will pop. So it starts to feel like higher and higher stakes. This paralyzes people. I’m a dating expert with some pretty substantial dating experience. But once upon a time, I was a lonely guy who crushed on the same girl for eight years. I could not get her out of my head. You’ll be surprised at how many other people there are in that same boat. If you take action on a crush, and something happens, that can end the crush. You might realize your crush isn’t into you at all, and that ends it. Or you get to know the crush a little better and discover this person is nothing like your fantasy. That, too, might end it. Related: 30+ Signs She Doesn’t Like You More Than a Friend You might also actually get together with your crush. Then it’s not a crush anymore—now it’s a relationship. 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However, depending on the partners and how they feel about each other in the long run, the feel-good neurobiological effects can be either short-lived or very lasting. It can last hours, days, weeks, months, or perhaps, even years; there is no set timeframe for a crush. A crush is a fantasy of what you imagine that person to be like—you like the idea of that person. It is pure attraction. That attraction can steadily build over time and grow into something deeper, or it can dissipate and fade as you get to know that person better. Some feelings could linger for a long time and not develop into something else, especially if the type of crush you hold for a person is mainly because of admiration. You may keep on “crushing” on the person—which is basically admiring them for their special trait—for as long as you want to make it. A crush could last a day and fade away or months and then progress into something deeper—it will all depend on how deep your attraction is with the person. It could either devolve or develop into more intense emotion depending on how your interactions will progress. A crush lasts for as long as you nurse the crush—the more attention you give to your crush, what goes through guys heads when dating, the more infatuated you become with that person. Related: The Difference Between Love and Infatuation A crush is nothing more than a fantasy about a person, often, a person who is unattainable. There is a strong physical or sexual attraction to the individual but no mental or emotional connection. Substance does not exist with a crush. Therefore, you maintain your crush because of the physical attraction and idealization of the person in your mind. You have made up a narrative of how this person is, and you are attracted to that fictional story. How do I get rid of my crush? When you are able to genuinely connect with another person, your crush will diminish. 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Lachlan Brown Psychology Graduate Founder and Editor, Hack Spirit If you were dating someone for a few months, it might fade away more quickly, as opposed to if you what goes through guys heads when dating a crush on someone or were dating them for one or several years. Having said that, a crush can’t really be quantified by numbers. I do believe in love at first sight, and the intensity of a strong connection can build up rapidly and be very hard to forget once it’s gone. If you have fallen in love with a crush, then getting over them isn’t a matter of snapping your fingers and saying “abracadabra!” and you can’t just flirt and date with new people as a solution, either. Sometimes the only real way to get over a crush is to go through the pain. And call me a romantic, but sometimes the pain of a lost crush never completely goes away. Related: How to Get Over Someone You Never Dated Body language is like the gatekeeper to someone’s inner thoughts, even if no one's deliberately saying anything. It’s the kind of thing where people show how they’re feeling—through 100% free interracial dating gestures, smiles, tilts of the head, etc.—instead of explicitly saying it. More importantly, when it comes to dating, body language is key—especially when you're dating a man. Because as we know by now, communication can look vastly differently between men and women. Luckily, if your guy isn't too great at ~expressing himself~ there are actually a bunch of different cues and movements you should look out for if you're trying to gauge his interest. Below, find what experts advise you to pay close attention to if you want to see if the guy you think you’re vibing with is actually, legitimately into you too. But important side note: While experts provided these dating a shorter guy reddit specifically for if you're dating men, most of these can be applied to whomever you're dating and whatever their gender identity looks like. Adapt to your current dating situation however you see fit. 1. He walks beside you. If he’s constantly two steps ahead of you, it could mean he’s more concerned about himself than you, says body language expert and author of Success Signals: A Guide to Reading Body Language, Patti Wood. If he’s not leading you through a crowded space, he should be adjusting his pace to match yours. Also hi, don't forget the classic online dating for hikers on the outside of the sidewalk what goes through guys heads when dating closer to the road" move. Life coach and therapist KeVonya Webb-Riley says it's a signal he wants to protect you, which probably means he at least kinda likes you. If he remembers not only your boundaries but your touch preferences, marriage and family psychotherapist Yasmin A. Razek says it's a sign he's responsive and aware of your needs, which is kinda major. For example, if you once shared that you love cuddling with your pet after a bad day, this might clue him in that you value quality time or physical touch. If he later asks if cuddling would make you feel better after a hard day, Razek my black partner dating site reviews this could be super indicative of an attraction. Yes, not looking at his phone is the literal bare minimum, but it is a good indicator. The amount of people you see at restaurants scrolling and texting instead of talking is gross. If he actively puts his phone away, he doesn't deserve a medal or anything, but it shows he might not be complete scum. Hugs can be confusing since platonic people hug, but Betsy Chung, PsyD, says to pay attention to the embrace. If he gives "firm hugs" that last longer than the usual two-second squeeze, he problems intended for it to be more meaningful and ~intimate.~ While you're dissecting his hug, concentrate on his lead-in. Webb-Riley says if he grabs your arms to place them over his shoulder when hugging, this is a sign he's into you since it's an easy position to segue into a kiss if that's what you're feeling. Are you smiling as you talk? Frowning? Being super animated? Razek says if he subconsciously mirrors your facial expressions, it shows he's actively listening and engaged. Like, if you're crying and he has a frozen smile on his face or if you're laughing and he's looking his dog just died, that might not be the best sign. "If his facial expressions are congruent to the topic of discussion. That [usually] means he's fully engaged and showing genuine empathy," says Dr. Chung. 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What this means: His feet are shoulder-width apart, his shoulders are relaxed, his hands and arms are uncrossed, and his jaw is unclenched. “Open body language is an indication that a guy is curious and attentive to you,” says licensed therapist Shamyra Howard, author of Use Your Mouth. Consider it a good thing if, when you’re with this guy, he doesn’t keep his hands chilling in his pocket or behind his back. “When a guy is comfortable around you, his hands are usually visible” confirms Howard. You know when dogs hear a new sound they haven't heard before, they do that cute lil head tilt? Yeah, well dudes are a lot like our fluffy puppers in this case. “When a guy tilts his black dating in houston to the side, it shows that he’s curious and tuned in.” This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in what to know about dating young indian men format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. When his breathing is at a slow pace, this indicates that he is relaxed and what goes through guys heads when dating fully be himself around you. “This is a good sign, as men like to feel comfortable around their partners,” says relationship expert Melissa Divaris Thompson. If his palms feel a bit sweaty when you’re strolling down the street, this could mean that he’s, yes, physically hot, but also that he’s nervous. “Being nervous is a sign that they could potentially have interest and not want to mess anything up,” says Thompson. Whether he accidentally touches your hand or can’t stop hitting your foot underneath the table, it’s a great sign of contact because it shows he wants to be close to you physically, says Thompson, what goes through guys heads when dating. "When people get nervous, they often touch the visible dip area where the neck meets the collarbones as a form of self-soothing,” says relationship expert David Bennett. “Since the knot of the necktie is in this area, guys will often play with their neckties when really into someone and bothered by it.” If he stumbles over his words a lot when he’s often the life of the party, he’s nervous around you. “When you know he’s not normally awkward but he’s being awkward and can’t seem to formulate sentences around you, this could be a sign of interest,” says Bennett. “When someone is really into someone, it can cause a stress reaction and the adrenaline that gets released can lead to facial flushing,” says Bennett. Before you read too far into this, though, make sure it’s not 90 degrees out and he’s dating app ryder on his third tequila. In line at a restaurant, on a subway car, what goes through guys heads when dating, what goes through guys heads when dating goodbye, whatever the situation may be, he just can’t resist the urge to be as close to your face as possible. “If he’s not afraid of body closeness and makes his desires clear but not creepy, it’s likely he wants to take advantage of being as close to you as possible,” says online dating coach Andi Forness. Either you’re in a super-dark place or this subtle signal means he’s into you. “Dilation is a brain response that occurs when you like and are attracted to something,” Wood says. "If he likes you and likes what he sees as soon as he sees you, he wants more of you. Soon, the aperture of his eyes increases, making his eyebrows raise,” Wood says. This also means he’s interested in whatever you’re saying. “Guys stop smiling like this around the age of 5 unless they’re really happy,” Wood says. He might not show off a toothy grin while casually flirting, but on a really awesome date when he’s having loads of fun, look for teeth. “When he feels really happy, what goes through guys heads when dating, he’s not covering that up,” says Wood. Real smiles extend well beyond the mouth: They lift the forehead and give you slightly squinty eyes. If his smile involves his whole face, it means you’re genuinely affecting him in a good way. When you’re attracted to someone, your mouth produces extra saliva, Wood says. In response, he might quickly lick his lips or press them together. You might think that a guy who is totally enamored by you will mistress and slave dating site in us it hard to peel his eyes away. But now that everyone is used to being glued to their phones, nonstop eye contact can make people feel uncomfortable. So, if he spends about 80 percent of your interaction looking from your eyes to your nose and lips, he’s into you, says Wood. Yes, men do require oxygen (lol). But when he subconsciously takes a deep breath, he’ll pull in his stomach and puff out his chest—it’s a subconscious way to make his upper body look broader and his waist look smaller, two qualities that make him look more fit and (from an evolutionary perspective) more desirable, Wood says. In other words, he’s into you and trying to attract you. “What someone does as soon as they come through the door says a lot about what’s important to them,” Wood says. He won’t just walk into your place and settle down without a hug, kiss, or long glance first. In a noisy bar, this sign might not hold much weight, but when he can physically hear you perfectly well and leans in anyway, it means he’s interested in what you have to say—and you in general. This stance takes up more space than standing with his arms against your sides, so this is a male power signal, Wood says. Men use it to show physical superiority over other men, what goes through guys heads when dating. In this situation, and if he’s angled toward you, it means he’s seeking attention from you. When what goes through guys heads when dating initiates physical contact under the guise of another reason (like, say, to compliment how soft your pants are), it’s a test to see how you respond to his touch, Wood says. Touch is a tool he can use to test your limits, so this could mean he’s only interested in sex, Wood says. If he really likes you, though, he might pull back extra slowly and smile sweetly as he does it, which means he wants to take the time to get closer to you. This exposes his man parts, which are full of sensitive nerve endings. It’s a vulnerable position that evangelical dating site mean he’s willing to put himself out there (literally and emotionally) to get to know you. Then again, he could just be manspreading. Because it’s an overtly sexual body part, it often signals sexual interest—or lack thereof, Wood says. If he moves his hips away from you, it’s probably the latter. Feet are involved in the fight-or-flight response that kicks in when you’re in danger, so they are largely controlled by the unconscious mind—and can be very telling in social interactions. “The feet tend to point where the heart wants to go,” Wood says. Of course, timing is super important here. If you’re talking to a guy who seems interested, and you touch his arm and then see his feet angle away from you, the context says he’s no longer interested. If he crosses them in a way that turns his torso and upper body away from you, he might be disinterested. But if he crosses his legs away and turns the rest of his body toward you, it could just mean that he’s shy. Like most of these signs, it depends largely on the guy. Duh, he obviously wants to get closer to you. While this might be a sign he’s keeping his options open, Wood says you shouldn't rush to judge a great conversationalist just because he chats you up while he’s looking elsewhere. If he makes an effort to find a common thread or asks you lots of actual questions, his body language may reflect his personality, and he could actually be totally enthralled by you. The throat represents communication and vulnerability, says Wood. If he reaches up to touch it during your interaction, he’s interested in you and worried about coming across well. But again, context can play a key role: If you’re talking to a player, a throat touch could signal dishonesty. So feel him out and look for other signs on this list before you go reassure him. This kind of full-on what goes through guys heads when dating signifies a desire to connect. The same goes for interlocking fingers. On the other hand, an arched palm means he is scared or may be holding something back. The message is loud and clear: He wants your attention, be it to impress you or to make sure you’re listening, because he wants to be heard. Even if you have a comfy armchair next to your tiny couch, he’s opting to squeeze next to you instead. If you’re at a restaurant that has booths, he won’t shy away from sitting on the same side instead of across from you. This is symbolic of him being on the same “team” as you, says Wood. Wood says this can be a sign of nervousness or attraction. A caress could suggest he wants to touch you. According to Wood, by doing this, he’s showing you he can let down his guard and be vulnerable with you, what goes through guys heads when dating. Beyond just putting his phone away when he’s with you (again, this is absolute lowest bar of courtesy on a date), he resists interjecting your story to comment on the football game playing behind you or the Cajun fries being too spicy. However, even if he does interrupt you (we’re all human!), an interested guy will quickly apologize and touch you to make the effort to reconnect with you, Wood says. Even if does everything to make you feel like a queen delete dating apps a first date, pay attention to how he handles your stuff. Does he throw you your jacket instead of hand it to you? Does he grab gum from your purse and then drop it on the floor? Wood says that reckless treatment of your things reveals the amount of respect he has for you. It also gives you a clear picture of what it’d be like if you lived together. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io A woman’s love is incomparable. Nothing on the planet can compare to the profound emotions that a woman holds in her heart. It’s pure, compassionate, nurturing and unconditional. She will give the best and cross oceans for her man. But when it comes to handling relationships, men have an entirely different approach. It’s because men are not wired like women and if you are one of those who face tough times dealing with your love life, learn to rule your relationship differently. The mantra what goes through guys heads when dating Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. Do you wish to be loved forever? As aforementioned, start dating more like a man to pave a way deep down to his heart. And we have valid reasons why you should do what goes through guys heads when dating. Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Heard that, right? It’s somewhat true! Due to fundamental psychological differences, the brains of men function differently from that of women. Men don’t complicate things by thinking too much over an issue. They don’t search for reasons or deeper meanings. There’s no ‘WHY’ in things. Men hardly understand signals. They want you to speak. 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2. He walks with you on the inside.
3. He remembers your touch preferences.
4. He's not glued to his phone.
5. He lingers in the hug.
6. He's intentional in *how* he hugs.
7. He mirrors your facial expressions.
8. His facial expression match the topic you're talking about.
9. As does his stance.
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11. He's engaged in the conversation.
12. His posture is open.
13. You can physically see his hands.
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15. His breathing is relaxed.
16. He has clammy hands.
17. He inadvertently grazes or touches you.
18. He plays with his necktie.
19. He stumbles over his words.
20. His face gets flushed…and not because it’s warm.
21. He stands inches from you when you’re face to face.
22. His pupils are huge.
23. His eyebrows raise up when he sees you.
24. He shows you his front teeth when he smiles.
25. He smiles above the mouth.
26. He licks his lips in a cute (not creepy) way.
27. He locks eyes with your face, not your eyes.
28. He takes a deep breath when he sees you.
29. The moment he sees you, what goes through guys heads when dating, he wants to touch you or really look at you.
30. He leans toward you when you talk.
31. He puts his hands on his hips with his elbows out to the sides.
32. He touches your knee or tucks your hair behind your ear.
33. He sits with his legs spread.
34. He angles his pelvis toward you.
35. He points his toes toward you.
36. He crosses his legs.
37. He shuffles toward you while you’re talking.
38. He talks to you without facing you.
39. He touches his throat.
40. When he holds your hand, he presses his palm against yours.
41. He grazes your forearm while he’s talking.
42. He sits side by side with you as often as he can.
43. He plays with his glass.
44. His voice changes into a slower, sweeter tone.
45. He minimizes interruptions and distractions.
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