Friday, February 12, 2010

Dating Tips for Men- Understanding The Basics

Dating Tips for Men- Understanding The Basics

 Any man who has been out on a date thinks he is an expert on dating and many of them have written books advising others how to be a success in dating.  Some of these books may have information of value (many do not) but before trying them out, knowledge of a few basic tips will allow you to know what makes sense and what does not.  Lets start with one of the most basic of all dating tips for men- you cannot generalize about women; each woman is different and each woman needs to be treated as an individual.  Any theory about how to treat women can only be a general guideline and not a rigid roadmap to success.

 Women want to be treated as equals to men but at the same time, treating them with respect and a display of good manners will earn you the same kind of consideration in return.  Any date has to be a 50:50 affair if it is to work out – let her talk about herself as much as you talk about yourself.  Having things in common with your date is great, but unless you are dating yourself, no two people’s tastes can be identical – make it a point to show interest in her and what she likes and dislikes.  Never pretend to be knowledgeable about her interests in the hope of impressing her – she will spot the fraud soon enough and that will cast a question mark about the kind of man you really are.

 Make it a point to always be on time for your date – being late will create the impression that you are not taking the relationship seriously and once she thinks that, she won’t take you seriously.  Take her flowers – that old fashioned gesture still has value and is a way of showing her that you are interested.  Women love men with a sense of humor so do your best to make your date laugh and smile – but be careful of jokes that may offend her until you get to know her tastes well.  Do not bore her with talk about your job – tell her what you do and leave it at that.  If she asks you for more information do not take it as a sign of interest – she may just be trying to be polite; so keep you answers short and to the point without making it appear that you are trying to hide something.

 The most important of all dating tips for men is to treat her like a person and not an object of your desire.

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