9 Pieces of Relationship Dating Advice for Man

Dating, much like life, isn’t all about champagne and roses.

It’s about the highs and lows and everything in between, and if you’re looking to find the right woman to settle down with, you have to know how to play the game and keep it fun.

But dating advice can be tricky, especially if you don’t know what to look for or who to listen to.

Keep your eyes on these nine pieces of relationship dating advice to be sure you’re doing things right.

1) If you want her, start by taking off your coat

Some women think that if a man can’t take off his coat and put it on her chair for her, he doesn’t want her.

This is a good gauge of whether or not you’re in love with someone.

There is probably an emotional connection if you can do things like that automatically without thinking about it.

But if it feels awkward, or you don’t know what to do when offered these types of opportunities, then that might be a sign she isn’t quite right for you. It’s all about timing!

2) Be honest about yourself

Be honest about who you are and what you want from a relationship.

There is nothing worse than dating someone that isn’t honest about what they want in a relationship, and it’s essential to be upfront with your intentions if you’re going to find love.

If your goal is marriage, don’t pretend that it isn’t.

If commitment scares you, admit it instead of hiding behind excuses like not being ready or looking for fun.

Being honest is one of the best ways to find a woman worth dating because they will feel comfortable with who you are.

Honesty builds trust, which helps any relationship, especially long-term ones, grow strong and healthy.

3) Invest in the first date

Taking a woman out on a date is essential, especially on your first date with her.

Even if it’s just a casual coffee date, you’ll want to make sure you’re making enough time and putting enough money into getting ready for that day.

It says something about your respect for her when you invest in these things, and it will help you feel good about yourself and calm your nerves—plus, spending time together will help form chemistry early on in your relationship.

This doesn’t mean that you need to spend $500 taking her out all weekend, but you should at least put in the effort here and be ready to impress.

If she picks up on how unprepared or uninterested you are, it’ll hurt your chances later down the road (and make for an awkward first date).

4) Come with an open mind and a smile

This is one of those rare things that seem like common sense, but it’s so important.

If you’re looking for a relationship, come with an open mind and a smile. Even if she doesn’t have time for you at that moment, what she sees is a guy who looks happy and hopeful.

When you stop showing up as needy or desperate, it signals to her that you have other things going on in your life.

When you make plans with her or pursue her further, it makes her think there must be something special about you...someone with options doesn’t chase someone who has none.

5) Pick up on clues

The hardest part about dating is that there’s no script.

There’s no way to know whether or not a woman you like wants you.

• She may wish to you.
• She may not want you

But over time, by watching her behavior and keeping an eye out for clues, a pattern will emerge and help determine whether or not she likes you.

If you want to make sure that she likes you too, then pay attention and read into what she does and how she treats you; it will be very telling if you know where to look.

6) Don’t rely on tricks or lines

People aren’t as dumb as you think, so don’t try and play mind games. Being honest is more effective than tricks and tactics anyway.

If you like someone and want to take your relationship further, be upfront about it; if they’re not interested, then there’s no point in lying or showing off a bit too much – it will end up coming across as insincere or desperate.

There are times when letting her know that you have feelings for her can work wonders but only if done in a genuine way that doesn’t feel forced or pretend.

7) Always be respectful (no matter what!)

Even if you and your partner fight, don’t ever disrespect her.

If you want things to work out between you, there will always be ways to resolve disagreements.

Be respectful and honest in speaking about her, even when she isn’t around.

It will make all of your problems easier because being respectful can help create a healthy environment where talking things through is possible.

And if things still escalate, at least there won’t be any lingering resentments getting in your way.

8) Keep smiling and stay focused

You should keep in mind two basic concepts as you’re trying to find your soul mate.

The first is patience, which is all about being okay with where you are in life and being okay with waiting for what you want.

One of my favorite quotes says The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.

The second best time is now.

This holds when it comes to dating, too; women have a long life expectancy, so take your time and enjoy yourself!

The second concept is focus; stay focused on what matters most in your relationship (like communication) instead of getting distracted by every shiny object.

9) Know when to move on (even if you don’t want to)

Sometimes you get a relationship that is more trouble than it’s worth. Sometimes, even if you try your best, it doesn’t work out.

And sometimes, whether we realize it or not, there are things in our lives that we aren’t ready for and don’t deserve.

If a woman repeatedly brings out negative traits in you or causes more harm than good in your life, then it may be time to let her go and move on so that you can find someone who better fits what your life needs right now.

It may be tempting to hang on because she makes you feel good about yourself when she’s around; who wants to give up an ego boost?

But while that feeling might be nice at first, once you start digging deeper into why you feel like that—and why she feels like a crutch—you might realize how unhealthy it is.

If anything starts to remind you of how unhealthy your current situation with her is—whether it’s small comments or signs or significant actions—it could mean one thing: She isn’t suitable for you.