1. Do your own thing. Don’t let a man become the   center of your universe. If you make a man your whole life, he’s going to lose   interest because he will most likely feel smothered.

2. Don’t overindulge on a date. While you might   think it cute to have three glasses of wine at dinner, he does not. Let him   get to know you as you are. If you need to loosen up before a date, watch a   comedy right before you leave or take a walk.

3. Some men ARE afraid of commitment (so they might need   a little more time than you to decide if you’re the one). Even if a guy   is relationship ready, if you bring up on date three that you’re ready for a   relationship he’ll likely question whether you really want to be in a relationship   with HIM or if you’re ready for a relationship with anyone. He’s going to wonder   how after two dinners and one museum trip you already know that you want him   to be your boyfriend.

4. We always want you to invite us in after a first date,   but we secretly hope you’ll say no. If you want to show a man that you’re   girlfriend material, don’t hook up with him on the first date. It will probably   make him wonder if you would do the very same thing with every other Tom, Dick   and Harry.

5. Don’t call us all the time. Let us call you.   If you’re consistently calling, texting, emailing, and doing all the asking   out, a man won’t have to lift a finger. Let the communication be balanced. This   is not to say that you can’t ever reach out to a man you’re dating, but let   him do the asking out–at least in the early stages.

6. Don’t assume you are exclusive. As scary as   it may seem to talk to your man about not seeing other people, it’s even scarier   to just assume he isn’t seeing other people. Words are helpful, and you should   use them sometimes.

7. Men aren’t all the same, so give them a chance! As   easy as it would be to base every opinion you have on an experience you had   with a guy or listen to your best guy friend’s advice, not all men are the same.   So even though these dating tips from men can be very helpful, men are ultimately   individuals.