If you were asked: “How can you tell if a woman is trying to impress a guy?” Would you know the answer? Most likely, you will say that you can’t really tell. That’s how we men are. We’re not very observant, most of the time. And, we can’t really figure out what’s on women‘s minds, do you agree?

Signs That Say She’s Trying To Impress A Guy

Well, you may not feel like this anymore after reading this article because we are going to list down common signs that will tell you a girl is trying to impress a guy. These are the usual tactics that your dates may have used on you:

1. Ignoring You

It’s ironic, isn’t it? But, yes. When a girl likes you, she will likely ignore you to catch your attention. She’s playing hard to get, and yes, she is creating a little bit of mystery to heighten your excitement and attraction to her.

2. More Than Just A Pretty Face

From a woman’s perspective, good looks will only get her thus far. To impress a guy, even more, ladies will usually strike up a conversation that’s very intellectual or captivating. Or, they can show off their talents. The aim is to show the guy that she’s more than just a pretty face – she’s the whole package.

3. Subtle Eye Contact

Have you ever experienced your date making eye contact with you and then quickly looking down or looking away? She may be trying to impress you. She might be playing a scene in her head where she’s trying to captivate you with one stare and then looking away to leave you wanting more.

4. Life Of The Party But Still Down To Earth

Most women know what men are attracted to. There are basically two personality types that men gravitate towards – fun and down-to-earth. A lady who is trying to impress you will assume both roles. She will try to get your attention by being the life of the party, but then draw you in by radiating her down-to-earth vibes when you finally have a conversation.

5. Sense Of Humor

This is actually an extension of the number four item. Ladies understand that guys like a woman with a good sense of humor. Women also understand that in order for them to be the complete package, a guy has to be comfortable with them so they don’t take themselves too seriously.

So how many signs do you spot with the woman that you’re dating now? It’s good if you spot a lot of signs because that must mean that she’s really into you. For more dating and relationship tips, check out more posts on our blog.

How can you fix your relationship when you feel like your disagreements have already become chronic? This is a tough question to answer because we don’t even know where to start. Should we communicate more? Should we change the way we approach our situation? Is what we’re doing right now worsening the condition we have gotten ourselves in? It’s really tough to get to the bottom of all of these and fix your relationship.

The Therapist Mindset Could Help You Fix Your Relationship

Despite the challenges we face in trying to mend the situation, we must not give up especially if there’s something in the relationship that’s worth saving. Instead of looking at the situation through your own eyes, try a new perspective. Try looking at things in a way that a therapist could. Check the following tips:

1. Focus On The Patterns

When you are in an argument, our basic mindset diverts to identifying who is right and who is wrong. Honestly, this won’t help you fix your relationship. What you can do is look at the patterns more than at your partner. Your friction is likely caused by a habit that you and your partner keep doing. When you identify what this habit or pattern is, change it.

2. Focus On The How

All of a couple’s fights escalate because of emotions. He is angry and so is she. Things get out of hand and words that were not supposed to be thrown around get mentioned consistently. This happens because we focus on our anger, hurt, anxiety and other negative emotions that come from fighting. What you do is deal with your emotions, first of all. When you are done with this process, try to do the opposite of how you would usually react. For example, when you are stressed you distance yourself from the stress source (your significant other). Instead of doing that, come closer to your partner.

3. Problems Are Bad Results Of Something Deeper

Whether it is leaving the dishes unwashed, or the lack of intimacy in the bedroom, the problems you have are likely caused by either fear or stress. Instead of asking, “Why didn’t you wash these dishes like I asked?” you can go with this question: “Help me understand why it is hard for you to do what I asked? I want to understand.”

These are just some of the techniques or ways of thinking a therapist uses to fix any kind of relationship problem. You may ask how you can do this yourself, but you shouldn’t be focusing on that. If your partner sees that change in your actions, he or she will likely be encouraged to do the same. For more tips on fixing relationships, read more posts on our blog.

Do you agree that we will all eventually experience relationship boredom? Maybe for those of you who are in a new relationship, the answer is no. However, those who have been in a relationship for years know the truth. Relationship boredom is non-negotiable. It’s a sad fact, but there are ways to cure it without saying goodbye to the person you’re with.

Five Means To Remedy Relationship Boredom

As what has been said, there’s a cure! And, if you are reading this now, it means that you may be experiencing this kind of love rut, but you care enough to see what you can do about it. You can start by following these tips:

1. Rekindle the flame by recreating your past dates.

Recreating your past dates will automatically bring you back to a time when you and your partner were passionate about each other. What you can do is choose a date that was really special. For example, where did you go on your first date?

2. Learn to love what your partner loves.

Does your partner always go to a yoga class every Thursday? Why not join him or her? Learning to love what your partner loves will be the bridge for your re-connection. If it’s something new for you, all the better. New experiences that are shared bring couples closer together.

3. Let your partner know they are important.

The most common cause of relationship boredom is a lack of communication. The root of this could be your careers or individual lives. Something as simple as reaching out to your partner and letting them know that they are still a significant figure in your life will fix this right up.

4. Try a new hobby together.

Another common cause of relationship boredom is familiarity. When you have been with the person for a while, it’s highly likely that you will say you know this person from the inside out. This isn’t something that’s negative in a relationship, but, most of the time, things get predictable. Both of you need to step out of your comfort zones and try something you’ve never done before.

5. Ask your partner to help you with something.

How can asking help from your partner relieve your boredom? Simple. You’re creating a bonding moment between the two of you. It could be anything from gardening to cooking. You choose.

Our list is short but you can get creative with your method of re-connection. The more of it you do, the closer you and your partner will get. For more relationship advice, check out more of our posts on our blog.

Smooth talkers – these are the people that you need to watch out for when you’re actively dating. Whether it’s offline or online dating, the words that this kind of people will tell you are empty and meaningless. You probably already knew that, though. But, why do we still fall for a smooth talker whispering different dating phrases in our ear?

A List Of Dating Phrases That Raise A Red Flag

The best answer to the question above would be: because dating phrases spoken by manipulators are usually disguised as everyday phrases that are seemingly harmless. Don’t worry though because we’ve listed the most common phrases for you to watch out for:

1. That’s a stupid idea.

We have gotten so used to the word stupid that we never really think about how it would make others feel. The word itself is demeaning. If you’re telling someone that whatever they believe in is stupid or that they’re stupid, the respect isn’t there. Though you may think this word is not hurtful, you still need to show some self-respect by walking away from a potential date who is saying this to you. It doesn’t have to be “stupid” too. Any word that’s demeaning towards you should be considered a red flag.

2. I never want to talk about this.

When you’ve just started dating a person, it’s understandable to avoid certain topics. Those that are too personal (family issues, financial issues, for example) should not be discussed if the relationship is not steady and official. But, if you have reached a serious point in your dating with the person still unwilling to talk about certain topics, think twice. Not talking about certain topics could be a sign that the person doesn’t want to be vulnerable with you.

3. Little lies never hurt anybody.

White lies aren’t all that bad, but if you get the vibe that the person you’re dating has made a habit out of lying, you better run for the hills. Even if you’re not in a serious relationship, white or small lies told constantly can be questionable.

4. This is boring.

There’s nothing necessarily wrong with telling the person you’re with how boring things are. However, if the person you’re with always whines how boring everything is, he or she could be hoping for your relationship to end. Why? Because, the interest is not there anymore, and whining is just plain annoying.

5. You’re lucky to have me.

A relationship, even if it’s not a serious one, should be a two-way street. If the other person is making you feel like you’re not important in the relationship, you may just be dating a narcissist.

Run for the hills if you hear any of these dating phrases. Like it was mentioned before, they may seem harmless but believe us when we say that you don’t want to be with a person who says one, two, or all of these phrases. For more tips about dating, check out other posts from our blog.