How to Attract the Guy You Like
Although it might seem like an impossible task, there are ways for you to attract the attention of a guy without resorting to tactics that make you look cheap and desperate. There are basic traits that, almost across the board, attract men to women. Understanding some of these simple principles will make it easier for you to gain the positive attention of the guy you are interested in and possibly begin a relationship.
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Pay attention to the guy you are interested in. Look at him when he is talking and make him feel important by remembering things he has said and done. Put down your cellphone when he comes to talk to you and find out what he is interested in. Doing this ensures that he knows you are a priority to him.
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Give thought to your looks. Cathy Holding, a science journalist and invited expert at the 2007 European Medical Writers Association, has found that men are attracted to women who wear foundation and eye makeup. Apply makeup and put on neat, well-fitting clothes that complement your body shape. Work out and eat well so that you are physically in shape. Men are attracted to women who take care of themselves.
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Keep current on world issues by ordering a news magazine or watching the news daily. Think about issues that affect the world and form an opinion that you can discuss with others. Guys find it attractive when a woman can speak intelligently on a variety of topics.
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Display a positive personality. Say good things about those around you, and avoid gossiping about others. Be genuinely interested in those with whom you come in contact. Guys notice women who are optimistic and affirming.
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Finish your education and get a job. If you are still in school, have a plan and a career path chosen. A University of Iowa study found that guys are attracted to women who have education and the ability to earn money.
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Maintain your independence to make yourself more appealing to a guy. Take a dance class, go out with friends and travel. Volunteer at a charity and continue to do the things that you like to do.
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Develop and maintain self-confidence. Self-assurance is a trait that attracts guys. Build yours by developing a skill that you did not have before, such as drawing. Take on a large task, such as training for a marathon, that will make you feel good about yourself after you have completed it.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not chase after a guy. Calling three or four times without an answer will make you look like a stalker and repel your love interest.
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