Dating: Taking it to the Next Level
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009Dating is just a precursor to something else, hopefully to the much-awaited next level. Whether you want to become exclusive or to get that ring around your finger, you shouldn’t just sit there and wait for the guy to do all the work. Here are some tips on how you can gently nudge your man to the next level of your relationship.
From dating around to dating one
If you want to go exclusive but you’re not sure if he’s really into you, try sending the signs that nothing has been set in stone yet. Try casually mentioning something like how the guy in the office seems to be on the verge of asking you out. If your guy wants to lay claim on you, he will react and seal the deal with you. But be careful though, letting on that you are quite busy with other guys can spark the wrong kind of impression about you.
From seeing someone to with someone
If you feel the word “like” morphing into another L word, then maybe it’s time to kick things up a notch. Even though guys freak out when they hear the L word, there is one thing that they fall for: compliments. Layer these up and sprinkle it with the L word such as “I love how you smell in the morning” while looking longingly in his eyes. You can also be more expressive in showing your appreciation for his efforts in showing that he really cares for you, such as wearing condoms for safer sex. Who knows, he may even beat you to saying it out loud.
From with someone right now to with someone forever
Steering your relationship to the road to marriage is a little difficult as men balk at the thought of settling down. You can start by hinting how you would like to have more fun with him when you move in together. If he looks forward to being with you forever, he’ll definitely pop the question.