True, there are signs that they may do to show us they do like us, but they are relative. For us smiling is a show of interest, but to some it’s as good as nothing.

Never act as if you are the Einstein of knowing who likes who, because to tell you honestly, you will end up looking stupid faster than the falling apple of Newton’s experiment. If it was easy as 1,2,3 then all of us would have ended up with a perfect record, no misinterpretations, no rejections. So the problem is how do we know? How would we know?

The answer is??? Pay attention to detail, whatever he does or she does will always tell a part of him/her. A single act will not entirely answer your question, but a series of actions will do. We end up stipulating too much, over-thinking, trying to interpret a single act or two, it’s like finding a needle in a haystack. Come on, we are better than that, human beings are supposed to be the smartest, how can we say that we can tell how a person feels towards us that most of the times we don’t even know if we ourselves like a particular person even through a series of dates. Yes, everything takes time, even things like these, lucky are those who take one guess and hit it correctly, and there is a 50/50 chance that you are right, like or not like, so why not take the positive answer?

Truth be told, signs are relative, it would be easier if you have been with the person for a lot of time now. The oldest trick in the book is asking. Instead of juggling around, if you are dying to know the answer, then ask, who said that it was a sin to ask a person if he/she likes you? Nobody. Instead of wasting your time, googling the answers, asking the gods to give you that sign, go ahead and ask. If it’s too forward then ask her out, if it’s a him, then it is a different gameplay. If he likes you, or interested he would have probably asked you out, or if he is the shy type, he would have probably given you the slightest idea. The difference is, guys are only hard to interpret when they are already going out with you, very easy if they are on the process of wanting or planning to go out with you.

Pay attention to details, if he doesn’t ask you out, then he is not interested. If he is going out with you and becomes too confusing, just ask, same for the guys. Don’t make it too complicated, because dealing with men and women is already a complicated thing.

Check-in at a hotel

Lie down and relax with your partner and don’t worry about having to clean your room. Pretend you’re tourists.

Massage your partner

Prepare scented oils, comfortable pillows. Light some scented candles and give each other massages while listening to soft music playing in the background.  Or you can reserve a massage and facial for two.

Go for a romantic long drive

Enjoy the scenery and conversation along the way. Bring some wine, hot chocolate, or whatever your favorite drink is. At night, lie down and talk while watching the stars.

Redecorate the house with Valentines theme

Dim the lights, place candles around the room, play nice music, and enjoy dinner together. Then Go for a slow dance.

Take pictures

Spend the day taking pictures of you two together. Or make an appointment with a professional photographer and have your picture taken. Frame it afterward.

Take your partner to a Valentine’s Day event

Could be a concert or a romantic movie. Mingle with other people or just enjoy the time together.

Hopefully you got some ideas from this article. Use this occasion to enjoy the entire day together and make your partner feel special. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Strong sense of self

You demonstrate confidence and comfort in your body and your abilities. You know what you want, you set goals and achieve them. You define yourself rather than let your environment define you. Though you’re not better than everyone around you, you have an attitude of being better.

Admits mistakes and learns from them

No one likes being blamed and not everything that goes wrong is really your fault. Sometimes things just don’t work out. But it’s nice if you can take responsibility, get over it, and learn from it instead of being defensive.

Admitting mistakes is not a sign of weakness. It shows humility. It shows that you are more concerned on others than your reputation.

Stands up for what he believes in but considers others’ opinions

Though people always knock you down, you should always get back up. You listen to others but don’t let their opinions put you down.

People say you can’t do it because they believe they can’t do it; but if you have confidence in your abilities, you know you can make a difference.

“Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone.” – anonymous

Doesn’t feel the need to impress others

Though you are good or successful at something, you don’t worry about people not recognizing it. You don’t need their praises and compliments to fuel you. You keep doing what you’re good at.

You don’t feel the need to spend on flashy cars or expensive cellphones. As long as what you have can take care of the basics efficiently, they are good enough.

Knows how to listen and truly care

You show that you are interested in her. You show sympathy when she is in grief and you are attentive to her needs. You don’t interrupt when she talks.

You retain information she gives you; and you use that information to make her feel closer to you, at the same time know her better.

Can tell a joke

You can never dislike someone who can make you laugh. Humor shows her that you are witty and intelligent.

You know when to get serious and when to get goofy. You know how to cheer her up and make her laugh without making yourself look like a fool. You are no clown, but you know the right words that will put a smile on her face. You are aware of some jokes that offend her.

Has this ever happened to you? Well you’re not alone. This has been a problem for many of us and we all hate it.

What causes shyness?

Shyness is basically fear of the unknown. It occurs when we are in unfamiliar situations.

We don’t know what people will say or think of us when we do something that is new to us. We avoid such situations to avoid feeling uncomfortable, hence the situation remains unknown and we remain shy.

How do we get over it?

Make the situation known! Force yourself to do it. Now I know we all don’t like the answer, but how else would you conquer fear aside from facing it?

What’s the worst that can happen if you go and say hi? She rejects you, people start laughing at you, and you walk away feeling stupid.

Is that so bad? Well, yes. But imagine this, what if you knew that you would end up with the girl of your dreams, but to get to her you’d have to be rejected and humiliated by 20 girls. What would you do? Wouldn’t you sacrifice your reputation to achieve your dream? I would go girl hunting right away! I would be very happy each time I get rejected, knowing that I’m getting closer to my goal.

Back to reality, we don’t exactly know how many times we’ll get rejected. But one thing is sure; every time you try, you’re one step closer to your dream.

Change your mindset

Changing the way you think during such situations should give you some courage to take action.

Some conversation starters I use

If you have a problem starting a conversation, here are some tips:

• A simple hi or hello with a smile, followed by a “How are you?”.
• Comment on something we both share in our environment, such as the hot temperature we’re experiencing or the long line we’re both waiting.

Share your experience

• Were you able to overcome shyness?
• What did you do to get over it?
• How do you start a conversation?

You can impress your lady by being a gentleman using these tips.

1. Always treat her like a princess
This includes everything from opening the door for her, pulling out a chair when she sits down, offering her your jacket when she is feeling a bit cold. Do whatever that will make her feel so treasured and well-taken cared off. These are things that may demand little in efforts, but mean really big.

2. Always listen.
When you are with her, give her undivided attention. It shows that you care. Listen attentively to what she says. May it be from a great weekend, a stressful day at the office, or of future plans with you. But don’t be too passive. Nobody enjoys talking to a wall.

If she complains about her problems such as a stressful day or about an irritating office mate, don’t cut her off. And never give unsolicited advice. She want sympathy, not solutions. Simply encourage her to talk about it by saying “What happened?” or “Tell me about it”. She wants your listening ear, not your bickering mouth.

3. Give sweet compliments
Every girl loves compliments, especially when you mean it. It could be as little as “you look pretty in your dress”, or as much as “you are the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen”. But compliment on something you truly believe and choose your words wisely. Saying “sexy” can be offensive to some women.

You don’t have to limit compliments to physical beauty. You can admire her other traits such as her thoughtfulness by saying how you appreciate her bringing you breakfast when she knew you missed it.

4. Be polite to other people
We tend to forget that being a gentleman not only applies to how you treat your lady but also to people around you. Your lady may judge you based on how you treat others. Do not laugh boisterously when a man stumbles or walks right into a glass door. Your insensitivity will turn her off.

Say “Thank you” when a waiter serves you a glass of water or “Sorry” when you accidentally bump someone. Do this even when she’s not around. Don’t forget, people can talk about you, and you want to make a good impression.

5. Respect yourself
Picking your nose or biting your nails in front of your lady is a big no no. Be presentable. Clean your face, comb your hair and iron your clothes before you meet her. And of course, trim your nails and brush your teeth. Check that you don’t have bad breath. When talking, avoid swearing and using of profane words. Your lady wants a respectable man.