I have a friend who recently entered the dating game after being in a long term relationship for more than ten years. The stories this woman has told me are wild. From a man accusing her of catfishing him for not disclosing her race, to another expecting her to foot the entire bill and drive him home - on the first date. She’s seen and heard a lot. It appears she’s not alone. According to this Reddit thread, there’s no shortage of men behaving badly but believing they aren’t. Redditor RedemptionKingu racked up thousands of comments when they asked Women of Reddit: What’s one thing men do that they think is attractive, but actually isn’t?
The OP told Bored Panda they’d seen the question before directed at men. “I wanted to see what the answers would be like when I switch the genders,” they said. “There were lots of answers like ‘being an alpha male’ which didn’t surprise me, but some stories and anecdotes were interesting and surprising.” Keep scrolling for some of the worst things a man can do when trying to impress a woman. And don’t miss the chat we had with dating coach Blaine Anderson about how to improve your game.
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The number one creepiest thing you can do to a woman is stare at them. More than half of the respondents told Anderson they’d experienced intense, creepy staring in the past 12 months. To be fair, some men might not even realize they’re doing something wrong. For them, Anderson has this advice: commit to what she calls the ‘two look max’ rule. Basically, it’s normal to look at someone that crosses your path. And it’s normal to sometimes give them a second glance. But that’s exactly it. A glance. Which means a look that lasts less than five seconds. And don’t do it more than twice.
Anderson agreed to speak to Bored Panda and give some advice to the men who think they’re cool when they are in fact, ice cold. We began by asking her what things men do that they might think are attractive but really aren’t.
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Anderson is now happily married. But admits she had her fair share of “braggy” men during her dating days. “I’ve had multiple guys try to tell me how much they make on first dates. Super cringe. A guy once invited me on an expensive Europe trip on a first date,” she said.
The dating coach added that men should pay close attention to the cues they get from women. “If you’re meeting a woman for the first time, the key signs she’s not attracted to you all have to do with how much attention she pays you. If she’s not making an effort to engage with you in conversation, and especially if she’s turning away from you or physically moving away from you, it’s a sign she’s not attracted to you.”
“The way you turn the situation around is by moving on. You probably can’t change a woman’s mind about you — at least in the short term — but you can always find someone else you’re attracted to who will give you a shot!”
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“Focus less on dating, and focus more on upleveling yourself. Once you get your life into a place where you’re proud of yourself — because you’re proud of your career, and you have real friends, and you’re taking care of your health and fitness — dating tends to take care of itself,” advised Anderson. “Carve out a couple hours a week to spend time in places where women you like spend time, and start conversations! You don’t have to ask anyone out, just be friendly, and you’ll be surprised at how much you’ll learn, and how much progress you’ll make.”
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She had the following advice for women, “If a man is doing something that makes you uncomfortable, I’d recommend calling it out (assuming it’s safe!) then moving on. So, for example, if a guy is sending you messages that feel creepy, it’s OK to say something like, ‘Hey, I’m sure you don’t mean to make me feel this way, but I feel uncomfortable with this conversation. Please don’t contact me again,’ and then hit the block button.”
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But, as you might have read, some love stories have actually begun in the DMs. Anderson says if you’re going to try it, make sure you have mutual friends, that her profile is easily discoverable and she’s using her real name (don’t be a stalker), and that you’ve met her in person and have a valid reason to follow up. No random small talk.
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“The key challenge most single women face dating is differentiating between guys who just want to hook up, versus guys who are serious partners,” said Anderson. “Assuming you’re looking for a long-term partner, then, the red flags you want to look for as a woman have to do with lack of effort and commitment. For example, if a guy only texts you after 9pm to ‘hang out’, that’s an obvious and major red flag. Another red flag is if he’s too pushy for physicality on your first or second date — it sends the message that’s all he’s interested in, and doesn’t expect to be around for it later.”
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Have you ever been shut down by a woman when you thought you were being as smooth as Tennessee Whiskey? What creepy things do men do that you could totally live without? Let us know in the comments.
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