The list includes being pushy and not taking the hint
Experts have highlighted common mistakes of women that repel and even scare men away, writes yourtango.com.
“Avoid these behaviours that instantly repel men, no matter how well-intentioned you are,” the publication says.
Among the mistakes highlighted were the following:
- You become clingy. Many men will not look favourably on women who are intrusive. According to an American Psychological Association study on interpersonal contact in close relationships, this is especially true if he has made it clear that he is not interested.
- You’re trying to coax positive signals out of him. If he says he’s not interested, then listen to him. Don’t make guys reject you over and over again.
- You continue to pursue him even if he says he has a girlfriend. Don’t try to get him to change and don’t try to push the subject. This will make you look mean, desperate and, if you think about it, downright sad. Dating coach Elizabeth Stone advised not to invest your resources in someone who can’t invest in you.
- You demand an explanation when he says he’s not interested. This is one of those things that makes you appear to be a person who won’t take no for an answer.
- You “accidentally” show up where he is. They may realise you’re being a stalker.
- You post on social media about how lonely you are. If you want to find a guy, desperate pleas for pity dates won’t do you much good.
- You act weird in your correspondence. Don’t add too many emoji, don’t write weird questions that might stump a guy, and don’t put him on a pedestal.
- You don’t take the hint. If you notice that he shows no interest in “dirty” talk, just drop the subject. He’s probably scared and not interested. Relationship coach Clayton Olson said it’s important to try your best not to take it personally, as the reasons he’s not into you may have nothing to do with you at all.
If you do, you need to seek professional help.
