Wednesday, January 31, 2007

What do you want?

Next, we'll tackle the question, "What is the most important quality that you are looking for in a person"?

This is an opportunity to show that you're a mature man, who values himself.

And of course, most people don't do well at accomplishing that.

The most common response men make... is to avoid this question. Which, of course, makes you look like you don't value yourself. And if you don't value yourself, what value is a woman going to place on you?

The next most common mistake? Answering with a long laundry list. And a lot of times, this demonstrates insecurity, "baggage issues", and immaturity.

So, how do you avoid these traps?

Look closely at the question. Did you notice that it only asks for one quality?

Pick one quality that you're looking for, and state your case passionately. If you've done this successfully, you'll usually demonstrate some positive things about yourself in the process.

Of course, you have more standards... but don't talk about them. Yet. In order to build attraction, you need to make her nervous about whether she's meeting your standards. If you reveal them all now, it's difficult to develop that tension.

A few mistakes here?

Avoid talking about physical attributes. Of course, women know that you're looking for physical attractiveness. You're a guy, it goes without saying. She'll be providing a photo, and you can reject her if she doesn't meet your standards. But very few women only want to be seen for their beauty. And those are women that should be avoided.

Also, avoid those "baggage issues". We've all been hurt. Most of us have had bad relationships or losses in the past. Other people have personal hang-ups or anxieties. And there is a time to share these with a potential partner. But they shouldn't be the first things that a woman sees about you. Stick with the positive.

Tomorrow... it's time to talk about yourself again. Stay tuned.

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