| Sometimes a guy does not know he wants to | | | | know his family and allow him time with his family. |
| make a commitment to that special someone until | | | | If you become the wedge between him and his |
| someone points that out. Instead of telling him in | | | | family, you will both be miserable. |
| so many words you want a commitment from | | | | 4. Do for him. Do not be his slave but do little |
| him, tell him with your actions. Do not be deceitful | | | | things for him. If he has a busy week, cook up a |
| but demonstrate you are the one for him without | | | | couple of simple meals to put in his refrigerator or |
| question. | | | | offer to do his laundry. Surprise him once in a |
| 1. Be yourself. If you are always yourself, you will | | | | while with a special meal or something he might |
| not have to remember who you are. He is | | | | not get for himself. He will appreciate your |
| attracted to the real you, not the manufactured | | | | thoughtfulness and who knows what he might do |
| you. If you have to change into someone else to | | | | for you in return. |
| keep him attracted to you, maybe you should not | | | | 5. Do not threaten. Whatever you do, do not |
| be together. | | | | demand he commit or else. If he does commit |
| 2. Support his passion. There will be things he likes | | | | under the cloud of threat, you probably do not |
| to do that will rival your attention. He might be | | | | have a strong connection to begin with and most |
| committed to his job and enjoys working late or | | | | likely will not be in it for the long run. |
| on the weekend. It might be watching football on | | | | 6. Appreciate him. Probably the most important |
| Sunday afternoon. Be understanding and allow him | | | | caring act is to appreciate what he does for you. |
| his time doing something other than being with | | | | It shows you care and value his thoughtfulness. |
| you. It is his chance to recharge his batteries. | | | | 7. Do not be clingy. Do not demand 100% of his |
| That can only be beneficial for the both of you. | | | | time. You both need room to breathe and pursue |
| 3. Do not make him choose between you and his | | | | your own interests. If you surgically attach |
| family. Chances are his family is important to him. | | | | yourself to him, you will become that nagging ball |
| At times, his family will be his priority. Get to | | | | and chain that he cannot wait to cut loose. |