Hearken, ladies!

So, my “Well-played” list posted back in July was somewhat popular. It gave guys a few tips on how to play well with girls. Since then, I’ve been collecting tidbits of information from my single guy friends and family. Girls: here’s a helpful list for us!

1. Do not order the most expensive item on the menu, knowing he’s going to pay. Like the $42 halibut.

2. Don’t hug the dude’s roommate (from behind as he sits in front of his computer) the first or even the second time you meet him.

3. Girls say “I have a crush.” Guys say “I’m into her.”

4. Do not bore your new crush with the “mundane details of your day.” He will be bored and want to run far away from you. (Ok, but this goes both ways. Like, I don’t care about the bolt size or particular kind of wood or the price of different sheets of metal for your current project on the first date.)

5. Do not text him and then when he picks up the phone and calls you two seconds later, NOT answer because you’re nervous.

6. You may have researched the restaurant that he’s taking you to the night before and even picked out what you’re going to eat, but you still have to pick up your menu and pretend like you didn’t do this.

7. If a guy randomly pops back into your life via email, phone call or text, after weeks or months of no communication, it simply means he’s forgotten that he doesn’t like you. So, don’t be fooled.

8. Do not be afraid to lean in for the first kiss. Supposedly guys have been taught to be gentleman, and therefore do not want to offend you. (or they’re chicken)

9. Legs are the new chest. (I’m just sharing what I heard!)

10. After having not seen or even communicated with a guy for two years, don’t tell him you’re thinking of moving to be closer to him.

11. Whether or not he allows you to pay (this doesn’t apply to first dates), offering is always nice.

12. Guys like to be reassured.

13. Don’t profess your not-gone-yet love for your X TO your X while your new beau is nearby.

14. Don’t let your mom buy him birthday or Christmas gifts after mere months of dating.

15. Be careful not to take too many pics too soon.

16. "Been busy" is never a real reason. If a guy is "into you," he makes time. He'll call late at night or text or...something. Anything. But busy-ness does not stand in their way, so says them.