Nothing drives a guy crazier than a girl who plays hard to get. It’s frustrating, annoying, and exhausting. A woman who plays hard to get is unpredictable and hard to read, making it difficult for the guy to determine if she’s playing him or simply not interested. Most men admit that they themselves have played hard to get, but they don’t like it when the tables are turned. In the dating game, is it fair for both sexes to be active players?

All men know that women are a mystery. Trying to unravel that mystery can often be challenging, especially when attempting to discern if a woman is interested in you. Women have a tendency to give off confusing signals (I apologize on behalf of all women), but usually not for any nefarious reasons – like purposely trying to drive you crazy.

I can imagine all you guys reading this thinking about what the number one lie men tell is. “I’m not married.” “No, you don’t look fat in that dress.” “Sure, I like your mom.” Imagining lines like these? While these lies are certainly popular, along with “I’ve only been with a few women before you,” or “I haven’t had that much to drink,” none of them take the top spot. So what is the number one lie all men tell?

What am I doing wrong? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Perhaps you went out on a date with a girl you like and thought it went really well; but when you asked her for a second date, she turned you down. What happened? You’re successful, smart, and funny – but you always seem to be single.

If you’re a single guy, most likely you are looking to meet women. If you’re not having any luck, it’s quite possible you’re looking in all the wrong places. Whether you are a young guy on the prowl, interested only in casual hook-ups, or an older man ready to settle down with The One, certain places are better suited for meeting women. And certain places are not.

Does absence really make the heart grow fonder?  As someone who has been in (and survived) a long-distance relationship, I can tell you the answer to that question is yes.  And no.  Dating long-distance can be very difficult, especially if the time you spend apart is considerable.  There will be times when you are frustrated, lonely, and even ready to give up.  Here are a few tips for dating long-distance that will keep the love alive and your relationship strong.