19/04/2014
Quick Quiz
You’re dating a guy you really, really like. You’ve been waiting for the moment when he asks you to be exclusive, but when the topic finally comes up he says, “I love spending time with you but I’m just not ready for a relationship.”
You’re crushed, but you don’t want to lose him.
Do you…
• Pretend you don’t care and agree to be casual, but still hold out hope that he’ll change his mind
• Give him an ultimatum – either he commits or you’re outta there
• Continue to see him and have fun, but make sure he knows you’re dating other people too
The correct answer is C, and I’ll explain why in just a moment…
Let’s look at the other answers first:
Option A is a recipe for disaster. By pretending that you don’t want a relationship, you are sending the message that you are completely fine with keeping it casual, so he’ll have no reason to move things forward.
Option B – Give him an ultimatum – is a popular response because, as modern, empowered women, you believe you should communicate what you want and not settle for anything less.
Here’s why C is the best choice:
It allows for a degree of flexibility. You’re not saying you’ll never see him again, you’re allowing yourself to have fun with him – while making it very clear that you’re out there meeting other people at the same time. That way he’ll still enjoy being with you but he’ll also feel a healthy bit of pressure to get his act together before some other guy snaps you up.
The key is to see him only on YOUR terms.
Pack your social calendar with nights out with girlfriends and dates with new and interesting guys. That leaves a very limited amount of time to spend with Mr. Non-Commital. You are not at his beck and call. But when you do see him, be your usual fun, happy self.
Here’s what will start to happen: He’ll start to think “I really miss her. I want to see her more. Maybe I do want something more serious after all.”
That’s right – he’ll think that commitment was all HIS idea and he’ll be the one asking you to be exclusive.