Guys should know by now. There are a lot of things that women will not tell you. A recent poll asked women about things they liked their man to do, but wouldn’t flat out tell him. Collectively, there were 6 main things that came up. If you are a newly single guy, then you should definitely pay attention here. This info could score you a lot of points.

So, here we go. First thing, women like it when you choose. Clearly, this shows confidence and makes their lives easier. So, instead of asking and pausing and circling around a decision, be assertive and say, “We should go here.”

Second thing is women don’t actually like flowers that much. Surprisingly, flowers weren’t the most pleasant of surprises. I guess ladies find them a little cliche. However, do continue to do little things to show them you are thinking of them, just be creative. An email. A Card. A funny Youtube clip, or a text.

Third thing is that women don’t like Axe perfume. A study showed 85% of guys liked the scents, while only 10% of women did. So give Axe the axe. Issey Miyake is always a winner. It may cost you a little more, but it’s worth it.

Fourth interesting tid bit. Girls like to go to scary movies, so they can get close. Take the queue. If she points one out, or says that she feel like watching a scary movie, then jump on it.

Fifth thing is that women never, ever want to see you ex’s. So, bury old pics. Burn them. Do whatever. Just don’t leave them around where an awkward moment could come about from it.

Lastly, ladies love when you pay for the bill. Don’t be cheap. Even in long term relationships, this is always a good thing to do. So, pick up the tab and don’t ask to go halves. It’s lame.

OK, so you know some basic things about first dates. But once you realize an hour or so into your date that you really like him or her, what do you need to do to ensure that you have that second date? Well, we outline some crucial things here that can make a difference and help you get that second date.

It is important that you give your date your full attention. This means leaving the phone in the car or turning it off. These days so many people are addicted to texting and being on their smart phones. But this can be a big problem on your first date. Simply put, don’t go there because if you do, you will not have a second date.

Another big thing is to be sure that you create an environment of getting to know each other. This means asking and sharing both. If you just go on and on all night about yourself and your life, then you will surely bore your date, and that second date probably won’t happen.

Also, be flexible on your first date. Don’t shut your date out when they make a suggestion you may not be into. A perfect example is if your date asks you to get a coffee after dinner, and you don’t drink coffee. Well, don’t say, “sorry, coffee is nasty,” instead say, “Sure. I’d love that, but don’t drink coffee. But it’s no big deal because I’ll have tea.” This way you are validating their efforts and not just shutting them down. This will definitely help you to get that second date.

Last thing is not to disclose to much personal information on your first date. Remember, to keep it light. There will be plenty of time later to share intense personal details. But not on first dates. You will scare your date away. So, keep it light. Don’t lie about anything, but be selective and avoid intense convo.

The truth is mostly all first dates are awkward. More often you are trying to get a gauge for whether your date is someone you could see yourself with or just a waist of your time. Dating is very complicated, and first dates are especially difficult, so let this guide serve to show you what should and shouldn’t do on a first date.

First off, show up in a presentable fashion. Meaning, brush your hair, where clean clothes, spray a little perfume, and try to look your best. If you look scruffy, your date will assume it wasn’t that important to you to get ready.

Second thing you must always do is be on time. If you are late this also sends a bad message. We aren’t talking 5 minutes, but if you make your date wait a while, then things will most likely start off on the wrong foot.

The third thing to do is always have manners. This means being a gentlemen if you are a guy or a lady if your a female. Guys, hold doors. Ladies, excuse yourselves from the table to go to the bathroom. This just tells your date that you are a civil person and weren’t raised by wolves, which is always a good thing.

A big don’t is not to point out obvious things that are awkward. Do the opposite. Try and change topic or make a joke of something weird if anything goes awry. This will take the edge off and make it easier to get things going in the right direction.

The last big DO and DON’T has to do with the first kiss. Plain and simple, guys have to initiate it. That being said, it has to be the right moment. Never ask for a kiss from a girl. And the best advice we can give is not to wait until the end of the night. Instead, go for a romantic stroll, point out a constellation, and lean in for a little quick kiss. It will be unexpected, and as long as it’s short and sweet and you move past it, she will be very happy about it.

We all know that over time, a relationship can be a very difficult thing to maintain. And problems can range anywhere from infidelity to bad communication. But in this article, we are going to discuss the kinds of things couples can do to reestablish love in a relationship that may currently by experiencing a rocky run.

First tip is Positivity. According to data collected over 25 years by couples therapy expert, John Gottman, positive interactions in happy couples was 20 to 1, in conflicted couples it was 5 to 1, and in soon-to-divorced couples it was .8 to 1. So simply put, say nice things. Give each other compliments. Tell each other that you enjoyed something together when you did. Right now, how often will you bring up something good, as opposed to something bad?

The second import tip is to develop an environment of Fondness and Admiration, which translates to affection in the form of hugging, kissing and general affectionate physical contact. In addition, it is important to reinforce admiration by reminding your mate often what it is you love about them.

Lastly, plan nights out and day trips. This could be as simple as going to a nice dinner at a new restaurant and trying some new kinds of foods. UrbanSpoon.com is a great resource for this. And this one is also about making plans and putting time aside for one-day getaways to nearby nice settings (natural places like beaches or mountains make a great place) and staying for a romantic sleepover for a night. You would be surprised at how many cool and affordable places there are close by if you just look.

Follow these steps, and you will be reestablishing the love in your relationship in no time…