Bizarre Ways to Get a Man to Like You

When it comes to men, there is really no accounting for the bizarre stuff they think and do. This can apply to their taste in women as well. Sometimes we make the mistake of trying to attract a man by doing things that would work on us. Well, that's only going to work if you want to attract other women. To get a man's attention, you have to do the things men like. And I'll be honest; men are bizarre. The good news is, there are things you can easily do, that they will love.

1) Ask him to fix something around your house. Yes, this sounds counter-intuitive. After all, if you went to his house and he asked you to do the dishes, you would likely be less than flattered. Oddly enough, however, men like this. It makes them feel like they're taking care of you, and makes them feel needed - two things men love. Now, I'm not saying to purposely break something before he comes over, and don't assign him an overwhelming task that could end up frustrating him or taking all night. Just ask for help with something simple, like maybe a broken shelf bracket or a doorknob that needs to be repaired.

2) Ask him to lift or move something heavy. Again, this sounds insane to you, probably, but he will have a chance to show off his physical strength and impress you. It will make him feel manly, and he will associate you with that awesome feeling. Men like to be around women who bring out their masculine qualities. It's a caveman thing. Just don't let him know you shoved the entertainment center over in the corner by yourself before he arrived, just so you could ask him to slide it back for you. He never has to know.

3) Ask him to explain something about cars or machinery, or the Civil War. If he asked you to explain how you get the whites so white, you'd no doubt find him dull and the conversation boring. But for some reason dudes love it when you ask them to explain this boring crap. It makes them feel smart. Just make sure it's something you legitimately kind of needed to know anyway, so you don't come off as completely fake, and drink some coffee beforehand so you don't fall asleep during his long-winded explanation.

4) If your car breaks down, don't call a tow truck. Call him for help. Seriously. You are probably thinking at this point that I am completely insane. But I am not telling you to slash your own tires or cut a belt with scissors (don't do that; if he looks under the hood he may figure you out!) I'm just saying, if you happen to be so "lucky" as to have a car problem while you're dating someone, make sure you call him to come rescue you. The same goes for any other "emergency". Now don't overdo it and call him for assistance every single day. You don't want to annoy him or drive him crazy. However, do let him rescue you at least once. This is another of those things that is going to make him feel all manly and important.

5) Cook for him. Yeah, I know, it's a cliche old saying - "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach". It's also true. Just like he loves to do "manly" stuff for you, he also likes it when you do little things that make you appear feminine in his eyes. Just make sure you're actually a decent cook. If not, then do some other girly thing that you are good at.

6) Let him be "right". If he had some ridiculous man-conflict at work, requiring a long explanation of procedures you know nothing about, just nod and remark that he was right and the other guy is clearly an ass. Who the heck knows what really happened, but you're not dating the other guy, are you? Back up your man. There will be plenty of other opportunities to argue about things that do matter to you, but his work issues or arguments with friends are not the time. Just let him be right.

7) Consider growing your hair out. Obviously you can't do everything based on what he likes, nor would I ever advise you to do so. However, the vast majority of men prefer long hair on women - it's that whole feminine allure thing again. There's no need to grow it down to your feet and braid it like a prairie woman. Just adding a few inches to your style could make a big difference.

8) Let him protect you. Obviously, most of us do not live in dangerous conditions on a daily basis, but you can reach over and grab him or bury your head in his shoulder during a scary movie. You might secretly be thinking the plot is lame and the special effects are kind of hilarious, but he doesn't have to know that. Or perhaps you're walking somewhere in the dark - grab his hand and make a remark about being a little afraid. This is yet another of those things that will play on his basic instincts. Men are wired to protect us, and they love it when a woman lets them play this role.

Now that I've set the feminist movement back 100 years, I dare you to try some of these things. There are plenty of times to be strong and independent, and I'm not saying to change your entire personality. However, once in a while stroke that male ego of his and let your feminine qualities and vulnerability show, and I guarantee you'll see results.