Alright, fellas. Let’s cut to the chase. You like a girl, you want to impress her, but somehow, she still treats you like her “adorable little brother” or, worse, ignores you completely. What gives?!
Well, my friend, chances are you’re making some classic (and cringe-worthy) mistakes that girls absolutely hate. But don’t worry! I’m here to save you from embarrassing yourself ever again.
Here are 9 things girls wish guys would STOP doing, so you can finally level up your game. Let’s go!
1. Bragging Like You’re the Next Elon Musk
Bro, listen. No one likes a walking advertisement. If you keep talking about how much you can bench, your expensive shoes, or how every girl is into you, guess what? She’s already lost interest. Confidence is hot, but arrogance is repellent. Instead, let her discover your awesomeness naturally.
2. Overusing Emojis and Cringe Texts
Sending “good morning, beautiful ” before she’s even interested? Stop. Spamming her with heart emojis? STOP. Girls want a fun conversation, not a love poem from someone they barely know. Keep it cool, keep it natural.
3. Acting Like a Tough Guy 24/7
Yes, confidence is attractive. No, acting like you have zero emotions does NOT make you mysterious, it makes you emotionally unavailable (and exhausting). It’s okay to show some feelings, dude. Girls actually like guys who can be genuine and real.
4. Trying Too Hard to Be Funny (Or Just Being Plain Cringe)
We get it, you watched some stand-up on Netflix and now think you’re the next Kevin Hart. But forcing jokes, making bad pickup lines, or laughing at your own jokes too much? Major turn-off. Instead, be witty, light-hearted, and, most importantly, natural.
5. Being Glued to Your Phone
If you’re texting while she’s talking to you, congrats, you just killed the vibe. Girls love guys who can stay in the moment. So put your phone down, make eye contact, and actually listen to what she’s saying.
6. Overdoing the Gym Bro Persona
Having a great physique? Nice. But constantly talking about your “gains,” your protein intake, or flexing in every mirror? No. A well-balanced guy is way more attractive than one who’s obsessed with his biceps.
7. Being a Dry Texter (Or Worse, Ghosting!)
If your entire convo consists of “wyd” and “nm, u?”, bro, what are you doing? Girls want engaging conversations, not a game of texting tennis where the ball never goes anywhere. And for the love of all things holy, STOP ghosting! If you’re not interested, just be honest.
8. Complaining About the ‘Friend Zone’
No, she didn’t “friend zone” you, dude. She just doesn’t like you that way. And constantly whining about how “girls only want bad boys” makes you look bitter, not attractive. Instead of blaming her, work on yourself and become the kind of guy girls actually want to date.
9. Thinking That ‘Playing Hard to Get’ Works
Ignoring her texts for hours, acting cold, or being distant doesn’t make you more attractive, it makes you annoying. Girls appreciate effort, not games. Be confident, but don’t play childish mind tricks.
So there you have it, my dudes, 9 things you need to stop doing ASAP if you ever want to win a girl’s heart. Now, the question is: Which of these are you guilty of? Be honest in the comments! Or, if you’ve got a golden piece of dating advice, drop it below! Let’s talk.