{"id":350899,"date":"2017-09-05T13:02:30","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T13:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=350899"},"modified":"2017-11-10T12:05:50","modified_gmt":"2017-11-10T12:05:50","slug":"six-ways-to-know-if-the-guy-you-like-is-boyfriend-material","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2017\/09\/six-ways-to-know-if-the-guy-you-like-is-boyfriend-material\/","title":{"rendered":"Six ways to know if the guy you like is boyfriend material"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is he the one?\u00a0<\/strong>As women, we come to a point in life, where we want to stop messing around and learn how to\u00a0find true love.<\/p>\n

This may also be the perfect time to set some goals for your love life,\u00a0stop hanging aroung guys who are you using you (even if you’re using them back!) and learn how to identify the kind of man you want to\u00a0date. I like to call him “Mr.\u00a0Boyfriend\u00a0Material.”<\/p>\n

Like you, Mr.\u00a0Boyfriend\u00a0Material\u00a0dates with dignity\u00a0and is interested in finding someone\u00a0confident, independent, and has the skills necessary to communicate.<\/p>\n

The ability to understand and respect\u00a0Mr.\u00a0Boyfriend\u00a0Material is vital because he won\u2019t put up with your crap. He won\u2019t let you \u201csulk\u201d\u00a0or manipulate him with your tears. He expects you to communicate your needs, have boundaries, express your expectations directly, and allow him to engage in activities that fulfill the essence of who he is.<\/p>\n

There are few key signs to look for to know if the guy you are\u00a0dating\u00a0is Mr.\u00a0Boyfriend\u00a0Material:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. He can support himself and provide for you<\/strong><\/p>\n

A guy is\u00a0typically most confident, secure, and\u00a0ready to be in an exclusivelong-term relationship when he feels \u201csettled.\u201d He’s\u00a0spent time building his career and has the time available to invest in your\u00a0relationship. He’s\u00a0financially secure.<\/p>\n

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Remember, men who are not in this place in life are still worth\u00a0dating; they’re just not likely to be good candidates for a long-term partnership. If you’re\u00a0dating\u00a0someone who’s just starting to\u00a0climb\u00a0the\u00a0ladder to emotional and financial security, you’ll likely need to be extremely patient as he moves through these phases of manhood.<\/p>\n

2. He does what he says he’ll do\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014\u00a0every single time<\/strong><\/p>\n

A man who is capable of a long-term relationship has integrity, and as a result his words and actions match. He calls when he says he will call.\u00a0He follows through on the promises he makes.<\/p>\n

This is one of the most crucial signs a man is\u00a0boyfriend\u00a0material. If his words and actions match consistently, it’s clear he’s ready to play in the big leagues.<\/p>\n

3. He’s done playing stupid games<\/strong><\/p>\n

He doesn\u2019t apply the \u201cThree-Day Rule\u201d to the women he dates, wait twenty-four hours before returning your phone call, or \u201cvanish\u201d to draw you into his world. When he’s interested in pursuing you, he’ll just DO it.<\/p>\n

Conversely, if you play games with Mr.\u00a0Boyfriend\u00a0Material, he’ll politely decline the opportunity to get to know you\u00a0and probably\u00a0dismiss you as immature.\u00a0Be gracious, kind\u00a0and authentic, because Mr.\u00a0BoyfriendMaterial is attracted to a confident woman who, like him,\u00a0is past playing games.<\/p>\n

4. He knows how to express his feelings directly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr.\u00a0Boyfriend\u00a0Material will not manipulate you with silence, or criticize or judge you. When he has a need, or feels like he must discuss something pertaining to your relationship, he doesn’t hesitate to bring it up.<\/p>\n

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He’s also honest in telling you when he needs to spend time with his friends, needs to work\u00a0or wants to go to the gym (by himself). He expects you to respect his needs and not see his independence as rejection.<\/p>\n

5. He’s single\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This one may seem like a no-brainer, but it\u2019s worth mentioning that a man who’s worth your time is NOT already\u00a0in a relationship or\u00a0going through a divorce. As a part of him being single, he is emotionally available\u00a0to pursue a relationship\u00a0with you.<\/p>\n

He doesn’t need to hide you until the divorce is final, \u201ccall you later\u201d under the guise of running an errand, or meet you in a hotel, his art studio, or at your place because he hasn\u2019t yet moved out of the home he shares with his partner.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0He does not expect any kind of physical intimacy sooner than you are ready<\/strong><\/p>\n

While Mr.\u00a0Boyfriend\u00a0Material finds you incredibly attractive, he doesn’t expect you to kiss him at the end of the first or second date, and he doesn’t expect you\u00a0to have sex\u00a0with him until the time is right, once you two have gotten to know each other and determined that you\u2019d like to advance your relationship to the next level.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, if he does prefer\u00a0physical intimacy early on (say, after the third date, for instance), he won\u2019t mind if you refuse. In fact, he’ll most likely apologize, respect you immensely\u00a0and be impressed by your self-respect,\u00a0dating\u00a0dignity, and confidence \u2014 all huge\u00a0turn-ons.<\/p>\n

In short, Mr.\u00a0Boyfriend\u00a0Material is confident, mature, unafraid\u00a0<\/strong>of vulnerability<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0feels comfortable with commitment.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sex is not his primary motive\u00a0and he certainly doesn’t expect you to sleep with him until you’re ready \u2014 whether that is in three months, six months, or maybe even waiting\u00a0until you’re married.<\/p>\n

Mr.\u00a0Boyfriend\u00a0Material is seeking an interdependent relationship with a confident woman who wants the same. He\u00a0may not be someone you encounter\u00a0often, but when you do, knowing about these qualities will help you recognize him.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t settle for anything less than Mr.\u00a0Boyfriend\u00a0Material, you have the potential for a great relationship that can fulfill you, bring you happiness, and meet your needs.<\/p>\n

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Source: Your Tango<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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