Berkeley International

 In the early days of dating most of our manners are impeccable and there’s not one word or action we miss when assessing how potential partners treat us. As time goes on however, our levels of appreciation can slip to woeful levels, sometimes bordering on downright rude and ungrateful. Sure, your partner knows you like it when he cooks your favourite meal, and sure she gets that you’re preoccupied occasionally, but the words ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ don’t take very long to say.  Our advice here is not to succumb to the easy pitfall of ingratitude, as it can be one of the most pervasive and damaging in a relationship.  Instead, demonstrate the manners and respect you would want someone else to have for your partner. Being Supportive Simply put, have your partner’s back.  When we’re trying to get close to someone it’s not unheard of to become a little biased by siding with them, or sharing their opinions. If we really don’t feel the same, we at least attempt to see it...

 Everyone’s different, we know that. Some women prefer taller men, some are only interested if you’re childfree and CEO of your own company. What we’re not trying to do here is give you a definitive list of what the woman you’re dating may be looking for, but instead showcase the traits you can’t go wrong with.  Whilst the finer details are wholly dependent on the individual you’re with, here are some winning combinations to ensure you begin on the right foot.  Humour It sounds like a cliché but clichés exist for a reason. Making a woman laugh is one of the first ways you can access some less guarded and uncomplicated moments with her.  People let go when they laugh, it’s difficult to restrain yourself when you find something genuinely funny and it’ll give you a window into who she is when she’s enjoying herself.   Humour also gives people the opportunity to put their unique spin on things, share their perspective of the world and demonstrate how they feel ...