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How to not be a needy man?

Boost your self-esteem One way to banish it is to boost your feelings towards yourself. You need other things in your life to make you happy — not just your romantic partner. Having a full life is a great way to boost your confidence. Make it a point to get out, meet your friends and even improve your appearance.

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Be on your way, Mr NeedyNo woman likes a man who keeps needing reassurance. Here's how you can change the cycleglynda.alves@timesgroup.comNeedy men are a big turn off for women. Don't believe us? Just take a look at Justin Bieber. Constantly posting old pictures of his ex Selena Gomez turned out to be a misguided attempt to get back together. Whether you've broken up and are now trying to win her back or if you're simply the kind of guy who can't get a girl to stay for too long, being needy and clingy is not the answer. Here's how to kick that trait to the curb:The reason for neediness usually stems from trust issues. Maybe you were hurt in the past, but that is no reason to doubt your current love interest. When meeting a new crush, try to be cool, calm and collected. Don't assume the worst of someone, give them a fair chance. If she doesn't call when she says she will, maybe she's forgotten. Don't hound her or ask a million questions. Keep in mind that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. It will go a long way in helping you maintain good relationships, even with friends, without coming across as desperate.Neediness often arises when you are not completely confident about yourself. Low self-esteem and neediness go hand-in-hand. One way to banish it is to boost your feelings towards yourself. You need other things in your life to make you happy — not just your romantic partner. Having a full life is a great way to boost your confidence. Make it a point to get out, meet your friends and even improve your appearance. It helps to be single for a while so that you can learn to be happy with yourself instead of basing your happiness on the woman in your life.Stop needing and start wanting. The minute you register this shift internally, it shows on the outside. A guy who needs something is often looked at as weak and well, needy. But if you just want it, it is automatically seen as driven and strong. When a woman feels wanted as opposed to needed, she'll realise that you feel your life is great as it is, but she would make it nicer. Then you appear more attractive. Don't blame us, we didn't make the rules.It's great to be told you look dapper in your new suit. It's lovely to hear that you've been missed. But when you constantly need to be told that you are great and that she won't leave you — it's going to drive anyone crazy. Women don't want to be with a guy who is so unsure about everything in his life.

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How do you know if your girlfriend is cheating?

10 Signs Your Girlfriend Is Cheating On You She pays more attention to her phone than you. ... She's less interested in sex. ... Her social calendar is suddenly bursting at the seams. ... She accumulating new clothes at higher rates than usual. ... She's overly concerned with your whereabouts. ... She isn't making plans for the future. More items... •

Remember when you were young and you thought love was this invincible, bulletproof force that was immune to outside influence, impervious to evil and capable of overcoming all obstacles? And, then you found out your girlfriend was sleeping with your best friend since a week after you met, and that bubble was ruptured, never to be restored again. Sorry. Maybe we got a little personal on that one. Maybe, you're one of the lucky few who remains a fool for love, and the wool has yet to wear away before your eyes. We hate to single-handedly destroy your remaining naivete, but women do cheat. Thankfully, more often than not, these kind of things don't often happen without some sort of warning. Or in some cases, many. Here are intimations of infidelity that should tentatively raise flags: 10 Signs Your Girlfriend Is Cheating On You.

By Shanté Cosme (@ShanteCosme)

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