So, with all this going on, let’s circle back to our original query – how to keep a man interested? For starters, choose a man who is interested in knowing you more than as a friend. Don’t chase a guy who plays mind games and is clearly emotionally unavailable. Go for someone who is clear and honest about his intentions. Now, when that’s in place, let’s look at the ways to make a guy into you.
13 Ways To Keep A Man Interested In You
How to keep a guy interested? Firstly, remember, keeping him interested shouldn’t be the only focus of your life. Because then, when you’ve done everything you possibly could and they don’t work out, you’d be disappointed. So what are you gonna do? Put your best foot forward, that’s what. But woman, remember this…he is not the litmus test for your worth. His validation should not be the basis of how you feel about yourself. Your relationship with yourself should be untouched by all this drama. Once you have established this in your mind, here are some tips on how to keep a guy interested.
1. Don’t open up right away
So you’re wondering how to keep him interested, right? Well, take your time. Old school movies are not wrong when they tell us to take it slow. The mystery and the curiosity is what keeps us going. Unravel your beauty step by step. Grow on him gradually. He should feel like he is drinking fine wine instead of a tequila shot that hits him instantaneously, catches him off guard and is too much for him to handle at one go. Rushing it is one of the most common relationship mistakes you actually can avoid. It will kill the fun not just for him, but for you too. So, as the Russ song goes, “Ride slow, yeah yeah…”
2. Big NO to desperation
If you want to keep a man interested in you, know that desperation is a big turn off. Think about it. When have you ever wanted to go on a date with someone who floods your DMs day and night and shows too much interest, without even knowing you? Tips on how to keep a guy interested? Don’t act pricey, but don’t act clingy. Don’t keep waiting for his reply. Go do you. Trust me, the vibe of self-love and being happy in one’s skin, just radiates. Again, this does not mean that you ignore him on purpose and play power games. It just means don’t be too available. You have a routine. It could be going to a dance class, attending lectures or working hard at your job. Don’t sideline those activities or lose your focus just because he is in your life. He is not the center of your world. He is just the cherry on top of the cake, the cake being your already fulfilling life.
3. Ask questions
One of the ways to make a guy into you is to go beyond you. Don’t make all the conversations about yourself. Get to know the parts of him that people don’t generally get to know. Be a good listener. Don’t just fake interest. Genuinely listen. If you’ve both been talking for a while and are done with surface level conversations, you can start getting to know his mind. How to keep a guy interested? Ask questions like, “What is your passion?” or, “Do you believe in God?” or, “What makes you truly happy?” Yes, it can be overwhelming, but it’s so much better than small talk. Asking questions to know them better is best way to break the ice. I read this quote that stuck with me, “I hate small talk. I want to talk about atoms, death, aliens, sex, magic, intellect, the meaning of life, faraway galaxies, music that makes you feel different, memories, the lies you’ve told, your flaws, your favorite scents, your childhood, what keeps you up at night, your insecurities and fears…I like people with depth, who speak with emotion from a twisted mind. I don’t want to know “what’s up”.
4. How to keep a guy interested? Be unapologetically yourself
You don’t have to pretend or wear a mask to keep a man interested in you. You don’t have to fit yourself into a persona that you think he would like. Be your truest self. There is nothing more attractive than people who are authentic, fearless and vulnerable. So, whatever you are on the inside, show that outside. It has been said, “Some of you don’t even realize how you light up rooms and inspire people by just being you. You’re literally magnetic and you don’t even realize it.”
5. Be honest
Mind games are such a turn off. How to keep him interested? Through your emotional intelligence and honesty. Now that is a turn on and one of the traits of a high-value woman. Be brutally honest about what you want from him and all that you have been through. You don’t have to lie, hide or manipulate to keep him engaged. When you disagree with him, just let him know. A people-pleasing attitude and false praise are not the go-to ways to make a guy into you. If you think he can have healthier habits, say it. If you think he can do better with his listening skills, say it. Just use your words properly. So much more can be achieved when said kindly. But being honest doesn’t mean asking him to be the therapist for the baggage of your past. Even if your ex gave you memories of toxicity and trust issues, it makes no sense to dump that all on him. It is NOT his job to heal you.
6. Share interesting content
Chats may often seem like a stretch. So bonding over good content can actually be refreshing. You can introduce him to the world of Frank Ocean and he can introduce you to the world of Khalid. You can introduce him to the humor of Vir Das and he can introduce you to the stand-up comedy of Kevin Hart. How to keep a man interested? You can also vibe over anything interesting that you have created (or him). It could be something you have written, drawn, sung or painted. It could be a dance video from when he was a kid. Basically, get to know his taste and let him get to know yours. Vibing over art is elite.
7. Bond over childhood
A person’s childhood can actually help you a lot in understanding the person. After all, the relationship dynamic that we enjoy with people is just a reflection of the relationship we had with our parents or that our parents had with each other. Still wondering how to keep a guy interested? Get to know where he is coming from. Why is he the way he is? What is he insecure about? What is the stuff that he struggles with? These are some of the awkward questions to ask a guy. Let him open up to you and be vulnerable with you. Everybody has their own set of problems. Don’t give him unsolicited advice. Just let all the bottled up stuff come out. Men are unfortunately taught to suppress their feelings. At the end of the day, all they need is someone who lets them feel all their feelings. Reminds me of the movie Before Sunrise, which is basically all about conversations between two people. There is a scene in which Celine says to Jesse, “I believe if there’s any kind of God it wouldn’t be in any of us, not you or me but just this little space in between. If there’s any kind of magic in this world it must be in the attempt of understanding someone, sharing something. I know, it’s almost impossible to succeed….but who cares really? The answer must be in the attempt.”
8. Ask him his opinion
Obviously, not because you can’t have an opinion of your own. Obviously you can. But just to let him know that he matters. Don’t you like it when he wears your favorite shirt on a date? Or when he orders your favorite dessert? Similarly, you can ask him “What should I wear to the next party?” or, “What picture should I post on Instagram?” It would mean a lot to him.
9. Let him know he is not the only one
A study was conducted on college students in premarital relationships, to establish links between jealousy and relationship closeness. This study defined the positive and negative attributes of romantic jealousy, clearly distinguishing emotional/reactive jealousy as mostly “good” and cognitive/suspicious jealousy as “bad”. “A little bit of jealousy in a healthy relationship is fine,” says biological anthropologist Helen Fisher, Ph.D., author of Why We Love, “It’s going to wake you up. When you’re reminded that your mate is attractive and that you’re lucky, it can stimulate you to be nicer [and] friendlier. However, when jealousy is chronic, debilitating and overt – well, that’s when it becomes a problem.” So, don’t shy away from making subtle mentions about people DMing you or hitting on you in real life. There is no harm in using smart ways to make him jealous. After all, he should know that it’s a privilege to be with you and he is not supposed to become complacent and take you for granted.
10. Be spontaneous and take initiative
How to keep a guy interested? Let him be the passenger sometimes. Take the lead and you be the driver. After all, it’s not his duty to do all the planning. Give him a respite from all the pressure of planning. Every once in a while, pick him up and take him out on an exciting date. Surprise him with flowers and chocolates at work. Open the door for him. Pull the chair for him. Hold his shopping bags for him. Where is it written that he should be the one to do all this? Chivalry is not just the prerogative of the male species, you know.
11. How to keep a guy interested? Playfulness
Remember the character of Barbara in Don Jon? She was accomplished in the art of seduction. Keep a man interested in you by teasing him a little. Delayed gratification never goes wrong. Make him work for it. So don’t shy away from being playful. In fact, studies point out that playfulness relates to positive outcome variables such as coping, work performance and innovative behavior at work, creativity and intrinsic motivation, virtuousness, sexual selection, academic success, low expressions in the Impostor phenomenon, or subjective well-being.
12. Gratitude and appreciation
How to keep a guy interested? Show your gratitude for the little things he does. We already live in a critical world. Scrolling through social media can make us feel inadequate. So, don’t forget to be observant and appreciative of the good in him. Validating your partner is one of the ways to cultivate emotional safety in your relationship. You can just say things like, “Hey I’ve noticed that you’ve been working really hard on your project. I am so proud of you!” or, “I know you don’t cook often but this spaghetti is amazing. What a great recipe!”
13. Get to know his friends
Since his friends mean a lot to him, it would be good for him to see you all gel. Doesn’t it feel amazing when your best friend approves of your guy? The same would go for guys too. Finally, let’s end with a quote I read, “To be understood is possibly the greatest form of intimacy.” So, your attempt to understand him is enough to keep him interested. Be spontaneous, honest, inquisitive and your most authentic, unapologetic self. You go girl! Also play this Cody Francis song right about now, “…We can take it slow. Make sure we do this right. Canceled all my plans. To be with you tonight. So just sit with me. Talk into the night. Until the morning. Building chemistry…”
