Invest your time if the man you’re dating does these things.
- Respects your desire not to have sex during early dating, but continues to show great interest in you and your relationship.
- Asks you to go out with him well in advance of the actual date.
- Has specific plans when he asks you to go out on dates.
- Apologizes emphatically if he has to change your plans for a date.
- Doesn’t cancel dates unless it’s a serious emergency.
- Does not call you more than what is appropriate.
- Returns your calls, text messages, emails, and other communications promptly.
- Is excited about seeing you, but not desperate.
- Is always well-groomed and well-dressed when he picks you up for dates.
- Talks little about himself unless you ask.
- Asks you a lot of questions about your life.
- Shows great interest in what you’re talking about.
- Demonstrates an optimistic attitude.
- Demonstrates honesty and forthrightness.
- Constantly encourages and praises you.
- Makes you feel good about yourself.
- Makes you want to be a better woman.
- Keeps his attention on you during your dates.
- Does not check out other women during your dates.
- Does not try to change aspects of your appearance or personality.
- Does not talk negatively about his friends and other people in general.
- Talks favorably about your relationship.
- Is always willing to have mature and constructive conversations about your relationship or any other topic.
- Is always able to have a mature and constructive conversation about your relationship or any other topic without getting confrontational or yelling.
- Does not ever talk to you about sensitive issues with another person present, especially a (male or female) friend or a family member.
- Shows an aptitude for good judgment.
- Shows an aptitude for smart spending and money management.
- Shows an interest in fitness, exercise, and healthy eating.
- Invites you to events with his friends and family when it would be appropriate to do so.
- Puts no pressure on you about getting married.
- Is willing to openly discuss sexually transmitted disease history and testing.
- Is willing to openly talk about taking measures to prevent pregnancy.
- Demonstrates no tendencies for physical or emotional abuse toward you or anyone else.
If all or most of these things apply to the man you’re seeing, I’d definitely recommend a superior and sizable time investment in him. He may be your knight in shining armor! His armor is symbolic of his strength and integrity. His knighthood status is symbolic of his ability to love fearlessly.