We have all heard of book phenomenon 'The Rules' where we are told that women should never return a mans calls, never look a man straight in the eye on first meeting and never, ever to accept a date from a man for a Saturday if he asks later than a Wednesday.
But does the game of love really work? Are the rules fact or do they actually drive men away?
It seems that playing hard to get does work on a number of occasions. Ever wondered why the man your not interested in at all keeps calling you and texting you? Ever wonder why the one you don't reply to as much adores you even though your clearly not interested? It seems this may be the reason why that guy your just not that into is clinging onto you.
Men love the thrill of the chase. Men love driving fast cars and fishing for hours until eventually they get the best catch. This rule applies also applies to dating. If a man goes fishing for half an hour and catches an amazing fish do you think he's that excited? However if a man fished for hours on end and eventually catches that amazing fish, he seems pleased, satisfied and like he has earned it. If a man has to wait for you and hunt you down he enjoys this more, he loves a challenge and will feel like he has earned you when he finally gets you. This makes him believe you are even more worthy than if he were to "catch" you right away.
Remember: Anything that you chase, will run away.

What the rules tell us to do...

Never return a man's calls, let him call you again.

Never accept a date after a Wednesday for the Saturday, he will just wait until the last minute again next time around because he will think you are too available.

Make him wait at least a month for sex. Yes a month.

Always end the date first. Leave him wanting you more.

Be a creature like no other. Confidence in a women is hard to find.

Always let him pay on the first few dates at least, and then go Dutch after that.

Never ask a man out or say "I've got two tickets for this gig on Saturday..."

Never ask him where the relationship is going. Let him wonder where it is going...

Always put yourself first before any man.

Sounds like good advice to me!