Every time I talk to a guy who tells me his dating experience, I discover hes making the exact same mistakes most guys do, dating mistakes that kill his chances of successfully dating women. Dating can be an absolute nightmare for some people.

Whether you have been dating for years, getting back in the game, or just starting out, you could always use a bit of dating advice.

1) Pay attention to her and listen.

Most guys try to impress women by talking all through. Women have heard it all before. But, if you ask her about herself, shut up and listen, and display a SMALL degree of interest, she will begin to wonder why youre not slobbering all over her. She will want to discover more about you herself now you are a challenge, and women love challenging guys. Why? Because they rarely meet one.

2) Ask questions.

Come up with a list before you leave the house, i.e., How did you get into that line of work? Where did you go to school? Have you seen the new Tom Cruise movie? And so on. If a woman tells you about her weekend at the yoga centre, and you know absolutely nothing about yoga, just ask her what she likes about it, how she got into it, etc.

3) Compliment the other person.

Show sincere appreciation, so find something you like and mention it. You may be freaked out by the idea of complimenting a woman on her soulful eyes, so mention her watch, dress, hairstyle, or even her shoes. No need to go overboard: Nice shoes, will do it.

4) Be yourself.

Exaggerating or boasting your credentials, successes, etc will only make the woman lose interest. Make the other party feel at home so that she does not feel pressured to impress or lie to you. Sincerity is the best policy. Nobody feels more comfortable around people who are genuine and sincere.

5) Give your date the royal treatment.

Buy her some flowers, buy her dinner and make her feel special. Show her that you value her company. Women loved to be showered with attention and pampered by her man. For the subsequent date, Cook up a meal at home and spend the evening watching movies or some other activity such as a board game. The meal most likely will be better than at a restaurant.