Dear readers, I know this post is addressed to men and it is no mistake. You know how clueless boys can be sometimes, so let's help them out and give them essential tips on winning over a girl even if she is beyond their imagination. Beauty and The Beast is out now - check out the awesome trailer - and it is basically a hand book for guys who are not feeling particularly hot or great to winning a girl out of their league. Guys who follow these tips are sure to win their Belle.
1. Be Somewhat Mysterious
Do you remember just how long it took for Belle to find out who owned the grand castle, and then even longer to find out details and history of Beast’s life? An air of mystery in a blossoming friendship or relationship inspires the person to want to spend more time with you, to find out more about you and become a part of your exclusive feeling world.
2. Don’t Be Afraid to Be a Little Brooding
From examples in literature and movies like the Beast and others like Heathcliff and even Mr Darcy, it is clear to see that some women are attracted to guys who are a little brooding and moody. There is something about that personality type that makes us want to become part of their lives, perhaps in order to make them feel better, or perhaps because there is an air of danger that turns us on!
3. Be Unpredictable
The sealing deal for Belle and Beast on their way to falling in love was that fact that despite his appearance and Belle’s initial assumptions, Beast proved to be very unpredictable in the way that he treated her. You can take a leaf out of his book and insert some unpredictability in to your own relationship: things like surprise outings and simple out of the blue compliments go a long way!
4. Be a Chivalrous Gentleman
Surprise the woman that you think is so out of your league by exercising the most chivalrous of manners and behavior around her. Make her see a different side to you as you treat her like a complete princess without ever compromising your masculinity, she will soon be head over heels for you!
5. Don’t Be Afraid to Be Vulnerable
Did you notice that Belle only told the Beast that she was in love with him when he was at his most vulnerable after a savage battle with Gaston? Women love it when they can see your vulnerable side. It makes you seem much more human to them at times when you are being humble and self-aware, so don’t be so macho like Gaston was all the time; it’s not a good look!
6. Show That You Are Proud of Her
Beast showed Belle that he was proud of her in many different ways, from allowing her access to the amazing library to finally making the sacrifice of letting her go to save her father. Take every opportunity you can to show your love interest that you are proud of her too, and she will appreciate the attention and show of faith.
7. Be Very Generous
Going back to the scene where Beast renovates the library for Belle, that is a labor of love that shows him to be a very generous man who wants to do something amazing to make the woman he loves feel good. I’m not saying you have to buy your girl an entire library, but definitely make her feel loved with your own brand of generosity!
8. Be Adaptable to Change
This is perhaps the most important love tip of all. You need to be open to changing for the person that you love. Belle helped the Beast become the man that he always wanted to be, and if you open yourself up to your girl and show her that you are willing to change some of your ways to win her over, then you will stand a great chance.
Ladies, please pitch in with your essential advice in the comments section and don't forget to share this with all your male friends and maybe siblings who could definitely use our wisdom 😉!