Five sure shots

In love but lost in the crowd? Are you yet another average Joe in her list of guys she knows? So what does it take to break the mould? Contrary to popular perception, it takes little to snatch the attention of the love of your life. Here are a few sure shot turn-ons that will have the woman of your dreams just begging for more of you!

• Get a sense of humour: Certainly something that rates very high in the priority list of most modern women. You might need to work on it a bit and in the process a few gaffes are not only forgiven but also expected. However beware of sexist or chauvinist jokes.

• A cup full of confidence and self-worth: Yes, if you need to be high on something, it’s definitely confidence. The moment you start cribbing about life or hurdles on your way to your goals, you’ve lost her. Get a vision. Women love that. They like to believe that they are a part of a bigger scheme of things. However be prepared for this to be a flash in the pan as with years it might also turn into a general crib that you don’t have enough time for her. But if a large part of the vision was for her benefit then rest assured things will turn out idyllic.

• Be brave: Remember all those scenes in films where the hero bashes up a villain and enters his love interest’s heart on a fast track? Well, it actually works. You might be extremely intelligent and sensitive but if you can’t don the mantle of a ‘knight in shining armour,’ you are as good as a goner. If you have to, pick your battles - even words will do in some situations- but never try to escape the situation.

Compassion and sensitivity: Be kind to children, animals and the elderly. And there is no exception to this rule. Again, a foolproof step, this concern can safely be extended to the larger issues that plague the mankind including environment and poverty.

• Be in charge: A decisive man - in charge of his life, his career goals, his reactions and yet hopelessly in love – completes the elusive picture of a ‘perfect man’ that most women seek.

Well, these are the very essentials that will floor your girl. But don’t discount the importance of gifts and flowers- for a dash of spark to your now glowing persona. Get these basics in place and you are bang on your way to your woman’s heart!