LET HIM LOVE YOU, LET HIM BE HIMSELF

Attention Women: Even expressively strong single men yearn for guarantee that their individuality will hang about after they've developed into half a happy couple. By making it apparent that you don't expect some transformation, he'll feel like you really understand him and won't bully his sense of self. That leaves him enough ground to commit. The following moves let him know you're no ball and chain.

Share your own fears.
Men often hesitate because they think most chicks are baby-hungry ring-hunters. So if you feel nervous about committing, let him know. He'll be reassured that you're navigating new waters too, not trying to trap him.

Blow him off.
Single men detest the idea of being tied down socially, so turn down occasional plans. He'll not only feel easier -- and open up more -- around you, but he'll also start to wonder what you're doing and pursue you more.

Try reinventing yourself.
Little changes in your appearance now and then -- say, hair up in a ponytail one day, down the next, etc. -- remind him that you've got millions of facets to your personality too.

Value his privacy.
A physical space that's totally his is a huge symbol of independence to a man. Signal that you respect that by, say, staying out of desk drawers and not peeking at his caller ID when his phone rings.