Hello, I'm a male, 23 . I want to start a relationship but don't know how to start. Any advice on what should be the criteria in choosing a girlfriend?

Ans: Dear Ashok,

There's no hard and fast rule or a fixed procedure to date someone. But for your better understanding, I am listing 5 steps to date successfully-

1) The Initial Attraction- This is when two individuals who are attracted to one another realize and then assess everything that suggests that admitting their emotions for one another is the best next step.

2) The analyzing phase- Now, you will figure out the right time to make the move, should you be making it first or should you wait for it- basically you will analyze every step to make sure when there is a proposal, it succeeds.

3) Presentation- Make sure to put forward the right foot and make a perfect impression. This step is important- this is where you can make the most effort to pique your crush's interest in you and seal the upcoming deal.

4) Build connection- Talk to them as much as possible, get to know them, and help them get to know you. Find the similarities and stress on them to make your crush see the two of you as an ideal pair. Communicate to find the connection that goes beyond the initial attraction.

5) Confess- This is the last stage; confess your feelings when the timing is perfect and propose that the two of you start dating. If they say yes, congratulations, you are now dating. If not, don't worry, repeat the process when you find another perfect match.

Best Wishes!

Ans: Dear Anonymous,

Starting a conversation with a girl sounds scary but it is as simple as finding a common interest or complimenting something you genuinely appreciate about her. Start with a friendly approach, especially when you don't know how the girl feels about you. Ask her about her day, listen carefully, and make her feel heard. Share things about your life that might be relevant. Be genuine; it is one of the most important aspects of finding a real connection. Keep the conversation light-heartedly in the beginning and gradually move towards shared interests and pointing out similarities between the two of you. Ensure she is comfortable every step of the way and never cross a boundary like asking her to meet when she's not ready, convincing her to share personal details, and such.

Remember, being a gentleman goes a long way. So be kind, confident, and authentic, and enjoy the conversation.

Best Wishes!

Ans: It's perfectly fine to have a girlfriend (romantic relationship) at any age, as long as both you and she take responsibility for the relationship, just like in any other relationship. Also, it's true that your mindset is influenced by the people you surround yourself with. That's why it's important to be around people who are smarter and better than you, rather than being the smartest in your group. As for having someone to talk to, why not talk to your friends, both girls and boys, without labeling the friendship as girlfriend or boyfriend? They can simply be friends.

Ans: Date a few girls... Then you'll know what you like, what you don't.. and then you can decide what you want..