Monica O'Neal, licensed clinical psychologist and relationship expert, tells Buzz Feed Life.It's important to get a sense of that person's day-to-day life. Or does he tend to take a nap after he comes home from the office?

From personal experience, I know texts can be misleading.
Chemistry and banter while texting is calculated, and the person might not be nearly as amiable in person.
Never empty your glass – You might be shaking like a leaf and nothing would settle your nerves more than to knock back the glass of wine on your table, but trust me, it’s not worth it.
If you want to stay in control of the date and keep him interested then take it easy and don’t overindulge.
After getting more information it started to become clear to me why Vanessa is in this predicament: Desperation.
Her behaviors and actions communicate to her boyfriend that she is willing to drop anything and everything immediately to spend time with him, including her parental responsibilities (Which is probably playing a big role in why he’s not sure about their relationship).Think carefully about inviting us back after a first date – Yes, we might well ask you but that doesn’t necessarily mean we want you to say yes.A kiss on your doorstep is enough to reassure us that you are interested but if you invite us in for the night we will start to wonder if this happens to every guy you date.It turns out she’s been making several mistakes, since the beginning of their relationship.Here are a few tips on what not to do during the courtship phase of dating (usually the first couple months), because they can set up bad habits.And notice how he/she talks about these people—does he absolutely love his friends? This can be a good way to understand his/her priorities and level of care about other people.