Yes, it's that time once again: the day we feature your dating and relationship questions. Although we would like to answer each one personally, and with as much detail as possible, the overwhelming amount of inquiries forces us to highlight those that are most interesting to AskMen.com readers; your e-mail may even be answered in the process.

This week's Q&A focuses on when to express your interest in a woman, what to do on date to impress her, how to make her like you more, and whether being direct is a good idea. David DeAngelo, author of Double Your Dating: What Every Man Should Know About How To Be Successful With Women, has your answers.
How Soon Do You Let A Woman Know That You Are "Interested" In Her?

Here's a powerful tip: If you treat a woman more like a friend, rather than someone you're romantically interested in, this can really dial up the attraction.

A friend of mine recently told me about a woman that was so stunning he honestly didn't think he had a chance with her, so he thought he'd just kick back and have fun while they were together.

He didn't try to impress her. He didn't make any moves. He didn't act clingy or needy, because he didn't think he was even in the "game."

What was the result?

Well, this detached, non-wuss behavior worked like magic to super-charge the attraction, and actually set the stage for a long-term relationship.

Attractive women are used to guys acting clingy and super-interested from day 1, and it's a huge turnoff.

So instead, lean back a bit, be cool, and then enjoy your results.
What Would You Recommend As A Date That Would Really Impress A Woman?

Glad you asked.

Taking a woman out on an impressive date actually worsens your chances of ever being with that woman.

Why?

Well, taking a woman out and spending large amounts of money on her communicates all the wrong things: that you're not enough by yourself, that you need to impress her, and that you're lucky to be with her.

Instead, invite them out to coffee. If they don't meet your criteria, you can finish your coffee, leave, and not have to waste any more time with them.

And don't be bashful about letting women know this.

After the coffee first date, a good second date can include either the woman cooking for you at her place, or coming over to your place and cooking with you.

Don't try to win her approval by doing things for her; if anything, put her in a position of trying to win your approval.

This is the exact opposite of the attitude most normal guys have, and it creates powerful results.

How to make her like you more and whether or not being direct works...What Sorts Of Things Can You Do To Make A Woman Like You More?

There are women who won't like you, but will still be attracted to you and sleep with you.

That's right.

Most guys make the mistake of using a super-sized "please like me" strategy with women.

They don't realize that liking someone and being attracted to someone are two separate issues.

So they do things like buying flowers and food, giving compliments, and so on, in hopes of getting women to like them.

Of course, this does nothing for attraction.

And here's the rub: Since this does nothing for attraction, trying harder with this strategy will never get you the results you're looking for.

It's like trying to bake a cake using a recipe for spaghetti.

No matter how hard you work, no matter how closely you follow the directions in the recipe, you'll never get the result you're looking for.

Instead, you need to use a different strategy. Stop trying to get women to "like" you.

Start focusing on building attraction instead.
Can Being Direct With A Woman Ever Work?

Of course.

Here's a direct approach that works very well.

Try using this beautifully simply question, one of my favorites in fact: "Are you single?"

Most women are used to being asked: "Do you have a boyfriend?"

Asking "Are you single?" instead is so direct that it shocks them, and it instantly shifts all the power to you before they've even had a chance to talk. During your approaches, practice walking and talking a bit more slowly than usual, leaning back, keeping your hands out of your pockets, and putting on a slight grin.

Try opening doors for women at places like coffee shops. You'll find that half the women won't say "thank you."

Instantly bust them for this, and often you'll actually get them to buy you a coffee to make up for it.

This initial busting sets the stage for getting their numbers later if you want to.