6 Behaviors That Make Someone Chase You

re you looking for dating advice on how to make someone chase you? Psychologists and researchers have long been developing studies to find out what exactly it is that makes someone attractive. Good looks? Pleasant voice? Positive attitude? While these are goals anyone would want to achieve, indeed they are attractive qualities, as we desire them for ourselves – what about the little habits we can develop that will make us more attractive? Behaviors that can make a potential partner admire you so much they’re willing to chase after you?

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