Single men need not be a mystery to you, ladies! Just when you think the opposite sex is a difficult puzzle to solve, here comes 5 things about them that may surprise you. You may not totally know about them and how they think, but atleast now you’ll be armed with information that will work to your advantage. Read on and enjoy!

• Men aren’t as evil as they appear – Try not to roll your eyes on this one, girls. Women in general often spend their time overanalyzing every statement and action, then blaming themselves if things with the guys go downhill. Here’s a tip: stop it! Single men don’t intentionally hurt dating women with whatever it is they do or say; their behavior is usually a result of cluelessness. You may take a breather now.

• Men like it when women make the first move – If you’ve been hesitating to approach that handsome barista from the coffee shop, now’s the time to take action! Don’t just go all-out though, as the ‘first move’ single men like doesn’t consist of throwing yourself at them. What they prefer include smiles and eye contact. Flirting is also good in their book.

• Playing hard to get is fine, except for those old school maneuvers – The phrase ‘playing hard to get’ have different meanings for men and women. Women think that turning a ugy down when he asks you out the first time or acting like you didn’t see him pass by is ‘playing hard to get,’ but those actions are highly disapproved of by single men. What they prefer is the act of being shy after showing interest: think smiling then looking away.

• Single men also get affected by trivial superficiality – Women aren’t the only ones hurt by superficial criticisms. Just like you don’t want to be judged by your date for your appearance, a single guy also doesn’t want to be judged based on his financial capability. After all, guys have more to offer than their wallets or bank accounts.

• Single men wish women would speak their mind if they’re upset – It is a fact that men cannot channel their inner Edward Cullen. Translation: they cannot read minds. That is why it is so frustrating for them whenever the ladies in their lives expect them to know what’s wrong. So next time things go bad for you ladies, speak up. Spare the single men some headache.