Well I've had about 4 serious relationships, I've been with my current girlfriend for about 2 years 9 months and I can say a few things about that (based on my experiences only):
- A way to approach a girl's heart is not by being friends, but being friendly, but trying to form a "special" relationship, let her know you like her company, if you show a sense of humor and a desire to help her if she ever needs it you will easily get close.
- Dealing with females is tricky, most have an ideal of a man that they create from early childhood, if you are nothing like that image they have of a life partner, you can't expect them to have an instant attraction to you.
- Most women are vindictive, if you do something "hate-worthy" (like what Marie posted, and I know she cleared up she doesn't hate him), even if you don't realize its consequences at the moment, it will affect the whole course of the relationship; if you are known for treating them right, you will be seen with different eyes, also, they NEVER forget the bad things that men do.
- Even before you enter a relationship, one of the most important things to consider is trust, you cannot relate if you show no trust for the other person or if you appear untrustworhy.
- Mind the things you say and do, never try to rush or reverse a relationship, as you will cause damage, if you start to become close, let things happen almost by themselves, a kiss won't happen just because you close your eyes and prepare your lips, the context helps a lot.
- Show the girl you are after that only she is the one who you care about.