Just be careful not to let her take over the decision-making process. While you might think it is easy to let her make all the decisions, it shows she doesn’t respect you as much as she should. It also makes you look like you have low confidence. You should both be making decisions equally.

13. Don’t Suffocate Her

The last thing she wants is a stage 5 clinger. Don’t be that guy who is endlessly texting her and always trying to hang out with her. She won’t respond well to this sort of treatment. Just because she doesn’t get back to your first text within 15 minutes doesn’t mean she doesn’t like you. She is probably busy. She will hit you up when she has some free time. You have to allow her the freedom to live her own life without her having to worry about you always being in the background being needy.

Bombarding her with texts and calls will only drive her away. Give her space and she will give you the respect you deserve and make plans to hang with you when she can. If things go well she will eventually include you in her life more and more while still maintaining enough independence to suit her way of life.

14. Plan Around Her Life

Similar to dating a divorced woman, an independent woman has a lot going on in her life. You can’t expect her to drop everything and see you when you want. You will have to plan things in advance and work around her schedule. While she does have more flexibility, during your initial dating phase she won’t have as much room for you in her life. Once you have more of a connection it will become more of a two-way street, but at first, be prepared to plan around her life.

15. It Might Take Time

Be prepared to put in the hard yards. An independent woman won’t jump into a relationship with you after a couple of dates. It will take time for her to come around to you and have someone in her life. You will need to impress her and make her feel like you can make her life better. She needs to know you can add value to her life. You shouldn’t treat her any different from anyone else you have dated, but just be aware that it could be a while before she finally drops her guard and lets you in. It will be well worth it when she does though.