Millennial women are taking charge of their love lives and no longer want to play games. However, there is a significant difference between being confident and appearing needy. If you find yourself guilty of the following, be aware that you may be coming across as desperate.

1. You Blow Up His Phone With Messages

If you're the one always initiating conversations or, even worse, sending double texts frequently, stop. Give him the chance to contact you first or meet you halfway. Bombarding him with messages is not necessary to show interest, and you don't want to come across as a pest.

2. You're Way Too Keen To Hang Out

We all know how exciting it is to meet someone we're into, but don't let your eagerness show too much. If you're always the one initiating plans and accepting every invitation that comes your way, he'll wonder why you don't seem to have a life outside of dating him.

3. You Can't Keep Your Hands To Yourself

Selena Gomez may have made it sound cute, but constant physical affection can make you appear less sexy and more like Gollum from "Lord of the Rings." Additionally, some people do not like public displays of affection and may be uncomfortable with it. Give him some space and see if he initiates any physical contact before getting touchy-feely.

4. You Ditch Your Friends And Family For Him

Canceling plans with your loved ones to go on a date is not a good idea for several reasons. Firstly, it is unreliable behavior. Secondly, if you think that by bailing on important people in your life, you will appear more appealing to your date, then you are mistaken. Prioritizing your other relationships will show that you have a life beyond dating, and it will make him respect your time more.

5. You Pretend To Like Things You Don't

When you are trying to get to know someone, it can be tempting to pretend to be interested in everything they like. However, this will only make you come across as trying too hard, and eventually, your true self will surface. Instead, be authentic and introduce him to new things. It will make you more intriguing, and having some disagreements will lead to fun and witty banter.

6. You Talk About The Future Prematurely

Bringing up marriage, babies, or retirement plans too early in the relationship can cause your date to panic internally, as seen in the movie "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." These topics, along with honeymoon destinations, matching tattoos, and your feelings about his mustache should be avoided in the early stages of dating. It may seem extreme, but it is best to get to know each other better before discussing the future.

7. You're His Personal Social Media Groupie

Don't become a stalker. It's okay to like a photo of him and his dog, especially if you've already met the pooch. But if you're scrolling through his cousin's wedding album, someone you've never met, and liking every picture he's in, you're becoming a Stage Five Clinger. Limit your social media interactions to a few relevant posts instead of going overboard.

8. You Try Introducing Him To Family And Friends Way Too Soon

You may be eager to introduce a guy to your family, but inviting him to a family barbecue too soon could set off alarm bells in his head. Unless you both run in the same circles, it's best to save those friend and family meet-and-greets for when you're officially a couple. Mentioning it too early might come across as too intense.

9. You Act Like A Housewife

It may be enjoyable to relive cohabitation if you've been single for a while. However, it's not advisable to do so. It's a little creepy to clean up after him and act like his wife. And please, do not wash his laundry. The next time you're tempted to do a load of his dirty clothes, recall the time Miranda discovered a skid mark in Steve's underwear and step away from the washing machine.

10. You Bring Him Presents For No Reason

Occasionally, you may express your affection through home-cooked meals. Unless you're Martha Stewart, it's not appropriate to bring him batches of his favorite cookies in the early days. Baked goods are for boyfriends. The same goes for purchasing presents for someone you barely know. Giving him too many gifts will not earn his love but instead make you seem slightly crazy. There's nothing wrong with being honest about your feelings, but being too eager could leave you alone.