Face it, this could be more than just a fling

Consider this; you've met the perfect partner online and ahead of your first date you both lay down the conditions of your secret affair.

He wants a bit on the side while his wife's away in Africa and you want a discreet relationship, but nothing too serious or long-term.

But if he then looks longingly into your eyes over the dinner table it's time to face facts; he might think you are now "the one", according to a report in the Daily Mail.

The £60,000 study, carried out by Dr Tom Currie of Tokyo University, revealed if a man looks you in the eyes for long periods of time he is considering you as a long-term partner.

However, if no-strings-attached is what you're after then you shouldn't be offended if he lets his eyes wander.

"When it comes to men and short-term relationships they are not so bothered about whether someone has a nice-looking face, the body becomes a bit more important. They shift their attention," psychologist Dr Anthony Little, of Stirling University, told the paper.

In the context of the study a short-term relationship was defined to cover both extramarital dating and having a one-night stand.

So if he's giving you the eye just beware as you could be in it for the long-haul.

Category: Discreet dating tips

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