Why do women constantly take advantage of me?

DEAR DEIDRE: I have no problem meeting women but most of them end up taking advantage of me.

I really want to have a steady relationship with someone but if I show a woman even a little bit of kindness, they use it to walk all over me.

I’m a 32-year-old man. The relationships usually start off well because I’m generous and kind. I usually pay for dinners and buy nice presents for the woman I’m dating as I think it’s the right thing to do.

This has backfired on me so many times and I get nothing in return and eventually the relationship ends when I become frustrated. The last girl I dated had a few problems. I listened to her and treated her with respect.

She then told me I was an amazing guy but friend zoned me. I just want to meet someone to settle down with but I wonder if it will ever happen.

DEIDRE SAYS: You don’t need to shower women with money or gifts to win them over.

Resist the temptation to flash the cash and concentrate on really getting to know a potential girlfriend.

By throwing money at a new date, you attract the wrong type of partner, or put off the potentially right partner.

If we have no boundaries and always aim to please, we leave ourselves wide open to being walked over.

Have faith in your character.

My support pack Raising Self-Esteem will help you.