The Overlapping Theory of Relationship Success

The basic premise is that each of the 4 "circles" must be good for a relationship to be successful.

• INTEREST LEVEL - Does the man view you as any more than a friend?  Is there attraction?  Is this man truly crazy about you?  Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
• AVAILABILITY - Is this man truly single?  Is he pursuing someone else, still thinking about an ex, or spend hours on the computer with virtual women in his life?
• SERIOUSNESS - Does this man want a wife or just looking for something shallow?
• READINESS - Is this man at a place in his life where he is ready to pursue a woman?  Are his finances, education, career, and confidence in order?  Does this man have any medical problems or family issues going on?

We can not always assume a man is ready, interested, serious, and available.  Instead of worrying what is wrong with you when a man isn't pursuing you or things aren't going the way you had planned, think of what "circles" you're not sure of, what "circles" may be off. 

Outside of the circles is a box.  The box represents what YOU want.  Even if a guy is interested, serious, available, and ready does not mean you have to be with him.  Your happiness comes first.