16 powerful reverse psychology tricks to get a man to commit

Are you in a relationship with a man who won’t commit? 

Many men have a tendency to avoid commitment as it could mean giving up their freedom.

Reverse psychology may seem like an unusual strategy, but it can be very effective. Essentially, it’s convincing someone to do something by encouraging them not to do it. 

This might sound like crazy logic, but it’s been proven to work!

Here are 15 powerful reverse psychology tricks to get a man to commit:

1) Tell him that you’re not looking for marriage or a serious relationship

If you’ve been dating someone for a while, you might naturally assume that you’re heading towards a long-term relationship or even marriage. 

However, this might not be the case for your partner. If you tell him that you’re not looking for a serious relationship, it might encourage him to want more from the relationship. 

You can say things such as, “I’m not looking for a long-term relationship. I’m enjoying being single at the moment” or, “I’m not ready to settle down just yet.”

2) Tell him you’re ok with an open relationship

An alternative to trying to get your partner to commit is to suggest an open relationship. 

This might seem like an extreme strategy, but it could be just what you need to get your partner to commit. 

Open relationships are relationships in which both partners are free to have sexual or romantic relationships outside of their relationship. They are not closed off from the outside world. 

The idea of you being with another guy will probably scare him and realize he could lose you if he doesn’t get serious.

Suggesting an open relationship might just be the trick to get him to commit and ask to be exclusive. 

3) Wake up his hero instinct

While you may act all cool and independent, don’t be afraid to show some fragility. You want to tell him you can do things yourself, but show him that you actually need him.

For example, you can get a jar of pickles and say, “I can do it myself” and then let him open it for you once you “realize” you can’t.

There’s a new theory in the relationship world that’s causing quite a stir – it’s called the hero instinct. 

Coined by relationship expert James Bauer, this fascinating concept finally explains how men really think and feel in relationships. 

And it’s something most women have never even heard of. 

According to James Bauer, men don’t actually need a lot to feel content in their relationships. In fact, what they need has nothing to do with sex. 

Men have certain innate drivers. And when a woman comes along and triggers them, it causes a powerful response. The result is a man who loves harder, commits wholeheartedly, and truly dedicates himself to the relationship. 

So, how can you trigger your man’s hero instinct? 

The easiest thing to do is to watch this simple and genuine video by James Bauer. 

The truth is, once you understand how the hero instinct works, there’s no telling what heights your relationship can reach. 

So if you want to give your man what he truly wants from you, make sure to check out James Bauer’s excellent video. In it, he reveals the exact texts and phrases you can use straight away.

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4) Let him know that you’re enjoying being single and don’t want anything to change

Letting him know that you’re enjoying your independence and don’t want anything to change could encourage him to commit. 

You see, by hinting how much you line your freedom and the way things are, you’re hinting at the possibility of meeting other guys.

If you’re dating a man who is not looking for anything serious, chances are that he’ll change his mind once he realizes that you could leave him and how much you mean to him. 

5) Be vague about what the future might hold

If you’re in a relationship with a man who is reluctant to commit, being vague about what the future might hold could help to get him thinking about commitment. 

You could say something like, “I don’t like to think about the future too much. I prefer to take things as they come.”

A man who is reluctant to commit might look at you and think that you’re open to breaking up in the future. If he really likes you, he’ll not want to take that risk.

6) Talk about how much you enjoy your independence

If your boyfriend is scared of committing to you, talk about how much you enjoy your independence and how easy it is for you to live without him in your life. 

This will make it clear to him that you don’t need him to make you happy and that you don’t need him to commit to you. 

By telling him that you love being independent, you’ll get him to start wondering why you don’t want to commit to him and how he can get you to change your mind.

In other words, by telling him how much you like being a free and independent woman, you’ll get him to want to commit to you more than anything.

7) What would a relationship coach say?

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8) Mention all the reasons why being committed to one person is difficult, scary, or exhausting

Here’s another way to use reverse psychology to get him to commit to you: You can start talking about how scary and hard it can be to commit to just one person. 

Now, I know you actually want to commit to him and only him, but in order for him to want the same thing, he needs to believe that you have doubts about devoting yourself fully to the relationship. 

He needs to think that you’re considering all your options.

It’s one thing for him to be scared of commitment, but a whole other thing if he thinks you’re scared too! 

Trust me, if he thinks you’re scared, he’ll feel like he should reassure you to get you to stay with him. He’ll start telling you about all the benefits of being in an exclusive and serious relationship with someone.

9) Act disinterested 

I know you find him fascinating and you love to spend time with him, but you don’t want to appear too eager or even clingy. 

So don’t always hang on to every word he says. Check your phone from time to time when he’s talking. He’ll wonder who you’re texting. Could it be another guy? 

Act disinterested. Gaze into the distance. He’ll wonder what’s on your mind and will want to work extra hard to get your attention.

10) Don’t be too available

If you’re trying to get him to commit, then you should try not to be too available. 

The thing is that if you’re always around, he might not feel a need to commit because he’s got all that he needs. He could even feel trapped and want to end the relationship. 

What can you do?

When he asks you to go out, say you have other plans and suggest another time.

When he texts you, take a while to get back to him.

This will have him wondering about what you’re doing without him in your spare time and it will make him want to be more involved in your life. 

In other words, the less available you are, the more he’ll want to be with you.

11) Make him think he wants to commit

When using reverse psychology it’s important to have the other person believe that whatever you want them to do is actually their idea. 

He needs to think that it’s his idea to commit or else he won’t do it.

Basically, you have to be careful about how you plant the idea in his mind.

12) Play hard to get

Even if you’re head over heels in love with someone, it can be tempting to show your eagerness to commit. 

If a man senses that you’re desperate to get married or have a future together, he might feel that he’s being pressured. To solve this problem, try to play a little hard to get. 

This might sound counter-intuitive, but it has been shown to work very effectively. 

Let me explain:

If a man senses that you’re not eager to commit, it can push him to make the decision to commit to you. 

Careful though, it’s important not to play too hard to get or come across as though you’re not interested in the relationship. You want to be just interested enough to spark a man’s desire to commit.

13) Stay calm while using reverse psychology

If you get overly excited or desperate when trying to use reverse psychology, it can come across as fake and make a man think that you are insincere. 

You want your partner to know that you are calm and comfortable with the current situation. 

If you show desperation and eagerness to change things, he will reject your ideas. 

If you stay calm and speak in a confident tone, he will be far more likely to accept your ideas. 

If you find yourself getting too excited, take a few deep breaths before speaking. 

If you’re not sure how to stay calm while using reverse psychology, try to imagine talking to a child. 

Children can often be stubborn and prone to rejecting ideas if they sense that you are eager for them to do something. If you talk to a child in a calm, controlled manner, they will often be much more likely to accept your ideas.

14) Don’t overdo it

When using reverse psychology, it’s important not to overdo it. 

If you start trying to convince your partner about something that sounds ridiculous coming from you, he will realize that you are trying to use reverse psychology on him. 

This can make your partner resent you and make him less likely to believe you – and obviously, less likely to want to commit once he knows he’s being played.

When using reverse psychology, try to stick to things that are relatively normal and that wouldn’t be out of place for you to say. 

And another thing, don’t use all my tricks at once, it will be a dead giveaway.

15) Give him options

If you want to get your partner to do something that he’s reluctant to do, try to give him a few options. 

You could suggest multiple ideas and let him choose which one he thinks is best. 

This can be a good way to use reverse psychology while also giving your partner a choice. 

For example, if you want to take the relationship to the next level, you could suggest moving in together to save on rent, but also say that there are good points to living apart, like keeping your freedom, and instead, say you’re thinking about getting a roommate. 

This gives your partner the choice to move in with you if he wants to while knowing that it’s totally ok if he decides not to. 

By taking the pressure off and making it sound like you’re ok with both options, you’re basically increasing the chances of him wanting to do what you want.

16) Let him make the decision

Finally, when using reverse psychology, try to give your partner the option to make the decision himself. 

If you try to force him to do something, he will resent you and might even walk away from the relationship. 

You can try and nudge and steer him to commit, but in the end, it has to feel like it’s his decision. The little things you carefully say should get him to make up his mind and commit to the relationship.

When does reverse psychology work?

Reverse psychology has a 50/50 chance of working, meaning that half the time it will work and half the time it will not. 

It’s not an exact science, and because of that, it’s not always a reliable technique. Reverse psychology works best when you want to get someone to do something that they don’t want to do. 

For example, if you want your man to commit, you should make him think that you want the opposite.

If you tell him that you don’t want to get married, he will start thinking about how to convince you otherwise.

If your man is aware of what you’re doing, however, the technique will not work.

When reverse psychology doesn’t work

There are a few situations where reverse psychology does not work, and one is when someone knows that you’re trying to persuade them. 

If your man knows that you’re trying to get him to commit, he will not do it.

Another situation where reverse psychology does not work is when someone isn’t interested in what you’re trying to persuade them to do. 

For example, if you want your coworker to pitch in on a project and you tell them not to do it, they may not care enough to change their mind.

Finally, reverse psychology can backfire. In trying to convince someone of something – they may actually like the idea of what you’re suggesting instead of wanting the opposite. 

For example, if you’re trying to get your man to commit and suggest the opposite – having an open relationship – and he likes the idea, well then you’re in trouble.

Is there a way to make reverse psychology always work?

There are a few things you can do to up your chances of reverse psychology working: 

• Make sure the person on the receiving end doesn’t know you’re trying to get them to do something. If they know, they’ll become aware of what you’re doing and it won’t work.
• Make sure the person on the receiving end isn’t too interested in what you’re trying to persuade them to do. If they aren’t interested at all, reverse psychology will not work.
• Make sure the person on the receiving end doesn’t have an alternative goal. If they have something else they’re trying to achieve, they may not be open to what you’re trying to persuade them to do. 

Reverse psychology can be a powerful tool when trying to get a man to commit. However, it can also be very easy to go too far and make your partner resent you. 

Try to use these tips to get your partner to commit without him realizing that you are using reverse psychology.

A foolproof trick that I’ve used in the past is to pretend that I’m strong and independent and then act like a damsel in distress – it always has my man coming to the rescue.

I touched on the hero instinct earlier – it’s the perfect remedy for the situation you’re facing. 

Why?

Because once a man’s hero instinct is triggered, he’ll only have eyes for you. You’ll reach a part of him that no woman has ever managed to reach before. 

And in return, he’ll be compelled to commit to you and love you like he’s never loved another woman. 

So if you’re ready to take that plunge and reach new heights in your relationship, make sure to check out relationship expert James Bauer’s invaluable advice.

Click here to watch the excellent free video.