The 5-minute rule every single man should know, according to a dating coach

Still single? Could it be because you missed a significant sign? Rewind your last conversation with someone you were interested in. Did something slip past you? Are you sure? Maybe you are unaware of the 5-minute rule. Blaine Anderson, a matchmaker and dating coach, has explained the ‘5-minute rule’ most single men are unaware of. What is it? Let’s take a look. She was interested. She was interested the whole time. Only, you didn’t know, and now she’s someone else’s girlfriend! Or perhaps she is still single. Hits a little too close to home? Well, then you certainly have no idea about the 5-minute rule. “The 5-minute rule isn’t 100% accurate, but it’s a surprisingly good indicator of a woman’s interest in you. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen my guy friends chat with a woman for an HOUR at a party, part ways, then be genuinely surprised to learn she was interested later,” Anderson said in a video shared on Instagram. Now, what is this 5-minute rule? According to the matchmaker, knowing this rule might change the way you navigate your next social event. So, here’s the thing. The 5-minute rule is all about the time you spend with your potential partner. “If you've been talking to a woman for five or more minutes at a party, at the bar, or any other social gathering where other people are present, and she hasn't had to get back to her friends or otherwise escape the conversation, and she is engaged in asking you questions back, she probably thinks you're cute and you should try asking her out,” she said. Yes, you read it right. It could be a hint that she is interested in you. She probably finds you attractive. It could also mean you should ask her out. While the 5-minute rule works, it isn't a perfect formula. Some women are naturally warm and converse with everyone. Sometimes the interaction and the context could lead to a conversation. For instance, you are at a friend’s party. She doesn’t want to be rude. Or she found the conversation interesting, not you. It could be anything.But in general, if someone is genuinely interested and taking an interest in knowing you more, that could be an indication of attraction. Always trust your instinct, be respectful while asking her out. And the answer is always crucial. If she says yes, it is a ‘Yes’. And if she says ‘No’, it's a true blue rejection. No means no.