A witty hairdresser I know, whose client was bemoaning the fact that most men preferred women with long hair to her very own, adorable pixie-cut, once said: “Just face it darling, your appeal is limited to the select few who like women with short hair. Forget about the others, or grow your hair!”

You are an expensive gift waiting to be unwrapped. Don’t present yourself on a platter to just anyone, especially those who are in a hurry to tear away your wrapping. Put a high price on your value and raise the bar. If they want you badly enough, they will put in the time and effort to get to know you.