So gentlemen, how do you judge a potential lover? Is it the look in her eyes, her persuasive smile, or maybe the fact that she bought you a beer? Let truth be known: you need not look beyond her hands.

For thousands of years, palm readers and some of history's most notable personalities have been using the science of palmistry to guide them. Whether it's before a first date or a lifelong commitment, palm reading has been a reliable resource for people from all walks of life.

Pleasure with her palm
While true palmists dedicate their lives to the study of palmistry, I intend to teach you some of the basics. Before you take her hand, maybe you should read it first.

We all know how uncomfortable a first date can be. Where will you go? What will you talk about and will your lips lock? All of this is important, but ultimately, you need a good icebreaker. After offering to buy her a drink, why don't you offer to read her palm? She may be a bit surprised by your offer, but ultimately she's likely to be impressed with your New Age approach. Now that she's the center of attention, roll up your sleeves and get busy.

Is she stubborn?

The first characteristic you should examine is the thumb. More specifically, examine the top and middle sections of the thumb. When you examine the sections of the thumb, keep in mind that the top section represents "will" and the middle section represents "logic." If the top section is longer than the middle section, then you are dealing with a strong-willed woman. She likes to have control and ultimately make all the decisions.

This may make the bedroom enticing, but day-to-day decision making may become frustrating. Ultimately, you may have to give in more than you'd like to. Meanwhile, if the middle section of the thumb is longer, then you're dealing with a person who is controlled by logic. While her logic may be sound, her willingness to take risks may be lacking. What she calls irrational and foolish, you may think of as fun and entertaining. Proceed with caution.


At her fingertips

After you have explored her "will" and "logic," you should take a look at her fingertips. While there are several classifications of fingertips, for the sake of simplicity, let's separate fingertips into two classes: pointed and square. If she has pointed fingertips, then you're dealing with a dreamer. She's appreciative of beauty and sheds a positive light on everything. She lives for the moment and she's likely to be seeking someone who shares her ideals.

On the other hand, the square fingertip is a clear indication of practicality. Don't plan on trying to slip anything by her. On top of this, your romantic encounters are likely to be a little bland.

My what soft hands...
The last characteristic is the feeling of the hand. In this case we'll discuss two classifications: soft and coarse. Her soft hands may feel nice, but do your best to stay focused on the reading. For all intents and purposes, you're dealing with a lover of art. While you may think dinner and a movie make a fine date, she's more likely to be impressed with a walk through a beautiful museum. You may need to be a bit more creative.

Meanwhile, when you discover coarse hands you need to proceed with caution. You're dealing with a woman with an intense personality. Moreover, she may lack tact and often leave you wishing she wasn't quite so forward. Ultimately, her honesty may be a bit overwhelming.

Give it a try!
So now that you have some simple guidelines, put them to the test. Don't bore your next date with your personal life. Focus on her instead and prepare yourself for a most revealing experience.