Summer brings the sweetest type of love. But as we move into fall and the days get shorter, so does your time with your new love. It’s happened to all of us. You’re dating a man when all of a sudden his interest wanes. The calls become sporadic. His “good morning” texts stop. He gradually pulls back and you’re left thinking, “what just happened?” Well, you can dispel the theories on how the male psyche works and keep his wandering eye on you with these six tips.

Use your feminine wiles
Remind him of how good of a catch you were when you two first met. It’s up to you to enforce the mystique of how he came to adore you in the first place.”

Keep the relationship new and refreshing
Being in the presence of the man you love surely has its perks, but it also has its negatives. Too much time together can be suffocating. He may retreat from the monotony and grow easily detached from you. So before bidding him adieu, give him breathing room and see how quickly he comes running back into your grip.

Be his biggest supporter
There’s nothing like having someone’s shoulder to lean on. Men, especially love the feeling of being tended to, loved and embraced; even if he may not show it. Show him who his biggest supporter is by offering advice and complimenting him. Remember, he’ll be more likely to meet you halfway if this occurs.

Show him affection … even on rainy days
Shower your man with a sweet surprise, love letter or a tender kiss after an arduous day. Cook him breakfast in bed to extend his stay for example, and you’ll see how fast his heart melts for you.

Conjoin in fun activities that make you both happy
What kept him yearning for you was your ability to be open to his needs, wants and interests. So why not come up with some fun escapades? Participating in a sporting event, rock climbing, or hosting a friendly outing are great ways to rekindle. Including friends or family helps to interject humor and joy as well.

Communicate effectively
You never want to totally distance yourself from a conversation with your man unless you absolutely need to let off some steam. Otherwise, learn to talk through disagreements to understand his point of view. Listen to his side so you can both come to a consensus on the issues. By working to rebuild those communication barriers in your relationship, he may begin to open up more with you.