Looking at women can easily become a habit for a man that doesn’t practice self-control or isn’t conscious of where his eyes are wandering. Some men though want to put an end to such a habit and are careful about where they’re setting their eyes.

They may want to come across as respectful, civilized people of society that can be taken seriously by others rather than be caught almost drooling at every other passing woman that is walking by. It’s disrespectful, objectifying, and creates feelings of insecurity for their romantic partner if they caught them in the act.

Such a thing can come across as natural. However, when a man is continuously getting caught looking at other women, be it by his partner or friends, or even work colleagues; then it can become a problem for him. Not only will it become hard for him to gain the trust of other people around him, but he may be perceived as a womanizer or even a pervert.

So how can you put an end to such a bad habit? Read more and find out!

5 steps for men to stop looking at other women:

1- Don’t try to justify it:

Some men may be inclined to get poetic or philosophic and start overthinking whether it’s even okay to look at other women. They may dig for excuses and reasons why it can be innocent, but in any case, it will just make them look worse.

It’s true that the concept can make a person think about why we tend to feel guilty in the first place; when we get caught looking at other people. Is it because we think our partner will be jealous? Or is it because we know that we are supposed to be focusing our attention on the people with us?

Whatever the reason, let us tell you straight away that trying to justify such an act will only make you look bad. If you’re digging for reasons to justify why your eyes were on someone’s body when the person with you caught you; then it will just complicate things. In such a situation, it’s better to simply look away and not even entertain such a topic. But, be conscious of where you put your eyes from there onward.

2- Try to focus on the people you’re with:

When you’re out with your partner, work colleagues or whoever else focus on them. Try to make eye contact, listen attentively, and touch them frequently.

Let them feel as if they got your full attention or as if they are the most important person in your world at that moment. This sounds too cheesy or romantic, but it will truly make an impact on your relationships and strengthen your bond with the people in your life.

Also, this doesn’t mean you can never look at other people, but make sure that the majority of your attention is directed towards the person with you. This is especially true if that person is your romantic partner. You don’t want to give them reasons to think that your relationship with them lacks commitment or loyalty.

If you find yourself constantly looking at other women, it could be a sign that you’re not fully invested in your relationship. By refocusing your attention, you can take an important step towards strengthening your couple.

3- Think about giving more respect to your romantic partner:

When a man gets married or in a serious relationship, he may feel the need to make a deliberate effort to stop looking at other women. It sounds weird, but it could be something that he feels the need to do for his marriage. It’s not about cheating or even considering it, many people would say it’s more about respect.

If as a man, you respect your wife or partner and you want her to know that she is the only woman for you, then it’s a step you should take. It may not be easy at first, but after a while, it becomes second nature to focus your attention on yourselves as a couple and your partner’s needs.

For example; rather than having your eyes all over the place, you could simply be more alert and attentive to your partner’s needs and notice earlier if she looks uncomfortable or cold. This way you can offer a solution or attend to her needs at the right time.

So, even if a beautiful person walks by, you shouldn’t even notice them; to begin with. Your focus is completely on your wife and your life together. It might just be the one thing that you need to do to strengthen your relationship.

Plus, you may think that your partner or wife doesn’t notice this type of thing anyway; but trust us: she probably does notice if you’re looking at other women. Maybe she just doesn’t want to be dramatic about it or create silly issues, but one thing is for sure: she would’ve seen it firsthand!

4- Think about how the women you are looking at feel:

Just because a woman took the time to look nice doesn’t mean she wants you to stare at her. She could’ve made that effort to look presentable, confident, or simply clean, feminine, and fresh. This doesn’t mean that your attention or persistent stare will be welcome. It will only be uncomfortable to have men stare at your body if anything.

In fact, most women find it incredibly rude and disrespectful when men just can’t seem to help themselves from gawking. If you’re someone who struggles with keeping your eyes to yourself, here’s one step that might help: try to remember that just because a woman is attractive, it doesn’t mean she wants your attention.

And, if a woman took the time to look nice because she does indeed want attention from anyone and everyone; then it’s probably not someone you’d want to interact with.

If a woman is attractive then it doesn’t mean you have the right to look at her persistently and make her feel out of place or uncomfortable. It’s not only objectifying and annoying to the women you’re looking at, but it’s also not that enjoyable for you because all you’ll get is angry looks.

So the next time you find yourself staring, ask yourself what you would do if the roles were reversed and it was a man who was the object of your gaze. Would you want him to react, approach you, or leer at you? Chances are, the answer is no; so give women the same courtesy and respect. They’ll definitely appreciate the type of gentleman this will make you.

5- Practice self-control by forcing yourself to look away:

Finally, a simple way to stop looking at other women is to practice self-control. When you see an attractive woman, force yourself to look away. It won’t be easy at first, but with practice, it will become easier and eventually second nature.

If you catch yourself staring, quickly look away and focus on something else. The key is to be aware of when you’re doing it and to make a conscious effort to stop. With time and practice, you’ll be able to overcome the urge to stare at other women, and your relationships will improve as a result.

And who knows, maybe by stopping yourself from looking at other women you’ll start to appreciate your own wife or girlfriend more. After all, she’s the only one who really matters. In the end, if you have a problem with staring at people then we recommend you check this article out too on how to stop such a bad habit.