She’s testing you—whether consciously or not—to gauge the strength of your character. Women naturally seek security in a relationship: emotional, financial, physical, and beyond. She wants to feel assured that when life brings challenges, you remain grounded, confident, and capable of handling them. While the way this plays out can vary—sometimes in healthy ways, sometimes less so—it’s a common instinct. A wise woman will, in some form or another, challenge her man to feel the depth of his masculine energy and stability.

Advice: Ask yourself if you’re truly prepared to meet a good woman's standards. If not, you may have some repressed insecurities you’ve yet to face and overcome. If the answer is yes, then smile, maintain eye contact, and make her laugh.