Steve Harvey's central claim: men reliably reveal their genuine level of interest through consistent action over time — far more than through what they say early on, when words are cheap.

What to actually watch for:

• Consistency in communication
• Willingness to make plans and follow through
• Integration into different areas of a man's life

Harvey encourages women to pay attention to patterns of behavior rather than being reassured by verbal declarations that haven't yet been demonstrated through sustained, observable behavior.