Interestingly, the only advice I ever got that really worked well for me regarding girls, was from my crazy mother... but when it comes to loving and showing affection, she had always had it right, she told me to not be afraid to hold their hands, especially in public, not to be afraid to cry in front of a woman, to try and dress well for them and not just go out bummy.
I like to think my ability to love, care and show affection and feelings is something I inherited from mom (fitting this is mothers day) all the evil I encompass and that stirs within I inherited from my father. His advice about girls, well the only bit i ever got was not to hit them. Other than that he has lead my wrong most of my life.