Why "Whatever You Want" Keeps You Single

She says the movie looks dumb; you suddenly agree. She tests you with a little attitude; you apologize for nothing.

You think you're being easy to get along with. She reads something else entirely: a man with no edges. Nothing to hold on to. No friction, no tension, no reason to wonder what he really thinks.

The "22 Rules" taught me to push back — playfully, calmly, without needing her approval. Strange things happened after that.

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She came back after asking for space

Thefakeslimshady

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The girl is 28 years old, looking to settle down. She's very career driven and always on the move. She basically told me last week that she needs space and time to think things through because she's unsure about me. Mainly because she has her next 3 years of life planned and I'm just laid back taking it day to day.

Anyways, 1 week has passed and I have basically disappeared. I get a text from her today randomly just saying "Hey".

I know she most probably went to check out some other guys and weigh out her options. Or maybe she actually needed to clear her head.

How do do I proceed. Do I even reply back. Or should I just drop her. Or ignore and see if she tries again.

I've already started spinning other plates within that week. But I've invested a bit into this girl already and had a trip planned together with both of us in 2 weeks.
 

"She's Out of Your League"

You've said it a hundred times. Maybe a thousand. And every time you say it, you train your brain to freeze the next time she walks into the room.

Leagues are a myth invented by guys who are scared of women.

She's a person. She has bad breath in the morning. She picks songs she can't sing in the shower. She overthinks her own texts.

Walk over. Say something. The league dissolves the second you open your mouth.

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Read what you wrote again because everything you need to know it laid out right in front of you.

In my mind, that's a slam dunk, the message is loud and clear. She's got plans and you're not in them. Ignore her and find someone who's into you because those girls are out there.
 

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The girl is 28 years old, looking to settle down. She's very career driven and always on the move. She basically told me last week that she needs space and time to think things through because she's unsure about me. Mainly because she has her next 3 years of life planned and I'm just laid back taking it day to day.

Anyways, 1 week has passed and I have basically disappeared. I get a text from her today randomly just saying "Hey".

I know she most probably went to check out some other guys and weigh out her options. Or maybe she actually needed to clear her head.

How do do I proceed. Do I even reply back. Or should I just drop her. Or ignore and see if she tries again.

I've already started spinning other plates within that week. But I've invested a bit into this girl already and had a trip planned together with both of us in 2 weeks.
One chanceper lifetime. She ended things. You started spinning plates. Keep doing that
Next.
 

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I would reply back, she needed space so you gave it to her.

Don't see why I would have to be butthurt over something I do to girls anyway. Just make sure you make your replies absurdly long since the power is in your hands- unless she's using you.

You won't be able to tell if she is serious or not by ignoring her though.
 

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She wants to see if she still has you on the hook.

I'd respond "hello".

Keep your responses short and simple. If she asks about your life or how you're doing, convey that you are having fun subtly especially with other women.

Nothing will sting her more than the fact that you can easily hang out with other women when she tries to play you.

If she tries to ask you to meet or hang out or go out, tell her you can't because you're going out with an old friend for drinks.
 

"She Liked You in March. It's October Now."

Attraction runs on a clock.

She flirted for weeks. Touched your arm. Found reasons to be alone with you. And you were careful. Respectful. Waiting for the right moment.

The moment had a shelf life. It expired around month two, and by the time you asked her out, she'd quietly filed you under "little brother."

One of the hardest lessons inside the 22 Rules: women rarely wait. Interest either grows or it decays, and nothing decays it faster than a man who never moves.

Make the move while she's still inventing reasons to be near you.

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C'mon man!
Maybe commitment scares her. One thing for sure. She's pinging you to see if your still on the hook. I'd delay and miss some responses. Maybe miss her contact for three days to a week. And let her know you been busy or enjoying your space.
 

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C'mon man!
I'm serious, sometimes we over complicate things like this because we care too much. If you didn't care, would you really care about her actual intentions?

It's not like women are the only ones capable of playing mind games.
 

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Update

So she texted me again. Basically Telling me she's sorry for acting the way she did last week. And sorry for asking for space. And that she'll tell me all about it if I decide to even keep in contact with her
 

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So she texted me again. Basically Telling me she's sorry for acting the way she did last week. And sorry for asking for space. And that she'll tell me all about it if I decide to even keep in contact with her
Was she your girlfriend or just a girl you were talking to? I thought she was a plate. If she was your girlfriend, then she probably cheated on you.
 

"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"

Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.

She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.

Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.

So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.

The words come later. The impression comes first.

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You have all the power. What I am curious to see is how you deal with having power. Power is intoxicating and can be used effectively, and responsibly by only the strongest and smartest of men. This is a small portion of men. Usually any hint of power consumes men into a seductive narcissism.

You should be highly conscious of your own actions at this time as well. This situation is going to tell you as much about yourself as it is about your plate/girlfriend.

Keep us posted.
 

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She's just a plate as of now but I'm leaning on making her my girlfriend eventually. I'm gonna keep spinning other plates because I think I became interested More than her and she sensed it and pulled away.

So I replied back to her and told her that I'm at dinner right now. and left it at that.

She texted me back "do u hate me"
(Obvious **** test)
And I ignored it and said "well talk later, busy right now"

Thinking of calling her up Tommorow and letting her know that I won't put up with this behavior in the future. And if she pulls it again that I will walk. And have her make it up to me.
(Should I verbalize this, I'm trying to set boundaries early on)

Does this seem like a viable move? I don't want to completely ice her off, I do like the girl lol
 

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Or maybe she actually needed to clear her head.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

But I've invested a bit into this girl already and had a trip planned together with both of us in 2 weeks.
She lost out on the trip by "needing space". Take someone else or don't go.

She's just a plate as of now but I'm leaning on making her my girlfriend eventually.
NEVER make a 5hitty woman your girlfriend. By needing space (aka checking out other men) she proved that she's a 5hitty woman. I would permanently take her off the list of potential GFs.

Thinking of calling her up Tommorow and letting her know that I won't put up with this behavior in the future. And if she pulls it again that I will walk.
NO. You have already walked because of this dumb bull5hit. Make her work hard for your attention. If she drops off the face of the Earth while you're making her work, then it's no big deal. Keep your answers short and to the point. Have plans when she initiates a meetup and don't tell her what they are. Once she's desperately and pathetically wanting to spend time with you, you can start fvcking her again.

This woman is ONLY good for sex and nothing else. Keep spinning other plates. If you make her your GF, I will personally come over there and kick you in the ba11s.
 

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So she texted me again. Basically Telling me she's sorry for acting the way she did last week. And sorry for asking for space. And that she'll tell me all about it if I decide to even keep in contact with her
I would wait 2 days then text this:

"Hey no problem. We will catch up one day. Gotta run. Take care. "
 

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She's just a plate as of now but I'm leaning on making her my girlfriend eventually. I'm gonna keep spinning other plates because I think I became interested More than her and she sensed it and pulled away.

So I replied back to her and told her that I'm at dinner right now. and left it at that.

She texted me back "do u hate me"
(Obvious **** test)
And I ignored it and said "well talk later, busy right now"

Thinking of calling her up Tommorow and letting her know that I won't put up with this behavior in the future. And if she pulls it again that I will walk. And have her make it up to me.
(Should I verbalize this, I'm trying to set boundaries early on)

Does this seem like a viable move? I don't want to completely ice her off, I do like the girl lol
Do not make a low quality woman like this a girlfriend ever.

She needed space means she wanted to see another guy.

The only thought you should be having in regards to her is "next."
 

"So, What Do You Do for Fun?"

She asks it casually, mid-sip. And you feel the floor open up, because the honest answer is work, gym, and a couple shows you're half-watching.

Women rarely say this out loud, but a man with a life is attractive before he says a word. The guy who spent Saturday deep-sea fishing and came back with photos and a story — he walks in already interesting.

The "22 Rules" pushed me to build a life worth talking about. Turns out the fastest way to be interesting to women is to be interested in your own life first.

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Lesson learned no planned trips for plates. You've said you have invested in her, I hope that doesn't mean you paid for the whole "trip"?!

How many bangs did you get in before she asked for space? Not that it really matters, just curious.

If she's unsure of you she will always be. Atleast she was honest with you, she could of just lied and said she was busy that week. Definitely not worthy pursuing as a gf. Keep spinning!
 
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