RickTheToad
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Dudes or ladies? I cannot imagine a dude wanting more non-physical contact. It becomes annoying after awhile.Lol i hear ya. They are the ones wanting “more contact” though.
You replay the conversation at 2 a.m. She texted back fast yesterday. Today, nothing. Was that smile friendly or flirty? What did the shoulder touch mean?
Every hour you spend decoding her signals drains your confidence and hands her the controls. Women can sense that insecurity from across the room — and it repels them.
One of the "22 Rules" kills the obsession on the spot: assume she likes you, and act accordingly. Sounds too simple. Works anyway.
Her interest tends to rise to meet your expectations. Psychologists call it a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Dudes or ladies? I cannot imagine a dude wanting more non-physical contact. It becomes annoying after awhile.Lol i hear ya. They are the ones wanting “more contact” though.
Dinner ran three hours. She laughed at everything. You walked her to her car thinking this one's locked in.
Then: nothing. Two texts. No reply. What happened?
You did what most men do on a great date. You filled every silence, answered every question, and left her with nothing to wonder about. No mystery. Nothing to sit with when she got home.
Rule 3 of the "22 Rules" changes the ending: tell her a little, hold back the rest, and let her imagination do the chasing. The ghosting stops too.
I agree! It’s my dudes, especially one of them that is requesting i stay in better contact especially when he's away. and to stay “close.”Dudes or ladies? I cannot imagine a dude wanting more non-physical contact. It becomes annoying after awhile.
Next. They are going to be too smothering over time. I have a lady doing this to me now. Calls me while I'm at work to say hi. WTF. I know it's from a good place, but it's annoying. There needs to be a happy medium. Let me know when you find it..I agree! It’s my dudes, especially one of them that is requesting i stay in better contact especially when he's away. and to stay “close.”
Yeah i was very narcissistic in previous relationships and had my bishes in full submission but they would still act out an go Bpd on me. Ive changed and learned tho. I still do crave a codependant relationship thoWow then i am surprised. i have a codependent tendency with the “right “ person (usually another codependent or narcissist) and the relationships are always dramatic and not very healthy. fun and exciting maybe, but not very peaceful. but i still indulge at times
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.
there are people out there that date. i don’t really get the mentality of you must only date one at a time. All 3 of mine also date others. Personally i am not looking for exclusive at this point. One has a primary GF, one is seeing some girls here and there and one has a serious LTR. I am surprised how much monogamy is preached.Well for a start u say BFs So if that s the setup the guys are idiots if they are chasing too hard. Assuming it's early days. Stop dating idiots.
You should consider seeking help for that. Not something to keep at bay.I still do crave a codependant relationship tho
Why do women always say “just be who you are! Women love that! Be yourself”. If that was the case sosuave would never even exist. Everyone could just be themselves and they would have an abundance of women. No more friend zones, unless you weren’t being your “true self”, then you’d get friend zoned lolSounds like you are trying to figure out how to do this attention thing correctly to increase your abundance, but thats not going to add to your overall satisfaction, it will just make you anxious, because you're not being authentically you
just be yourself. whomever you are going to enjoy spending time with has to also enjoy spending time with you. do you, let them weed themselves out and understand that what you are left with are the men who actually like who you are.
Lol “seek help”. Sorry bro we dont all need to go see therapists for our specific idiosyncrasies. Im self aware. Obviously you arent self aware of the fact you are on the autism spectrum.You should consider seeking help for that. Not something to keep at bay.
If you don't understand why it's super important to find someone who is happy with exactly who you are right now, I don't have the time to school you. But I will say, be prepared for a world of rejection along the journey of finding out why it's important to be yourselfWhy do women always say “just be who you are! Women love that! Be yourself”. If that was the case sosuave would never even exist. Everyone could just be themselves and they would have an abundance of women. No more friend zones, unless you weren’t being your “true self”, then you’d get friend zoned lol
You made your case like a lawyer. Stable job. Good guy. Ready for something real. All true. All irrelevant.
She weighed your points, nodded along, felt nothing — then fell hard for some tattooed bartender with a motorcycle and a gambling problem.
Logic is where attraction goes to die. The "22 Rules" work a level deeper, on the subconscious switches that decide within minutes whether you register as a MAN or as part of the furniture.
Stop presenting evidence. Start flipping switches.
Well show me the proof that being your absolute 100% self will get you success with women. Hate to tell you but most women are fake as hell, they are looking for fake acting guys. Why? You thought all those “jerks” were born that way? No ma’am, they learned how to be that to get women and what women respond to. They no longer were “themselves” when they started acting how they act.If you don't understand why it's super important to find someone who is happy with exactly who you are right now, I don't have the time to school you. But I will say, be prepared for a world of rejection along the journey of finding out why it's important to be yourself
Your pedeastalyzing pvssy over your personal authenticityWell show me the proof that being your absolute 100% self will get you success with women. Hate to tell you but most women are fake as hell, they are looking for fake acting guys. Why? You thought all those “jerks” were born that way? No ma’am, they learned how to be that to get women and what women respond to. They no longer were “themselves” when they started acting how they act.
By yourself fellas, go ahead and you’ll be back here complaining “why do I always get friend zoned?”lol
Co-dependency is not healthy dude. Not critizing, just laying out the facts.Lol “seek help”. Sorry bro we dont all need to go see therapists for our specific idiosyncrasies. Im self aware. Obviously you arent self aware of the fact you are on the autism spectrum.
How dare u judge me. You are very rude and disrespectful for speaking to your superior in that manner.Co-dependency is not healthy dude. Not critizing, just laying out the facts.
You paid for dinner. You drove. You said "whatever you want is fine" every single time. All the effort, no expectations.
And she left anyway — probably for a guy who makes her pick up the pizza.
Painful. Also predictable. Her mind quietly concludes that anything requiring zero effort from her is worth exactly zero. You became a free sample, and free samples get taken for granted.
The 22 Rules flip the dynamic. Small shifts that get her investing effort, money, and time in you — until SHE'S the one afraid of losing YOU.
You've been around long enough to know they collectively don't careCo-dependency is not healthy dude. Not critizing, just laying out the facts.
Yes, "reflective mode" is correct. I think of it as the "bonus phase". I've achieved the big things that I want in life. The rest is a bonus. What that means, with regards to the OP, is that I prefer minimal drama. A lady shouldn't be bothering me at work or over-texting me. I've got other things to do. In return, she'll have my full attention when we're together.7. 40's onwards - Has won many battles and is still standing, but is in a reflective mode, if he's at the pinnacle then it's likely he's now a teacher or mentor of many in his organisation, leading them, empowering people as he goes.
One of my guys is the same as me in that regard. we never “chat” over text, only use it to make plans. i am starting to see and like him more. he’s my age. strangely it’s the older guy (he’s 57 and i am 39) that is asking (demanding) for more contact via text and more closeness.Yes, "reflective mode" is correct. I think of it as the "bonus phase". I've achieved the big things that I want in life. The rest is a bonus. What that means, with regards to the OP, is that I prefer minimal drama. A lady shouldn't be bothering me at work or over-texting me. I've got other things to do. In return, she'll have my full attention when we're together.
She calls you when her car breaks down. When she needs help moving. When some guy she's actually dating treats her badly.
You're the listener. The reliable one. The guy who would treat her so much better, if she'd just open her eyes.
She won't. You trained her to see you as the low-effort option — the friend who requires zero risk and zero investment. Every favor dug the hole deeper.
The "22 Rules" break the pattern. You'll stop auditioning for a role she already cast and become the man she chases instead. It starts with Rule 1.