King Lion
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Are you coprocephalic?
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.
What kinda shoes do you guys wear?
- Thread starter Maximus Optimus
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"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.
FuzzX
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Depends on the girl.
Maximus Optimus
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What do you guys think of these?
9-3enthusiast
Senior Don Juan
Depends on the situation.
Most commonly, with jeans and polo... it's brown leather sneakers/tennis shoes... or if I'm a little more casual I'll wear Berghaus 'approach' shoes (lightweight hiking shoes that resemble trainers) - I do love my old Berghaus Cuesta Belugas - so comfortable.
If I'm dressed more formal (button down etc..) - Black Oxford brogue type cap shoes, or brown zip-up boots.
In the summer with shorts - canvas deck shoes, or maybe tennis shoes.
Most commonly, with jeans and polo... it's brown leather sneakers/tennis shoes... or if I'm a little more casual I'll wear Berghaus 'approach' shoes (lightweight hiking shoes that resemble trainers) - I do love my old Berghaus Cuesta Belugas - so comfortable.
If I'm dressed more formal (button down etc..) - Black Oxford brogue type cap shoes, or brown zip-up boots.
In the summer with shorts - canvas deck shoes, or maybe tennis shoes.
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Maximus Optimus
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Do you guys think Nike Air Max is appropriate for a guy in his 40s or is that more of a younger man's shoe?
"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.
Poonstra
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Depends on the rest of the ensemble. But it sure can be.
firstbornunicorn
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Hiking boots in the streets, something like this in the office:
This.
Cole Haan and Ecco have a few nice ones
AussieEducator76
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If it's just something purely casual, like running some errands on a Saturday, I'll wear Adidas Stan Smith's. Pretty comfortable and not expensive. Look good with either blue or black jeans.
However, if I'm meeting someone for coffee or a drink, I'll usually wear a pair of my Colorado boots. They are quite comfortable, fit well and look nice with either jeans or Chinos. They are also what I mostly wear to work, since I'm constantly on my feet.
However, if I'm meeting someone for coffee or a drink, I'll usually wear a pair of my Colorado boots. They are quite comfortable, fit well and look nice with either jeans or Chinos. They are also what I mostly wear to work, since I'm constantly on my feet.
TheCharmingGuy
Senior Don Juan
Depends on if you want the athletic, fit look or the classy gentleman look. I can rock both so I have sneakers and also nice dress shoes that I wear to social gatherings and etc,
"Why Women Dump the Guys Who Try the Hardest"
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.
A pair of Aasics if I'm running. McRae USMC hot weather boots or L.A. Police Gear over-the-ankle (midsized) hikers if I'm rucking or hiking. A $200 pair of coyote brown Danner's when I was in uniform everyday---what an awesome brand. Wolverine wellington work boots or Tommy Hilfiger flats if I'm looking to go casual.
If you want to wear exactly what every chav Brit fagood is wearing these days, then go for it.
Larry Lurex
Don Juan
Red Wing super light safety boots
Red wing blacksmiths copper rough & tough - u can go to busy places and walk around in broken glass without a worry. And they look dope and last years. Gonna have em resoled soon with the vibram though.
Jordan Horizon Low in Black
Clarks Wallabee in black
Soon gonna get some Jordan 6 Carmine's to bring some color into the rotation.
Jordan Horizon Low in Black
Clarks Wallabee in black
Soon gonna get some Jordan 6 Carmine's to bring some color into the rotation.
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