"She Laughed All Night. Then She Ghosted You. Here's Why."

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.

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aray808311

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Just checking if there was anyone in San Antonio or Austin Texas that wanted to meet up to go out and approach. I live in San Antonio, but I am happy to travel to Austin.
 

"I just moved here from Florida."

That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?

She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."

She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.

I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.

Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.

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I am down. I live in Austin, but know SA is a great place for women. Way better than Austin in my opinion. I need to work on my in person approach skills. DM me.
 

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I certainly enjoyed Austin a few years back before HP and Rackspace really took off guess 2014 or around there.

Back then it was the Dirty 6th - I had great time UT made it a paradise on earth a guy in his 40’s dating coeds and 20-something’s. Back then HBs would open you down there, not sure if it’s stil like that. SBSW was literally insane. But it sure seemed everyone knew everyone and/or had slept with them…

good luck guys
 

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I certainly enjoyed Austin a few years back before HP and Rackspace really took off guess 2014 or around there.

Back then it was the Dirty 6th - I had great time UT made it a paradise on earth a guy in his 40’s dating coeds and 20-something’s. Back then HBs would open you down there, not sure if it’s stil like that. SBSW was literally insane. But it sure seemed everyone knew everyone and/or had slept with them…

good luck guys
Yeah, the Dirty 6th is still going strong haha Although it's evolved a bit. There is quite a few other districts to check out which is nice and there is still quite a bit of talent out here for sure. Haven't seen a lot of women hitting on guys though. There is still time to see it though haha
 

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I am down. I live in Austin, but know SA is a great place for women. Way better than Austin in my opinion. I need to work on my in person approach skills. DM me.
I have repeatedly said that Austin and Dallas are the two worst mating markets in Texas for differing reasons. San Antonio has a better reputation.
 

"She Laughed All Night. Then She Ghosted You. Here's Why."

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.

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BillyPilgrim

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I have repeatedly said that Austin and Dallas are the two worst mating markets in Texas for differing reasons. San Antonio has a better reputation.
Lol and San Antonio is a military town with Big Ole Women


Houston actually seems fairly good. Whenever I test out new online openers, I use that market and get better responses than I do in my local market using the same openers once perfected (Phx/Scottsdale).
 

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Lol and San Antonio is a military town with Big Ole Women


Houston actually seems fairly good. Whenever I test out new online openers, I use that market and get better responses than I do in my local market using the same openers once perfected (Phx/Scottsdale).
LMFAO haha this has me rolling hahahaha
 

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Lol and San Antonio is a military town with Big Ole Women

Houston actually seems fairly good. Whenever I test out new online openers, I use that market and get better responses than I do in my local market using the same openers once perfected (Phx/Scottsdale).
That's the trade off with San Antonio. The women are not as good looking as Dallas, but the attitudes are a little bit better.

Both Houston and San Antonio have reputations for obesity.

I like the Fort Worth scene.
 

aray808311

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I am down. I live in Austin, but know SA is a great place for women. Way better than Austin in my opinion. I need to work on my in person approach skills. DM me.
will do. my bad just saw your reply
 

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Lol and San Antonio is a military town with Big Ole Women


Houston actually seems fairly good. Whenever I test out new online openers, I use that market and get better responses than I do in my local market using the same openers once perfected (Phx/Scottsdale).
lol i always think of this for san antonio
 

"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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