"She Wants a Man, Not a Boy"

You asked her if she wanted to grab coffee. Then you asked if the time worked. Then you asked if the place was okay. Then you asked if she'd prefer tea.

Four questions. Four chances for her to say no. Four signals that you're terrified of making a decision.

Plan it. Pick the place. Pick the time. Tell her where to meet you. She'll either show up or she won't.

Either way, you look like a man instead of a scared little boy.

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"He's too short it sucks"

"You'll Never Feel READY to Walk Over"

Next Monday you'll feel more confident. After the gym you'll feel more confident. After one more drink you'll feel more confident. After you get a better haircut, a better jacket, a better job.

You've been "getting ready" for two years.

She's standing ten feet away right now. She'll be gone in four minutes. No amount of preparation will manufacture the courage that only comes from moving your feet.

Walk over. Stumble through the first sentence. Let it be clumsy. Let it be imperfect. You will feel more alive in those ten seconds than you have all month.

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If you stop caring about your height, but change your behaviour to that of a taller man, nobody will care about your height, just like Pacino.
You only have a serious issue if you’re like 5’3.
I am. I wish I could do it.
I am 2 inches shorter than the average female height in my country, and I can notice it. Not much about the height, but about the BMI thing.
Infact, women here have an average of 25/26 BMI, while mine its fit at 23. When I get near those women, I look like their child!
Should I have to make some preference about my partner?
For example, I like to hug women, but I feel "ankward" when hugging a women which is bigger than me.
It's just my feeling. Why it's happening?[/QUOTE]
 

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Myself. Is that considered bad?
Hi Johny,
Unless you only see it as prolonging the agony,you will be pleased to know that being tall significantly reduces your longevity... data on the height, weight, and age at death of 373 men were obtained from records at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Diego, CA, USA. Men of height 175.3 cm or less lived an average of 4.95 years longer than those of height over 175.3 cm, while men of height 170.2 cm or less lived 7.46 years longer than those of at least 182.9 cm. An analysis by weight difference revealed a 7.72-year greater longevity for men of weight 63.6 kg or less compared with those of 90.9 kg or more.
 

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I'm 5ft 8 and don't have a problem with women and I don't care.
 

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Hi Johny,
Unless you only see it as prolonging the agony,you will be pleased to know that being tall significantly reduces your longevity... data on the height, weight, and age at death of 373 men were obtained from records at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Diego, CA, USA. Men of height 175.3 cm or less lived an average of 4.95 years longer than those of height over 175.3 cm, while men of height 170.2 cm or less lived 7.46 years longer than those of at least 182.9 cm. An analysis by weight difference revealed a 7.72-year greater longevity for men of weight 63.6 kg or less compared with those of 90.9 kg or more.
Veterans are funny. We used to laugh at the oafishly tall, they make better targets. I posit that given the data set that might’ve been the decisive data point. Hah
 

"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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It's irrelevant. It only matters until it doesn't matter.

Never spend a single second worrying about things you cannot control or change. It's a surefire way to go nowhere in life.
 
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Veterans are funny. We used to laugh at the oafishly tall, they make better targets. I posit that given the data set that might’ve been the decisive data point. Hah
Hi Pierce,
Well there has been a cruel change in the quality of your Soldiers,the Marines I saw in Vietnam were beautiful specimens of our breeds both Anglos and Afros but a couple of years ago I saw your Soldiers in Darwin where they were called by the locals,three M's (a local chocolate),Manilas Midget Marines they were short and poorly turned out,So sad!
 
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The last significant deployment of the Dutch military in combat occurred in Afghanistan as part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission. Dutch troops were deployed to Afghanistan from 2002 until 2014, primarily in the southern province of Uruzgan. They were involved in combat operations against insurgent groups such as the Taliban while also engaging in reconstruction and stabilization efforts. Since the end of the Dutch mission in Afghanistan, the Dutch military has been involved in various peacekeeping and stabilization operations worldwide, but they have not participated in large-scale combat operations.
 

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The last significant deployment of the Dutch military in combat occurred in Afghanistan as part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission. Dutch troops were deployed to Afghanistan from 2002 until 2014, primarily in the southern province of Uruzgan. They were involved in combat operations against insurgent groups such as the Taliban while also engaging in reconstruction and stabilization efforts. Since the end of the Dutch mission in Afghanistan, the Dutch military has been involved in various peacekeeping and stabilization operations worldwide, but they have not participated in large-scale combat operations.
Hi Pierce,
I wouldn't like to have been there....As Kipling put it (Same place different War)....
If You're left out for Dead on Afghanistans Plains,
And the Women down to cut up what remains,
Then Roll to your rifle and blow out your brains,
And go to your God like A Soldier.
 

"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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We put military draft on the back burner, but I got letters for my son about potential mandatory military service again. Some parents now worry about having to send their sons (and daughters) as Dutch military into the Russia / Ukraine conflict.

Also, Scara, not all combat is war and not all war is combat.
Hi Amsterdam,
Yes sending your Euros and Old military equipment is one thing,sending your Sons is quite another....I am sure Turk Westerling would have agreed with you on your final comment.
 

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I’m quite average in stature, 5’10 177cm. But I’m better than average in most all categories. I’ve dated taller women.
I'm also 5'10", which is supposed to be average. I don't recall anyone every having a problem with my height (at least not that was spoken). I've always said my height is such that it doesn't hurt me, but doesn't really help me either. But I don't like tall women, I prefer short (5'4" to 5'6"), so maybe I would run into it more if I was attracted to tall women.

The problem with height is that there isn't anything you can do to change it, not really. Obviously you want to carry yourself well, good posture, etc. But the Stoics say you should ignore what you can't change.
 

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I heard this phrase many times, in different context.
It could be work, it could be women gossip, it could be at the bar.
It make me think about how the brains of women, even the most polite ones, are practically designed for this thing..
Are there exceptions? Yes there are. For example, women who had a short father will most likely look for a short partner. Vice versa. (do you know more)?

The fact is that a short man doesn't like hearing these things, and even worse, knowing that female nature doesn't want him. What's your take on this, after years and years of experiences?
So you are hearing women gossiping with each other about some other guy and his height. What does this have to do with you? Women say all kinds of stupid shyt.
 

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So you are hearing women gossiping with each other about some other guy and his height. What does this have to do with you? Women say all kinds of stupid shyt.
This feature makes me, or any other short men, unactractive, or better non-desireable.
 

"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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Okay, so in your mind you're not desirable based on height. And then what?
I've asked myself if this is only in my mind, but it's not. No, of course not.

I've met women who straight-up told me they'd be in a relationship with me, but felt awkward about having a man 5-10 cm shorter because it wouldn't make them feel secure. They explained this but couldn't say why. However, they said I have a well above average face.

It has happened to me that many women stare at my face, and usually start the body language thing from afar. Then, once I have raised up from being seated, or just when they realize that I am short, they change their behaviour and lose their interest.

It has also happened to me that some women stare at me and have complimented my eyes.

It has also happened to me, when talking to women, that they look me directly in the eyes and engage in prolonged eye contact, like more than 6 or 7 seconds. In contrast, I've noticed that when my friends talk with women, those women usually break eye contact after 2 or 3 seconds.

I get to notice these nuances in people's interactions. I just wanted to share my point of view.

Only when you care about your height. If you don't care, they won't even notice.
I've never mentioned my height or any other thing in a human interaction, but analyzing things, and getting feedback, it's obvious. People of the other sex confirm that also.
 

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I've asked myself if this is only in my mind, but it's not. No, of course not.

I've met women who straight-up told me they'd be in a relationship with me, but felt awkward about having a man 5-10 cm shorter because it wouldn't make them feel secure. They explained this but couldn't say why. However, they said I have a well above average face.

It has happened to me that many women stare at my face, and usually start the body language thing from afar. Then, once I have raised up from being seated, or just when they realize that I am short, they change their behaviour and lose their interest.

It has also happened to me that some women stare at me and have complimented my eyes.

It has also happened to me, when talking to women, that they look me directly in the eyes and engage in prolonged eye contact, like more than 6 or 7 seconds. In contrast, I've noticed that when my friends talk with women, those women usually break eye contact after 2 or 3 seconds.

I get to notice these nuances in people's interactions. I just wanted to share my point of view.



I've never mentioned my height or any other thing in a human interaction, but analyzing things, and getting feedback, it's obvious. People of the other sex confirm that also.
There must be a height:face ratio algorithm that determines at given height what one’s face (x/10) must be to compensate.
At Height A, one’s face must be B to =
C (let C be a constant in which face mitigates lack of height)
For example (hypothetical) 5’5:8/10=C.
5.2:8/10 <C. 5.10:8/10>C.
 

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I've asked myself if this is only in my mind, but it's not. No, of course not.

I've met women who straight-up told me they'd be in a relationship with me, but felt awkward about having a man 5-10 cm shorter because it wouldn't make them feel secure. They explained this but couldn't say why. However, they said I have a well above average face.

It has happened to me that many women stare at my face, and usually start the body language thing from afar. Then, once I have raised up from being seated, or just when they realize that I am short, they change their behaviour and lose their interest.

It has also happened to me that some women stare at me and have complimented my eyes.

It has also happened to me, when talking to women, that they look me directly in the eyes and engage in prolonged eye contact, like more than 6 or 7 seconds. In contrast, I've noticed that when my friends talk with women, those women usually break eye contact after 2 or 3 seconds.

I get to notice these nuances in people's interactions. I just wanted to share my point of view..
Your examples all incredibly subtle. If you are actually good looking you’ll have experiences like this:

You’re chilling at a bar with a buddy. A girl comes up to you and buys you a drink.

You meet a random girl at a hiking club event. An hour later she wants to go back to town & get a motel room with you.

You’re at a client work location. A girl you vaguely know comes up to you and says: ‘You probably don’t care what people think about you. But, you’re really good looking.’.

etc…
 

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I've asked myself if this is only in my mind, but it's not. No, of course not.

I've met women who straight-up told me they'd be in a relationship with me, but felt awkward about having a man 5-10 cm shorter because it wouldn't make them feel secure. They explained this but couldn't say why. However, they said I have a well above average face.

It has happened to me that many women stare at my face, and usually start the body language thing from afar. Then, once I have raised up from being seated, or just when they realize that I am short, they change their behaviour and lose their interest.

It has also happened to me that some women stare at me and have complimented my eyes.

It has also happened to me, when talking to women, that they look me directly in the eyes and engage in prolonged eye contact, like more than 6 or 7 seconds. In contrast, I've noticed that when my friends talk with women, those women usually break eye contact after 2 or 3 seconds.

I get to notice these nuances in people's interactions. I just wanted to share my point of view.



I've never mentioned my height or any other thing in a human interaction, but analyzing things, and getting feedback, it's obvious. People of the other sex confirm that also.
I see, thanks for sharing. How tall are you again? Have you dated very short/petite women? There are a lot out there. My buddy is maybe 5'5" and he pulled well (sometimes a bit taller) and eventually married a girl around his height. He wasn't jacked or rich either.

The eye contact thing - that's probably a side effect of your self consciousness. And it's not the be all end all.
 

"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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