jhonny9546
Master Don Juan
Myself. Is that considered bad?If obsessing about being unattractive to certain people gives meaning to your life, you're bound to become really unhappy.
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.
Myself. Is that considered bad?If obsessing about being unattractive to certain people gives meaning to your life, you're bound to become really unhappy.
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.
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.
I am. I wish I could do it.You only have a serious issue if you’re like 5’3.
Hi Johny,Myself. Is that considered bad?
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. HahHi 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.
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.
Hi Pierce,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 Amsterdam,That's why I had blisters on my elbows.
Hi Pierce,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.
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.
Hi Amsterdam,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.
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.I’m quite average in stature, 5’10 177cm. But I’m better than average in most all categories. I’ve dated taller women.
A whole country of moggers.... with the average Dutchman being 183cm ...
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.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?
This feature makes me, or any other short men, unactractive, or better non-desireable.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.
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.
Okay, so in your mind you're not desirable based on height. And then what?This feature makes me, or any other short men, unactractive, or better non-desireable.
I've asked myself if this is only in my mind, but it's not. No, of course not.Okay, so in your mind you're not desirable based on height. And then what?
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.Only when you care about your height. If you don't care, they won't even notice.
There must be a height:face ratio algorithm that determines at given height what one’s face (x/10) must be to compensate.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.
Your examples all incredibly subtle. If you are actually good looking you’ll have experiences like this: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 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.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.
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.