When a woman says it, guys hear a confession. A heads-up. A scheduling conflict.
Here's the translation: I don't feel anything. Right now. With you.
Watch what happens when a man triggers actual attraction. The busy career, the recent breakup, the "not in a place to date" — all of it evaporates instantly. The same woman who was guarding her freedom is suddenly free every night.
The "22 Rules" explain why. When the right switches flip, her timeline rearranges itself around you.
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.
Why be bothered by something you cannot change. 25 years have passed (well not really because if you're like most guys you didn't really have interest in girls until about 9-10 years old). What's done is done. Stop whining and do something about it now instead of looking back and moping around.knglerxt said:I'm probably going to get flamed for this, but I don't care.
That's easy to say if you've had relationships before. Go 25 years without a woman, and then see if it doesn't bother you. Most guys have no idea what it feels like to see reminders that you've never had a woman about a 1,000 times a day. You can't even step out your front door or turn on the T.V. without being bombarded by it. I guess I'm supposed to be a machine and not be bothered by this.
knglerxt said:I'm probably going to get flamed for this, but I don't care.
That's easy to say if you've had relationships before. Go 25 years without a woman, and then see if it doesn't bother you. Most guys have no idea what it feels like to see reminders that you've never had a woman about a 1,000 times a day. You can't even step out your front door or turn on the T.V. without being bombarded by it. I guess I'm supposed to be a machine and not be bothered by this.
Fortunate_Juan said:Why be bothered by something you cannot change. 25 years have passed (well not really because if you're like most guys you didn't really have interest in girls until about 9-10 years old). What's done is done. Stop whining and do something about it now instead of looking back and moping around.
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.
its people like you who make me work as hard as i do to overcome this ****. im 17 years old and no way in hell am i gona be in your position when im in my 20's. and i know what your going through because i was shy and introverted most of my life and everyday im getting better and learning more because i want to change. thanks for reminding me not to end up like you.knglerxt said:How's an introverted, quiet guy supposed to meet women?
I agree that there are certain things you can change about yourself, but I don't think my introverted ways are going anywhere. I've never been a social person and probably never will be. That's just the way it is.
On the other hand, I have just as much of a sex drive as any other guy out there. Like most people, I can't stay celibate my whole life. So, this creates a nice Catch-22.
Out of curiousity, when is your birthday? You can just give me the month of the year if you want. I am doing a survey related to personality types.knglerxt said:I'm not going to pretend to be something I'm not. Some people are social and extroverted; some people aren't. I just happen to be on the extreme end of the spectrum. I'm not going to totally change my personality to get a woman. If you want to do this, be my guest.
You've replayed it a hundred times. She stood three feet away, scrolling her phone. You had an opening. You composed the perfect line — after she was gone.
For all you know, she's married now. To some guy who said something. Anything.
Openers are cheap. Almost any sentence works when it's delivered within three seconds. The expensive part is the standing there, drafting and deleting, while the window quietly closes.
The "22 Rules" stripped out my hesitation. What to open with, how to keep it alive, and the one habit that costs guys more women than anything else: waiting for perfect.
Have you considered being socially introverted has many more CONs than not being able to pickup women?knglerxt said:I'm not going to pretend to be something I'm not. Some people are social and extroverted; some people aren't. I just happen to be on the extreme end of the spectrum. I'm not going to totally change my personality to get a woman. If you want to do this, be my guest.
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.
I suppose everyone's entitled to their opinionDJF or John said:Hey WC WRONG!
"Have you considered that being socially introverted takes a toll on your success in the workplace, family, and friends?"
WRONG!
Most of the successful businessman and salesmen I know are introverted. It's called, "Calm Enthusiasm."
It's the idiot that's jumping up and down in my face saying take this product or buy this house that I'm scared of. But of course he has success too.
But your "theory" is wrong. And here it begins again...."theories." I wish that for just one day, all you guys on this site would step out of your "theories" and come join the me and the 1% of successful and happy and joyful people over here in "life."
WC2 said:Have you considered being socially introverted has many more CONs than not being able to pickup women?
Have you considered that being socially introverted takes a toll on your success in the workplace, family, and friends?
These are not beliefs, they are facts.
And I'm not lashing out at you; that would just be a waste of time. I'm simply being brutally honest. I've never really been extremely introverted, but at a younger age I did flirt with the line that separates a normal person from an introvert.
I doubt you will find any bad stories on people who have transformed themselves from introverts into extroverts. It's one of the most difficult hardships any person could be asked to undertake, but the benefits are endless.
You can't really look back in the past. Be positive. While 25 sounds like an old age to overcome such hardships, it's really not that old in reality. You're still young. You're still healthy I'm assuming, and there's a great deal of great time s left; if you want them that is.
People aren't born social introverts. They are raised social introverts. Some will choose to change themselves, but most won't. What you are is your decision. If you really want to be successful, then you will be.
Me or nor anyone else needs to tell someone what they need to do; I'm sure you know exactly what needs to be done to adjust your life. I'm just here to assure you that the benefits on the other side far outweigh the hardships.
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.