"How I Made Sure No Woman Ever Friend-Zoned Me Again"

She calls you when her car breaks down. When she needs help moving. When some guy she's actually dating treats her badly.

You're the listener. The reliable one. The guy who would treat her so much better, if she'd just open her eyes.

She won't. You trained her to see you as the low-effort option — the friend who requires zero risk and zero investment. Every favor dug the hole deeper.

The "22 Rules" break the pattern. You'll stop auditioning for a role she already cast and become the man she chases instead. It starts with Rule 1.

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Well, dress sense wise at least.

In my conversation with the Finnish lady last week, we somehow managed to get onto the subject of dress sense. And she said that my dress sense is boring.

Ouch.

Now, not one to ignore feedback, I'd like to ask opinions and remedies.

This is pretty much my usual attire at the moment:
http://p1.hotornot.com/pics/H8/KM/KE/KU/ESBRESVAHPJ.JPG I also have a suit jacket and a full length trench coat too.

Edit: An image of the coat: http://p1.hotornot.com/pics/HU/KS/NM/KU/ESBRESBLYRP.jpg

Edit: My hat: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/asteconn/Picture002.jpg?t=1227586151
 
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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.

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At first glance, I thought you are a priest. LOL

Well, some ladies prefer men who dress nice and clean. Some prefer men with gangsta style, some prefer men with some punk style, some prefer men with cowboy style, and some prefer gothic style. Ask yourself what ladies you like to attract and dress accordingly. Of course, I prefer to dress what I like and just go on my way.
 

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Asteconn said:
Well, dress sense wise at least.

In my conversation with the Finnish lady last week, we somehow managed to get onto the subject of dress sense. And she said that my dress sense is boring.

Ouch.

Now, not one to ignore feedback, I'd like to ask opinions and remedies.

This is pretty much my usual attire at the moment:
http://p1.hotornot.com/pics/H8/KM/KE/KU/ESBRESVAHPJ.JPG I also have a suit jacket and a full length trench coat too.
Actually, it looks as if you have an electric jackhammer instead of a right hand. Nothing boring about that!
 

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what ever happened to the saying "The Clothes make the man, all a girl needs is a tan!"

perhaps a little color in your ensemble will debore you.
 

"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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It's the fact that both shirt and pants are black.

Just pick a different color shirt. Looks perfectly good to me.

EDIT: It's a neat look, though. You look like an outlaw from Gunsmoke or something....
 

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Rule of thumb: Have at least 3 colors in your outfit.

And yeah, that dress sense is too boring simply because it shows your lack of taste in color. It's just too plain. All you did was find a black shirt, black pants, and black shoes. Let me guess, you're wearing black socks too? :crackup:

Add some colors and take a look at those pictures Idk posted. Also check out kinowear.com and GQ.com for some fashion tips and examples.
 
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Next time ask her what is not boring and who dressing the way she likes and why. I like going around in all black sometimes, but it's good to accent it with a outstanding coat or shoes even a watch or something to catch the eye.
 

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Some good jeans can make all the diffference.
Casual but classy is the look i try and go for, personally.

Layering goes a very long way. I always have an undershirt at the very least, and that's usually only when i am wearing a tee. Add vests, blazers, dress shirts, coats, but all in a casual way.
Color is a nice addition to wardrobes as well. White and black look fine with everything, sure, but it doesn't really stand out so much and is kind of bland. For the most part, i would avoid grey as well, as the color grey has a psychological impression of neutrality and passiveness. However, that's not to say go pink and crazy, just add color. Make sure the colors contrast your skin tone as well.
A nice pair of shoes goes a long way as well. Girls look at your feet when they look at you. Are you wearing trainers or sneakers? Then stop, because you shouldn't ever wear those aside from what they are made for. Get some loafers or slip ons, or some classy-ish dress shoes to wear around, and try and keep them clean.
Lastly, i'd say that accessories can do a lot for you as well. You can wear the same clothing again and again and no one will notice if you switch up the accessories or the like such as adding a different coat. Necklaces and bracelets are a good way to go. Some people wear scarves as well, but you don't strike me as a scarf person, nor a hat person.
 

“The 22 Rules That Flip the Script With Women… And How You Can Use Them Tonight”

Most guys accidentally kill attraction before they even speak. They assume they need a bigger bank account, a better physique, or smoother lines. They miss the point.

Female desire operates on a specific set of psychological triggers.  Break them, and you're invisible. Follow them, and you become magnetic.

I learned this the hard way. Years of freezing up. Getting friend-zoned. Watching other guys walk away with the girl I wanted. Then I discovered a set of 22 simple rules that rewired my entire approach.

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Actually, it looks as if you have an electric jackhammer instead of a right hand. Nothing boring about that!
hahaha. Thanks :D I laughed hard at that!

It's a neat look, though. You look like an outlaw from Gunsmoke or something....
Funny you should say that, I have an Aussie hat, in black, that I've just uploaded onto my PB, and linked in my first post.
 

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theunflushables said:
Is that guy wearing women's boots?
Yeah I noticed that too, but the article I got the picture from was titled "Men wearing high heels the next big thing?" or something along those lines.
 

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should definately help if you break away from the black

those links are pretty good representation of what's "trendy" out there
 

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Yah. ease up on the black. Loose the hat all together...it just doesn't look right on you.

In the second picture your stance has no swagger. You look like a school boy posing for a picture. Get you some manly swagger. That pic reminds me of some wanna be columbine killer.

It could be your body language as well as your attire that is putting off this vibe. You seem really stiff and uptight.

Hit the gym, or at least get some exercise in on a regular basis and get some color and swagger to your wardrobe.
 

“The 22 Rules That Flip the Script With Women… And How You Can Use Them Tonight”

Most guys accidentally kill attraction before they even speak. They assume they need a bigger bank account, a better physique, or smoother lines. They miss the point.

Female desire operates on a specific set of psychological triggers.  Break them, and you're invisible. Follow them, and you become magnetic.

I learned this the hard way. Years of freezing up. Getting friend-zoned. Watching other guys walk away with the girl I wanted. Then I discovered a set of 22 simple rules that rewired my entire approach.

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That photo of me in the coat was actually a really poor attempt at posing a couple of years ago. I'm far more flambouyant than that photo suggests :p

I go to the gym regularly actually: 3 times a week most weeks (except this week, I'm going 4 times to make up for being busy having a LAN party last week)

Also, I've decided that I'm going to go clothes shopping this weekend. See If I can get a few shirts with some colour in them
 

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are you wearing transitions?

transitions always increase the nerd look imo, get some normal glasses
 

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Yes your style is incredibly boring. There's nothing wrong with black, just break it up a little. A white belt would make outfit #1 look way better.
 

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hey, nothing i can't stand more than hipster douchebags. how your dressing is fine, and don't listen to her.
 

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TravisBickle said:
hey, nothing i can't stand more than hipster douchebags. how your dressing is fine, and don't listen to her.
Being well dressed doesn't mean you're a hipster douche bag.
 

"You Can't Argue a Woman Into Liking You"

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.

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