"The Coffee Shop Girl You Never Spoke To"

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.

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am i the only one who feels like going on dates is a huge hassle?

garruk

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self-explantaory.

does going on a date ever feel like a hassle? like youd rather just chill out than deal with the hassles of a date?

sometimes i flake on purpose just because id rather sit and watch tv.

anyone ever feel like this? whats wrong with me?
 

"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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RockaRolla25

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da dynamically [B said:
Dating is actually a woman thing. Dating is a social institution created for women. [/B]Guys just want to get a b1owjob while watching the game. Don't feel bad for feeling like a guy.

Think about it.......Dating is supposed to be about you and her. "you and her" can happen anywhere, including your couch. But for the woman, it is not about you and her, it is about her and her FANTASY.

For most guys, dating is just a means to an end.
Ever see those "Match.com" commercials? The guys in every commercial act like women on the dates. That stuff MUST be scripted.

If it isn't scripted........oh boy. :mad:
 

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Yes It's Like We Have To Jump Through Hoops Just To Score!
 

"The Coffee Shop Girl You Never Spoke To"

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.

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PapiChulo

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Thats the case when you want to get laid only. People do seek companionship and actually like to leave the house, you know. That sounds like apathy to me.
 

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Each to their own.

I love dating - getting out and meeting people is interesting, but then I guess I'm a people person. It doesn't have to be women per say - I like going out with people from work, from my rugby club or just chatting to randoms you meet whilst you're out.

It sounds a little like you find the whole thing a bit hard because you're self concious. Meeting people should be a relaxed and enjoyable thing.

Meeting a girl and having a drink should be something you enjoy - it shouldn't stress you out. Even if you decide she's not worth a pop, at least you've got a funny story.

Otherwise...what do you talk about with your mates when you meet up?
'What have you been up to this week?'. 'Nothing'. 'Oh...'.

Grab life by the balls, or sit back and wait for it to kick you in them.
 

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Check out Brent....he teaches game without needing to go to dates...actually, he is really good at what he does...

For me personally, I continue doing dates because they get me results nervertheless
 

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I see what you mean,and I agree and as you I refused many date simply because the disturb wasn't worth any possible good outcome.

The best thing is to spend time with a girl in a friendly stressless environment unlike an expensive bar or a crowded nightclub,even worse is if the "date" is a struggle to keep her attention from her friends "happening" to be there.

I find it better to just do something togheter where the focus is doing something instead of jsut socializing,rock climbing or a walk are better for sure than a table with drink.
 

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Noodles said:
Each to their own.

I love dating - getting out and meeting people is interesting, but then I guess I'm a people person. It doesn't have to be women per say - I like going out with people from work, from my rugby club or just chatting to randoms you meet whilst you're out.

It sounds a little like you find the whole thing a bit hard because you're self concious. Meeting people should be a relaxed and enjoyable thing.

Meeting a girl and having a drink should be something you enjoy - it shouldn't stress you out. Even if you decide she's not worth a pop, at least you've got a funny story.

Otherwise...what do you talk about with your mates when you meet up?
'What have you been up to this week?'. 'Nothing'. 'Oh...'.

Grab life by the balls, or sit back and wait for it to kick you in them.
hmm i really like this.
 

"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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garruk

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Noodles said:
Each to their own.

I love dating - getting out and meeting people is interesting, but then I guess I'm a people person. It doesn't have to be women per say - I like going out with people from work, from my rugby club or just chatting to randoms you meet whilst you're out.

It sounds a little like you find the whole thing a bit hard because you're self concious. Meeting people should be a relaxed and enjoyable thing.

Meeting a girl and having a drink should be something you enjoy - it shouldn't stress you out. Even if you decide she's not worth a pop, at least you've got a funny story.

Otherwise...what do you talk about with your mates when you meet up?
'What have you been up to this week?'. 'Nothing'. 'Oh...'.

Grab life by the balls, or sit back and wait for it to kick you in them.
hmm i really like this.
 
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