MatureDJ
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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.
article: The Men Who Eat Like Boys - Why some guys never outgrow the kid’s menu
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"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"
Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.
She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.
Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.
So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.
The words come later. The impression comes first.
wifehunter
Master Don Juan
Ok, I have a confession to make:
zekko
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The point is most people form their eating habits when they growing up. I can fully believe that, because a lot of my favorite foods and the things I crave are things that my mother fed me. Fortunately, my parents tried to serve balanced meals, so it's not like the guy in the article. But there are still things I struggle with, and things I would probably be better off not eating, or at least eating less of. I think they call this comfort food - food that you associate with good times, that make you feel good when you eat them.
This is one reason I had trouble sticking to a plant based diet when I tried it. I enjoyed it one one level, but ultimately I gave in to my cravings, because there were foods I wanted that I didn't want to do without. It's my weakness though, I accept responsibility for that.
If there's a lesson here, I'd say it would be to instill good eating habits into your children, if you have any. Because those habits can last a lifetime.
"I'm Not Looking for Anything Serious Right Now"
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.
hitmanwalking
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It took a health scare at 34 for me to finally change my diet. My blood pressure was through the roof and cholesterol was too high. It took me until this year to switch to oatmeal for breakfast (with yogurt, nuts, and berries) and salads and fruits/vegetables for lunch. The change to my physique has been amazing. Physical fitness and health is really all about diet. Working out isn't enough. I only allow myself to eat meat for dinner.
It is unfortunate but I don't think I am in the minority. Most guys don't do anything about their diet until they have a health problem. The human body is extremely resilient. You can treat it like sh!t for 30-40 years before you run into any problems.
It is unfortunate but I don't think I am in the minority. Most guys don't do anything about their diet until they have a health problem. The human body is extremely resilient. You can treat it like sh!t for 30-40 years before you run into any problems.
wifehunter
Master Don Juan
You had me at 'peanut butter'.
