"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.

being called a pretty boy

Thread starter frivolousz21
Start date Nov 27, 2007

MikeYikes122

Master Don Juan

Dec 2, 2007

Do you dress really nice or do you have a reputation among these guys for being well-groomed? My friends call me pretty boy a lot to mess with me, and I know for certain it's because they think I dress well and I take a long time to get ready.

I think that it has less to do with actual looks and more with how you upkeep yourself.

"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.