Jake-inator
Senior Don Juan
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let the flaming begin...
She says the movie looks dumb; you suddenly agree. She tests you with a little attitude; you apologize for nothing.
You think you're being easy to get along with. She reads something else entirely: a man with no edges. Nothing to hold on to. No friction, no tension, no reason to wonder what he really thinks.
The "22 Rules" taught me to push back — playfully, calmly, without needing her approval. Strange things happened after that.
That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?
She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."
She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.
I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.
Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.
There are really only so many days in the week once you are balanced in your life. A woman, even one that you care about, shouldn't monopolize most of your time. For example, I spend at least one night per week visiting friends and/or family without her (maintaining other relationships is important). One night is for my job (paying for the rest of your life is also important). One or two nights are just for myself. When you get more time under your belt, I think you'll appreciate the time left over.Originally posted by frivolousz21
Im calling bull**** on this...
2 to 3 times a week in a LTR???
ok superman!
seriously.....less than 1 percent of men want to see the girl they really care for or love 2 or 3 times or less a week.
LOL. Can be very true, although once again, if he really likes you, he will go out of his way to fit you into his rotation in replacement for one of the other girls.Originally posted by MindOverMatter
2.) he's prolly seeing other girls and you're just one girl in his rotation.
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.
NO. NO. NO. You should respect yourself and stop worrying about how he feels and what he needs. Why do you need to do anything here, but get focused in other areas of your life: other dates, school, friends, etc.?Originally posted by Jus_LikeCandy
But, I figured by now he would have came back around. I thought him coming back meant that we would work it out.
I kind of feel I need to earn back his trust and I should be patience, but how long does this take??
I relate to how you feel. Life is hard and relationships can be the hardest aspect sometimes. But relationships shouldn't be challenging all the time. Life is not suppose to be a soap opera and should feel good even when you are not together which is not the case for you. You should get yourself involved in other areas immediately. If he is really interested in you, you should be more attractive to him as a result. Don't let him pressure you into changing in your new mode. I strongly suggest that you don't put this relationship at the top of your list of expectations.Originally posted by Jus_LikeCandy
This is going to be soooo hard to drop. I do care about him and I think that if I move on, I might miss something. Maybe it will work out.
Should I wait to see what happens for the summer....His schedule should become alot lighter, should I chill out until there??
Your buddy Dave has been single for three years and thinks "hey u up" is a valid strategy. Your other buddy Mike just got dumped and told you to "just be yourself."
You showed them her text. You asked them to decode the emoji. You drafted four responses and sent the screenshot to the group chat for a vote.
She's been waiting forty minutes.
Put the phone down. Stop crowdsourcing your love life. Type something that sounds like you. Hit send. Then go do literally anything else with your evening.
People are busy because they choose to be. Much of his schedule seems negotiable. He just has you prioritized very low. Why keep going through the same cycle once you recognize it. You have tried this enough times not to revisit the same ground and waste your time. The older you get, the more you will realize this.Originally posted by Jus_LikeCandy
The funny thing is, I am extremely busy. I work full time and go to school full time. I am very busy. But, I FIND the time to do things and see people that are important to me.
I think anyone should feel this way......If he doesn't, I guess I am not that important. I am an afterthought. This, I don't like, and I will not remain in this situation. The second I am about to bounce, or he feels I am seein someone else, he will come around. We have been there before..
You can skip the expensive cars, the fancy clothes, and the endless gym selfies. Completely unnecessary.
I used to freeze the second a beautiful woman looked my way. Frustrated. Awkward. Watching other guys walk away with the girl while I stood there tongue-tied.
Then I discovered 22 simple rules that rewired my entire dating life. The anxiety vanished. Conversations flowed effortlessly. Women started chasing me for a change.
These rules trigger a woman's subconscious attraction switches. And you can start using them tonight.
I agree 100%, this is why I am thinking of stepping away. It wasn't this bad during our period together before we split.... But, now it is unbearable. I want to see him and I have to wait until all of his other crap is done. Is he testing me...? Maybe he is....People are busy because they choose to be. Much of his schedule seems negotiable.
Any relationship that's toxic is no good for anyone: the man or the woman. You should be honest with who you date and never waste months of their and your time fuking playing games. The "game players" are immature and should realize that successful seduction comes from becoming comfortable as a man: that's what this site is about to me not just picking up women. We'll always hold the advantage in dating because women are emotional and react to us if they have interest not the other way around. Why make anyone miserable if there is no or very low interest? That's cruel and what I was responding to here. I am totally done dealing with this issue though.Originally posted by PVSSY-EATER
mISTER BIG?
DO YOU HEAR YOURSELF?
This guy is being a challenge, she LIKES THAT....she is just trying to figure out a way to trap him, what the hell.............are you guys dumb? Why the hell are you talking to this bytch, she is a girl, a girl, a GIRL!!!!!!!!! THIS SITE WILL NOT TURN TO OPRAH!! I WILL SEE TO IT!
Chicks can be Don Juans too..this site remains a mans site
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.