"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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Charlie Broker - How TV Ruined Your Life

"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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r0cky said:
The ego makes the delusion of progress seem like a great illusion.
Surprise! surprise!!

The people are waking up.
It's not just that but TVs purpose or advertising at least is to blow up that ego so you'll buy their "status" products. Buy this product and you will be AWESOME!!
 

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Alle_Gory said:
It's not just that but TVs purpose or advertising at least is to blow up that ego so you'll buy their "status" products. Buy this product and you will be AWESOME!!
Watched the first four episodes and the show is amazing... I hope it doesn't lose steam throughout the season. I especially liked the one where they tend to stereotype and group people according to their age group. I definitely feel they can also air one about the portrayal of race on television as well, cause there is an enormous amount on they could do he can do on that topic.
 

"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.

Read more...

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