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.
Next Monday you'll feel more confident. After the gym you'll feel more confident. After one more drink you'll feel more confident. After you get a better haircut, a better jacket, a better job.
You've been "getting ready" for two years.
She's standing ten feet away right now. She'll be gone in four minutes. No amount of preparation will manufacture the courage that only comes from moving your feet.
Walk over. Stumble through the first sentence. Let it be clumsy. Let it be imperfect. You will feel more alive in those ten seconds than you have all month.
I know what you mean, when you really concentrate and focus you kinda sober up a little bit...but still very dangerous and not a good thing to do (but you already know that).Sadao said:Yea I need to cut that **** out. I only do it when i absolutely KNOW I can drive though, and I have a tendency to be able to snap into sobriety when needed. But you're right, it's not a good idea and I don't do it too often.
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.
Thanks man. This site has helped me greatly and not only in the sexual world, but having increased confidence definitely improves every aspect of life.Heman6 said:Dude, this thread is super long and I've hardly read any of it, but I will eventually. I have to say, props for doing what you're doing though. It will pay off
Read it dude. It's almost like a soap opera - but in a good way. You read the first page or two and then you just have to keep following it because it's very well narrated and lots of progress is made. Plus it's very educational and a good confidence boost! Very engrossing and also entertaining at the same time.Heman6 said:Dude, this thread is super long and I've hardly read any of it, but I will eventually. I have to say, props for doing what you're doing though. It will pay off
Thanks man, i'm sure i will!Psusennes2 said:Greets from Malaysia. Good luck and have a blast come Friday. Cheers
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.
Thanks man, it definitely felt like I was completing a screenplay or something. And yes I've had an amazing couple days, and many memories.lebRambo said:*stands and claps* YEAH!
It was like the last closing scene of a long-a$$ play or something. Its Don Giovanni, but cooler!
Congrats man, hope you had a fun couple of days![]()
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.
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.