Why "Whatever You Want" Keeps You Single

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.

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do u have a girlfriend?

Crazy Asian

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so this girl asked me by e-mail if i had a girlfriend.
i don't, so...
i'm not sure where to go with this.....
should i just come out and say no?
gosh i know this sound like a really stupid question, but what should i be putting in her mind?

i was thinking of using somebody's quote "i don't have a gf, but i know a girl that'll get mad if she heard me say that"
but that might make me seem like a person that wouldn't care about my gf if i had one.

over complicated much?
 

"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.

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just say you havnt found the right girl or that you dont need a girlfriend or something...no biggie, that is unless you want her as your GF
 

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That means she wants ya buddy. That's what it's always been for me.

I wouldn't lie about having a gf though, if you don't have one she'll find out and that'll be lame for you.
 

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if you dont have a gf then tell her you dont have a gf, what's your problem? she obviously likes you enough to ask.
 

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You want to put in her mind that she can persue you (with you being the prize) if she wants to.

Don't use some preplanned line or anything, just straight out tell her... "nope, I haven't found a girl who can handle me yet :p"

use your own words though!
 

"You'll Never Feel READY to Walk Over"

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.

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Grand Wizzard Alamar said:
You want to put in her mind that she can persue you (with you being the prize) if she wants to.

Don't use some preplanned line or anything, just straight out tell her... "nope, I haven't found a girl who can handle me yet :p"

use your own words though!
aight thx.
thats the idea i was looking for :)
 

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this is wut i came up with:

i would have a gf, but every single one i've been with complained about my enormous schlong ;)
 
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Crazy Asian said:
this is wut i came up with:

i would have a gf, but every single one i've been with complained about my enormous schlong ;)
LOL

Ever tried that one?
 

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nope, lol
but i should come up with a better reference to my penis than schlong...
 

"Stop Asking Your Friends What to Text Her"

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.

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Here's what you say:

"I'm currently unattached."

BUT, you gotta say it JUST RIGHT --- with the right tone, cadence, and facial expression. I can't explain it.
 

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she sent an e-mail to me, so i can't really show expression.

and u know wut i hate?
i send an e-mail to a girl and in my mind i think i'm thinking of it in a funny way. but since you can't show ur expressions through e-mail, she gets the wrong meaning of it and gets pissed.
 
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A girl asked me this the other day and I just told her "I'm not really involved with anyone right now"... not sure if this was a good response or not.

I should have gone with

"Why, Would you like to apply for the position?"
 

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haha it always sucks when you think of something better to say after you've already said something.
 

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"Why, Would you like to apply for the position?"

nice haha
 

"You'll Never Feel READY to Walk Over"

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.

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"Why do YOU want to know?" (Big grin)

This works for anything you don't want to answer ;)
 

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My Name is Nobody said:
A girl asked me this the other day and I just told her "I'm not really involved with anyone right now"... not sure if this was a good response or not.

I should have gone with

"Why, Would you like to apply for the position?"
Rata Blanca said:
"Why do YOU want to know?" (Big grin)

This works for anything you don't want to answer
Gold :D
 

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Crazy Asian said:
i was thinking of using somebody's quote "i don't have a gf, but i know a girl that'll get mad if she heard me say that"
but that might make me seem like a person that wouldn't care about my gf if i had one.
Now where have I heard that before... hmmm...

*notices sig*

OH! Hey, that's mine!






...Yay!!
 

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"Sorry, but im taken....my BF gets angry whenever someone asks me if I have a GF. Sorry:( "
 
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