"The Kiss of Death Mistake"

You replay the conversation at 2 a.m. She texted back fast yesterday. Today, nothing. Was that smile friendly or flirty? What did the shoulder touch mean?

Every hour you spend decoding her signals drains your confidence and hands her the controls. Women can sense that insecurity from across the room — and it repels them.

One of the "22 Rules" kills the obsession on the spot: assume she likes you, and act accordingly. Sounds too simple. Works anyway.

Her interest tends to rise to meet your expectations. Psychologists call it a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Ergonomic Mice and Keys

FuzzX

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This is sort of an issue that effects us all whether you are a programmer, gamer or a chronic masturbator, Carpal Tunnel comes in many forms. I'm wondering if any of you also use ergonomic mice and if so can you recommend a good brand. I've been using the Delux for a few years and really found that it alleviates wrist problems but recently I decided to try something new and buy an Anker, I wouldn't recommend it to anybody [despite the good reviews]. It's quite uncomfortable. I used a trackball mouse quite a few years ago and I really miss it, so I was also looking for an opinion on that and if it works with carpal?

That said, I also use a special keyboard and I find it eliminates a ton of wrist pain. I pay about 20 to 50 bucks for each keyboard and the difference is night and day.

First image: Delux
Second: Anker
Third: Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard

 

"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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This is sort of an issue that effects us all whether you are a programmer, gamer or a chronic masturbator, Carpal Tunnel comes in many forms.
For the chronic masturbators, maybe a penis shaped mouse would be more comfortable.
 

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I had muscle pain/weakness for many years in my hands. Not carpal tunnel, though. I have the earlier wired model of this one that has lasted me over 15 years. Still use it and would never change it for anything else. Also, did things like use click lock and make mouse pointer speed really fast, etc.

 

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I had the red ball
I had muscle pain/weakness for many years in my hands. Not carpal tunnel, though. I have the earlier wired model of this one that has lasted me over 15 years. Still use it and would never change it for anything else. Also, did things like use click lock and make mouse pointer speed really fast, etc.

I had muscle pain/weakness for many years in my hands. Not carpal tunnel, though. I have the earlier wired model of this one that has lasted me over 15 years. Still use it and would never change it for anything else. Also, did things like use click lock and make mouse pointer speed really fast, etc.

I had the red ball and I recall using it for quite awhile too, maybe I'll get another.
 

"She Laughed All Night. Then She Ghosted You. Here's Why."

Dinner ran three hours. She laughed at everything. You walked her to her car thinking this one's locked in.

Then: nothing. Two texts. No reply. What happened?

You did what most men do on a great date. You filled every silence, answered every question, and left her with nothing to wonder about. No mystery. Nothing to sit with when she got home.

Rule 3 of the "22 Rules" changes the ending: tell her a little, hold back the rest, and let her imagination do the chasing. The ghosting stops too.

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I had the red ball and I recall using it for quite awhile too, maybe I'll get another.
Yup, that's the one. I tried a couple of other models in recent times but hated them so just stuck with the logitech.
 

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Buy a mouse pad with the gel wrist support. I get horrible back pain if my wrist isn't supported when using the mouse.

I've used ergonomic keyboards my whole life and never had anything even close to carpal tunnel. They're worth it
 

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Wait, people get carpal tunnel from jerking it? I'm not seeing how. Must be way too much. Lol

I've had it before. Between videogames and playing violin (holding the bow put stress on the thumb) in High School I had soreness in my thumb and wrist that hung around for a few months. Occasionally I would have spasms/twitching in my thumb. I just started resting my hand and let it heal.

Btw, violin was not my choice. I had to take what was available.
 

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Wait, people get carpal tunnel from jerking it? I'm not seeing how. Must be way too much. Lol
That's a sure sign you need to practice at least a little more self control.
 

"I just moved here from Florida."

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.

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