"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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My parents have met the girl I like and they don't like her. what do I do? her family likes me, but my family doesn't like her.
 

“The 22 Rules That Flip the Script With Women… And How You Can Use Them Tonight”

Most guys accidentally kill attraction before they even speak. They assume they need a bigger bank account, a better physique, or smoother lines. They miss the point.

Female desire operates on a specific set of psychological triggers.  Break them, and you're invisible. Follow them, and you become magnetic.

I learned this the hard way. Years of freezing up. Getting friend-zoned. Watching other guys walk away with the girl I wanted. Then I discovered a set of 22 simple rules that rewired my entire approach.

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Originally posted by Tidus_V
My parents have met the girl I like and they don't like her. what do I do? her family likes me, but my family doesn't like her.
They just met her; give it time. She will grow on them.
One day she will do something to earn respect in your parents' eyes. You're overreacting to quickly...

And you're only 16, parental consent with your girlfriend is not crucial. But, nonetheless, give it more time and things will work out.

Do not push it upon your parents. It WILL work out.
 

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It happens. My parents never really liked my ex. Parents have this instinct sometimes about girls. Trust it. Besides, you're only 16, you have many more girls ahead of you, one's bound to be one your parents will like. :)
 

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You know, I've noticed that all the girls I brought home that my parents' did NOT like turned out to be the girls I regret dating in the first place.

They were horrible people. My parents' detected it before I did; give your parents a bit more credit. They do love you, and they do have more experience in everything than you, or even me. So listen to them; but your action is your own decision. But, listen.
 

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You know, I've noticed that all the girls I brought home that my parents' did NOT like turned out to be the girls I regret dating in the first place.

They were horrible people. My parents' detected it before I did; give your parents a bit more credit. They do love you, and they do have more experience in everything than you, or even me. So listen to them; but your actions are your own decision. But, listen. They may have a valid point.
 

"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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okay. so just give it time? yea. I know I'm only 16 but still, I like her. I don't think I'm going to leave her just because my parents don't like her.
 

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Nothing you can really do. Like previous posters said, parents are usually right about these types of things. But that alone isnt a reason to next her.
 

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I'll go with the analogy of Red Flags. Everyone has a piece of personality that raises a Red Flag. I need not explain what a Red Flag is. When parents don't like her, it's either because:

1. There are multiple flaws within her
2. Your parents are on crack
3. You didn't see the obvisous
4. She did something.

Since it's rarely (if at all) #2, it's 1, 3 or 4. Usually, it'll be 1, followed by 3.

It's something to understand and remember. Definitely not a reason to next her, but you should understand how this works.
 

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Tell them straight up they better put up with her and be polite or life is gonna get a lot more difficult for them.
 

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Originally posted by splinterkb
Tell them straight up they better put up with her and be polite or life is gonna get a lot more difficult for them.
Uh, no...
 

"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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the girl is a total stranger that you've met for a few days

your parents are people who took care of 16 years, fed you, blah blah blah

think about it
 

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Reposted.

I'll go with the analogy of Red Flags. Everyone has a piece of personality that raises a Red Flag. I need not explain what a Red Flag is. When parents don't like her, it's either because:

1. There are multiple flaws within her
2. Your parents are on crack
3. You didn't see the obvisous
4. She did something.

Since it's rarely (if at all) #2, it's 1, 3 or 4. Usually, it'll be 1, followed by 3.

It's something to understand and remember. Definitely not a reason to next her, but you should understand how this works.

To add, this is a little list of red flags. http://www.sosuave.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30558
 

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Originally posted by Docs
Reposted.

I'll go with the analogy of Red Flags. Everyone has a piece of personality that raises a Red Flag. I need not explain what a Red Flag is. When parents don't like her, it's either because:

1. There are multiple flaws within her
2. Your parents are on crack
3. You didn't see the obvisous
4. She did something.

Since it's rarely (if at all) #2, it's 1, 3 or 4. Usually, it'll be 1, followed by 3.

It's something to understand and remember. Definitely not a reason to next her, but you should understand how this works.

To add, this is a little list of red flags. http://www.sosuave.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30558
Awesome list!
 
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