"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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jocca

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Hey guys just thought I'd post here as I've finnally resembled a good home gym.:yes: Been a number of years in the making but Now i can say I own-

Bench
squat rack
machine that includes: Peck deck, leg press, latpull downs and knee extensions (although I never use the last one)
2 sets of changeable dumbells
stationary bike
50kg punching bag
floor to ceiling speed ball
one spare barbell
Focus pads
6x20 kg plates
6x 10kg plates
2x5 kg plates
6x7.5 kg plates
8x 2.5 kg plates
2x 4 kg ankle weights
skipping rope
brand new set of running spikes also.


Feels like all I'm after now is a roman chair/ chinup bar. I do chinups however off the squat rack at the moment though so its still doable.
 

"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"

Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.

She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.

Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.

So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.

The words come later. The impression comes first.

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Neon Owl

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What about micro plates? 1.25kg and 0.5kg.
 

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Not sure if the last post was a joke or not by I honestly dont see the point of such small weights.:confused:
 

Neon Owl

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Do you always add at least 5kg to the bar whenever you increase your weight?

Micro plates help when your progression starts to stall by enabling you to still increase your weight on the bar but by adding a smaller amount each time.
 

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Yes.... I dont progress until being able to complete 4x5 with proper form on any of the compound lifts such as bench, squats and deadlifts.
 

"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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Drum&Bass

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Cool, I'd skip the roman chair and get a Glute Ham Raise instead. You can use it as a Reverse Hyper and both of these units are invaluable to anyone who is serious about training.
 

jocca

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Yeah definetly was thinking of having a look into it. How much would you think it should cost as I really have no idea?
 

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It is said that it is hard to put a price on health and well being but it is a lot easier to put a price on the means of getting healthy. If you can not afford the annual fees of health clubs or if you do not find the local gym timings suitable or if you simply prefer to work out in the privacy of your home you can acquire the home gym of your dreams.
 

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It is said that its harder to put a amount on ones bloom and well-being, but it’s a lot easier to put a amount on the agency of accepting healthy! If you cant allow the six-figure anniversary fees of bloom clubs, or if you don't acquisition the bounded gym timings suitable, or if you artlessly adopt to plan out in the aloofness of your home, you can access the home gym of your dreams.
 

"So, What Do You Do for Fun?"

She asks it casually, mid-sip. And you feel the floor open up, because the honest answer is work, gym, and a couple shows you're half-watching.

Women rarely say this out loud, but a man with a life is attractive before he says a word. The guy who spent Saturday deep-sea fishing and came back with photos and a story — he walks in already interesting.

The "22 Rules" pushed me to build a life worth talking about. Turns out the fastest way to be interesting to women is to be interested in your own life first.

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jocca said:
Hey guys just thought I'd post here as I've finnally resembled a good home gym.:yes: Been a number of years in the making but Now i can say I own-

Bench
squat rack
machine that includes: Peck deck, leg press, latpull downs and knee extensions (although I never use the last one)
2 sets of changeable dumbells
stationary bike
50kg punching bag
floor to ceiling speed ball
one spare barbell
Focus pads
6x20 kg plates
6x 10kg plates
2x5 kg plates
6x7.5 kg plates
8x 2.5 kg plates
2x 4 kg ankle weights
skipping rope
brand new set of running spikes also.


Feels like all I'm after now is a roman chair/ chinup bar. I do chinups however off the squat rack at the moment though so its still doable.
I think that it is the perfect idea.Well the accessories that you have mentioned are just perfect for home gym.
 
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