RickTheToad
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Dudes or ladies? I cannot imagine a dude wanting more non-physical contact. It becomes annoying after awhile.Lol i hear ya. They are the ones wanting “more contact” though.
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.
Dudes or ladies? I cannot imagine a dude wanting more non-physical contact. It becomes annoying after awhile.Lol i hear ya. They are the ones wanting “more contact” though.
You've replayed it a hundred times. She stood three feet away, scrolling her phone. You had an opening. You composed the perfect line — after she was gone.
For all you know, she's married now. To some guy who said something. Anything.
Openers are cheap. Almost any sentence works when it's delivered within three seconds. The expensive part is the standing there, drafting and deleting, while the window quietly closes.
The "22 Rules" stripped out my hesitation. What to open with, how to keep it alive, and the one habit that costs guys more women than anything else: waiting for perfect.
I agree! It’s my dudes, especially one of them that is requesting i stay in better contact especially when he's away. and to stay “close.”Dudes or ladies? I cannot imagine a dude wanting more non-physical contact. It becomes annoying after awhile.
Next. They are going to be too smothering over time. I have a lady doing this to me now. Calls me while I'm at work to say hi. WTF. I know it's from a good place, but it's annoying. There needs to be a happy medium. Let me know when you find it..I agree! It’s my dudes, especially one of them that is requesting i stay in better contact especially when he's away. and to stay “close.”
Yeah i was very narcissistic in previous relationships and had my bishes in full submission but they would still act out an go Bpd on me. Ive changed and learned tho. I still do crave a codependant relationship thoWow then i am surprised. i have a codependent tendency with the “right “ person (usually another codependent or narcissist) and the relationships are always dramatic and not very healthy. fun and exciting maybe, but not very peaceful. but i still indulge at times
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.
there are people out there that date. i don’t really get the mentality of you must only date one at a time. All 3 of mine also date others. Personally i am not looking for exclusive at this point. One has a primary GF, one is seeing some girls here and there and one has a serious LTR. I am surprised how much monogamy is preached.Well for a start u say BFs So if that s the setup the guys are idiots if they are chasing too hard. Assuming it's early days. Stop dating idiots.
You should consider seeking help for that. Not something to keep at bay.I still do crave a codependant relationship tho
Why do women always say “just be who you are! Women love that! Be yourself”. If that was the case sosuave would never even exist. Everyone could just be themselves and they would have an abundance of women. No more friend zones, unless you weren’t being your “true self”, then you’d get friend zoned lolSounds like you are trying to figure out how to do this attention thing correctly to increase your abundance, but thats not going to add to your overall satisfaction, it will just make you anxious, because you're not being authentically you
just be yourself. whomever you are going to enjoy spending time with has to also enjoy spending time with you. do you, let them weed themselves out and understand that what you are left with are the men who actually like who you are.
Lol “seek help”. Sorry bro we dont all need to go see therapists for our specific idiosyncrasies. Im self aware. Obviously you arent self aware of the fact you are on the autism spectrum.You should consider seeking help for that. Not something to keep at bay.
If you don't understand why it's super important to find someone who is happy with exactly who you are right now, I don't have the time to school you. But I will say, be prepared for a world of rejection along the journey of finding out why it's important to be yourselfWhy do women always say “just be who you are! Women love that! Be yourself”. If that was the case sosuave would never even exist. Everyone could just be themselves and they would have an abundance of women. No more friend zones, unless you weren’t being your “true self”, then you’d get friend zoned lol
Attraction runs on a clock.
She flirted for weeks. Touched your arm. Found reasons to be alone with you. And you were careful. Respectful. Waiting for the right moment.
The moment had a shelf life. It expired around month two, and by the time you asked her out, she'd quietly filed you under "little brother."
One of the hardest lessons inside the 22 Rules: women rarely wait. Interest either grows or it decays, and nothing decays it faster than a man who never moves.
Make the move while she's still inventing reasons to be near you.
Well show me the proof that being your absolute 100% self will get you success with women. Hate to tell you but most women are fake as hell, they are looking for fake acting guys. Why? You thought all those “jerks” were born that way? No ma’am, they learned how to be that to get women and what women respond to. They no longer were “themselves” when they started acting how they act.If you don't understand why it's super important to find someone who is happy with exactly who you are right now, I don't have the time to school you. But I will say, be prepared for a world of rejection along the journey of finding out why it's important to be yourself
Your pedeastalyzing pvssy over your personal authenticityWell show me the proof that being your absolute 100% self will get you success with women. Hate to tell you but most women are fake as hell, they are looking for fake acting guys. Why? You thought all those “jerks” were born that way? No ma’am, they learned how to be that to get women and what women respond to. They no longer were “themselves” when they started acting how they act.
By yourself fellas, go ahead and you’ll be back here complaining “why do I always get friend zoned?”lol
Co-dependency is not healthy dude. Not critizing, just laying out the facts.Lol “seek help”. Sorry bro we dont all need to go see therapists for our specific idiosyncrasies. Im self aware. Obviously you arent self aware of the fact you are on the autism spectrum.
How dare u judge me. You are very rude and disrespectful for speaking to your superior in that manner.Co-dependency is not healthy dude. Not critizing, just laying out the facts.
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.
You've been around long enough to know they collectively don't careCo-dependency is not healthy dude. Not critizing, just laying out the facts.
Yes, "reflective mode" is correct. I think of it as the "bonus phase". I've achieved the big things that I want in life. The rest is a bonus. What that means, with regards to the OP, is that I prefer minimal drama. A lady shouldn't be bothering me at work or over-texting me. I've got other things to do. In return, she'll have my full attention when we're together.7. 40's onwards - Has won many battles and is still standing, but is in a reflective mode, if he's at the pinnacle then it's likely he's now a teacher or mentor of many in his organisation, leading them, empowering people as he goes.
One of my guys is the same as me in that regard. we never “chat” over text, only use it to make plans. i am starting to see and like him more. he’s my age. strangely it’s the older guy (he’s 57 and i am 39) that is asking (demanding) for more contact via text and more closeness.Yes, "reflective mode" is correct. I think of it as the "bonus phase". I've achieved the big things that I want in life. The rest is a bonus. What that means, with regards to the OP, is that I prefer minimal drama. A lady shouldn't be bothering me at work or over-texting me. I've got other things to do. In return, she'll have my full attention when we're together.
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.