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.
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.
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.
I'm starting to believe you're a flakeOriginally posted by Francisco d'Anconia
When who flakes? Did somebody flake?![]()
LOVE IT!Originally posted by Wyldfire
Invite her to meet you at the most expensive restaurant in town. Tell her you might run a few minutes late and to just get a table and wait. She's going to show up to that date because it'll be a big deal to her...expensive place and all. Then don't show up and don't answer your phone if she calls. She'll be embarassed and furious. When you do finally answer her angry phone call...give her the exact same excuse she gave you and the same attitude. She'll think twice about flaking on the next guy.
You should ONLY do this if she REALLY deserves it.Originally posted by spidersense
LOVE IT!
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.
If a guy asks out a girl he's only just recently met he doesn't know if she'll flake or not. I'm not usually one for revenge, but there are some women who are just oblivious to proper social graces and common courtesy. It'd do them some good to get a little dose of their own medicine.Originally posted by Francisco d'Anconia
But why go out with a woman that will flake out unless you take her to an expensive returant? Isn't that a hint and a half in the first place?
Actually, in the right context, this can work. If you show that you're not bothered by it, and then just don't go out of your way to call, be with her etc.Originally posted by VRsex
when a girl flakes, i usually dont really care, and i act like nothing happened, i dont even bring it up next time. is this a good way to behave afterwards or no?
thanks
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.