i know we are, but its a sad state of affairs when telling someone you like them will result in them losing interest
"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.
How would you guys handle this text?
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- Start date
"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.
AureliusMaximus
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After just meeting a few times and saying something like that; it is like a red flag on a communist parade...
Too many of them lol.
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In this situation I don't think so at all. The mistake is when a guy is overinvested when she is not and start saying all this stuff that she's not feeling. In this situation she's feeling it and reciprocating it would be positively received.
Context matters. In a different context I would agree with you, but not this one.
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An ambiguous answer is all you need.
I respectfully disagree, Me nor anyone I know, has never had a good experience from telling a woman anything. in under 3 months
"Stop Asking Your Friends What to Text Her"
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.
Keep the momentum going!!!
She said the “L” word because she wants to see your level of commitment.
You do not have to say it back, but you should do something to show your level of commitment now!
If I were in your situation, I would seriously go Tiffany’s and get her some earrings at the very low end price point.
Surprise her with that gift then the momentum keeps going and you do not have to say the “L” word.
Women are very perceptive. Show too many signs of pulling back your commitment level and it is game over. The emotional connection she has to you is lost forever.
The “L” word is a giant test. If you want her, do not fail it.
She said the “L” word because she wants to see your level of commitment.
You do not have to say it back, but you should do something to show your level of commitment now!
If I were in your situation, I would seriously go Tiffany’s and get her some earrings at the very low end price point.
Surprise her with that gift then the momentum keeps going and you do not have to say the “L” word.
Women are very perceptive. Show too many signs of pulling back your commitment level and it is game over. The emotional connection she has to you is lost forever.
The “L” word is a giant test. If you want her, do not fail it.
CAPSLOCK BANDIT
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To me, love is a measurement of convenience; we have desire for those who are going to make our lives more convenient. Declarations of Love to me means that the convenience you provide is on another level, but it's not enough.
All you can do is avoid filling their heads with bull**** and be honest
All you can do is avoid filling their heads with bull**** and be honest
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I once dated a girl that told me all the time she loved me. Never once did I tell her. My reply was "you're a sweetie" or some **** like that. I wasn't looking to fall in love. I just wanted fun times and a hot girl.
My response never caused any issues in the 2yrs we were together. She did voice her displeasure to others, but never me. Stay true to yourself and if they have a problem with it then so be it. There are always more out there.
My response never caused any issues in the 2yrs we were together. She did voice her displeasure to others, but never me. Stay true to yourself and if they have a problem with it then so be it. There are always more out there.