True but some women are that damaged where they need to play those games. I’ve seen it.She isn't bored because he isn't an @sshole, she is bored because he is boring.
You don't need to be an @sshole to be fun and exciting to be around.
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.