"The Coffee Shop Girl You Never Spoke To"

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.

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Foe

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Haha well sort of, had my first date since my LTR ended two weeks ago. She drove me home this morning, boom! Feels like the spell has lifted somewhat which is massive relief.

She happens to work right next to where I live so that's convenient, question is do I message her or wait.

I wanna say "last night was incredible" but it feels kinda simpy.....Maybe just wait?
 

"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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SW15

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Definitely wait a few days. Maybe even wait until the holiday weekend is over. Sunday night at a minimum.

If "boom" meant you fuccked her vag, then that is good to get laid only two weeks after an LTR ended. Better than most.
 

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Haha well sort of, had my first date since my LTR ended two weeks ago. She drove me home this morning, boom! Feels like the spell has lifted somewhat which is massive relief.

She happens to work right next to where I live so that's convenient, question is do I message her or wait.

I wanna say "last night was incredible" but it feels kinda simpy.....Maybe just wait?
let her contact you. fvck her again. find something or someone else to do in the mean time.
 

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She’s a bit close to home if it all goes pear shaped lol good for you though. Onwards & upwards. Give it a few days. She will probably message you. Good luck..!
 

“The 22 Rules That Turned Me From Invisible to Irresistible With Women… Starting Tonight”

You can skip the expensive cars, the fancy clothes, and the endless gym selfies. Completely unnecessary.

I used to freeze the second a beautiful woman looked my way. Frustrated. Awkward. Watching other guys walk away with the girl while I stood there tongue-tied.

Then I discovered 22 simple rules that rewired my entire dating life. The anxiety vanished. Conversations flowed effortlessly. Women started chasing me for a change.

These rules trigger a woman's subconscious attraction switches. And you can start using them tonight.

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Black Widow Void

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Nah, if you sealed the deal, texting the following day is fine (but keep convo text modest).

The "two day" rule is too well known these days and has become a cliché. If you hadn't done the deed, then yeah...wait 2 days to a week, but since you sealed it, waiting too long could potentially backfire (depends on the girl).
 

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Nah, if you sealed the deal, texting the following day is fine (but keep convo text modest).

The "two day" rule is too well known these days and has become a cliché. If you hadn't done the deed, then yeah...wait 2 days to a week, but since you sealed it, waiting too long could potentially backfire (depends on the girl).
Find myself agreeing with a lot of BWV posts. Agreed. A woman gave you her body (frankly its one of their only assets) least you can do is send a text. I usually send a quick "I had a good time with you last night" the next day at some point if you have interest. Some women get ghosted after because the dude has remorse and waiting too long will put you in that camp.
 

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I think it's better to wait for them to message first, to gauge their interest level.

You have to ask them out, setup logistics, (most likely) pickup the tab, give them a good experience while being charming, etc, the least they can do is send a "thanks I had a nice time" text. Even passive/traditional girls will do this.

However, if you banged, some insecure women might interpret your lack of texting back as a sign you were just looking to pump and dump...still, if she can't even be bothered to send a simple thank you text, she probably lost interest at some point regardless, and you'll just save yourself the trouble.
 

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In my mind, she has a few dudes she’s still in open discussions with, I’d say text and say something along the lines of “hey it was great to hang out last night”. This way she won’t feel conflicted or a cumdumpster and it clears the roster for your next meat (typo intended). Now if she’s a plate you don’t care, but given your enthusiasm you want to keep that around.
 

"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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Find myself agreeing with a lot of BWV posts. Agreed. A woman gave you her body (frankly its one of their only assets) least you can do is send a text. I usually send a quick "I had a good time with you last night" the next day at some point if you have interest. Some women get ghosted after because the dude has remorse and waiting too long will put you in that camp.
Also good for avoiding a false rape accusation.
 

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So I waited two days texted to setup next date on saturday, got what I thought was a enthusiastic response and a let's do something next week...... now it's Tuesday... nothing.....

Do I text again or keep waiting?
 

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Haha well sort of, had my first date since my LTR ended two weeks ago. She drove me home this morning, boom! Feels like the spell has lifted somewhat which is massive relief.

She happens to work right next to where I live so that's convenient, question is do I message her or wait.

I wanna say "last night was incredible" but it feels kinda simpy.....Maybe just wait?
Let her message you first, then respond.
 
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“The 22 Rules That Turned Me From Invisible to Irresistible With Women… Starting Tonight”

You can skip the expensive cars, the fancy clothes, and the endless gym selfies. Completely unnecessary.

I used to freeze the second a beautiful woman looked my way. Frustrated. Awkward. Watching other guys walk away with the girl while I stood there tongue-tied.

Then I discovered 22 simple rules that rewired my entire dating life. The anxiety vanished. Conversations flowed effortlessly. Women started chasing me for a change.

These rules trigger a woman's subconscious attraction switches. And you can start using them tonight.

Read more...

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