Why "Whatever You Want" Keeps You Single

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.

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Is This Common?

TheWayOfAllFlesh

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If you see a girl around somewhere every now and then you find attractive/cute and would like to approach and you spend most of your spare time thinking about how much you would like to/could do it.

Then when you see her again either all the interest seems to drain away or your too nervous to do anything about it
 

"You'll Never Feel READY to Walk Over"

Next Monday you'll feel more confident. After the gym you'll feel more confident. After one more drink you'll feel more confident. After you get a better haircut, a better jacket, a better job.

You've been "getting ready" for two years.

She's standing ten feet away right now. She'll be gone in four minutes. No amount of preparation will manufacture the courage that only comes from moving your feet.

Walk over. Stumble through the first sentence. Let it be clumsy. Let it be imperfect. You will feel more alive in those ten seconds than you have all month.

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Nutz

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It is common. It's part of oneitis.
 

Furyguy

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This used to happen to me. I hated it.

Just make yourself do it. You'll feel better about yourself even if it goes really bad. Don't approach trying to get into her pants, just try to make a new friend. Be happy and upbeat and eject quickly.

You can do it man, give it a shot.
 

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I worked as a dishwasher once and got constant eyes from the waitresses. One of them I was dead-set on asking out...

Well, as Nutz said, I developed an acute sense of one-itis. Not a huge crush - but I thought about her exclusively enough that it made it impossible to approach. To this day I wonder how awesome t1tty fvcking her could have been.

It's all part of the learning process eh?

I've found it's a million times easier to get numbers and dates off girls you have just met instead of ones that float around in your head all day.

Peace
 

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Too true. Oneitis really sucks. But I beleive its something we all encounter at least once in our lives, and then we learn from it and dont allow it to happen again. (my oneitis wasted over a year of my life!!!!)
 

"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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Si Senor!

It's called Oneitis. You're gonna get your feelings hurt. You should take action early. Like I say, strike while the iron's hot!:up:
 

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Ahh right. So looks liek either way im gonna get screwed over...if she rejects me I'll feel like crap but I can;t seem to approach in the first place so its a double edged sword really
 

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TheWayOfAllFlesh said:
If you see a girl around somewhere every now and then you find attractive/cute and would like to approach and you spend most of your spare time thinking about how much you would like to/could do it.

Then when you see her again either all the interest seems to drain away or your too nervous to do anything about it

Yup cause you know you will probably fail so your confidence is low and you convince yourself you dont want her anymore... very common male reality..
 

TheWayOfAllFlesh

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DonGorgon said:
Yup cause you know you will probably fail so your confidence is low and you convince yourself you dont want her anymore... very common male reality..
youve hit the nail on the head i think...what do you mean my common male reality though?
 

"You Can't Argue a Woman Into Liking You"

You made your case like a lawyer. Stable job. Good guy. Ready for something real. All true. All irrelevant.

She weighed your points, nodded along, felt nothing — then fell hard for some tattooed bartender with a motorcycle and a gambling problem.

Logic is where attraction goes to die. The "22 Rules" work a level deeper, on the subconscious switches that decide within minutes whether you register as a MAN or as part of the furniture.

Stop presenting evidence. Start flipping switches.

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TheWayOfAllFlesh

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DonGorgon said:
its the reality of most modern men. having to compete with many men for overly picky women who a quick to reject takes its toll on male confidence
fair doos. its even worse when you cant approach yet you know not other people would consider her as attractive as you do
 
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