"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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MongooseDog

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I've always been kinda built from doing physical work around the farm I live on, but, just this week, I started working out after school (for basketball, and for myself), and I'm quite addicted to it! Bodybuilding has really become a hobby for me.

The routine I've been doing has been pretty effective for me! I'm already seeing some results! But, I'd kinda like some pointers on maybe how I could improve it to maximize the potential of every workout session. (I realize that more info might be required from me in order to give me any advice, so, just ask and I'll tell you what I know.) Thanks!

~Craig~
 

"She Liked You in March. It's October Now."

Attraction runs on a clock.

She flirted for weeks. Touched your arm. Found reasons to be alone with you. And you were careful. Respectful. Waiting for the right moment.

The moment had a shelf life. It expired around month two, and by the time you asked her out, she'd quietly filed you under "little brother."

One of the hardest lessons inside the 22 Rules: women rarely wait. Interest either grows or it decays, and nothing decays it faster than a man who never moves.

Make the move while she's still inventing reasons to be near you.

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MongooseDog

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Lol. Alright. For all these exercises, I do 3 sets of 8 reps. And, I'm normally able to use the school gym every other day. (and, this week, I'm planning on upping my weight I use) sooo:

Benchpresses @85 lbs

Bicep curls @ 30 lbs per arm

Shrugs @ 95 lbs

Forearm curls (I guess you call them that) @ 95 lbs

Squats (and toe lifts) @ 133 lbs

Butterflies @ 60 lbs

and I do Inclined situps (I'm gonna start incorperating extra weight into those though.)

That's about it (yeah, not the most comprehensive routine, but, that's why I'm asking for advice). And...If it's any help I'm 5'3" 114 lbs. Thanks!
~Craig~
 

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A basic every other day routine is fine. You are neglecting some bodyparts though. Keep the squats, benches, calf raises, curls, and shrugs. Add some bent over rows or chins for back, shoulder presses and some close grip bench presses for triceps. Three set of eight reps is generally fine but try higher reps for the calves. At your age concentrate first and foremost on technique and then progressivley increase the weight. Keep it simple.
 

"She Laughed All Night. Then She Ghosted You. Here's Why."

Dinner ran three hours. She laughed at everything. You walked her to her car thinking this one's locked in.

Then: nothing. Two texts. No reply. What happened?

You did what most men do on a great date. You filled every silence, answered every question, and left her with nothing to wonder about. No mystery. Nothing to sit with when she got home.

Rule 3 of the "22 Rules" changes the ending: tell her a little, hold back the rest, and let her imagination do the chasing. The ghosting stops too.

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