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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Kind of a noob question

Matty

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After about a year of practicing, learning, and implementing DJ ideals into my daily life, I've finally found a girl that I feel I can bear for the long-term. This is a very seldom occurrence for me, so bear with my neurosis. We've been dating for a little over a month, and have been on roughly four dates. We see each other on average about once a week. I've never been in an actual relationship, so this is where my knowledge falls flat. How frequently do you talk to/see a girl at this stage of dating? She's dropped subtle hints at wanting to be my girlfriend, but I've avoided actually initiating the conversation ( I feel she should be the one to do so, but she's fairly timid, so the waiting game is on.) We talk about every other day via text, unless I'm calling her to let her know when we're hanging out. She more frequently initiates conversation than I do, so I guess I don't want to be the one the supercede her, and begin the be "needy". Also, last date I sent her a text about an hour after our date to wish her good luck on a family matter. Was that too hasty after our date? I have a tendency to over analyze and throw myself into a fit of circular logic, so keep that in mind while responding. ALso, any solid tips on how to keep things interesting?

Any feedback is much appreciated

Feel free to scoff, I know how you enjoy it so. :moon:

-Matt
 

"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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Matty

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Captain said:
The text after the date was fine.

I'd be cutting down on talking every day, though. Make her miss you.
I agree, actually. I try to space out my responses to her texts, that way we cover less in one conversation. She texts me far more frequently than I do her. Just feel kind of awkward ignoring her text messages.
 

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At 4 dates, you are already overthinking things. You will find out some things in the future. If you want to date,go ahead-just don't lock yourself into marriage yet.
 
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