"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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Meeting the kids

thirdtimescharm

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A friend of mine was on his third date with a 43 year old mom of two kids, 6 and 9. She had him meet the kids today. What's the reason behind this behavior (which I think is nothing but trouble)?
 

"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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Warrior74

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Nope. Not even once.

Been down that road. I nip it in the bud. If they tell me they have kids, I tell a story about a woman who tried to push her kids on me too soon and how I have no respect for women who introduce and bring their kids around strange men that they aren't ready to commit to. It usually weeds out the ones who want to quickly playhouse and it makes those who are smart but haven't really thought about it take a moment and think.

Third date? Fvck off. I suppose she thinks she landed a winner/sucker, has mental issues or is just stupid.
 

thirdtimescharm

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Very solid.

And my poor friend, who took the advice with the reply of "good stuff" will probably be buying the kids gifts in a few weeks, because all he craves is a woman's approval.
 
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