"The Kiss of Death Mistake"
You replay the conversation at 2 a.m. She texted back fast yesterday. Today, nothing. Was that smile friendly or flirty? What did the shoulder touch mean?
Every hour you spend decoding her signals drains your confidence and hands her the controls. Women can sense that insecurity from across the room — and it repels them.
One of the "22 Rules" kills the obsession on the spot: assume she likes you, and act accordingly. Sounds too simple. Works anyway.
Her interest tends to rise to meet your expectations. Psychologists call it a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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"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.
Sexy_Malibu
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I'm so glad that this thread will be able to reach those who REALLY NEED IT.
Thank you Wyldfire for making my dream, a reality.
WesCottII
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You forgot boring.
check_mate_kid_uk
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dam right eternal, i hate people who like to joke about others but can not take a joke aobut themselves.Originally posted by Eternal
Dude, he is ALWAYS 1337!
Oh wait, you area talking about AFK.
*This thread has officially been hijacked by people who can take jokes and don't flip out at one little comment by someone. Please take notes people. We also assure you that everyone that proper protection was used in the sexual acts in the airplane restroom. You can go back to your original reading and whackingness at our screwing.*
WesCottII
Master Don Juan
"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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How could I have been so negligent? I guess I just figured it was wrapped up in "unfunny", but the oversight has been corrected now. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and vigilance, WesCott. You know I wouldn't be able to do this without you.
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gio cracks me up!
WesCottII
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-Dogmatic
-Small minded
-maggot ****
I can keep 'em coming.
WesCottII
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Yep......i found the problem eternal. Sorry to tell you, you have a check_mate_kid_uk up your arse.
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Hmm... I like "small-minded". I think I'll use that one too.
"I just moved here from Florida."
That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?
She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."
She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.
I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.
Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.
WesCottII
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Possibly because you don't understand the phrase Dogmatic?
Here, Let me help.
Dogmatic:
Characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of unproved or unprovable principles
Sexy_Malibu
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Giovanni Casanova
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No, I know what dogmatic means, but I think it's sufficiently covered by "hypocritical" "egotistical", and "small minded."
Feel free to keep it coming though. As a moderator I value your feedback very, very, very much.
penkitten
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thats right, cause we are the bestest!!
"She Wants a Man, Not a Boy"
You asked her if she wanted to grab coffee. Then you asked if the time worked. Then you asked if the place was okay. Then you asked if she'd prefer tea.
Four questions. Four chances for her to say no. Four signals that you're terrified of making a decision.
Plan it. Pick the place. Pick the time. Tell her where to meet you. She'll either show up or she won't.
Either way, you look like a man instead of a scared little boy.
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All the jerks get all the girls!!
A "real DJ" is mature. He's not defensive, can take constructive criticism like a man instead of like a boy. He is confident but he doesn't come across as being egotistical...he doesn't NEED to. He doesn't need to make himself look like a better person by insulting and demeaning others.
You, Eternal, are not a "real DJ", not by a long shot.
*editted name...got Eternal's name mixed up with someone from another forum I post on.
yay chicks defining what a Don Juan is.Originally posted by Wyldfire
A "real DJ" is mature. He's not defensive, can take constructive criticism like a man instead of like a boy. He is confident but he doesn't come across as being egotistical...he doesn't NEED to. He doesn't need to make himself look like a better person by insulting and demeaning others.
You, Elemental, are not a "real DJ", not by a long shot.
Whats next for this site I wonder...
"She Wants a Man, Not a Boy"
You asked her if she wanted to grab coffee. Then you asked if the time worked. Then you asked if the place was okay. Then you asked if she'd prefer tea.
Four questions. Four chances for her to say no. Four signals that you're terrified of making a decision.
Plan it. Pick the place. Pick the time. Tell her where to meet you. She'll either show up or she won't.
Either way, you look like a man instead of a scared little boy.
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