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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Most Distgusting Pop Song !

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" Ill Catch A Grenade For You "

" Id Jump In Front Of A Train For You "

" I Would Die For You Baby But You Wont Do The Same "

" But Id Still Catch A Grenade For You "

Songs Makes Me Absolutley Sick !!
 

"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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Only singers can get away with saying this stuff ... chill.

Most normal human beings don't expect this.
 

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There is an entire thread from a few months ago calling Bruno Mars an AFC because of this song. That back and forth was painful to read.
 

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pdubb

there should be no back and forth, its JUST WRONG preacching to the masses and BAD influence on younger men !
 

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georgie24 said:
pdubb

there should be no back and forth, its JUST WRONG preacching to the masses and BAD influence on younger men !
It's not that bad of an influence. Before there were pop songs, you'd have famous poems dedicated to love and romance and women.

As long as there have been men, there have been men dedicating their artwork to whining about women.
 

"I'm Not Looking for Anything Serious Right Now"

When a woman says it, guys hear a confession. A heads-up. A scheduling conflict.

Here's the translation: I don't feel anything. Right now. With you.

Watch what happens when a man triggers actual attraction. The busy career, the recent breakup, the "not in a place to date" — all of it evaporates instantly. The same woman who was guarding her freedom is suddenly free every night.

The "22 Rules" explain why. When the right switches flip, her timeline rearranges itself around you.

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Iceberg said:
It's not that bad of an influence. Before there were pop songs, you'd have famous poems dedicated to love and romance and women.

As long as there have been men, there have been men dedicating their artwork to whining about women.

:confused: :confused:

what " bar" in that entire song is uplifting to a mans spirit ?
 

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georgie24 said:
:confused: :confused:

what " bar" in that entire song is uplifting to a mans spirit ?
:confused: :confused:

What "bar" in most songs are uplifting to a mans spirit?

You act like the radio is otherwise full of songs about chopping trees, huntin', and conquering nations.
 

"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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PDubb75 said:
That song disgusts me... but it's because I can't believe what Wiz turned into... damn shame.
"I can be your bestfriend, can you be my homie?"

:rockon:
 

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Yes, it´s mainstream now. Men dedicate songs to the women they love, while women sing songs like "I don´t need a man". And this sh*t really does affect the way people think. Guys become wussies, and women think they own us.

Have you ever seen how weak people suddenly act strong, when they find a weaker person? Or a shy person, that overcomes her shyness when an ever shyer person arises?

That´s what you have with women, when they are with an alpha man, they are really quiet, submissive and respectful (this is a pretty good way to see if she´s attractive to you). When they realize that a guy is weak, they behave like the biggest *****es in the world.
 

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OP, I don't know who the f**k sings that sh*t, but he's probably loaded with money. Therefore, he can write some pu$$y sh*t like this and get away with it. If you were a no-name non successful musician, you really wouldn't be doing this. I for damn sure hope you don't do this in real life!

Catch a grenade if the pin is still in it.

Jump in front of a train if it already stopped. or you're the Hulk! But nobody here is so check out this quote below:

JdelaSilviera said:
Yes, it´s mainstream now. Men dedicate songs to the women they love, while women sing songs like "I don´t need a man". And this sh*t really does affect the way people think. Guys become wussies, and women think they own us.

Have you ever seen how weak people suddenly act strong, when they find a weaker person? Or a shy person, that overcomes her shyness when an ever shyer person arises?

That´s what you have with women, when they are with an alpha man, they are really quiet, submissive and respectful (this is a pretty good way to see if she´s attractive to you). When they realize that a guy is weak, they behave like the biggest *****es in the world.
This is why a lot of guys think women don't need men. But this post is totally accurate. I gotta go before that back and forth bruno mars sh*t arises.
 

"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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Not this sh!t again. It's just a song. And guess what? It's catchy as hell and I'd listen to that sh!t when it comes on the radio if I hadn't already heard it a million times. I don't give a fvck, because songs are fantasy, just like movies, poetry, books and a sh!t ton of other things, and I can tell the difference between fantasy and reality.
 

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Iceberg said:
It's not that bad of an influence. Before there were pop songs, you'd have famous poems dedicated to love and romance and women.

As long as there have been men, there have been men dedicating their artwork to whining about women.
Dude, you just blew my doors off with this. I've never looked at pop songs in this way, nor realized what the big deal with poetry was until just now.

Awesome "ah-ha" moment right here.

+1 Rep.
 

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I can't stand that damn Grenade song. However, it does have a catchy melody and for some reason, it's been playing in my head this morning (even before I read this thread).

Also, here's another AFC song (although not as bad as the song in the OP)...but it's one of the few that I like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7PVhQPaFNY
 
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