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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Need some advise please.

TYH

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I'm dating this girl and she has been acting hot and cold towards me the last two weeks. I have decided to start going mildly NC over the weekend, and I think it's catching her attention. (e.g. I flaked on a movie date and spent Sunday having my own adventure. She left a comment on FB saying she's slightly envious of my fun Sunday.) I'm wondering how long I should keep up this minimal attention.

The other thing is, there are plenty of guys around interested in her. My major/class has a very high male:female ratio, and they're all waiting to swoop in. I'm not exactly the best looking guy, or the most social guy, or the tallest guy. (I am, however, the most valuable guy. That much I know, but not sure if I've demonstrated that sufficiently.)

One final thing, her birthday is on Friday, and there's a huge major/class event/bbq party thing going on. I'm attending but it'd be hard to get alone time--she's one of the hosts. In any case, should I keep up NC with her until past her birthday? And should I get her a present? (We've been dating for a month, but it's very casual and not exactly "official.")

btw. First post... Been a lurker for a while.
 

"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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I always believe that mixed signals are negative signals. Any relationship I've had, long-term or short-term, there was no hot-and-cold stuff.

Anyway, how long have you been dating this girl? And this is a sexual relationship, right? Sorry to ask, but a lot of guys will go out with a girl 2-3 times, kiss on the cheek, and call it "dating". Just want to make sure we're talking about grownup dating and not imaginary dating.

The other thing is, there are plenty of guys around interested in her. My major/class has a very high male:female ratio, and they're all waiting to swoop in. I'm not exactly the best looking guy, or the most social guy, or the tallest guy. (I am, however, the most valuable guy. That much I know, but not sure if I've demonstrated that sufficiently.)
Why are you worried about how many guys are around her? She's the one who has chose to date you. No matter who you date, there will always be other men in the world. No point in worrying about them. Either the girl wants you or she doesn't.
 

TYH

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Made out a few times. Grope, finger... etc. etc. Fairly sexual, but no sex yet. Dating for about a month.

Why are you worried about how many guys are around her? She's the one who has chose to date you. No matter who you date, there will always be other men in the world. No point in worrying about them. Either the girl wants you or she doesn't.
This is totally true. You're right about that.

Any relationship I've had, long-term or short-term, there was no hot-and-cold stuff.
That's a good point. I can see the warning flags, and I'm ready to exit if need be.
 
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