"So, What Do You Do for Fun?"

She asks it casually, mid-sip. And you feel the floor open up, because the honest answer is work, gym, and a couple shows you're half-watching.

Women rarely say this out loud, but a man with a life is attractive before he says a word. The guy who spent Saturday deep-sea fishing and came back with photos and a story — he walks in already interesting.

The "22 Rules" pushed me to build a life worth talking about. Turns out the fastest way to be interesting to women is to be interested in your own life first.

Read more...

next!

"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.

Read more...

kel

Don Juan
Joined
Sep 15, 2004
Messages
79
Reaction score
1
No need for discussion...good job though! Well done.
 

diablo

Master Don Juan
Joined
Mar 2, 2004
Messages
4,678
Reaction score
9
Location
Louisiana, USA
Originally posted by huge_guy_pimpin
i gave her a second chance, she stood me up, NEXT!
That's the right attitude! Thank you for not coming on here and saying:

"I met this hot girl and she liked me so we set up a date but she was too busy cleaning her room so she wanted to reschedule but when I called the next week she still wasn't done cleaning her closet so I don't know if that means she likes me or doesnt please guys help cuz if she does then I think I should do some neg-hits but if she does then waht should i do!?!!?!!!?!!! HELP!"

Yes, thank you.
 
Joined
Nov 16, 2004
Messages
366
Reaction score
0
Re: Re: next!

Originally posted by diablo
That's the right attitude! Thank you for not coming on here and saying:

"I met this hot girl and she liked me so we set up a date but she was too busy cleaning her room so she wanted to reschedule but when I called the next week she still wasn't done cleaning her closet so I don't know if that means she likes me or doesnt please guys help cuz if she does then I think I should do some neg-hits but if she does then waht should i do!?!!?!!!?!!! HELP!"

Yes, thank you.
you welcome, i look forward to more posts by you
 

tom121

Senior Don Juan
Joined
Sep 28, 2004
Messages
334
Reaction score
0
what's next?

"she's back, i love her" :p

just kidding, good job though I wish I can be strong like that
 

"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.

Read more...

DeathDealer

Master Don Juan
Joined
Nov 3, 2004
Messages
640
Reaction score
0
I once got stood up. The funny thing was she kept calling me once every 1-2 hours telling me she was going to be there.

Meet time: 9pm at some comedy club. Friday night.

1st call: 9:45pm "Oh I have to drop my friend at the airport, I'll give you a call later"

2nd call: 11:00pm (I didn't pick up cause of pride and I went over to a local bar and was listening to some live rock band) - She left a voicemial message. "Oh I hope you're there still, I probably can make it if you give me a call and let me know you're still there"

I nexted her but only after a "make up" pseudo-date in which I made her do all the work (paying for drinks/food/giving me a ride.) - I think she realized that and tried to setup another date with me but by then once was enough. Ah, we didn't have much in common anyways.

Would you let a friend do that to you? I don't mind friends coming in late 15-30 minutes, but after that I just start driving elsewhere and if they call and complain. I've lost a couple of friends this way, but I call it weeding them out. It's just basic respect.
 
Joined
Nov 16, 2004
Messages
366
Reaction score
0
Originally posted by DeathDealer
I once got stood up. The funny thing was she kept calling me once every 1-2 hours telling me she was going to be there.

Meet time: 9pm at some comedy club. Friday night.

1st call: 9:45pm "Oh I have to drop my friend at the airport, I'll give you a call later"

2nd call: 11:00pm (I didn't pick up cause of pride and I went over to a local bar and was listening to some live rock band) - She left a voicemial message. "Oh I hope you're there still, I probably can make it if you give me a call and let me know you're still there"

I nexted her but only after a "make up" pseudo-date in which I made her do all the work (paying for drinks/food/giving me a ride.) - I think she realized that and tried to setup another date with me but by then once was enough. Ah, we didn't have much in common anyways.

Would you let a friend do that to you? I don't mind friends coming in late 15-30 minutes, but after that I just start driving elsewhere and if they call and complain. I've lost a couple of friends this way, but I call it weeding them out. It's just basic respect.
very nice.
 
Top