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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Not this again!!

trans_am17

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Okay so today I'm just standing there at work when my summer fling(aka manager's daughter) walks in with her best friend to the department I was working in. Quick recap on how things ended: she started to lose interest and the last 2 times I called she said she couldn't talk and would call me back(which she never did) So today was the 1st time we've had any contact in about a month. Things were going great- I was pretty much over her and about to hook up with this new girl at work. We just talked. She acted like it hadn't been a month since we last talked. So what is she trying to do? I thought she had moved on. Also we talked for about 20 minutes(at leat it was in person this time LOL) Then her mom(aka my manager) came in and they had to go out of town. They said bye and as they walked away she said"Call me". Does this mean she wants me again or what? I really don't want to get back into this BS since it took me so long to get over her and I don't know what the he!! she wants.Need input pleaseAlso while we were talking I made sure I acted disinterested and bored(like I was over her and didn't want to talk to her)
 

"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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I think you need to talk to her about what shes feeling- If you think that she was flirting with you "call me" etc, then chances are shes interested in you.

If you want to get involved again, then she needs to understand that she cant mess you around like she did the first time.
You may need to lay some "ground rules" with her.

IMO, If you think youll get even more hurt this time round, then dont bother.
 

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Yeah she was definitly flirting she came to the store just to see me-She said some other workers told her what part I was working in. Also she said to call het which I really dont see the point in since thats what she said before and look how well that turned out.
 

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Shes definately interested- although, (i assume), she was just as interested the first time round...

If you think that you could have a positive relationship with her then I'd say go for it- otherwise, I'd say that she sounds dangerous. Chances are, she hasnt changed scince last time, and you'll may just end up in exactly the same position as you are in now, 2 months down the line.

You mentioned another girl at work- IMO, concentrate on furthering your relationship with her.

Good luck, keep us posted!
 

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keep spitting out the ****y&funny comments....and DONT call her...it will make her wonder why..which always sparks their interest...

And BTw check out some of the other threads like this because their is osme good info

(look at the bottom of the first page, or the 2nd in the topics)
 

"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 slightly disagree. I've been in her shoes. When confronted with someone you dropped stone cold,

you get nervous and have a nervous reaction.


And depending on how you react- many people will flirt with you "just so that it isn't AKWARD". :down:

Think about more before you go and start calling her again.... who knows... it could be worth it... or not. I'm not God.
 

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She was flirting with you. She was also testing you to see how dominant she was over you to see if she could control you. Even, she tested you to see if your that type of desperate and always available kind of guy aka "nice" guy. Basically, have a life, and whatever you do, do not CALL HER. Give her the gift of wondering about you.
 

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Originally posted by GirlInTheHat
I think you need to talk to her about what shes feeling- If you think that she was flirting with you "call me" etc, then chances are shes interested in you.

If you want to get involved again, then she needs to understand that she cant mess you around like she did the first time.
You may need to lay some "ground rules" with her.

IMO, If you think youll get even more hurt this time round, then dont bother.

DonT DO THIS!!
 

"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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Originally posted by trans_am17
What do you suggest?
I suggest you move the fvck on.

Like I and others have been telling you to do for over a month now.

this is getting to be sad.
 
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