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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Pickup Lines that Don't Work

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Here's a few I tried on about half a dozen girls each yesterday, got some laughs but mostly awkward and terrified stares.

"Excuse me, but you got a really nice mouth," - followed up by "We should talk some more," or "can I get you something to drink?"

"What the **** are you lookin' at?"

"You look a little burnt, let me buy you something to drink"

All in good fun, then I got a few numbers winding down the night like a drunken **** at applebees.
 

"The Coffee Shop Girl You Never Spoke To"

You've replayed it a hundred times. She stood three feet away, scrolling her phone. You had an opening. You composed the perfect line — after she was gone.

For all you know, she's married now. To some guy who said something. Anything.

Openers are cheap. Almost any sentence works when it's delivered within three seconds. The expensive part is the standing there, drafting and deleting, while the window quietly closes.

The "22 Rules" stripped out my hesitation. What to open with, how to keep it alive, and the one habit that costs guys more women than anything else: waiting for perfect.

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BustedKnucks said:
Here's a few I tried on about half a dozen girls each yesterday, got some laughs but mostly awkward and terrified stares.

"Excuse me, but you got a really nice mouth," - followed up by "We should talk some more," or "can I get you something to drink?"

"What the **** are you lookin' at?"

"You look a little burnt, let me buy you something to drink"

All in good fun, then I got a few numbers winding down the night like a drunken **** at applebees.

Im confused... how was any of that DJ stuff?


"You look a little burnt, let me buy you something to drink"
can I get you something to drink
I think that bold part of the statement is loud and clear to the chick(s) you were mackin on.

The whole what the *** are you lookin at thing, chicks don't respond well to a dirty mouth. Now if you had just said "what are you lookin at" with a raised eyebrow and a sly smile I dunno.

That all being said, props for actually going out and talking to these chicks instead of moping around wishing you did, keep it up. But keep in mind that you don't need to buy their attention, act like you are that thing in their life that they are missing. You are on the high ground cuz you are the selector, the hunter, they are the prey.
 

"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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Just for fun, I always wanted to grab a 12 back of bottles, a box of condoms, go up to the counter that has a hot cashier behind it, set them down and say "So, what are you doin' afterwork?":D
 

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Cancerian said:
Just for fun, I always wanted to grab a 12 back of bottles, a box of condoms, go up to the counter that has a hot cashier behind it, set them down and say "So, what are you doin' afterwork?":D
*heads to local supermarket *
 

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pvf94 said:
*heads to local supermarket *
Very nice.... i might do that today and have my friend stay back and tape it to see the reaction... i might be drunk while doing it too (tonight is my party night).
 
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BustedKnucks said:
Here's a few I tried on about half a dozen girls each yesterday, got some laughs but mostly awkward and terrified stares.

"Excuse me, but you got a really nice mouth," - followed up by "We should talk some more," or "can I get you something to drink?"

"What the **** are you lookin' at?"

"You look a little burnt, let me buy you something to drink"

All in good fun, then I got a few numbers winding down the night like a drunken **** at applebees.

are you serious? you actually thought those would work...
 

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Cancerian said:
Just for fun, I always wanted to grab a 12 back of bottles, a box of condoms, go up to the counter that has a hot cashier behind it, set them down and say "So, what are you doin' afterwork?":D
Made me spray my drink all over my monitor.
 

“The 22 Rules That Flip the Script With Women… And How You Can Use Them Tonight”

Most guys accidentally kill attraction before they even speak. They assume they need a bigger bank account, a better physique, or smoother lines. They miss the point.

Female desire operates on a specific set of psychological triggers.  Break them, and you're invisible. Follow them, and you become magnetic.

I learned this the hard way. Years of freezing up. Getting friend-zoned. Watching other guys walk away with the girl I wanted. Then I discovered a set of 22 simple rules that rewired my entire approach.

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Most pick up lines DONT work.

Its best to stay away from pick up lines altogether.
 

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say

"so you left your vacume cleaner at home?"


i just thought of it so if it sucks.... i dont care
 

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(not directed at anyone in particular)
Whats wrong with just going up and starting a normal conversation with a girl?
 

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Freddy1 said:
(not directed at anyone in particular)
Whats wrong with just going up and starting a normal conversation with a girl?

HOLY SHEET. Yes! Go up, say something relevent, it can be as simple as (like I have done in a movie store) have you seen ______ movie? 20 mins of convo later I had a #. Just do it. Play off her words, poke a little fun. Smile. Eyecontact you know the DRILL.
 

"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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Livinlifehard said:
say

"so you left your vacume cleaner at home?"


i just thought of it so if it sucks.... i dont care
I just thought of this one.

"Hey. Do pickup lines work?"
 

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umm... livinlifehard... that line is the epitome of sucking.

Cancerian--funny sh!t man, I gotta do this.

OP- Those lines sucked major balls. If you're getting nervous, always make sure you have a starter to fall back on, even if it's not that good.

For example if I can't think of ANYTHING ELSE to say (which is rare) I'll say either

1) you look like you're having a good day

or

2) you look like you're having a bad day

it just depends on their expression. While it isn't genius it beats the living hell out of "What the hell are you looking at?"
 

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this one dude i knew in high school told me to use this pickup line on one of our customers, but i never used it: "you look ok, give me your number before I change my mind." I told him I don't think it would work. Later on he told me one of his friends used it and hooked up w/a girl.
 

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I swear this website is slowly regressing everyday...
 

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Hey everyone is throwing up threads about the wonderful magic trick you can pull, I thought I'd try and lighten things up a little bit.

To those that are hating, I don't know what your problem is, but don't take your frustration out on me :)

Pick up lines aren't gonna get the whole job done, but if you don't have balls to start a conversation, there's nothing that can help you.

I had a blast last night, don't need to bag every girl you see to have a succesful night.
 

"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.

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