Do you ever tell girls you're dating other people? Like if she asks, "what are you doing tomorrow night?" Do you tell them "Oh, I'm going on a date with Michelle." Or just say something short like "Ehh just hangin out with friends."
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.