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.
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.
In the early stages of getting to know eachother there's no need to even text eachother except for maybe a little inside joke or some flirting DIRECTLY BEFORE setting up logistics for a date.In the early stages of getting to know each other, do you wait for her to initiate a text to see if she is interested?
And if no contact from her for few days, will you contact her or just next?
That is all great, but what if we are thousands miles apart and you are looking for a LTR with this particular woman, and you both seem to have much in common?In the early stages of getting to know eachother there's no need to even text eachother except for maybe a little inside joke or some flirting DIRECTLY BEFORE setting up logistics for a date.
I'm talking 2, 3, maybe 4 messages tops.
Save the "getting to know eachother" while you're in person.
Let's say it's Sunday and you successfully get a date for Wednesday or Thursday. (I personally like setting up for those days) Don't even text her until the day of. And honestly she might even text you first depending on her interest level. Don't pencil her in for a weekend right away, as you are a cool guy who already has plans Friday and Saturday (Even if you don't)
If you did your job of initially attracting her when you met her and successfully set up a date then you already know there is at least SOME interest.
If she flakes? Try again in a week.
If she flakes a second time? Next her.
Ahh bro come on now don't go down that road. Long distance relationship thousands of miles away? I don't see how people can have an LTR/LDR combo.That is all great, but what if we are thousands miles apart and you are looking for a LTR with this particular woman, and you both seem to have much in common?
You asked her if she wanted to grab coffee. Then you asked if the time worked. Then you asked if the place was okay. Then you asked if she'd prefer tea.
Four questions. Four chances for her to say no. Four signals that you're terrified of making a decision.
Plan it. Pick the place. Pick the time. Tell her where to meet you. She'll either show up or she won't.
Either way, you look like a man instead of a scared little boy.
I was told about her through a family member, who they met the girl and know her family. Been talking through FB about once a week. I don't want to talk about my feelings or serious stuff through text, afraid of screwing things. Willing to fly, but want to make sure about her interest level first.Ahh bro come on now don't go down that road. Long distance relationship thousands of miles away? I don't see how people can have an LTR/LDR combo.
In the end you aren't really in a relationship you're just long distance texting partners who can't have sex with eachother.
Why limit yourself by being exclusive to a LDR?
Need more information though.. have you actually met this girl in real life and there will be times you guys fly out to see eachother? Or is she someone you just met online with no chance of ever seeing her in person?
If it's the latter don't waste your time, go find a girl who lives somewhat near you.
I mean you shouldn't have any legit feelings for her at this point so yea definitely don't talk about serious shyt.I was told about her through a family member, who they met the girl and know her family. Been talking through FB about once a week. I don't want to talk about my feelings or serious stuff through text, afraid of screwing things. Willing to fly, but want to make sure about her interest level first.
The only thing I'm sure is we have a lot in common in terms of hobbies and other general stuff.
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.