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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Relationships = maturity?

mtlwlu

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Im in my 4th and final year at school, and maybe that plays a factor into it, I can't stop thinking that I should settle down with one girl, as being in a committed relationship to me seems like you are more mature and over the "hunting season" the problem is I always feel like I can do better and if I settle for one, another HB 9 is just around the corner...
 

"She Wants a Man, Not a Boy"

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.

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zekko

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I don't think I could be in a LTR with an HB9. I am wary of them, I feel like they have gotten too much male attention during their lives, and it has spoiled them for being satisfied in a LTR. I don't trust them, they have too many options. If you marry them, they will still be getting hit on by other men constantly. If one eventually strikes her fancy, she will divorce you and take half of your possessions. No thanks, I will pass.
 

starplayer

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LOL yeah sure, relationships make you a more mature person. Just like how girls always say nice guys are "mature" compared to those "immature" players who need to grow up.

It's all BS man. This has been put out for years to guilt men into settling down into relationships whether they want to or not. As if that is the "right" or "moral" thing to do and it makes them a better person. Too many guys don't think for themselves and are brainwashed to feel worthless without a girlfriend, so get into relationships just for the sake of it. This results in choosing totally unsuitable women and getting used and abused.

There's probably not much point in taking women too seriously until your mid-30s, even if you want to marry. I would also say wait till you get the rest of your life together before even considering an LTR - so many guys on here get dumped and don't know what to do, when they weren't even ready to deal with a relationship in the first place. Also you gotta screen girls carefully so you don't end up with a ho in disguise.

And the most important thing, men are designed to spread their seed. To sample a variety of pvssy. Like you said, there could always be a better girl around the corner so just have fun with them for now.
 

"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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Warrior74

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maturity
–noun
1. the state of being mature; ripeness: The fruit will reach maturity in a few days.
2. full development; perfected condition: maturity of judgment; to bring a plan to maturity.

Nope...nothing about relationships in there.

Let's see, I pay my bills, work two jobs, have a business, spend lots of time with my daughter, take care of my aging parents,pay taxes and follow politics like it's the playoffs. I read newsweek, wall street journal and time on regular basis...I cover my healthcare cost for my daughter, I'm helping my brother reorganize his business and I do some charity work...none of that has anything to do with a relationship. You get me?
 

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Don't ever feel like you "need" to be in a relationship because that is ridiculous. That is partly why there are so many divorces. People feel the need to be in a relationship, and they jump into a relationship with the first person they can find.
 

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everytime that you "feel" you just have to be in a relationship, you will end up settling with a girl you shouldn't have... You will feel a lot of internal pressure to settle, so you will overlook a lot of defects that will come back to haunt you during the relationship.
 
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