"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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Soul crushing defeats

MartinARMT

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Hey everyone. I am writing this more as a rant then needing advice. But I will definitely take some if you wish to share.

I recently moved to Hawaii in the last few months. I moved here for a fresh start after divorce. Since being here I have hit a dry spell. I've approaching like crazy trying to meet some people. No luck.

My last 2 attempts have gone like this. Hb8 in my math class is 19. Last week I walk into class and she is sitting in the seat where I usually sit. I don't care I just move up a row and sit. She looks at me and says" I sat here so I could talk to you". I don't give care so I don't move. After class stop her talk for a few and get her number. I text her the next day and ask is she wants to get coffee weds (which was yesterday). She says yes I give her time and place and she agrees. So yesterday its about an hour before the date and she texts me to flake. I say no worries and leave it at.

So after that I call a new buddy up and ask if he wants to chill. So we end up at the strip club. We are having a great time. So in walks a hb7 stripper. She comes and sits next to me and I'm in the zone. I'm being funny and holding great conversation. We talk about 20 mins(I think this was a mistake). Right before I leave ask if she wants to go out. She says yes and I make a date on the spot. I get her number and bounce. This afternoon I send her a text to touch base and so she has my number. I think this is where I messed up. I should have waited and just called her the day of the date to confirm.

These kinds of things have been happening since I arrived here. Basically no problem number closing but never getting to a date.
 

"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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El Payaso

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Don't beat yourself up about it. It's only two flakes. You've weeded out two more low IL girls in your search for plates. Good job. :up:
 

VladPatton

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Those are nowhere near soul crushing defeats. Shıt's not even a bad night lol.
 

MartinARMT

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VladPatton said:
Those are nowhere near soul crushing defeats. Shıt's not even a bad night lol.
I was just being dramatic. I'm just feeling desperate to break this slump which i'm sure is what is holding me back.
 

Dgwizdal

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Assume the sale. A bit surprised that coffee girl flaked as she asked you out? Sure you didn't scare her away?

Try something a little more interesting than coffee or date - say you'll be going to xxx (fun place) and invite them along. Less pressure on them, less f*cks given by you, and a more hamster appealing offer than boring getting to know you over food and coffee. Girls want to be intrigued and excited - I never take plates out to dinner on a first date.
 

"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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MartinARMT

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Dgwizdal said:
Assume the sale. A bit surprised that coffee girl flaked as she asked you out? Sure you didn't scare her away?
It is definitely a possibility I scared but if I did I'm not sure how. I acted pretty non chalant any time I had seen her.
 

MartinARMT

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So a little update. I took hb7 stripper to the beach earlier today. Absolutely horrible. Girl couldn't even put 2 coherent sentences together. I ended up making up an excuse to leave early.
 
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