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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The Only Time The Guy Has The Power Is When...

djbr

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Rollo Tomassi said:
True power isn't controlling the actions of others, it is the degree to which we have control over ourselves and our own actions.

If you allow yourself to be controlled by a woman, then yes, you are powerless.
Did I have to mention that Rollo Tomassi rules?
 

"Stop Asking Your Friends What to Text Her"

Your buddy Dave has been single for three years and thinks "hey u up" is a valid strategy. Your other buddy Mike just got dumped and told you to "just be yourself."

You showed them her text. You asked them to decode the emoji. You drafted four responses and sent the screenshot to the group chat for a vote.

She's been waiting forty minutes.

Put the phone down. Stop crowdsourcing your love life. Type something that sounds like you. Hit send. Then go do literally anything else with your evening.

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Women are pathetic in many ways. The only source of power they CAN use against men is sex. Assuming that the guy is not an AFC and that the man can control his sexual urges, the woman has ZERO power.

Sex is the only weapon in their arsenal, but DJ's got a whole lot more. :rockon:
 

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The person who holds the power in the relationship is always the one who cares about themselves MORE than they do the other person. That doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't care about the other person...only that you never hurt yourself in the process of loving someone else. If loving a person makes you unable to love yourself at least as much as you do the other person...THEN you are screwed.
 

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Wyldfire said:
The person who holds the power in the relationship is always the one who cares about themselves MORE than they do the other person. That doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't care about the other person...only that you never hurt yourself in the process of loving someone else. If loving a person makes you unable to love yourself at least as much as you do the other person...THEN you are screwed.
So do you agree or disagree with me?

I speak mainly from my own experience and the experiences of my friends. Whenever I was with a girl, the only time I felt I had any power over the relationship was when I was losing interest. Other times, when I liked the girl and the interest stayed strong, it was harder to control my feelings. Even if you do your best to maintain self-control, sometimes your body language will still show that insecurity of seeing her talk to another guy or finding out that she has something else to do that doesn't include you. The more you worry about her leaving you behind, the more it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. I have to admit that it's been a while since I've had feelings for a girl beyond the flirting/hookup stage so I can't really say whether or not I could maintain a proper power dynamic now that I've picked up some tips from this site. But from past experience, I couldn't.
 

"She Laughed All Night. Then She Ghosted You. Here's Why."

Dinner ran three hours. She laughed at everything. You walked her to her car thinking this one's locked in.

Then: nothing. Two texts. No reply. What happened?

You did what most men do on a great date. You filled every silence, answered every question, and left her with nothing to wonder about. No mystery. Nothing to sit with when she got home.

Rule 3 of the "22 Rules" changes the ending: tell her a little, hold back the rest, and let her imagination do the chasing. The ghosting stops too.

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azanon said:
Holy bump the threads Batman!
It's my new job!

Gotta love the search feature, so much gold buried on this forum! :up:
 

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I have alot of friends (practically everyone that is in an ltr) that do *not* have the power in their relationship so i believe i can contribute some insight.
Beyond the typical afc behaviour they exhibit of supplication and having their gfs on a higher pedestal than a queen i believe there is one main reason they can't get the upper hand.
They can't separate "me" from "us",hell they can't decide what kind of food to eat before asking their gfs.As said you must have priorities and #1 should be you.Then you have the power in the relationship.
 

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GloriouslyInsane said:
I have alot of friends (practically everyone that is in an ltr) that do *not* have the power in their relationship ............
Yet they are in relationship. It seems to me that women naturally love strong men but racionaly go for wussies. They are used to have all the power. It doesnt get their panties wet like strong independent Man but it has soooo much other better aspects....with power there is freedom (it is their way all ways) and there should be responsibility too but she is just a litle girl.
When she encounters strong man she cant control....she is curious, maybe it makes her horny but after some serious thinking....'naaah it is better to be safe and in power...lets read some romance novel instead.'
 

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Basically your statement says your AFC. The don ALWAYS has the power. The only time its close to being even is... before you get her number.
 

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IamtheAlphamale said:
Basically your statement says your AFC. The don ALWAYS has the power. The only time its close to being even is... before you get her number.
Or when she has her lips wrapped around.... Well, you get the idea... ;)
 

“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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mr_elor said:
I definitely disagree. So what, you're only supposed to fvck a girl or have a relationship with someone you have no interest in?

You can still like someone and remain in control of your emotions. I agree with the person who said that it's when you care more about the pther person than yourself that you're screwed.

You can be interested in someone and still keep control, like pretty much everything it ties in with self-respect.
You say that there is no point in having a relationship with someone you have no interest in? Let me ask you this: What's the point of being in a relationship where you have to control your emotions in order to make it last? Are you actually enjoying the relationship by doing so? In other words, what's the difference between not being disinterested in a girl and controlling your emotions for a girl?
 

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My only contribution to this thread would be

"Chuck Norris' keyboard has no CTRL key. Chuck Norris is always in control."

Be Chuck Norris.
 

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AZTECA said:
A True man, not Guy, has always the power.

A man knows to treat his women to the point they always come back for more. That is "power," the ability to know not wat a woman wants, but what she needs....mang, I had to learn the hard way, but my experiences tell me knowing what a woman needs is enough to keep her satisfied and coming back (sometimes begging) for more...

AZTECA out.....

Very solid answer, but how does one figure out what these needs are?
 

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Serialized3 said:
"Chuck Norris' keyboard has no CTRL key. Chuck Norris is always in control."

Be Chuck Norris.
:crackup: :up: :crackup:
 

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Juan Man, what gives?

He says,

"The Only Time the Guy Has Power is when: he is no longer interested in the girl. If you still like her, then you are fvcked. Who here would disagree?"

Dude? The whole point of this is supposed to be leading to overall happiness and joy. It's about being able to attract women while STILL keeping your peace and joy.

Juan Man....if I don't like the chick, then why even fvckin bother? There's nothing wrong with "liking" the chick....matter of fact, guys don't get laid for the main reason of NOT LIKING THE CHICK!

They hide the fact that they like her. They should naturally be sexually attracted to her, now all they need to do is learn how to control it smoothly and seductively.

It's not about being a jerk, a bad boy, a nice guy, or a gay guy. Again, it's about being sexual and learning how to control and channel it.

Juan Man you spend so much time flaming me on these boards, you need to try reading and listenin to some of the "bullshyt" that I have to say.
 

"You Can't Argue a Woman Into Liking You"

You made your case like a lawyer. Stable job. Good guy. Ready for something real. All true. All irrelevant.

She weighed your points, nodded along, felt nothing — then fell hard for some tattooed bartender with a motorcycle and a gambling problem.

Logic is where attraction goes to die. The "22 Rules" work a level deeper, on the subconscious switches that decide within minutes whether you register as a MAN or as part of the furniture.

Stop presenting evidence. Start flipping switches.

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Women are dogs! If you are interested in a woman like you are interested in having a dog - you will get her!

Put her on a leash and throw stones at her!
 
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