"The Kiss of Death Mistake"

You replay the conversation at 2 a.m. She texted back fast yesterday. Today, nothing. Was that smile friendly or flirty? What did the shoulder touch mean?

Every hour you spend decoding her signals drains your confidence and hands her the controls. Women can sense that insecurity from across the room — and it repels them.

One of the "22 Rules" kills the obsession on the spot: assume she likes you, and act accordingly. Sounds too simple. Works anyway.

Her interest tends to rise to meet your expectations. Psychologists call it a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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US/Canada face massive bridge infrastructure costs after new technology shows massive structural issues

BackInTheGame78

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US/Canada have the worst bridges in the world in terms of the condition they are in, followed by Africa.

Let that sink in for a second. Africa has better bridges than the US and Canada do.

In recent times, advanced satellites using radar imaging are giving scientists a powerful new way to watch over the world’s bridges.

A type of radar called Synthetic Aperture Radar can reveal structural displacements as small as a few millimetres and signal early structural problems long before inspectors notice them, say researchers from the University of Houston.

Now, a global analysis of 744 bridges reveals that bridges in North America, which were mostly built in the 1960s, are in the poorest condition, followed by those in Africa.


 

"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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Gamisch

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I....need..to...stfu....wraaaah....

I'll shut my mouth and continue sleeping. Sayonara
 

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It won't be OVER for CivilEngineeringCels. :)
 

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i'm not surprised, the US has some of the shvttiest infrastructure in the world
 

"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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Wonder if how solid this analysis is... Are we going to be reading a story a few days from now indicating that this subject is a wee bit more complex("SOME bridges in North America are in 3rd World shape") than what's being presented here?
 

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Bridge infrastructure has been a huge issue here in the US for decades at this point. It doesn't surprise me and there's no mandate or interest to ever try and address it. Kick it down the road until it falls down.
 

BillyPilgrim

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Bridge infrastructure has been a huge issue here in the US for decades at this point. It doesn't surprise me and there's no mandate or interest to ever try and address it. Kick it down the road until it falls down.
Easier to create 15 minute cities if the bridges don't work.
 

"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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US/Canada have the worst bridges in the world in terms of the condition they are in, followed by Africa.

Let that sink in for a second. Africa has better bridges than the US and Canada do.

In recent times, advanced satellites using radar imaging are giving scientists a powerful new way to watch over the world’s bridges.

A type of radar called Synthetic Aperture Radar can reveal structural displacements as small as a few millimetres and signal early structural problems long before inspectors notice them, say researchers from the University of Houston.

Now, a global analysis of 744 bridges reveals that bridges in North America, which were mostly built in the 1960s, are in the poorest condition, followed by those in Africa.


The empowered women can maintain the bridges now. Where is feminism when you need it?
 

BillyPilgrim

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disagree. women love engineers. other men don't always like engineers.....
I've dated multiple women who have complained about their social skills. They have a rep for being on the spectrum, although as with anything exceptions exist.
 

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I've dated multiple women who have complained about their social skills. They have a rep for being on the spectrum, although as with anything exceptions exist.
i have to tell you. there are some guys in the spectrum that women love. women forgive social skills if they are interested. many guys in the spectrum have allot of things going for them; except that one thing... that cute awkward thing works when she is interested. the key for the spectrum guys is to NOTICE she is interested. and your right also, some women prefer a different type. plenty to go around for all.
 
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