Travel memoir21
Master Don Juan
After a long hard week on the job. What do you guys like to do to relieve some stress and have fun? Give me some ideas. Thanks.
"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.
What do you guys like to do on your days off?
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"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.
Hamurabimbi
Master Don Juan
Well. I have the GF to consider. So I try to find things we both like. Fortunately, we’re very compatible in this regard. Also, we’re in an area with lots to do. For example this weekend , We’re going to a regional park with a garden arboretum. Next weekend, it’s apple harvest and we may head up
to the foothills of the mountains.
to the foothills of the mountains.
CAPSLOCK BANDIT
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Right now I'm practicing my over-the-fire cooking skills for either an Ice fishing trip or a camping trip next summer, yesterday I was boiling eggs in a can, day before that cooking rice in a can for the 2nd or 3rd time, finally got that down, I've tried cooking potatoes about 5 times now and it's a lot harder than I thought it would be, I'm about ready to give up on that.
Doctor Europeo
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Walking, I like walking in the morning. I like the feeling of doing something "productive" in the morning even if its a day off.
Trying a new restaurant. Going to the movies and having some popcorn.
Not necessarily on days off but whenever I have free time after a long day of hard work, I like hanging out at home to play video games for a little bit before catching up on some Netflix.
Trying a new restaurant. Going to the movies and having some popcorn.
Not necessarily on days off but whenever I have free time after a long day of hard work, I like hanging out at home to play video games for a little bit before catching up on some Netflix.
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"How I Made Sure No Woman Ever Friend-Zoned Me Again"
She calls you when her car breaks down. When she needs help moving. When some guy she's actually dating treats her badly.
You're the listener. The reliable one. The guy who would treat her so much better, if she'd just open her eyes.
She won't. You trained her to see you as the low-effort option — the friend who requires zero risk and zero investment. Every favor dug the hole deeper.
The "22 Rules" break the pattern. You'll stop auditioning for a role she already cast and become the man she chases instead. It starts with Rule 1.
corrector
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I dont have true days off. Chores at home and hanging with my elderly folks and cleaning up the home means I am constantly busy. A full time job is seen as a massive personal time displacent. That means personal time is always a frenzied catchup.
The Duke
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On my days off I race cars. I also ride Atv's, horses, and girls! I like live music, dancing, drinking. I like campfires on my land. I like time on my tractor moving dirt or mowing pastures. I also like to build things with my hands.
BoomToTheMoonAlice
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I like to reflect on the fact that most Canadian men are cucks.
BoomToTheMoonAlice
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Touche.
"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.
Redwood
Senior Don Juan
Rest and/or find something productive whether it would be video games, reading, potential side hustles, etc.
RazorRambo24
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Definitely have alot of free time so everyday is different but im big on enjoying a nice fine dining experience, se.x, enjoying a nice cigar, hitting the gym, playing basketball, shopping, reading, good conversation, chess, football, ufc/mma, drawing/painting/cooking or grilling.
Today was a Oliva Series G Churchill for a nice long smoke.
I also enjoy just hitting some nice roads and driving.
Since settling down in a relationship, ive been enjoying spending time with my girl and just exploring different cool things to do. Having the full girlfriend experience has been quite interesting even though Ive had moments like that with close plates (her being the main one) but now theres almost a greater sense of calm.
Today was a Oliva Series G Churchill for a nice long smoke.
I also enjoy just hitting some nice roads and driving.
Since settling down in a relationship, ive been enjoying spending time with my girl and just exploring different cool things to do. Having the full girlfriend experience has been quite interesting even though Ive had moments like that with close plates (her being the main one) but now theres almost a greater sense of calm.
Doctor Europeo
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As long a she gives you mental peace, maybe keep her around
deadmasterx
Senior Don Juan
When I was in Portugal I used to like to go hiking. Many places to see, many beautiful spots. I'm not much of a runner, but I'm a big fan of walking. Walking with nature around has always been a great time for me. Plus, it's healthy, you're "connected with the world" while not having to deal with people. A win-win for me.