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.
"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"
Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.
She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.
Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.
So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.
The words come later. The impression comes first.
What do you guys like to do on your days off?
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"Why Women Dump the Guys Who Try the Hardest"
You paid for dinner. You drove. You said "whatever you want is fine" every single time. All the effort, no expectations.
And she left anyway — probably for a guy who makes her pick up the pizza.
Painful. Also predictable. Her mind quietly concludes that anything requiring zero effort from her is worth exactly zero. You became a free sample, and free samples get taken for granted.
The 22 Rules flip the dynamic. Small shifts that get her investing effort, money, and time in you — until SHE'S the one afraid of losing YOU.
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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"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.
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.
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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.
"I just moved here from Florida."
That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?
She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."
She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.
I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.
Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.
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.