"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.

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Hey guys, I've been reading up on this forum for a while now, decided to register to get some advice.

I'm 15, and I go to a very small school (about 40 in my year level). There's only two girls in my year that I find attractive, one is a friend and I'm not really interested in anything else, but the other is what I'm here about. I only became interested in her about 6 months ago, and it turns out she's been chasing me for about a year and a half. One of my friends asked her out, and she said yes, leaving me feeling pretty **** for being such a *****. Then the next day, she took it back and said she wasn't interested. Could there still be hope? Should I keep going for her?

Thanks guys.
 

"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.

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Just go for it. You'll never know till you try
 

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Konada said:
Just go for it. You'll never know till you try
I've got a problem though, what about the bro code? I mean my friend like JUST asked her out.
 

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Judge by actions. You said she said she isn't interested in your friend.
She isn't "owned" by him.
I think you should try.
If he is really your friend he won't be upset cause he blew it of and you didn't.
 

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Pozitron said:
Judge by actions. You said she said she isn't interested in your friend.
She isn't "owned" by him.
I think you should try.
If he is really your friend he won't be upset cause he blew it of and you didn't.
You're absolutely right, really good point.

I think I've been really stupid, I knew that she liked me, and I tried to act all aloof and ignorant eg. trying to avoid her gaze as much as possible, not hang around with her or her friends. I'm starting to see how stupid that was, but I was trying to be like the guy she couldn't get so she would keep chasing me (not to say she isn't anymore). Hmm, I'll probably start showing my attraction through body language and nonverbal communication, see where things go.
 

"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.

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BlueFiend said:
You're absolutely right, really good point.

I think I've been really stupid, I knew that she liked me, and I tried to act all aloof and ignorant eg. trying to avoid her gaze as much as possible, not hang around with her or her friends. I'm starting to see how stupid that was, but I was trying to be like the guy she couldn't get so she would keep chasing me (not to say she isn't anymore). Hmm, I'll probably start showing my attraction through body language and nonverbal communication, see where things go.
Time to man up and stop playing mind games with her. Leave that to them. No 'showing attraction via body language and non-verb communication.' Just ask her out, its the biggest sign of attraction you can give and she'd be dumb if she doesn't pick up on it.

Also don't worry about your friend, as Pozitron said he doesn't own her so its fair game. However, I suggest you talk to your friend about this. A girl ain't worth a friendship with a bro.
 

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Konada said:
Time to man up and stop playing mind games with her. Leave that to them. No 'showing attraction via body language and non-verb communication.' Just ask her out, its the biggest sign of attraction you can give and she'd be dumb if she doesn't pick up on it.

Also don't worry about your friend, as Pozitron said he doesn't own her so its fair game. However, I suggest you talk to your friend about this. A girl ain't worth a friendship with a bro.
Thanks for all the help guys. I hate to sound like an AFC, but I really have to ask: How would I go about asking her out? I've known her for a long time, and we see each other 5 days a week. And what would we do, seeing a movie would feel really awkward for me, and I can't really think of anything else. Sorry to sound like a noob guys, your help is really appreciated.
 

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BlueFiend said:
Thanks for all the help guys. I hate to sound like an AFC, but I really have to ask: How would I go about asking her out? I've known her for a long time, and we see each other 5 days a week. And what would we do, seeing a movie would feel really awkward for me, and I can't really think of anything else. Sorry to sound like a noob guys, your help is really appreciated.
Do you have her number. You can either ask her in person, or do it over the phone (no texting as it gives her leeway/time to pull some well thought BS you will never see coming.) Just approach her, get right to the point: 'Hey XXX, I'm planning to go (insert activity) this coming Friday, I want you to come along with me.

The key here is to expect her to say yes, people have the uncanny ability to pick up insecurity so be confident when you ask for a date. It doesn't matter how you ask it if she's interested in you (if she still is). Try to ask on a Monday/Tuesday when plans are not made up yet.

Oh and try to make your first date an action date. As they say, first impression counts. Roller blading/bowling etc give great opportunities to sneak in kino without looking creepy. The key here is to do what you enjoy, she is just tagging along for the ride. Don't see as a 'date' rather see it as a time to share your interests with someone else. Many guys here fail because they see the 'date' as a holy grail and end up supplicating the girl to make her feel nice.

You will also want to hit up the DJ Bible asap. You need alot of work, I'm just providing info cos the window of opportunity will close fast if you don't act soon (I learnt it the hard way). Good luck and PM me if you have any further questions.
 

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Ask if she wants to go out with you. It's such a symbolic gesture that it doesn't have to be specific. "Do you want to go out with me?" If she asks where say "Over there?" and smile. It's the gesture and intent of her being your girlfriend, not a date. Everyone knows what going out is, it is so common in this generation you don't actually have to plan as long as the attraction is strong.
 

"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.

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