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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Where to get the best fitted polos/what brands?

MetalFortress

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So I need new polos, and I tried A+F today, and I was surprised by the relatively lousy fit. It was fitted around my upper body, but it was too loose around my mid-section. I don't know if it was an isolated incident or if their fits are generally the same, but I didn't approve.

So, where do you shop for good polos that are quality, and have a good athletic fit?
 

"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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TheNewGuy

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I have polos from Hollister, American Eagle, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger.

The other day I was waiting for my friends to get to the mall, so I walked around a bit. I was near an Aeropostale so I decided to check inside. I saw some nice looking polos for $9. I thought they would be some shoddy t-shirts with collars, but I decided to try them on. They fit perfectly. I think I look great in them, and it seems like female attention rises when I wear them.

So check Aeropostale. Over here (New England) they're trying to get rid of all the summer-wear, so short sleeve polos are going cheap.

Oh, I got a good looking sweater for $15 too. And some $20 jeans.
 

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American Apparel might be too slim for you, but they're nice. Check them out online or try them on in a shop (I'm sure you have one nearby as they're an LA company). www.americanapparel.com
 

Rata Blanca

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Express = Stylish, more like dress to impress
Aeropostale = lay-back type of polos
American Eagle = colorful polos (not all combinations are good so be careful which one you pick!)

Aeropostale is the cheapest thou so for one polo at AE or Express you can get easily 2 at aeropostale maybe even 3

A tip for polos: don't go a buy a solid blue or black...get a color that get's the attention ie: orange, purple, green, etc
 

"She Liked You in March. It's October Now."

Attraction runs on a clock.

She flirted for weeks. Touched your arm. Found reasons to be alone with you. And you were careful. Respectful. Waiting for the right moment.

The moment had a shelf life. It expired around month two, and by the time you asked her out, she'd quietly filed you under "little brother."

One of the hardest lessons inside the 22 Rules: women rarely wait. Interest either grows or it decays, and nothing decays it faster than a man who never moves.

Make the move while she's still inventing reasons to be near you.

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Centaurion

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Lacoste polos are the best in my experience.
 

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Rata Blanca said:
Express = Stylish, more like dress to impress
Aeropostale = lay-back type of polos
American Eagle = colorful polos (not all combinations are good so be careful which one you pick!)

Aeropostale is the cheapest thou so for one polo at AE or Express you can get easily 2 at aeropostale maybe even 3

A tip for polos: don't go a buy a solid blue or black...get a color that get's the attention ie: orange, purple, green, etc
The Express around here stopped stocking striped polos until January, but maybe the other local Expresses have them. I'll have to check, cuz I generally dig Express's fits (and clothing in general). American Eagle's fit was retarded (way too damn loose). I had an Aero polo rip for no reason two weeks after I bought it, so I'm wary of Aero.
 

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Can't forget Merc, Ben Sherman and Fred Perry, the brands that made polos awesome. Fred Perry's releasing a new line of limited edition Paul Weller-designed shirts soon... can't wait.

Not that any of you care.
 

Centaurion

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TheNewGuy said:
I could get 7 of my polos for one of yours.
Quality over quantity.
 

"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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