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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Why do ex Girlfriends look you up?

AgonyUncle

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Just curious to see what everyones take on this is. In the last 3 days, I have two ex girlfriends phone me out of the blue. One I have not spoken to for about 8 months, the other almost 3 years.

The usual "Just phoning to see how you doing" nonsense.

Why do they do this? Are they lonely and looking for sex? Feeling down and need a self esteem boost of some sort? Looking to try get something on the go again even though it never worked out first time round?
 

"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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If they are not in regular contact, then it's likely for an ego boost... As opposed to keeping you as backup/orbiter.
 

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AgonyUncle said:
Just curious to see what everyones take on this is. In the last 3 days, I have two ex girlfriends phone me out of the blue. One I have not spoken to for about 8 months, the other almost 3 years.

The usual "Just phoning to see how you doing" nonsense.

Why do they do this? Are they lonely and looking for sex? Feeling down and need a self esteem boost of some sort? Looking to try get something on the go again even though it never worked out first time round?

If you broke up with her against her will, she's most probably calling you for both an ego feeding(to hope that you'll desire her again both sexually and emotionally) and to hit the bedroom with you.

If she broke up with you against your will, she's most probably calling you for an ego feeding to reinforce that you still want her(sexually and emotionally).

Sad, but true, very rarely will an X call you out of a desire for a true friendship.
 

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mzilla2 said:
If they are not in regular contact, then it's likely for an ego boost... As opposed to keeping you as backup/orbiter.
Whether she's in regular contact or not(providing you're not nailing her), both are for ego boosts.
 

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AgonyUncle said:
Just curious to see what everyones take on this is. In the last 3 days, I have two ex girlfriends phone me out of the blue. One I have not spoken to for about 8 months, the other almost 3 years.

The usual "Just phoning to see how you doing" nonsense.

Why do they do this? Are they lonely and looking for sex? Feeling down and need a self esteem boost of some sort? Looking to try get something on the go again even though it never worked out first time round?
Who cares? Only an AFC would ponder on this question. They are EXes and there are plenty of women out there.
 

"You'll Never Feel READY to Walk Over"

Next Monday you'll feel more confident. After the gym you'll feel more confident. After one more drink you'll feel more confident. After you get a better haircut, a better jacket, a better job.

You've been "getting ready" for two years.

She's standing ten feet away right now. She'll be gone in four minutes. No amount of preparation will manufacture the courage that only comes from moving your feet.

Walk over. Stumble through the first sentence. Let it be clumsy. Let it be imperfect. You will feel more alive in those ten seconds than you have all month.

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Edger pretty much gave the best answer.

Another one is she could be looking for the emotional gratification only you can provide her and is thus feeling you out to see if you are interested in becoming an emotional tamp0n for her under the guise of re-establishing contact to start up a genuine friendship.
 

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Well, why do ex boyfriends call ex girlfriends out of the blue?
 

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Phyzzle said:
Well, why do ex boyfriends call ex girlfriends out of the blue?
Exactly my thoughts when reading the thread title.
 
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