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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Wow... ugh.. What do you call this relationship between me and my girl?

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My girlfriend for 2 months asked for a break to see where our relationship was going as summer nears.

We eventually couldn't handle the break so we declared how emotionally attracted to each other but it was way too serious. We were stuck in a bubble. We then broke off the boyfriend and girlfriend titles and just started hanging out as friends.

We bond really well and are crazy about each other. We still have sex now and she declared that she will not do anything sexually with anybody else but me for now on. But she doesn't want to be g/f and b/f or have strings. She still wants to be with me, have sex, kiss, and do stuff.. but don't make a huge big deal about it to the public. For example: We going to be labeled as single to the public, but we act like were together.

WTF is this?

I'm getting the best parts of the the relationship: fun, happiness, sex, confidence. AND... i don't have to hold her hand!

What the hell do you call this? I'm calling it the "Perfect Summer Relationship" but then i think to myself. This relationship is going to be based off of Jealousy, Mistrust, and no security...
 

"The Coffee Shop Girl You Never Spoke To"

You've replayed it a hundred times. She stood three feet away, scrolling her phone. You had an opening. You composed the perfect line — after she was gone.

For all you know, she's married now. To some guy who said something. Anything.

Openers are cheap. Almost any sentence works when it's delivered within three seconds. The expensive part is the standing there, drafting and deleting, while the window quietly closes.

The "22 Rules" stripped out my hesitation. What to open with, how to keep it alive, and the one habit that costs guys more women than anything else: waiting for perfect.

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afraid of commitment much? woah
friends with super benefits?
 

DJDamage

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STOP IT WITH THE "WE DO THIS AND WE THAT"
BULLSh1T.

You are not joined at the hip and you do not share a mind so you really do not know how she really think and I doubt its the same as you. Chicks brain work differently so stop projecting your own thoughts into her.

The reality is that you are infatuated with her. Its not WE decided to take a break but SHE decided to dump you and YOU accepted this offer. Another reality is that the reason SHE still asking for sex is because she is searching for another guy to plow her and committ to him and in the meantime you will do.

The day you stop lying to yourself is that day you will finally realise what is really going on.

DJD
 

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this is the fvcking stupidest thing i have ever seen. man, i think it's pretty clear what she's saying...she wants to keep fvcking you and getting validation while looking for another guy. when she finds one, she will dump you in a millisecond, with ABSOLUTELY NO REMORSE. what are you waiting for?
 

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your looking at this all wrong. it doesnt matter what she does, what she wants, weather she is using you till she finds some one else. what matters is what you want. if YOU want a relationship with this girl you need to make that clear or get rid of her if she doesnt accept. the way i see this from what she has said basically she is giving it up to u rite now no strings attached you should be f**king her and f**king other people. is she complains about this. throw her own words back in her face. if she accepts it then she really did mean no strings attached. if she cant handle the situation SHE created then what are you wasting time with her for?

sounds to me like you do want a relationship and your kidding yourself that if you hang around long enough she will want that to.
 

"I'm Not Looking for Anything Serious Right Now"

When a woman says it, guys hear a confession. A heads-up. A scheduling conflict.

Here's the translation: I don't feel anything. Right now. With you.

Watch what happens when a man triggers actual attraction. The busy career, the recent breakup, the "not in a place to date" — all of it evaporates instantly. The same woman who was guarding her freedom is suddenly free every night.

The "22 Rules" explain why. When the right switches flip, her timeline rearranges itself around you.

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DJDamage said:
STOP IT WITH THE "WE DO THIS AND WE THAT"
BULLSh1T.

You are not joined at the hip and you do not share a mind so you really do not know how she really think and I doubt its the same as you. Chicks brain work differently so stop projecting your own thoughts into her.

The reality is that you are infatuated with her. Its not WE decided to take a break but SHE decided to dump you and YOU accepted this offer. Another reality is that the reason SHE still asking for sex is because she is searching for another guy to plow her and committ to him and in the meantime you will do.

The day you stop lying to yourself is that day you will finally realise what is really going on.

DJD
I have to agree with Damage im afriad. He may have been abit harsh but its to the point. She is using you until she finds another bloke in my opinion. Your move....
 

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smoke city said:
this is the fvcking stupidest thing i have ever seen. man, i think it's pretty clear what she's saying...she wants to keep fvcking you and getting validation while looking for another guy. when she finds one, she will dump you in a millisecond, with ABSOLUTELY NO REMORSE. what are you waiting for?
Here's my tip: Do everything to this b!tch Rocco Siffredi would do and then follow up with sh!t illegal in Thailand. Clutter up her butter gutter so that the next guy is fvcked to do anything new to the cvmbucket.
 

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DJDamage said:
The reality is that you are infatuated with her. Its not WE decided to take a break but SHE decided to dump you and YOU accepted this offer. Another reality is that the reason SHE still asking for sex is because she is searching for another guy to plow her and committ to him and in the meantime you will do.

I agree with DJDamage on this too. Sorry dude, but this makes complete sense. I've been in your exact situation and can tell she's using you as a back up until she meets someone else! The great thing about her position is she can pull the "we weren't in a relationship" card to ease her conscience.

Think about it...what other benefit is there to your non-committed relationship? My advice would be to take advantage of the situation yourself, and use HER as your back up, enjoy the sex and confidence while you go in search of other women.

Just be honest with yourself though: this situation is not what you want is it?
 

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Jariel said:
I agree with DJDamage on this too. Sorry dude, but this makes complete sense. I've been in your exact situation and can tell she's using you as a back up until she meets someone else! The great thing about her position is she can pull the "we weren't in a relationship" card to ease her conscience.

Think about it...what other benefit is there to your non-committed relationship? My advice would be to take advantage of the situation yourself, and use HER as your back up, enjoy the sex and confidence while you go in search of other women.

Just be honest with yourself though: this situation is not what you want is it?

I also agree with DJDamage and would reccomend Jariel's approach.

She's trying to have her cake and eat it too..... no strings attached so when Mr. Right comes along, you're out of the picture and she doesn't need to feel the least bit sorry.

Beat her at her own game. Find another girl and dump her..
 

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KarmaSutra said:
Here's my tip: Do everything to this b!tch Rocco Siffredi would do and then follow up with sh!t illegal in Thailand. Clutter up her butter gutter so that the next guy is fvcked to do anything new to the cvmbucket.
Funniest shyt ever.
 

"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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Thanks for the help! I know exactly how to play this game. I already have her emotionally attached to me. I personally do not have a strong emotional connection to her. She's falling for me. I'm not falling for her, but i'm acting like I am... hehe. I am starting to play her. I'm def. going to take full advantage of this situation and have it physical only. Meaning i'm going to get laid a lot, while i look for something better. This is going to be funny. I never thought i would be playing a girl like this. But I'm gonna have to. 2 can play this game. Once i find someone that's amazing I will drop her off. And possibly just use her a a booty call haha.
 

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Dude, if you didn't have feelings for her then you wouldn't have posted about her at all.... like, what's happening now wouldn't even matter enough that you'd have to log on here to post it and to see what others will say. Each post on here comes from our insecurities. It is rare to have someone post about something "positive" because everyone posts "negative" story wondering about the situation they have gotten themselves into. Basically, you're looking for help and guidance on what to do with this girl. You have feelings for her.
 

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Of course i still have feelings. But they are on the decline. But i've changed the way I've acted around her. Which is making her feelings rise. I'm overcoming oneitis. It's getting to the point where the girl will do anything I ask.
 
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