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[–]RandianHero 175 points176 points177 points 12 years ago (10 children) | Copy Link
That's how it's done. Now remember that moment and do it again and again until it's automatic.
[–]mousedumatrix 48 points49 points50 points 12 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
Are you John Galt?
[–]Taker_of_insulin 62 points63 points64 points 12 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
Who is john galt?
[–]HerbertMcSherbert 21 points22 points23 points 12 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
His name is Robert Paulson.
[–][deleted] 9 points10 points11 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
his name is robert paulson
[–]thevirtualme 8 points9 points10 points 12 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Who is Atlas?
[–]Jakenbake781 12 points13 points14 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Would you kindly..
[–]Nonobest -4 points-3 points-2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
He's randian hero
[–]iMacbeth6 points 12 years ago [recovered] (1 child) | Copy Link
Fake it till you make it.
[–]Blumpkins_Daily 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This. Thank you.
[–]TheSicilianDude 50 points51 points52 points 12 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
Yup, I pretty much had the same revelation. "Holy shit, that was ALL it took? Just having the balls to say something?"
You never know what you're capable of until you try it.
Anyway, shoot her a text within the next day or so and get something set up with this chick, then report back to us ;)
[–]mousedumatrix 24 points25 points26 points 12 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
I will do that thing you just said! I'm trying not to get my hopes too high, but ye gods, you should have seen her when she smiled!
[–]Spore2012 19 points20 points21 points 12 years ago* (4 children) | Copy Link
Make sure if you text her, to treat it as a tool and not a main communication method. Like "hey I was thinking of doing X, I'll call you later (@ Y time) about it."
Always call her, don't rely on texting. It's weak. Leaving a bit of mystery and anticipation is always gonna work. And that way she will be prepared for your call as well. If she texts back some question or whatever, just ignore it until you are ready to make the call. If it's something that needs urgent attention, just make the call sooner. It's easy to get caught up in the text fantasy.
[–]honza_reznik[🍰] 2 points3 points4 points 12 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Well I have to agree. It's easier to text than speak, but look what happened to me:
I've met a girl about a year a go. We've texted a lot. And when I say a lot, I mean A F* LOT! Now after a year and 3 months we broke up. Why? Because I got tired of the nonstop texting. My phone was getting hot, no kidding. She was used to text all day and when I stopped, she thought I'm cheating of her. I couldn't convince her I'm not and I really wasn't.
We wrote each other lovely things but non of us said them loudly, never. So for the next time, I won't rely on messages and I'll talk insted.
[–]Smeurtje 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Exact same experience here.
EDIT: only made it to just 3 months.
[–]rotating_pencil 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I think with the ease of communication of the present, most men learn this the hard way at least once or more. It's fun to think about how too much of an easy thing becomes quickly exhausting, very applicable.
[–]honza_reznik[🍰] 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Logically, there can't be an easy road to paradise. Otherwise it would be overcrowded ;)
[–]stfuendie 35 points36 points37 points 12 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
wait 2 years to call her, you'll look desperate otherwise.
[–]Pelicantaloupe 10 points11 points12 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
And take 2 minutes to respond to her in the conversation. Any less and she'll think you're being needy
[–]Xkirbyx 31 points32 points33 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You glorious mother fucker puff up your chest once more and be proud of yourself for having the sack to do what you did.
[–]reduser80 37 points38 points39 points 12 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
Odds are you should not keep your long hair.
[–]The_Pert_Whisperer 17 points18 points19 points 12 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I dunno, it depends. There was a time where I didn't really feel like "me" without long hair. Do whatever makes you feel comfortable with yourself. That being said, I cut it off for the same reasons. Chances are OP should too.
[–]jungle-boy 1 point2 points3 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This sucks. I have thick Latin "Antonio Banderas" hair. Girls want to touch it but no where else. I worry that it actually hurts my chances, it's down past my shoulders but it's very clean. I hate that there's confusion within me
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I used to have long hair. People loved it. I had several people tell me that I was one of the few guys that could pull off long hair without looking like a hobo. The key is to take care of it.
[–]coughcoughpow 9 points10 points11 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Send this guy some condoms ASAP.
And a tarp to cover his gigantic balls.
[–]HoboSomeRye 8 points9 points10 points 12 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Guys care what a girl looks like.
Girls care what a guy makes her feel like.
That's all.
[–]Insomania 1 point2 points3 points 12 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
you opened my eyes today
[–]HoboSomeRye 1 point2 points3 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Glad it helped :)
[–]Thr0wnAwaay 12 points13 points14 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
A guy doesn't have to be gorgeous to wow me with confidence. Not swagger, not arrogance, but confidence. It's sexy to see a man who feels good in his own skin, and isn't afraid to let me know he likes me in mine. Keep the momentum going, little buddy!
[–]BlueRaspberry 5 points6 points7 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This is my new favorite seddit thread ever.
[–][deleted] 2 points3 points4 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Well done! Haircuts and working out will help I guarantee but nevertheless the confidence is awesome!
[–][deleted] 5 points6 points7 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You did it once now you have it in you to do it over and over again. Welcome to the world man
[–]rmbarnes 2 points3 points4 points 12 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I'm short, pale, scrawny and my long hair often looks like the ass end of an abused horse.
All of those things (apart from short) can, and should, be fixed by you.
[–]criticalfilmstudies 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah OP, you'll be unstoppable if you combine that with them gigantic balls you got
[–]GoP-Demon 2 points3 points4 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
just tell her to get a diet coke?
Tell us if the number is real...
[–]canthisbechanged 4 points5 points6 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You're on your way to becoming a PUA. Keep on the going and that inner game will come about.
[–]lovestoalt 3 points4 points5 points 12 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
What kind of compliments did you say to her?
[–]mousedumatrix 16 points17 points18 points 12 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
I may or may not have told her she makes Venus suicidal with jealousy... But I will neither confirm nor deny it...
[–]Grymninja 6 points7 points8 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
brb stealing this to use on my hot friend
[–]bokidge 12 points13 points14 points 12 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
hopefully she didn't think you meant the tennis player
[–]letsgofightdragons 3 points4 points5 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You wouldn't date Venus?!
This is gold. Stealing this, thanks.
[–]Titan_Astraeus 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Gold Jerry, gold!
[–]sloshslapper 1 point2 points3 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Way to play with her mortality. Never thought of that before.
[–]ex0th3rmic 1 point2 points3 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
"Sometimes all you need is 5 minutes of bravery. Literally, 5 minutes of 'fuck it, let's see what happens', and life will fall into place." Or there's a quote similar to that...
[–]throwawaybitchs 2 points3 points4 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Cut your hair, call her, and fuck her.
[–]BaronTheBear 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Number is the easy part, now let the games begin!
[–]Allen_Yuan 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Good job bud. Now go out and get em'.
(inbedontheirknees)
[–]hinkraka 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You go man! That's the way, aha aha, I like it, aha aha!
Revelation 101!
[–]NAILGUNSODOMY 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I had exactly the same thing recently, with that eureka moment. Feel so damn good.
One thing I'd probably say though, as amazing as this is, it sounds like you were panning off a load of compliments to her; I wouldn't give too many compliments personally, rather make her work for the other side of the interaction, as it will make her invest more, than you just saying all of these nice things to her.
It's like the Millionaire in the Club analogy RSD Julien says, where you have to act like you are both millionaires; you aren't one of these poor beggars coming up and just trying to get a quick slice of the money, rather you are on her same level.
[–]TheCi 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Ah, the "I-don't-give-a-fuck" mentallity; always works! It's basicly a win-win. You do it, the worst that could happen is she says no and leaves you behind; nothing lost. The best, well, we already know the answer.
[–]Scotlandpal 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You've established she's a beautiful woman in your mind to her. Time to walk through that door and find things in common ;-)
[–]Bogidan 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I am now terrified, and nauseous
I just love your reaction. It perfectly describes every conversation I ever have with a girl I like.
Keep that confidence tone down the compliments. Pick-up is the prime example of practice makes perfect. You have to get lots of field experience to really start to understand what works and most importantly, what doesn't.
[–]joshsway 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
good job, that's a great start! However, what is this about being pale, scrawny, and with ugly long hair? Fix that! Go to the gym, get tan, and cut your nasty hair :)
[–]kodozoku 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Keep faking confidence and one day you won't be faking it anymore.
Welcome to the game.
[–]A_Suffering_Panda 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Relevant Doctor Who
[–]AntixD 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
how old are you? and how long have you been practicing/reading seduction?
[–]afCee 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
So, how did it go?
[–]mousedumatrix 1 point2 points3 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Absolutely nothing came of it... No call, no text. shrug Oh well, maybe the next one...
[–]BlueIsStylinOnYou 0 points1 point2 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I am now terrified, and nauseous, sitting in my car with her phone number and a promise for a call in the not too distant future.
That's adrenaline that you're not used to yet. It's a huge thrill; I still feel it to this day after an approach!
[–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
What did you say to her dude?
[–]Sour_J -2 points-1 points0 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Did you get the digits?
[–]wtfiskik -2 points-1 points0 points 12 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah bud you got lucky, congrats
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