Dirty Secrets from a Woman on How to Attract, seduce, and get any female you wan

t.

Marni Kinrys THE ULTIMATE WING GIRL

Please note that this publication is based on personal experience and anecdotal
evidence as provided by author is done so in good faith.

Dedication

I dedicate this book to:

My kick-ass girlfriends who have allowed me to interrogate them for intimate det
ails and strap microphones to their bodies so I could complete my research. My f
amily, for supporting me and my ideas no matter how crazy they seemed The best m
an among all men, my husband. Without him I would not have an example of what it
truly means to be a man that women want! He is a man who I hope to spend the re
st of my life with.

Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................
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.. 9.Introduction. .............................................................
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... 10 How to Use This Book ....................................................
............................................................................. 15
I. What the F do Women Want? ..................................................
.......................................................... 16 1. What They Defin
itely Dont Want .................................................................
.................................. 17 Do Women Really Prefer Bad Boys to Nice Gu
ys? ............................................................................
.. 17 Women Do Not Want to Be With the Bad Boy! ................................
.................................................. 17 Why Men Give Bad Advice ..
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................................ 18 Too Much Game Can Ruin Your Chances with Wom
en ...................................................................... 19 Ang
ry, Bitter Men Do Not Get Laid .................................................
.................................................... 23 No Woman Likes a Pouncer
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................................. 25 Do Money, Social Status, and Possessions Ma
tter To Women? ......................................................... 26 Why
Do Women Respond to Me When I Act Like an Asshole? .............................
............................. 26 Do I Need To Be Funny To Get The Girl? ........
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..... 27 Is It Wrong To Date Women You Know You Do Not Want? ...................
............................................ 28 How Long Should I Keep Up The Ga
me? ............................................................................
................. 28 2. Surprise! The Things They Do Want. .....................
.......................................................................... 30 Th
e Short, Bald Man That Turned Me On ............................................
............................................... 30 Do You Have The Presence Wome
n Want? ........................................................................
................ 32 You Must Turn Yourself on Before You Can Turn a Woman On ...
...................................................... 33 Why Confidence Is More
Attractive Than a Six-Pack and Cash ...........................................
............... 34 Four Things You Need To Do To Get Women .....................
................................................................ 36 Three Things
Women Find Sexy That Have Nothing to Do With Sex ..............................
.................... 37 Real Men Take Risks ....................................
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........ 38 Rules for Attracting Beautiful Women ...............................
................................................................. 39 Women Want
a Strong Man ...................................................................
............................................ 41 Why Women Like 50 Shades of Grey
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................... 45 II. How to Approach and Meet Women ......................
............................................................................ 48
1. The Where and How: ..........................................................
............................................................ 49 Where to Meet Wo
men ............................................................................
.......................................... 49 How to Meet Women While Travelling
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............... 50 When Should A Guy Approach A Woman? .........................
................................................................ 52 Get Off Your
Ass and Start Practicing! .....................................................
........................................... 53 Does Practice Really Get Results?
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........................ 53 Is She Testing Me? .................................
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............. 54 How Do I Handle Female Cock Blocks? ...........................
.................................................................... 55 How Do I
Build Attraction and Take It to the Next Level? ...............................
................................... 56 2. Body Language and Headspace ..........
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............ 58 How to Show Confident Body Language When Approaching Women .....
.......................................... 58 Nine Tips for Confident Body Langu
age ............................................................................
.................. 58 A Smile Is an Inexpensive Way to Change Your Looks .......
................................................................. 60 Is the Init
ial Smile Essential? ...........................................................
.................................................... 62 25 Famous Thinkers and T
heir Inspiring Daily Rituals ...................................................
..................... 63 Reject Me Please! .....................................
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.......... 67 How Do I Motivate Myself to Go for It When I Know Ill Get Rejected?
............................................. 68 Five Steps to Eliminate Approa
ch Anxiety .....................................................................
..................... 69 How Can I Tell What a Womans Eye Contact is Signaling? .
............................................................... 70 Are You Into
This Girl? .....................................................................
................................................... 71 How to Avoid Being Creepy
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................................. 71 3. Dating Online ..........................
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........................ 73 How to Write a Female-Friendly Profile .............
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73 Rules for Selecting Pictures ...............................................
.................................................................. 77 Things to
Include In Your Profile ........................................................
................................................. 77 How Do I Ask Her Out On Fac
ebook? .........................................................................
........................ 78 III. How to Talk to Women and Create Attraction ....
........................................................................... 80 H
ave You Heard About the Magic Line to Say to Women That Instantly Makes Them Dro
p Their Panties? ...............................................................
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80 What Do I Talk to Women About? .............................................
......................................................... 81 Talking About Video
Games .........................................................................
....................................... 81 How to Compliment a Woman Correctly .
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........... 82 Get Out Of Interview Mode and Start Connecting ..................
........................................................... 83 Why Women Need to
Feel You ......................................................................
..................................... 85 How Do You Make Women Feel You? .......
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......... 87 How to Make Decisions in 60 Seconds Or Less .......................
............................................................ 88 How to Get a Gir
ls Number in Less Than 30 Seconds ...............................................
......................... 89 How to Juggle Multiple Women ......................
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... 93 IV. The Dating Playbook .................................................
...................................................................... 95
Why Isnt Dating Fun Anymore? ....................................................
..................................................... 95 1. How to Get a Date ..
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......................................... 97 A Case Study: How to Correctly Ask
a Woman Out ....................................................................
........ 97 How to Be Direct and Ask Her Out ...................................
................................................................... 99 Are You C
oming On Too Strong? How to Avoid Being Overeager ..............................
...................... 101 Do I Need to Have a Full Conversation With a Woman Be
fore Asking Her Out? ............................. 103 How Do I Ask a Woman On a
Second Date? ..................................................................
................... 104 Is Okay to Date on a Casual Level?......................
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05 Do I Tell a Woman Im Dating Other Women? .....................................
............................................ 105 2. How to Rock the Date .......
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............................ 107 Eleven Mistakes Men Make on Dates .............
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.. 107 Where to Take a Girl on a Date ..........................................
............................................................... 109 How to Bring
Up Sticky Topics: Kids, Divorce, Health, etc. .................................
.............................. 109 Should Men Pay for the First Date? ..........
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........ 111 How Can I Tell if She Likes Me? ...................................
...................................................................... 114 Signs
That She Wants to Be Kissed & Signs That She Doesnt ............................
.............................. 115 What Should I Do When A Woman Flakes On Me? .
......................................................................... 118 Di
d I Ruin My Chances by Getting Too Cute Too Soon? ..............................
..................................... 119 Should I Call or Text after a Date? ..
................................................................................
.................. 120 Ten Reasons Why Being Unhealthy Can Affect Your Dating Li
fe ...................................................... 121 V. How to Avoid th
e Friend Zone ..................................................................
.................................... 124 Urban Legend: The Man Who Went From Fri
end to Lover Just by Waiting ..................................... 124 The Diffe
rence Between a Friend and a Lover .............................................
..................................... 124 Do I Stay in the Friend Zone and Wait?
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............. 126 Have I Become "The Friend"? If So, How Do I Escape the Friend
Zone? .......................................... 127 How to Be a Bad Friend but
a Freaking Good Lover ..........................................................
............... 129 Shes Just Not That Into You: Dont Mistake Emotional Banter for
Flirtatious Banter ..................... 143 What Do I Do If She Starts Talking
About Her Guy Problems on a Date? ......................................... 144
She Brought Her Ex on Our Date ................................................
....................................................... 145 VI. How Women Want I
t! The How, What, Where, When and Why Behind Every Female Action. . 147 Eleven T
hings about Beautiful Women Every Man Must Know ................................
....................... 147 What Do Women Find Sexy? ...........................
................................................................................
. 149 Do Women Want Sex As Much As Men Do? .....................................
............................................... 151 Ten Ways to Get Her in the M
ood ............................................................................
........................ 153 Eight Signs That She Is Flirting with You .........
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.. 154 The Three Magic Words Every Woman Wants To Hear .........................
.......................................... 156 How to Be Her Hero ..............
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............................ 157 How to Win Over a Bitch .......................
................................................................................
............ 159 Why Do Women Flake on Plans? ..................................
.................................................................... 160 Why Do
Women "Test" Men: The Shit Test Explained ......................................
............................... 162 How to Pass Shit Tests .....................
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................. 164 Is She A Gold Digger? ....................................
................................................................................
.... 165 How Do I Breakup with A Girl and Still Be Friends? ....................
...................................................... 166 How Do Women Evaluate
the Men Who Approach Them? ....................................................
......... 167 Why Do Women Give Out Their Number & Not Answer the Phone? .......
....................................... 168 What Does It Mean When a Women Says
"You Dont Listen Unless I Yell?" ................................... 170 VII. Con
clusion ........................................................................
............................................................. 171 The Checklist
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......................................................... 171 The Formula for Su
ccess ..........................................................................
............................................. 172 The Happily Ever After .......
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................................... 173 VIII. References .......................
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Preface
I have been trying to write this book for four years. By trying I mean attemptin
g to pawn off the work on someone else who I thought could more creatively prese
nt the work Ive been doing for nearly a decade.
Every time I tried, the writer failed to convey what I wanted. The content of th
e book didnt convey the passion I have for my lifes work. I wanted perfection. I w
anted everyone to love what I wrote and I wanted every guy who picked up a book
with my name on it to be magically motivated and transformed.
Then I realized something...
I was doing exactly what I tell men, every day, to stop doing. I was stopping my
self from going after what I wanted because I was afraid of failure. Just as you
cannot attract and charm the pants off every woman, you cannot create the perfe
ct book that will motivate and transform every man.
So I said, "Fuck it," and started putting together my book! My advice has alread
y helped hundreds of thousands of men around the world. A little poor grammar an
d shoddy spelling were not going to hold me back. This book represents close to
a decade of hard work, constant testing, as well as years of being in the trench
es with clients and friends.
This book is a compilation of the work I have been doing for almost a decade. Ive
gathered what I think to be my best blogs, articles, newsletters, emails to cli
ents, stories, and responses to comments on my website and I have put them all i
nto one place.
This book is not designed to make you feel good about the things you have done i
n the past. Men come to my website, sign up for my programs and buy my books bec
ause they want a female perspective. I make it my goal to give them that perspec
tive, and sometimes it hurts.
It can be hard to hear that youve been going about getting a date in totally the
wrong way, but it can stop right now. As a woman who studies what women want, I
am going to tell you exactly how to approach women.
You are going to learn in-depth, real things about women; the things they want,
the things they expect, and why what you are doing now and have been doing until
now is not working. The pieces I have gathered for you do not tell you how wome
n should act; they tell you how they do act. Enjoy.
Marni Kinrys, Worlds Best Female PUA of the Year (2010, 2011)
Introduction
I waited backstage at the Renaissance Hotel ballroom, where the Pick-Up Artist S
ummit was in full swing and I was the next scheduled speaker. If you are not fam
iliar with the term Pick-Up Artist, it means a man (generally) who is skilled at
meeting, attracting, and seducing women.
Typically, Pick-Up Artists, or PUAs, are associated with the seduction community
, a heterosexual male subculture based on the goal of improved sexual and romant
ic abilities with women. For years this world has been kept a secret but with th
e success of VH1s show "The Pick Up Artist" and Neil Strauss bestselling book "The
Game" (Strauss, 2005), its not so secret anymore. In fact, it has become a big b
usiness.
The PUA Summit is a gathering of the world s top PUAs and their followers who ar
e eager to learn. Some of the experts teach pick-up lines, while others teach ro
utines, but all teach their method on the art of getting the girl. If youre confu
sed as to why I, a woman, was speaking at the PUA Summit, let me give a quick de
scription of my job: I pick up women for men.
My name is Marni and I am a professional Wing Girl.
Men pay me to help them pick-up, attract, date, and get the women they want. Not
to brag, but I m really freaking good at it. Besides being invited to speak at
the PUA Summit this year where I was awarded, "World s Best Female PUA of the Ye
ar," I have successfully helped thousands of great men get the women they want.
So how did a nice Jewish girl like me get into this profession? I started my bus
iness, the same way most people do: drunk and by accident.
One Friday night, I attended a Shabbat dinner at the home of Rabbi Shwartzie. I
am not religious but I was new to Los Angeles and wanted to connect with my peop
le. Just like any other Jewish event, this dinner was also a singles mixer. I ha
d recently started dating someone (who I am now married to) but felt there was n
o harm in window-shopping.
The matching making soiree was off to a rocky start, and the event felt more lik
e a junior high dance than a singles mixer. Boys on one side of the room, girls
on the other side. No one was interacting. I started grabbing men and pushing th
em to talk to women. When they were finished interacting, I would give them feed
back on their technique, made tweaks and send them out again. By the end of the
night, people were mixing, exchanging numbers, and having a great time.
I went home, buzzed from the night and the open bar, and spoke to my roommate. I
was in public relations at the time and hated every second of it. I said to him
, "What if I could do what I did tonight, but as a job? What if I was a professi
onal Wing Girl"? My roommate responded with, "Theres no way guys would pay for a
service like that unless you threw in a BJ and case of beer." I disagreed, march
ed into my bedroom, and put an ad up on Craigslist. It went something like this:
"What better way to attract bees than with honey? All you have to do is sit bac
k, relax and Ill bring the women to you..."
By the next morning, I had over 75 responses and the start of a brand new busine
ss! I have to admit; the first few months were somewhat frustrating because I wa
s trying to figure out exactly what it was that I had created. The media pounced
on me, men were intrigued, a pimp even wanted me to join his ring, and of cours
e, my family was concerned. I had no idea what I was doing, but I didnt let that
stop me.
I took The Wing Girl Method to a completely new level when I met a man named Dav
id DeAngelo. David invited me to speak at one of his PUA events called "Masterin
g the Art of Approaching Women ("The art of," 2010)." What I didn t know about D
avid at that time (real name Eben Pagen) was that he was a master online markete
r and he was filming his seminar so he could distribute DVDs to hundreds of thou
sands of men around the world.
That is how I found myself quickly pushed into the world of Pick-Up artistry and
became the first female run and operated business in the industry dedicated to
helping great guys date beautiful women. All of a sudden, I was recognized at St
arbucks by men who had seen the David DeAngelo DVD and was getting requests from
every top PUA around the world to interview me for my unique female perspective
.
Since then, I have spent the last decade helping tens of thousands of men around
the world go from being Mr. Nice Guy to Mr. Holy Shit, I Want Him!
Now I am going to do the same for you.
It s no secret that women are hard to understand. You can never be sure what wil
l turn us on, turn us off, or arouse our fury. In addition, you do not know what
we say when guys are not around. It is easy to feel lost trying to attract and
date women and make sense of their behavior. I know how confusing the feminine n
ature can be.
Imagine how easy your life would be if you understood women as well as you under
stand so many other things! With my help, you will not have to imagine anymore!
From here on out, you can refer to me as your very own Wing Girl! I am going to
peel back the layers of mystery and reveal to you the secrets of female nature.
That means I will do what your older sister or your best female friend should ha
ve done a long time ago: tell you everything you need to know about what you nee
d to be, what you need to do, and what you need to change in order to attract an
d date the women you want.
However, before we go any further, I want to make one thing clear to you: I am n
ot a pick-up artist! Even though it is where I got my start, I do not consider m
yself a Pick-Up Artist. I do not teach routines, pick-up lines or any type of ro
mantic manipulation. In fact, I believe that much of the top Pick- Up Artist mat
erial actually does more harm than help.
Why?
Because many pick-up techniques stress the goal of feeling superior to women in
order to gain success with women. This creates an unequal dynamic causing insecu
rity to be the driving force behind a womans attraction. This is unhelpful becaus
e the attraction is not real and the insecurity will manifest itself later in th
e form of incessant testing and resistance to physical escalation. I have seen m
en develop "approach anxiety" and lose confidence trying to use the techniques r
ecommended by so-called gurus (who do not understand women). In fact, I believe
this is one of the primary reasons that men have trouble attracting women. They
are listening to so-called pick-up gurus. These "systems" actually end up turnin
g men into anxious teenage girls, always wondering if what they are doing is rig
ht and becoming nervous and uncollected.
The Wing Girl Method is clear, its simple, its intuitive, and its easy to put into
practice. I am not going to bog you down with jargon or fancy words so that you
go along with something that you know makes no sense in order to strip you of yo
ur money. I am going to give you the facts. My goal is not to transform you into
a robotic machine that repeats the same phrases until it is taught a new killer
routine, but to help women appreciate you for the great guy I know you are!
I am going to give you the skill-sets that allow you to carry on a regular conve
rsation and actually relate to the woman you are talking to rather than simply t
hrowing up a routine on her. These skill-sets stay with you at all times and mak
e it so simple that you can adapt them to any situation and deal with any obstac
le calmly and coolly.
The materials I provide will show you how to boost your sexual and masculine con
fidence by gaining a clearer understanding of how women work, what they want, an
d why they do the things they do. This strong masculine presence will allow you
to attract women.
I know what you are thinking "She doesnt understand.
I wish I could say that was true, but for years I struggled like you -unsure of
myself, I suffered from severe social anxiety, and was constantly living in my h
ead. It took a tremendous wakeup call one that put my life in danger to start ma
king real changes in how I approached other people. It reached a point of such s
everity that when I was only twenty-years old I had a stroke.
To say it was one of the most stressful years of my life would be an immense und
erstatement. After following a man to a college, only to break up with him a mon
th later, disconnecting from all of my friends and struggling with an eating dis
order for most of a year, my body hit a barrier. While working as a summer camp
counselor, I collapsed. When I awoke, I was partially paralyzed. I could barely
communicate with those around me.
From there, things just got worse. It did not matter that I had bleeding in my b
rain that resulted in a minor stroke. The side effects created a deep state of s
elf-consciousness than I had never felt before. I was harshly judging myself, wh
ich created a barrier between others and me. I was lonely, frustrated, and lost.
It took almost two years to recover.
At the age of 23, after school, I decided to make a change and moved to Los Ange
les. On the day I left, I made a huge promise to myself. I told myself, "Im going
to break free of the judgments I place on myself. Im going to try new things. Im
going to meet new people and break down these barriers that are stopping me from
connecting to others."
When I got to Los Angeles, I dove head first into pushing myself to do things th
at I was otherwise afraid of doing. The move to Los Angeles had been the biggest
risk I ever taken; why not take just one more? I decided to go dancing despite
my injury, which had made dancing nearly impossible without feeling self-conscio
us. I met new and interesting people who were not like me but that was okay. I c
reated a new life for myself and I did it through the greatest adversity I had e
ver felt.
So now you are probably thinking, all right she gets me a little bit more, but h
ow is a woman going to help me gain a strong masculine character?
Ill tell you.
Belief: Women give bad advice to men about what women want. Truth: Most women gi
ve bad advice to men about what women want.
Many women do not actually understand what they want or why they do the things t
hey do. Most women will be able to tell you exactly what they wish they wanted,
but very few are able to say what they genuinely want or need from a man. In fac
t, I recently put out an ad asking for women with opinions on what women want fr
om men. I received over 600 responses from women around the world.
Beautiful, intelligent women who I later discovered had absolutely no idea what
it was they wanted, what they were attracted to or what they responded to when f
illing in the answers. I was shocked. However, one thing I did learn is that wom
en are very interested in being heard. Save that note for later!
For some women, it is difficult to admit to some of the behaviors they respond t
o. This is either because they are embarrassed or because they really do not hav
e a clue but desperately want to figure it out. I also found that most women pla
ce themselves on a social pedestal and are fearful of falling off.
I have always known many guys growing up and often saw things from their perspec
tive. I have winced at how they misinterpreted women. I saw firsthand the key pl
aces where woman miscommunicated to men and where men failed to understand the s
ignals women were sending. I have come to understand what both sides mean when t
hey try to express what they want and I have experienced the misunderstanding my
self and saw how destructive it can be to happiness.
I have been attracted to men. I have loved men, hated men, and been hurt by men.
I have gotten revenge on men, felt insecure with men, and had sex with men. I h
ave led men on, flirted with men for fun, and taken great pleasure in teasing me
n. I have broken up with men for no reason. I have avoided men, flaked on men, g
iven out my number with no intention of answering the phone. I have had one-nigh
t stands with men. I have been in long-term relationships with men. I have even
placed men in the Friend Zone when I knew they deserved a romantic chance. I hav
e experienced every scenario you have possibly experienced, but on the other sid
e.
With my help, you are going to become the guy who understands the subtle communi
cation that occurs between men and women. You will be able to attract women beca
use youll understand what women want to communicate. These women will be attracte
d to you, not your money or possessions, but who you are and how you can make th
em feel.
Heres just a little of what I am going to teach you:
What women are really looking for
What do women really mean when they say certain things How women evaluate men
How you can fine tune your approach
How you can avoid the mistakes that most men make Why looks dont matter to women
How women can sense a mans presence and intention Why saying the right thing doesnt
work
The definite signs that she likes you and what to do next How to escalate sexually
with women without getting slapped
This is just the start.
With me as your personal Wing Girl, you will hone an approach that is unique to
you. You will become a great communicator. You will understand how to please a w
oman both emotionally and sexually. You will become a man that women want. You w
ill also become the man you have always wanted to be.
How to Use This Book
This book was written to provide advice on a variety of topics, all for understa
nding my crazy gender. What I hope you learn from this book is that women are no
t the enemy and that they are not mythical, magical creatures with breasts, best
-suited for a pedestal. They are good, decent, loving people, just like you.
This book can be read in small chunks for when you need specific advice. You can
also dive straight in and read the book cover to cover. The most important thin
g is that you read with an open mind and understand that what I share with you m
ay not be the most appealing picture of women you will ever see. However, it is
the most accurate.
There are little surprises sprinkled throughout the book you may want to go back
through if you skip over anything to make sure you catch those!
To access these special bonuses, along with some surprises from me, go to: http:
//www.topsecretdatingadvice.com/getsexy/
Enough chitchat, lets get started!
I. What the F do Women Want?
Do not be timid or tentative. A man who is self-assured and assertive will touch
in a casual manner, without hesitancy or uncertainty. CLAIRE, 32
There are many clichs about finding love. You will know it when you see it. When you
know, you know. It will feel different from anything you have ever felt. These are
all very mystical notions. They are also very aggravating. The idea of knowing
or feeling indicates that theres a higher power involved, that this kind of attra
ction is based on chemistry, on planets and signs, on destiny what you do or say
has nothing to do with it. Women are usually the ones who use these clichs, and
they use them with goofy grins painted across their faces. "I just knew." "I had
butterflies." "It can happen to you too." As your Wing Girl, I will let you in
on a little secret: Love is not as cosmically determined as women would like to
believe.
There is a recipe for creating butterflies, and I am going to give it to you.
1. What They Definitely Dont Want
Do Women Really Prefer Bad Boys to Nice Guys?
Many men believe women want to be with the Bad Boy and that being labeled as Nice
is the kiss of death. The first thing that I want to get out there is that women
do want to be with a nice man; what they do not want is a man who is a wimp. Th
ere is a big difference. "Nice" is simply the polite term women use when what th
ey really mean is "Grow some freaking balls and stop being a wimp!"
Women Do Not Want to Be With the Bad Boy!
I have never heard of a woman sitting with her friends during Girls Night who sai
d, "I can t wait until I meet a jerk who will treat me poorly, belittle me on a
daily basis, and show absolutely no respect for me." If that is what you believe
women want. . .we have some serious work to do!
I will admit that I understand how this rumor started and why so many men still
believe that acting like a jerk will get them everything they want with women. E
very day you see women with guys who you know dont deserve them; jerks or downrig
ht douche bags with amazing women by their sides. You may even be the shoulder t
hat those women cry on when these guys act like selfish scumbags. You think to y
ourself, "Im a great guy; I should be with this girl. I have to become just like
those jerks so that girls will date me." Let me explain why these women keep goi
ng back to those Bad Boy characters.
Sadly, the Bad Boys are the ones who approach women. Nice Guys rarely approach w
omen and if they do, they screw it up every time because they instantly put the
woman on a pedestal. Bad Boys are confident in themselves, respect the lives the
y have created, and they go after the women they want without fear of rejection.
In the beginning, they display characteristics of a man any girl would want to
be with. They show confidence, self-respect, independence, leadership, passion,
and desirability to other women. Then something interesting happens. Slowly thei
r true colors start to show and it becomes apparent that they are jerks.
However, by this point a woman is hooked on the Bad Boy. She believes that her f
irst evaluation of him was correct and is embarrassed by her seeming stupidity. Sh
e tries to change him back into that great guy that she believes he secretly is.
She tries to make him into a man he will never be. And so the vicious cycle beg
ins. It continues until she is finally ready to give up and cut her losses. This
can take a long time.
I see it happen constantly with my female friends. I hear them complain, get mad
, and try everything to turn their Bad Boy into the Nice Guy they thought he was
, and that they demand he be. I can tell you for a fact that women do not want t
o be with Bad Boys, Jerks, and assholes. Who would?
What we do want is a mix of the Knight in Shining Armor who sweeps us off our fe
et and the Bad Biker Boy from the wrong side of the tracks who takes us on a thr
ill ride. A woman wants a man with a backbone, one who will tell her when she is
wrong. She wants a man who will not lie down and play dead when she is being ov
erly demanding or bossy.
A strong, independent woman wants a man who will treat her well. She will not go
searching for a "player" or a two-timing douche-bag. All we are asking for is a
man to treat us with respect yet at the same time respect himself. Women do not
want to be with a Bad Boy. What women want is to be with a Nice Guy that is con
fident and a leader; who holds boundaries, and respects himself. A Nice Guy with
all the Bad Boy strengths. In my eyes, Nice Guys will always have massive sex a
ppeal!
Why Men Give Bad Advice
Just when I think, I have taken men two steps forward, I get emails like the one
following. Emails from guys telling me they have stumbled upon Pick-Up Artist m
aterials or advice from a "reputable resource" that their friends recommend. Ine
vitably, it blows up in their faces. Check out the email on the next page from a
guy who stumbled upon an old Tom Leykis segment and was given the typical advic
e of "just treat girls like crap." Also, check out how the tactic blew up in his
face!
My reply:
Please do not listen to anyone who tells you that women are attracted to men who
treat them like crap. The women who are drawn to this type of abuse are highly
insecure and come with tons of baggage. Trust me, you do not want to deal with t
hat.
Too Much Game Can Ruin Your Chances with Women
Many men get carried away trying to play "The Game"--so carried away with being
charming that they lose the girl! Listen, I am the first one to admit that I lov
e the game! I love the banter, the butterflies, the teasing, all of it. It is fu
n, but only for a night, maybe two at the most. After that, I need something a l
ittle more substantial or Ill move on.
A while back when I was first introduced to the world of the Pick-Up Artists, I
met one of its leaders, Mystery, while speaking at a David DeAngelo seminar. In
case you do not know what a Pick-Up Artist is, I will explain. A Pick-Up Artist
is a man who considers himself skilled (or who tries to be skilled) at meeting,
attracting, and seducing women. The term Pick-Up Artist is associated with the s
eduction community which is a heterosexual male subculture based on the goal of
improved sexual and romantic abilities with women. Pick-Up Artists develop pick-
up lines, routines, and gambits. They aim to improve their seductive capabilitie
s through the development of different lifestyles. Many Pick-Up Artists use mani
pulative tactics to feed off a womans insecurities, seduce her, and get what they
want. These techniques not only hurt women but also men. The more women interac
t with a said "Pick-Up Artists" and get hurt, the more cautious they will be wit
h all men. This means higher hurdles for regular guys to jump over.
Back to my point. . .I met Mystery. He was a tall man wearing a top hat, nail po
lish and a leotard. I kid you not. He introduced himself by teasing me and telli
ng me stories, which honestly kept me captivated for an hour. I understand how h
is game works, and it worked on me. I was excited, bubbly, and dying for him to
want me. Did I want him? Not at all, but I wanted him to want me. Do you see the
difference?
I did not fall madly in love with him, nor did I think we had a great connection
, but I had an urge for him to like me and want me. Once we separated, though, I
did not think of him again. I didnt want to talk to him the next day or for him
to call me. I got everything out of him that I wanted. I knew there was nothing
else he could offer. His magic only worked for a short period of time because I
had nothing real to feel connected to. I was simply entertained.
Many of the men that I work with on a daily basis are or have been part of the P
ickUp Artist community. They have consumed tons of Pick-Up Artist materials and
have probably done a boot camp or two with a top Pick-Up Artist. These men have
no problem engaging and approaching women, but they all come to me with the same
problem.
"Where did I go wrong? How did I lose her?"
The answer to those questions is that they were so wrapped up in the game that t
hey forgot to be present and connect to the woman in front of them. They have le
arned to capture an audience but they have not learned how to make that audience
want more. At the core, most Pick-Up Artist programs mean well. However, if use
d incorrectly, they do a lot more harm than good.
These programs fall short because they dehumanize men and women alike, making it
nearly impossible to form a real connection. I am going to give you a straight
and honest female perspective. As a man, you have to give women a little more th
an entertainment to win her heart. I receive many of these emails, but I just wa
nt to share a few with you that show the kinds of mistakes men tend to make when
they take the wrong advice.
The following email is from a 26-year-old man in London, England. Hey Marni,
Wanted to ask you a question but I am going to need to explain the situation to
you first so you get the full picture. It was a singles social boat-cruise, and t
he following are the events that happened with one of the cuties that I am inter
ested in dating. Need some opinion on how to pick up the momentum.
The particular cutie that caught my eye I approached by grabbing her by her arm
and telling her to follow me. She came along willingly.
Me: Why were you avoiding me all night?
Her: I was not; you were busy running around with other girls. Me: Wait, are you
single?
Her: Yes, of course
Me: You had better be, otherwise I would have to kick you off the boat! Her: *De
ad air*
Me: Are you a good girl or a nice girl?
Her: Naughty but nice. Me: Do you speak English? Her: Yes.
Me: Choose one thengood or nice? Her: Nice I guess.
Me. Do you know the difference? Her: You tell me.
Me: Good Girl goes out, comes home and sleeps; Nice Girl goes out, sleeps and co
mes home. Her: *Dead air*
Me: Do you know the difference between Good Secretary and a Nice Secretary? Her:
No, go ahead.
Me: Good Secretary will say, "Good morning, Sir," and Nice Secretary will say, "
Its morning, Sir." Her: *Dead air*
Then we have a chat about where she is staying, her ethnic mix, and places she h
as traveled. She turns out to be Singaporean and British.
Me: I bet you suck at Thumb-Wrestling!" Her: Bring it on.
Me: I do not play without a wager. Her: What is the wager?
Me: Loser buys dinner. Her: Okay. Me: No Cheating! Best out of three, go!
Last round, I start to tickle her and wrestle with her. It is good fun with some
tension. I lose on purpose because I tickled her. I say, "Okay, give me your nu
mber and well set something up." We part. The next hour, we exchange glances and
I throw a few "Im watching you" and "Stay out of trouble" lines at her, at which
she giggles (most probably from a nice dosage of alcohol).
Friday: Cool off.
Saturday: Message her to check if she got home alive and ask for her email addre
ss. She replies okay and gives me her email address.
Sunday Morning: Call and leave a message. She calls back and we have a chat abou
t setting a date, but we both have commitments. She mentions briefly to be in co
ntact next weekend if we can do something together. I say, "Okay, well see."
I then ask her what she is doing. Its almost noon, why is she lazing like a pig?
She giggles and says she has plans with some friends to watch Sex and the City.
Me: So which character best describe you? Her: I dont know, what do you think?
Me: I think you are a Samantha in Charlotte disguise. Her: No, no one likes to b
e her. Its not nice. Me: Are you judging her? You are even more evil. Her: No.
Me: I must go, got training, will call and catch up.
I text her later telling her I had to cut her short because I was dealing with L
ondon traffic. Will call at night to catch up and have some stimulating conversa
tions. End with Charlotte and a wink. I called her at 10:30 pm, went to her voic
e mail. I say, "Ah, playing hard to get? Cheeky! Holler back!" I have not heard
from her since.
Tuesday 11 pm, sent her a funny text: "Its important to find a man who has money,
 a man who adores you, and a man who is great in the sack. It is also important
that these three men should never meet! How are you doing?" Did not receive any
reply.
Any opinion as to how I can pick my game up again? My response to the email:
What I noticed from your email is that you need to stop playing games. Games lik
e this are fun in the moment. They are entertaining and get a girls heart racing,
but once this moment passes, reality sets in and girls realize what this behavi
or really means. It means games and sex with no phone call the next day.
You had her in your first interaction, and to be honest, if you had initiated ta
king it to the next level (bedroom, kiss, whatever), most likely she would have
played ball. However, you stretched it out with her and therefore the endless ba
nter became tiresome and dull. One thing I want to point out to you was the Sex
and the City joke.
First, I was impressed that you know the characters. Thats a start.
Second, no woman wants to be referred to as a Samantha by a man who is trying to
sleep with her. If you call a girl Samantha, you are telling her "Youre slutty a
nd I think youre easy." Even if it is true, no woman wants to hear that. That lit
tle statement will have her feeling that there is only one thing on your mind.
Women want to be in control of their own sexuality and know they are respected e
ven if they are sexually adventurous and open. Do not pigeon-hole women by telli
ng them who they are; let them tell you who they are.
You will get much more out of a woman that way. Always give a woman something sh
e can latch onto. Something she can hold onto that makes her feel that there is
more to this than games, banter, and playfulness.
Overall, I want you to recognize that balance is important. Banter and flirting
is fun and exciting, and most women, especially the great ones, will engage in i
t. However, you must balance the banter with substance or you will never get wha
t you want from a woman.
The essential piece to any interaction with a woman is connection.
Connection is needed in every situation with a woman. One-night stands, dating,
long-term relationships, marriage, and every other possible situation require co
nnection. Without connection, you will never truly have a woman. Even though ban
ter built on pick-up lines and routines can be fun, you had better have somethin
g else to offer or else you will go home alone.
Angry, Bitter Men Do Not Get Laid
Never in the history of the world was a bitter, angry, frustrated man laid. Unle
ss he paid for it, but I guarantee whomever he paid was not happy about it. Ever
y day I get hundreds of emails from great men. Every day I also receive emails f
rom men who are frustrated, which can turn into anger and then bitterness. It is
so hard for me to get through to them, but trust me I try. Sometimes it works a
nd sometimes it feels like Im banging my head against a wall!
Overall, I realize that many men are frustrated due to their negative experience
s with women. I get that. I know many women who are in exactly the same place. B
ecause of their experiences, they put up walls and make it difficult for any man
to get close to them. I would tell the same things to these women that I am goi
ng to say to you: as long as you keep these walls up and maintain the belief tha
t all members of the opposite sex are evil, you will never get what you want. Th
ose walls make it impossible to make a real connection with anyone else!
I want to share a great email I received from a guy who, with my help, finally l
et go of his frustrations and suddenly saw results with women.
Marni,
You won t remember me but about a year and a half ago, I hit one of your blogs.
I stupidly left a rant of all my anger and frustrations towards women. You respo
nded back to me with a really warm but firm response. This made me take a hard l
ook back at my life and I realized women were not at fault. I was for pushing th
em away when they tried to get close.
After this introspection, I began to change my life by working out three nights
a week with my cousin and joining the local art association photography group. T
here are some real pros there and they are impressed with my work. Im 43 and now
have twenty somethings hitting on me. I need to clear two final hurdles.
Excise my limiting belief women do not want to be with me and being able to ask
these women out. I have missed a few opportunities last year due to this one. I
am working on these. I accept responsibility for my lack of a girlfriend and am
working towards this goal. I apologize for the length of this missive but wanted
you to know you helped.
Thank you.
Loved this email!
Believe it or not, emotional blocks or false beliefs about women can actually hu
rt your chances with women. They may not be as major as this gentlemans were, but
they can still have a huge effect on you. My husband used to have a huge mental
block, not towards dating, but marriage. He used to think that marriage was the
first step to divorce. Awesome for his romantic interests, right? In his mind,
if he and I were to get married, then it would ruin our relationship and we woul
d divorce. However, his ultimate goal was to have a family. He was torn. He had
to work hard to change the story he had been telling himself from "Marriage equa
ls divorce" to "Marriage is about commitment and love. Marni and I will work har
d to keep our marriage strong. I want a family and we can make this work."
Minor tweaks in the stories we tell ourselves can totally alter the way we move
forward in the world. I call this "re-framing" and it has been popping up a lot
lately with the guys that I work with. Many have horrible stories that they tell
themselves every day. For example:
"Im horrible with women."
"I have no idea how to talk to women."
"I am a bad lover."
"Women will never want me."
"Women are evil." "I am bad at relationships."
I firmly believe that if you do not talk nicely about yourself, no one else will
. I gave each of these men an assignment to reframe what they say to themselves
aloud for a whole week. So instead of saying "I cant approach women in public," s
ay: "I feel nervous about approaching a woman in public, but I know that I want
it so I am going to do it. It will not be as bad as I have imagined." No Woman L
ikes a Pouncer
Just like the rest of my generation, I fell in love with Tigger from Winnie the
Pooh. Remember that adorable, pouncy tiger? It was not until recently that I rea
lized Tigger was a horrible influence on the youth of today. He preached about p
ouncing and how it was fun, fun, fun, fun, fun! Pouncing is not and should not b
e fun because it can get you into trouble!
In my business as a Wing Girl, I encounter men who impulsively respond to their
emotions and pounce on women. Pouncing usually occurs when a man meets a woman h
e is attracted to and wants her to feel the same. He wants to be perceived as th
e perfect man. He calls constantly, shares feelings too quickly, is overly avail
able, and compliments for no reason. You get the picture.
Unbeknownst to men, these actions scream out that they are needy, dependent, and
desperate. All attributes that women are very turned off by. Why is it that thi
s behavior is unattractive? One would think that attention and the showering of
emotions would be flattering to a woman. Not so. This type of behavior turns the
m off faster than you can say ketchup!
Why is this behavior so repulsive to women?
It is repulsive because it is not manly. It is weak behavior from a male who doe
s not understand his own value. He sacrifices his self-worth for the attention o
f an attractive stranger. As a woman, I find it strange when a man who does not
know me is willing to drop everything in his life to please me. He knows nothing
about me. Why is he so eager? I automatically assume there is something wrong w
ith him. I then proceed to dodge his calls, make dates through text message that
I will eventually cancel at the last minute and try hard to avoid seeing him ev
er again.
Many of my girlfriends who find themselves in similar situations respond exactly
the same way. It is too much, too fast. Many of the men who I work with used to
act this way towards women. They would pounce and then be completely crushed wh
en a woman did not respond favorably to their romantic behavior. I would enlight
en these men by telling them what their behavior was saying to women and get the
m to admit to why they were acting that way. Most of the men admitted that this
type of behavior stemmed from insecurity, discomfort, and confusion. Once we get
those emotions in check and work on building self-respect and confidence, we us
ually find that the pouncing stops and they start to see better results with wom
en.
My clients learn that the more they value themselves, the more women feel the sa
me way about them. There is no need to pounce. Instead, they take their time and
evaluate whether or not they want to invest further in a woman. They finally un
derstand that they are involved in the choice to connect. So single men of the w
orld, listen up. Be strong, respect yourself, and leave the pouncing to Tigger!
Remember, theres a reason that hes single.
Do Money, Social Status, and Possessions Matter To Women? Email:
I always feel insecure if I meet a girl who has accomplished more than I have or
has a better job. So, am I right or not?
Jordan
My response: Jordan,
Well that insecurity, my friend, is what is going to turn off a woman--not how m
uch you have. Just because a woman is more successful than you are or has more t
han you does not mean that you are less of a man. What you have does not matter
to most great women ( Dont bother with gold diggers, shallow women, etc.) What ma
tters is when you let it affect you and make you self-conscious about it.
Women are not bothered until you voice that you are bothered by your money, soci
al status, or possessions. If you are a negative, freeloading bum who complains
about where he is in life but does not change the situation, then women will not
find you attractive, at least not in the long term.
However, if you are positive about who you are, your job and what you have, then
she will be too. As long as you always remain true to who you are and strive fo
r greatness, she will be happy. If not, then you have to evaluate the person you
are with.
Women want to know that they have a partner who is proactive about making a grea
t life with her. That does not mean yachts and partying at clubs. It means chara
cter, support, and love. For those who you feel are more accomplished remember t
hat you also have areas that you are accomplished in that she may not be. Never
feel below another person. Learn to respect and acknowledge what you and others
have achieved.
Marni
Why Do Women Respond to Me When I Act Like an Asshole? Email:
I am a passive, easygoing person. Girls never really showed much interest in me.
Then, just as an experiment, I tried acting like an asshole and many girls like
d me more. There was more connection. Why do girls like it when I act like an as
shole?
My response:
The thing is that you are actually a nice guy, so your version of acting like an
asshole is actually just you acting like a guy with an edge. Deep down you are
not an asshole and women can tell that right away.
Women love playfulness, challenge, and teasing. They do not like when a guy bend
s over backwards for them without even knowing them and gives up all his self-wo
rth.
You have tapped into something amazing. You have gone from passive to active! It
is super sexy and you are getting results.
Marni
Do I Need To Be Funny To Get The Girl? Email:
I purchased your video and audio program from your website. First, I have to say
it was amazing to be able to hear how all those women really talk when men are
not around. It was great and I got a lot from it. I did have one question on som
ething said. In the video with you and your friends, someone says that she wants
to be approached in a fun way, with some funny comment.
Now, I understand that but there is not always something funny to comment about.
Is it okay to just go and say, "Hi? What s your name?" Sometimes women say that
they want men to be direct but also subtle, confident but not cocky, etc. It s
confusing, you know!
Adam
My response: Adam,
I totally understand how you could find that comment confusing and frustrating.
It is not always easy to bring the funny, especially when you are not naturally
an over the top funny guy. What she was saying is that she wants a man who does
not take things so seriously all the time and can see the humor in things. Bring
something to the table other than your deep understanding of how to write the b
est HTML code man has ever seen.
This does not mean you have to perform, be the entertainer, or work hard at maki
ng her feel good. It means you have to bring something to the table to add to he
r evening. I have had many men who approach me and bring nothing to the table. N
o character, no energy, just a bag of nerves, no confidence and expect me to mak
e all conversation. For me it feels like pulling teeth. It takes away from my ni
ght.
I am a nice girl and will give at least five minutes of my time to a man that ha
s the confidence to approach. I am patient. Most women will not give you that ti
me and if they do, it will be followed by a lot of head nodding, one-word answer
s, and the hopes of finding an excuse to get away from you.
I go out to have fun. I work all day and when I go out, I want to enjoy my eveni
ng not do more work. So bring the fun, enjoy life, and be able to laugh at yours
elf. That is what women mean when they say sense of humor is super important.
Marni
Is It Wrong To Date Women You Know You Do Not Want? Email:
Marni,
Is it wrong to date women knowing that you have no romantic interest in them at
all but are doing it to gain experience? Someone I know advised me to do this. I
find it a little bit misleading to do this. Very similar to women receiving att
ention from men knowing they have no interest in being romantic with that person
. Maybe my thinking is wrong, what do you think?
James
My response:
Hmm, that is a sticky one.
I would not ask a woman out that you are not at all interested in just so you ca
n practice dating. However, if you are on a date and you realize, "Eh...Im not re
ally into this girl," that is okay. Then you handle it like a man and tell her y
ou are not really feeling it.
I get what your friend was trying to advise. He wants you to get out there, prac
tice, and not be so fussy during this time. I would say be looser with who you d
eem datable but I would not date girls knowing you are using them.
Seems like that could bring bad karma and I am not even into karma. My rule of t
humb if you ever have doubt about your actions is to think to yourself, "Would I
want someone to do that to me?" If the answer is no, then do not do it.
Marni
How Long Should I Keep Up The Game? Marni,
I am attempting to learn the judicious application of mystery. I have been playi
ng with it to some success. I actually enjoy it. I can indulge the novelist in m
yself. My question, how long should I keep up the game?
Andy
Andy, Games are meant to be played when you are younger or on vacation, not all
the time. You can be mysterious, but when you decide you like a woman, that is w
hen you start to share. You can still hold onto your information. Meaning be pri
vate and do not throw it all on her at once.
There is no need to continue to be completely mysterious otherwise, she will get
bored and move on. Worse, she will become insecure and angry and you do not wan
t to see that. Trust me. Marni
2. Surprise! The Things They Do Want.
The Short, Bald Man That Turned Me On
To illustrate just how unimportant certain stereotypes of attraction are to wome
n, I want to tell you a story about a night I spent out with my girl-friends. It
wasnt a particularly special night but we were going to make the most of it a hi
p bar in Los Angeles with my amazingly hot girlfriends.
When we first got there, we scoured the bar to see if there were any potential h
ot men. We spotted a group of guys and plopped ourselves down next to them, maki
ng sure they could see us. As we sat down, they looked over at us, smiled, and t
hen huddled together, glancing our way between bouts of conversation.
Then one guy turned to our table and asked "What are you ladies drinking? My fri
ends and I want to buy you drinks." Of course, we said yes! After the drinks arr
ived, two of the guys came over to our table and started gabbing on and on about
a huge financial deal they had just closed. One of them then talked about a new
car he had just purchased, and he did not forget to mention the price.
I looked at each of my friends and could see each was individually giving the hel
p me eyes. The help me eyes are an international female signal that say to other
women, "Help me. I want to get away from this guy." It is very subtle and diffic
ult for men to see if they are not aware of the practice. To see an example of t
he help me eyes go to:
http://www.topsecretdatingadvice.com/getsexy/
I waited until we had finished our drinks, so as not to be rude, and told the gu
ys we were meeting friends and wanted to go find them. As soon as we moved, the
topic of conversation shifted immediately to how ridiculously those men had acte
d. We could not believe that attractive, welldressed men, who were obviously suc
cessful, were that insecure!
Why did they feel the need to babble on about what they had when they could have
just talked to us? Trust me; at least half of us would have gone home with one
of those men. However, they totally ruined it and turned each of us off.
About two hours later, I was getting drinks from the bar when a man approached m
e. He was about 56", was wearing glasses and I could see myself in his head from
five feet away. Not attractive but for some reason when he walked over to me I f
elt the energy that I can only explain as magnetic. Heres how the whole thing wen
t down:
He came up to me and said, "Hi my name is xxx," and held out his hand. I introdu
ced myself.
X: "Youre not from here are you?" Me:"No. How can you tell?"
X: "Because you are the only girl in the bar smiling and looking people straight
in the eye. Girls like that do not exist around here. Where are you from?"
Me: "Toronto in Canada"
X: "I just visited Toronto. Great city, its like a much cleaner version of New Yo
rk. What made you want to move here?"
The conversation went on for some time and that excited feeling in my stomach ke
pt increasing. He was interesting, confident and had this comfortable way about
him that intrigued me greatly. When I like a guy I am talking to, I get nervous,
trip over my words and ramble. Sometimes about topics that have absolutely noth
ing to do with the conversation at hand. Lucky for me, guys seem to like that. I
did not notice anyone else around me. I was totally into this guy.
I took a second to think about it. What is it about this bald, short man in glas
ses who has absolutely no style whatsoever? Then I realized what it was that I w
as attracted to, his character. This guy was interesting and confident and obvio
usly, a man who went after what he wanted. He was lighthearted, did not take thi
ngs too seriously, and did not agree with everything I said.
He looked me straight in the eye and went after me, without a doubt in his mind
that he might be rejected. He did not approach me with some cheesy line or routi
ne. He approached me directly without fear and I could sense that. He did not do
minate the conversation. If anything, I was doing most of the talking. This in t
urn made me nervous. I was the one who was afraid of possible rejection.
I did not feel at any time that I had full control of the situation. I re-member
thinking, "Does this guy like me?" "Am I sounding smart enough?" "Is there lips
tick on my teeth?" "My mouth hurts from smiling." In a short period, he made me
feel comfortable, excited, and special. I could tell from our conversation that
xxx was a good man and desired by others. This of course made me want him more.
He was self-assured, calm, and cool and collected. This is the type of man that
creates attraction. The type of man I want to date and be in a relationship with
. As long as you are direct, confident, and clear in your wants, women will be a
ttracted to you. The more comfortable you are in your skin, the more attractive
you are to women.
I am attracted to a self-assured man who knows himself and knows what he wants.
This attitude makes me feel special and lucky to have captured this mans attentio
n and makes me want to see him again. I can tell you that xxx was not always abl
e to approach women with such confidence. Later, he revealed to me that he used
to be unsuccessful with women and was afraid to approach. He used to think he wa
s too skinny, short, and unattractive and it took time to grow into his looks.
After years of working on himself, he feels comfortable in his own skin and can
approach anyone without fear. You too can feel exactly like xxx. Every man can!
You can approach, attract, date, and keep the most attractive, amazing women.
Do You Have The Presence Women Want?
I am always talking about the "presence" of some men that makes women fall head
over heels. A while back, I received an email from one of my clients who wanted
me to elaborate on just what the heck "presence" was and why he did not yet have
it. Below is the email from X. He really got me to dig deep and I know this inf
ormation is the exact information you need to understand what women want from a
man.
Question from X: Hey Marni,
If looks do not matter that much to women, what is the point, or the deed, or th
e key or whatever, to get the woman to stop looking at what he looks like, and s
tart to like him for who is inside?
More so, what must the man be like, act like or do in order to take attention aw
ay from the way he looks and turn a woman s attention to his character?
What would make you forget about how the guy looks and like him for something in
side? X
Answer from me:
I am going to try to break it down for you the best way that I can. For me, yes,
looks are what initially catch my eye. They are the first and only thing I can
use to evaluate whether I am interested. However, looks are quickly overpowered
as soon as I start to feel a mans character. This can happen in a matter of secon
ds or it may take minutes.
I wanted to share a little story with you that may be able to help explain what
I mean when I talk about presence. The other day, I was with a best guy friend o
f mine who has always been great with women. Some of our other friends are a lit
tle jealous of his abilities and credit it to his money, car, or home.
As a woman, I know that his success with women has nothing to do with his status
. Honestly, he could be dirt poor and bald and women would still be super attrac
ted to him. In fact, they were back when he had nothing. The reason why women ar
e attracted to him is his calm demeanor, confidence, and enjoyment of life. He i
s easy to be around, interesting and has his own point of view but is intrigued
by what others have to say.
My friend knows he is awesome. Not in an arrogant way, but in a humble way. I kn
ow what you were looking for was a more magical answer than this but that is rea
lly the secret. Now the hard part is getting to a place of believing this about
yourself and feeling that same calmness and comfort.
I may not be able to give you a magic pill that will get you that instantly but
I can tell you how to get it. This type of character is built from practice, exp
erience, and information. It comes from observing, people but more importantly f
rom recognizing yourself. I do not want to sound like a spiritual guru right now
but I hope you see where I am going with this.
My guy friend has been in therapy since he was 12. He was constantly evaluating
himself with the assistance of another person. This allowed him to face his grea
test fears, learn to control his anxiety and come out on the other side as a man
of value. The reason he has this value for himself is that he has worked at it
and earned it. He gives himself permission to go after what he wants and believe
s that he will get it. If he doesnt, then that is okay too. There will always be
other opportunities. You can have this presence if you want it!
Marni
When a man approaches me, I of course evaluate him on his looks. As I said befor
e, I have nothing else to go by. Then something interesting happens. As I get a
better sense of his character, his face starts to morph. Sometimes it can get be
tter looking and sometimes it can become hideous.
As happened with X when he approached me with surety and confidence despite his
appearance, my attraction grows based solely on someones character and personalit
y. I hope what you took away from this email exchange with X is that the only pe
rson holding you back from getting everything you want is you. The more you push
yourself to take chances the more confidence you will gain and more opportuniti
es with women will appear.
You Must Turn Yourself on Before You Can Turn a Woman On
This man gets what turns a woman on! As a woman, I felt attraction for him just
reading what he wrote. Thats how powerful it is.
Email from M:
Dear Marni,
I want to thank you for all of your wonderful advice. I have been subscribed to
your newsletter for the past couple of months and can definitely say that I have
seen an improvement in my interactions with women. I think that the female pers
pective you provide does wonders that no other male PUAs can imitate. I think I r
eally understand what you are trying to get us guys to realize that we have to l
ike ourselves before a woman can. Guys have to approach every situation knowing
they are worth it and if a girl rejects them, then she is just missing out on be
ing with a great guy. I like to think of it as follows: I am a great guy who is
in a boat going down a river. On the riverbanks, there are tons of women and eve
ry now and then, I stop and offer one of them the chance to get on board the boa
t with me. If they do, great! If they do not, then there is just another girl fu
rther down the river that will get on board and have a great time with me.
I find that since I adopted this mindset, girls have looked at me differently, g
iving me more attention, and allowing me to enjoy flirting more. Its as if they n
eed to get on board that boat with me or else some other girl will take their pl
ace.
Thank you for allowing me to realize this, Marni. M
Again, this honestly turned me on just reading it. To feel like this in your gut
, you have to get out there. You have to push yourself, take risks, interact wit
h women, be rejected, and laugh, gain experience. It all starts with one-step, s
o get off your butt and start interacting with women.
Why Confidence Is More Attractive Than a Six-Pack and Cash
When I created my program, "How to Become a Man Women Want," I polled hundreds o
f women and asked them what they found most attractive. Do you know what 95% of
them said? Confidence.
Looks are way down on the list. Why is confidence so attractive to women? What i
s it about a confident man that turns us on so much? I will tell you.
1 A confident man does not need a woman; he wants a woman. Men who are needy are
very unattractive and women can instantly feel it when a man is needy.
2 A confident man is proud of who he is and understands his value. If you do not
think you are good enough how will she think you are?
3 A confident man is comfortable at all times. When you interact with a woman an
d you get uncomfortable you stop yourself from connecting with her. How can a wo
man be into you if she does not feel a connection?
4 A confident man makes a woman feel safe and secure.
5 A confident man is a masculine man. If you approach a woman without confidence
, expecting her to step into the dominant male role and lead the approach, she w
ill feel more masculine than you will, and all attraction will be lost. Women wa
nt to feel feminine not masculine. The more feminine you allow a woman to feel t
he more attracted to you she will be.
There are a million more reasons why confidence is the most attractive character
istic to women. So as a man, how can you build this confidence? How do you even
start? Lucky for you I have the answer to both questions here.
I picked up a famous womens magazine called Glamour. Its a great way for me to kee
p in touch with recent female trends, wants, and desires. There was a great arti
cle in the issue called, "Your Get- Confident Kick Start" written by Vicki Norto
n (Norton, 2012). The article teaches readers how to build confidence. Even thou
gh this article was targeted at women, Vickis lessons apply to men as well.
In fact, a lot of the advice is quite similar to the advice I give my private co
aching clients. I want to share the highlights with you. Each of these little ti
ps are easy to absorb and a bit more challenging to apply, but if you do I guara
ntee that within three months time you will have the confidence every woman is at
tracted to.
"People who ooze confidence are prepared to take a risk and do their best. Its ok
ay to acknowledge that you dont feel confident all the time, but if you decide to
do all the things you want to do anyway, your confidence will grow."
DR. CECILIA DFELICE
"Remember people who appear to be 100% confident are often over compensating for
insecurities and putting up a protective facade. To gain some ground, put yours
elf out there and into situations where you might initially feel out of your com
fort zone-then youll realize you can change.
DR. ANNA SYMONDS
"We know your lack of confidence is all your mother/ father/ brother/ teacher/ b
oss/ exs fault but get over it. By blaming them for your inadequacies, you allow
other people to control your destiny. To move forward and be the person you want
to be, the first lesson is that shyness and low self-esteem are optional, not f
ixed." DR. JAMES
Practice, practice, practice! According to Dr. Russ Harris there are five factor
s leading to low selfconfidence: harsh self-judgment, excessive expectations, pr
eoccupation with fear and anxiety, lack of skills, inadequate experience. Practi
cing your skills (picking up, talking to, or approaching women) and gaining expe
rience are essential.
Feel the fear.
"The golden rule for developing genuine confidence is this: the actions of confi
dence come first, the feelings come later."
DR. HARRIS
Snap out of it.
"Realize that everyone is so busy worrying about themselves, theyre just not that
interested in how youre coming across."
DR. SYMONDS "Take it step by step. Set goals and split them up into manageable st
ages." DR. DFELICE
Confidence is not a magic formula that you can stumble upon in a book or on the
Internet. You must work to attain it but when you do, it will give you everythin
g you need to walk up to a woman and be yourself.
Four Things You Need To Do To Get Women
At the beginning of every New Year, I sent out a reminder message to everyone th
at follows my blog and reads my newsletters. It is my virtual Kick in the Ass mo
tivator. Every year I want to change it but every year I realize that what men n
eed to get women does not change all that often. It is a permanent thing.
I want to share that annual letter here because it is just as poignant now as it
would be in January:
1 Be a Leader, Not a Follower. I know it is easier to be the "laid back guy" but
it is certainly not attractive. Be decisive in everything that you do. Even if
you do not have an opinion, form one and take it to action. For example, "X, wha
t do you want to do tonight?" Your typical answer: "Doesnt matter to me, whatever
you like." New answer: "Lets go to this new Whiskey bar I heard about."
2 Get a Life. Women are more attracted to men that have lives of their own. Why?
Because it means they are not as needy.
3 State Your Intentions. It is time for honesty No more covering up your intenti
ons and suppressing your masculine urges. If you see a woman you find attractive
, go get her and let her know what you want. Moreover, what do you want? You wan
t to know whether she is a good fit for you. Whether it has to date, have sex, f
orm a partnership, build a friendship or whatever. You will never find out unles
s you are clear with your intentions.
4 Be Direct. There is nothing sexier than a man who is direct. Be direct and ask
for what you want. Think of how you asked for gifts from Santa when you were yo
unger. You asked for what you wanted "I want a BB gun, I want a Nintendo, and I
want a G.I. Joe." Then it was up to Santa to say yes or no. The only way to get
what you want is by asking for it. I guarantee that if you start doing these fou
r things, you will get what you want with women!
Three Things Women Find Sexy That Have Nothing to Do With Sex
Believe it or not, some of the sexiest things you can do to turn a woman on happ
en outside the bedroom. Below is an email from one of my clients. Together we ha
ve taken him from a pouncing pleaser to an attractive option to women. He sent m
e an email today listing the discoveries he has made over the last year. He now
lives by what he shares here:
Email:
Hey Marni,
I should preface this by saying that I am not perfect. I still make mistakes, so
metimes screw up, and end in the Friend Zone. However, these are my discoveries
1 Passion for Life. You have to be living a life that you feel passion-ate about
. At some point she is going to want to know about you, and you are in good shap
e there if you have some cool stories of your own to share with her.
Doing aerial and Cross fit and learning to surf was terrific as far as helping m
e meet women, not so much due to meeting women at these places, but more because
it gave me something great to talk about when I did go on dates.
A statement that always seems to turn on women, "I really want to try (worthwhil
e goal), and so I have been (preparing for worthwhile goal)."
2 Self-Control. This takes on a bunch of different forms but here are a few that
mean the most to me. You cannot be in any rush to share these stories. Let her
talk, and then you can share. You will not only look courteous, but it is also s
mart. The less you talk, the less likely you will end up sticking your foot in y
our mouth! If she never does ask you about your life, then that is a good sign t
hat she is not someone you want to get involved with.
You have to be comfortable with carrying your end of the conversation and let her
carry her end. This means that you cannot be so quick to fill in the silences.
Let there be pauses.
You have to learn how not to become fazed if she tells you something that is impr
essive or intimidating such as, "I played professional beach volleyball and now
I model," or, "I run my own business and have so much money I never have to work
again."
Genuine appreciation is hot. However, be very careful about giving too many compl
iments! The irony is that the more of them you give past the first one, the less
genuine they actually look.
On the one hand, we want to make the girl feel comfortable, but on the other han
d, we want the girl to invest in the interaction too, and worry just a little bi
t how she is coming across.
3 Self-awareness . The ability to check in, see how you are feeling, and see wha
t is really going on. Im feeling unsettled because the conversation does not seem
to be going anywhere good. When I asked her a perfectly nice question about her
job, she just seems to be complaining. "Okay, its her problem. Lets see what we c
an do to turn this around." Or, "Im feeling nervous right now, and so I feel an u
rge to talk. Im going to hold my tongue for a couple of seconds at least and see
what happens." I know there are more. These are mine for now!
Mike
These three things are essential, not only for women, but also for you as a man.
It took a while for Mike to grasp these concepts, but now that he has, the worl
d of women is his for the taking!
Real Men Take Risks
"For hundreds of thousands of years of human development, a confident attitude w
as much easier for men to gain and display than it is now because it was require
d for survival. There was hardly any choice. Until recently, the demands of phys
ical survival were the primary issue in pair bonding and confidencebuilding role
s for both sexes directly related to survival were far more apparent. I am not t
alking about survival in extraordinary circumstances, either. It could be as bas
ic as steadfastness in getting the crops in out of the rain." DANA PEACH
What I read from this is that confidence was much easier to gain in the past. Me
n were constantly faced with potential risk; risk of not eating, risk of being a
ttacked, risk of disease. The list goes on. Every day, there was a large or smal
l risk that every man faced to survive. Todays man faces no risks or challenges,
unless they are self-imposed. He can be safe, comfortable, and sheltered from ha
rms way if he so chooses. Sadly, many men make this choice.
My challenge to you is to incorporate a small risk into your life every day. Her
e a few to get you
started:
1 Smile at five strangers today.
2 Approach any woman you find attractive, say "Hi." Then leave if you want. The
risk is merely the approach.
3 Ask out the woman you have been putting off asking out.
For the next five days, take these risks. If you have a hard time remembering to
take these risks, put them in your calendar or write them down on a Post-It and
place it on your computer screen. Whatever you need to do to remember to take t
hese risks, do it. If you do not, you cannot grow. If you do not grow, you will
not gain more confidence. If you do not gain more confidence, you can never beco
me a man that women want.
I challenge you to take these small risks every day. I promise that if you do, y
ou will become a man women want. More importantly, you will gain more confidence
and the character you have wanted for a long time.
Rules for Attracting Beautiful Women
I have an exercise for you. It requires minimum effort and will create maximum r
esults. Ready? I want you to know what it is like to walk in a woman s shoes. No
, I am not going to make you put on a pair of heels but I am going to show you w
hat beautiful women experience with men every day.
You are going to see it all from a womans point of view. I hope that this exercis
e will give you a new perspective on what women deal with on a daily basis and h
ow you can change to get what you want. So that you can see the tiny errors and
mistakes you make that are silently killing your chances of attracting, dating,
and getting incredibly amazing and beautiful women, here is your assignment.
Your assignment is to create an online dating profile as a woman. Pick a dating
site, make your profile, and post a couple pictures of a sexy woman (find some o
n the Internet; trust me, theres plenty.) Now wait for the responses that you get
.
One of my clients wrote to me after doing the exercise:
Email: Marni,
I signed up on a dating site as a woman and I have learned that dudes are lame.
In less than a day, I have received 11 pages of e-mails, most of which have "Hi"
as the subject. The message itself is usually something along the lines of, "Yo
u re pretty, please talk to me." I used some photos that I found online (lots of
interesting sites pop up when you Google "hot babe").
In a few of the messages, the guys were not so subtly bragging about one thing o
r another. Alternatively, they just hit me with a barrage of questions. I didn t
realize how pathetic most guys are. Is this what it is like for women in real l
ife to? I am almost starting to feel like I would be doing women a favor by appr
oaching them.
Dave
My response: Dave,
There it is! The magic realization. Yes! You would be doing them a favor to save
them from the horrible shit they are bombarded with every day.
Yes, women get that in real life.
Yes, the more attractive a woman is the more bullshit is thrown at her and the l
ower quality level of man approaches her.
I am so glad that you stand to see it through a woman s eyes. Marni
Heres another response I got: Hey Marni,
I just wanted to say that this exercise is genius!
At first, a part of me felt somewhat bad for fucking with all those desperate gu
ys after posting a pic of an insanely beautiful girl, but another part of me jus
t wanted to laugh my ass off at all the redundant, mundane messages I got.
In the very first day, that I had the profile on, I got 17 messages. 15 out of 1
7 had either, "Hi," "Hey," or, "Hello" as the subject line. Are you kidding me?
That is the best they can come up with?
I thought that was bad until I read the actual messages. Pretty much all of them
said something to the tune of this, "Hey. You are beautiful.
Message me back and get to know me." A woman would probably pick up from this em
ail several things. The guy has no creativity.
The guy is very shallow. If the first thing he mentions is your looks that is obv
iously all he really cares about.
He is probably very desperate as the email is so simple and boring that he probab
ly sends the same exact email to multiple women every day. I have to admit, I wa
s once guilty of this myself.
Thanks again for the exercise. It definitely opened my eyes. By the way, I took
the profile down. Alex
I have given this exercise to over 200 men and each of them have had the same re
sponse. They were shocked at how women were bombarded by pathetic losers. You ca
n imagine why women have developed their own "barriers for entry" and why it is
even more challenging for great men to break through the barriers. Try it. Learn
from it. Change your perspective because of it. Something tells me I am about t
o get in a lot of trouble from dating sites but it is worth it.
Women Want a Strong Man
I debated the placement of this email exchange for a few days. In fact, I probab
ly moved it around from chapter to chapter over a dozen times. The reason I did
this was that the email below is from a man asking to get his girlfriend back. T
his comes way after understanding the type of man women want.
However, at its core, the question is really about the type of man women want an
d how this guy can become that man. Therefore, I stuck it at the end of the firs
t chapter because I feel it truly explains what all women want.
The honest to God truth about what women want is everything and nothing all at t
he same time. We do not know what we want. We may think we do, but usually we ar
e wrong. After almost a decade of working with men to explain the ultimate myste
ry that is women, I have realized what women truly want, even if they do not kno
w they do.
What women truly want is a man. A man that can lead us towards what we want from
life. Not by being an aggressive, arrogant jerk but by remaining strong, confid
ent, and comfortable no matter what we throw their way. A man, who gets us, unde
rstands us, leads us, and can stay grounded in our moments of confusion. That is
a man any woman would happily be attached to, and feel satisfied that she is ge
tting everything she ever wanted from and more.
Now that we got that out of the way, I want to share an email exchange with a gu
y whose girlfriend broke up with him for not being a man. Seeing as he has a pen
is, I can understand his confusion with her statement.
Above, I told you what women want and now, through my email correspondence with
C, I am going to show you what exactly that looks like.
Heres how to be the strong man women want.
Email: Marni,
My girlfriend and I just broke up two weeks ago. Well, she broke up with me main
ly for not being a man. Not in bed (our sex was always amazing, and I know it wa
s for her to), but for not being a man in the other areas of my life. The short
version of the story is that I had been lazy, without a job collecting unemploym
ent and not taking my own life seriously. I ended up being evicted, and had to s
tay with her for the last two months and even though I had already started to ge
t my shit together, the damage was already done, and my actions were not fast en
ough for her, and I totally agree. I got the boot.
Now I always told her that if she really loved me at my lowest point in my life,
she was really going to be crazy about me at my best. I have always been fairly
successful at having my shit together (before I met her), but for the last thre
e years I went somewhere (mentally) I swear I will never go back to. I didnt even
recognize myself. So, she waited, waited, and watched as I moved towards my goa
ls at a very slow speed. For a year and a half, this went on. I am surprised she
lasted that long with me. I know I would not have put up with it if I were in h
er shoes.
Having said that, my life is finally turning around. I have my own place, I am s
tarting a new job next week, and my new business is finally generating some reve
nue. Now that I purchased your programs, I know Im on my way to become the man ev
ery woman wants and I want to start using this knowledge on her because I know t
hat once she sees the new me shes going to feel different towards me.
I want a second chance not so much at the relationship, but at us. I want her to
see the real me plus all this knowledge and to date her nonexclusively and see
where it goes from there. I know we still love each other very much but I was ac
ting a bit needy and clingy towards the end, which I know, turned her off.
When she broke up with me, she told me that the only time she felt a connection
was when we were having sex. After reading some of your material, I can see that
crystal clear now. We had been talking (before we broke up) about how we could
not wait to watch the Roast of Charlie Sheen, which is this coming Monday. We ha
ve not spoken to each other for a week now.
I wanted to text her tomorrow or the next day, invite her over, and cook crab le
gs since that is our favorite meal. I have a feeling she will say yes (at least
for the sex), if I play it right. I was going to text her: "Hey, the Roast of Ch
arlie Sheen is Monday. Why dont I pick you up and we will watch it at my place? T
hinking of having some Cajun & garlic crab legs for dinner. "
I dont know what to do. Should I even bother? I do want her to see me for the man
I once was and the new man I am becoming. Thank you very much! You are the shit
for helping men like me in this area. Carlos
My response: Carlos,
Thank you for being so honest with me. I have a good picture of what has happene
d with your ex and I have a few suggestions on how to move forward.
I think there is some emotional work that needs to be done here before inviting
her over for the roast. From what I can tell, she is waiting to hear that things
have changed, that your outlook has altered and that you love yourself almost a
s much as she did. For a woman, feeling that you have invested poorly can be one
of the most damaging and heart wrenching things to experience.
I would love for you to talk to her about everything that you are working on. Th
e things you are doing to better your life and better yourself. I know you may t
hink either she knows these things or that you have told her. I want you to let
her know definitely that you understand she broke up with you because you were n
ot being a strong man. It took her leaving for you to see it and now that you do
, you are working on creating a truly great self.
Here is my advice: email or invite her over for the roast, and when the night is
almost over, tell her. However, you must remember to stay positive, strong and
most importantly, I want you to convey that you are doing this for yourself, but
that she inspired it.
If you leave all of this unspoken, it will take a lot longer to get back togethe
r. If you are honest, positive and show you have confidence, the "getting back t
ogether" process will be a lot quicker. Overall this girl wants to see that you
will not go back to that dark place. In that dark place she loved you, but was n
ot attracted to you. That is not a good place for a relationship.
Marni
His response: Hello Marni,
Thank you very much for your quick response. It helped me out tremendously. I in
vited her over to watch the roast and she gladly accepted. Instead of me telling
her what I wanted to say, I wrote her a letter and gave it to her towards the e
nd of the night. Not very manly, but I wanted to make sure I didnt forget anythin
g and I knew we were going to be drinking wine and if I had waited to tell her w
hen the night was almost over, I probably would have gotten a bit too emotional,
maybe forgotten something and she probably would have been too drunk to remembe
r. She put it away, spent the night here with me, and didnt read it until today.
(I included a copy of the letter in this email. Any input you could give me on h
ow different I should have said anything would be greatly appreciated so I can l
earn from my mistakes).
The whole night was a lot of fun filled with lots of great sex, laughs, food, an
d some hot tub action. More importantly, I was acting like a total man this time
really listening to what she was saying, looking at her in the eyes and I used
the word "because" many times when I was telling her a story. I also took my tim
e before I went for the first hugs and kisses of the night and when I did, she w
as all over me with sparks in her eyes. Before, I used to be always all over her
 right away so I know she saw a few things that were different about me.
So I went to her place later on today to drop off a makeup purse and a shirt she
left here (her car is not working thats why I went there instead of her picking
them up herself). When I was there, she gave me a hug and kissed me. I sensed so
mething and I asked her if she was okay to which she said: Her: "Your letter ble
w me away!"
Me: "Why?"
Her: "That was exactly what Ive wanted to hear, not for me, but for you." Me: "Ye
ah"
Her: "You know I love you, right?"
Me: "I know. You know I love you too, right?" Her: "Yeah"
We kissed and hugged like the old days. I got up to leave and we walked out toge
ther because she was leaving too. There again we kissed again like old days. It
was very passionate. Later on she text me, "Thanks for everything. I had an awes
ome time." I replied 30 minutes later with, "Youre welcome. I enjoyed it too." No
rmally I would have responded right away with a more enthusiastic response but I
wanted to continue the new tone and not go over the top.
Doing that felt good. We have been texting back and forth for the last several h
ours talking about her work mostly. I have been taking my time responding, givin
g her a lot shorter responses than I used to and basically letting her do 75% of
the talking but still leading the conversation. I feel very good about how this
is going, but I have to continue taking good care of myself and not put her bef
ore me (which is hard for me). I am not going to do that ever again.
Thank you very much. You are a genius! Carlos
I can say this a million times in a million different ways but men are always go
ing to roll their eyes at me. Here goes. Women do not care if you are rich or su
per attractive or have abs of steel. At the core, we really do not care about an
y of that. Those are bonuses. What we want is a man who is grounded, comfortable
in his own skin and can be strong.
I have added Carlos email so that you can see how perfectly he expressed himself.
He expressed his emotions to his ex without becoming emotional. Only a strong m
an can truly do this. Email from Carlos:
Why Women Like 50 Shades of Grey
I just finished reading 50 Shades of Grey and my libido is pumping! I totally ge
t what all the fuss is about. If you havent seen a woman reading 50 Shades of Gre
y yet, where have you been? Women are flicking through this thing over lunch, br
owsing it on the subway, and reading it aloud at their book clubs. They are wild
ly turned on by this simple piece of fiction. 50 Shades of Grey explores womens s
exual fantasies. It is a book about sex, erotica literature, and it has the enti
re female population mesmerized. I highly suggest you get yourself a copy as it
is a direct insight into the female libido!
Before you rush to the store to pick up a copy, I wanted to share my thoughts on
it with you. Because I feel this is one book, where you need a womans opinion to
guide you through the hidden details in it as to what women find so attractive,
as it may not be what you think!
I do not want you to read this book with your masculine goggles on. I want you t
o see it from a womans point of view. Because once you do, you will have unlocked
the secret to every womans hidden fantasies, and be able to seduce any woman you
want.
Heres the bad news: not all women want to be chained up, spanked, or blindfolded.
Do not think, "Oh thats what I have to do, string a woman up in ropes and use he
r as my sex slave because thats obviously what all women secretly want." Remember
, the book is fiction, and the relationship is exaggerated.
However, while you may not be a 27-year-old billionaire with a helicopter there
are a few valuable lessons you can learn about what women want that I want you t
o notice. Many guys reading this book will assume that the reason Ana Steele is
so interested in Christian Grey is that he is young, good looking, and rich.
Nevertheless, the female readers cannot actually see Christian Grey; they cannot
take a ride in his helicopter. What really engages them, what really turns them
on, all occurs within the mind. There is not actually any sex until way beyond
100 pages in!
What does that tell you?
That sexual tension, for women, is in the mental anticipation of what might happ
en. It is her not knowing if she can control herself, and how he is going to sed
uce her. It is not about jumping right into the whips and the chains: it is abou
t Ana feeling like Christian really wants her, and building up her expectations.
Christian frequently says things like, "If I want to I will" He is leading his o
wn life and vision, and women love that! Now you can use something similar: try
telling a woman that you want her to check out a restaurant or a band you think
she will love. This is so much better than speaking in a weaker, less certain wa
y.
Being direct is not the only thing that makes Christian Grey attractive though:
he also makes Ana trust him; he shows her that beneath his suave exterior there
is vulnerability. He mentions past traumas and at times, the mask slips, he is n
ot as perfectly in control as he initially makes out. Rather than being a turn-o
ff, this makes him more attractive to Ana. She feels like he is sincere, he is p
assionate and that there is something deeper happening, that he is in love with
only her.
He shows that his entire attention is on her and frequently tells, "You are mine
." In the book, this can come across as possessive behavior, which is not attrac
tive. However, I want you to take from experience that women like to feel desire
d by men that a man is not just with her because he has no other options, but be
cause he truly wants to be with her.
So when you are reading 50 Shades of Grey remember that it is an erotic fantasy
and to read between the lines. Women do not want you to be a billionaire, but th
ey do like a man who has authority and confidence. Women do not necessarily want
a man to dominate them, but they do want a guy to adopt the masculine role and
lead. Women do not want a guy who owns them, but they want to feel desired and w
anted.
Do you know what the best lesson you can take from 50 Shades of Grey is? That wo
men love sex too, that they want to meet men, and that this book has woken up th
e libido of thousands and thousands of women all around the world!
II. How to Approach and Meet Women
"I can tell when guys are checking me out. When I catch them, they look away whe
n what they should do is smile at me" WING GIRL HEATHER
More than 50% of the earths population is female, and virtually all of them are a
vailable to you, (within a reasonable and legal age range.) This is not ancient
Rome, pre-partition India, or the Monarchy. When it comes to dating, society is
more liberal than it has ever been. There is no caste system, there are more int
erracial marriages today than ever before, gay marriage is legal, and we can fin
d love at any age, in any place. What does this tell you?
You have more options than ever before.
You have the freedom to choose someone you really want. You have all the time in t
he world to do it in.
In this chapter, I will tell you where to find the one you want, how to approach
her, and how to deal with rejection. Yes, there will be lots of it. Women are e
verywhere. This should be fun.
1. The Where and How:
Where to Meet Women
Think there are no women in your town, your state, your country? You are single
because there just are not any women, right? I dont think so. One of the most com
mon hurdles guys tell me that they face is that they dont know where to find wome
n! I want to give you an insight into how to overcome this so that you know that
not meeting women is really due to your mindset and not the reality of the situ
ation.
You may not live on Broadway, NYC, or South Beach, MIA, or Hollywood, CA, but he
re are my top places to meet women in your local area:
1 The Mall: Without making any jokes about how much women like to shop; one of t
he key places to meet women is where they hang out during the day. If you are at
tracted to someone, it is perfectly ok to strike up a conversation while you are
going about your dayto-day activities. So next time you see a cute woman shoppi
ng for some groceries, buying a coffee, or window shopping, approach, approach,
approach. Unless you go and say, "Hi," you will never know!
2 The Gym: You are killing two birds with one stone here; getting fit and meetin
g women! I know you may think that women do not want to be bothered at the gym,
and this is somewhat true, but it is a great place to slowly build rapport with
women and make connections. Over the years, I have dated seven guys that I met a
t the gym. One was my trainer but the others were guys who just went to the same
gym as me.
3 Social Clubs: Once women have left college (and gained some responsibilities)
grinding at a dance club until 3am loses some of its appeal! However, there are
plenty of other social opportunities. If you live in a city, check out networkin
g events; often these list attendees, including single women. If you live a litt
le further out, then look into local social clubs, book clubs, yoga clubs, etc.
4 Explore Your Hobbies: Have you always wanted to learn a few skills in the kitc
hen? Try out rock climbing, or finally make the trip to see your favorite band p
lay? Then do it! Not only will you build up your own social life (which instantl
y makes you more of an interesting guy to be around) but you will also end up me
eting women who have a shared interest with you: great for kick-starting convers
ations!
5 Get Online: Even if there wasnt a woman for hundreds of miles around, the fact
that you are reading this means you have access to the Internet. So get online,
try out a few free sites, put some effort into getting a good profile together,
and whip out those icebreaker messages. Just like in real life, Internet dating
requires you to be pro-active, but it can be a great way to meet tons of people
you might otherwise never run into in real life.
6 Ask Your Friends: Most people still meet people through their social circle, s
o it is time to work on yours. A group of good friends will get you off your cou
ch and out meeting people. The bigger your social circle is, the more people you
can meet who are a friend of a friend of a friend. So start saying yes when peopl
e invite you out, arrange cool social gatherings and tell all your friends to pl
ay matchmaker!
7 The Grocery Store: I think I have officially increased revenues at Whole Foods
and other local supermarkets around the world, because I tell every guy I work
with to go practice meeting women at the grocery store. It works so well and it
is a great place to meet women. In addition, it has many conversation starters b
ecause there is much to observe: "You have a lot of sweet potatoes" or "Ive never
had that type of fish before, what does it taste like?" Plenty of ways to break
into conversations.
8 Google! Google is the best resource for finding events, groups, and activities
you can participate in so that you can meet women. I actually use it for most o
f my one-on-one clients.
Heres how to use it:
Enter your age or age range you are looking to meet/interact with. Enter singles e
vents/singles groups/singles parties.
Enter your city (see example below.)
A whole bunch of options will pop up. Then go through the options and find the b
est choices for you. Make sure to do one of these things each week and I guarant
ee you will meet women or new single friends that you can hang out with. No more
being the third wheel! You now have a list of eight ways to find places to meet
women! So no more excuses, it is time to get off your butt and make it happen!
How to Meet Women While Travelling Email:
Marni, Give me a little advice. I have a hard time meeting women as my job is on
the road. This means I am traveling all the time and living in hotels. My quest
ion is about how to meet women while traveling alone.
Jason, 34, Chicago My response:
Jason,
Traveling for work can be a bitch on your social life. It requires extra effort
and possibly some risk taking on your part. If you are up for it, and I hope you
are, I have five steps on how to meet women while traveling alone below:
Step 1: Before going to any city, do your research. Choose the best hotel locati
on for going out and being social. You do not want to be stuck out in the boonie
s if you plan to be social and meet women while traveling for work.
Tip: Most cities have websites set up to tell you what is going on socially for
restaurants, hotels, nightlife etc. Find one of these sites and select three thi
ngs you would want to do while in that city.
Step 2: Go to the lobby or hotel bar and scout for others flying solo, male, or
female, doesnt matter. You are just looking for a partner to go out with at this
point. Tell them you guys are going to go out for a fun night and give them 1 or
all of the options you had selected. Trust me, if people are at a hotel by them
selves, eight out of 10 times they will be up for some sort of interaction and s
ocial outing.
Step 3: Go to the social location.
Note: If you are not into clubs, do not go to clubs. If you are, go. I usually s
uggest a local bar. They are typically busy and filled with people who are up fo
r new experiences.
Step 4: Start interacting with others. If you have a hard time doing this you ca
n introduce some sort of game between you and your new friend. For example, gues
s her name. Its a game where you both guess which half of the alphabet the first
letter of her name falls. If you are right, you get a beer and vice versa. This
game is meant to get you in a fun mood and gives you a reason to approach. When
you approach with a reason, you will appear more confident and more attractive t
o women. Plus, it makes the approach a hell of a lot easier.
Step 5: Start pulling others into your game. You are up for a fun night so make
it memorable. Be a leader and gain the attraction of others in the bar. If you f
ollow these five steps on how to meet women while traveling alone, I guarantee y
our business trips will no longer feel so depressing and lonely. Whether or not
you meet a woman, you will enjoy your night.
Marni
When Should A Guy Approach A Woman? Email:
Marni,
Late last night, I went grocery shopping. Upon going to checkout, I saw a woman
that I was extremely attracted to.
While we checked out, I decided to take a different path to my car only to find
out that she was parked near me. She was wearing biking gear and had a bike in t
he back of her truck. I think this intimidated me a little because I did not app
roach her. Reason being, I really thought I would be bothering her. I do this al
l the time and want to stop wasting great opportunities.
My question to you is, "When can I approach a woman?" Ian
My response: Ian,
The short answer to your question is always. If you see a woman you want, approa
ch her. Remember, its about you first, her second. It sounds like there is a lot
of pressure on your approaches and you may be thinking large picture instead of
small picture.
Large Picture: I am going to approach this girl, she is going to be attracted to
me, I am going to get her number, we are going to date, and have sex.
Small Picture: That girl is cute, I want to talk to her and see if I like her.
Having the small picture in mind before any approaches will make it a lot easier
on you. If you do not attach a large picture outcome to your actions, then you
may not feel as much pressure to succeed. I want to comment on one other thing y
ou said in your email where you said you thought you would be bothering her. I h
ear these assumptions from the men I work with all the time.
Assumptions gone wrong:
"She s not my type"
"She won t be into me" "I m too short for her"
"I m too fat/bald/skinny for her" "She probably has a boyfriend" "She s busy rig
ht now"
She doesnt want to be bothered
"She s with her friends and doesn t want to be interrupted"
Its very interesting that these men know so much about a woman they have never sp
oken to before! What I find more interesting is that so many men are mind reader
s. These assumptions are fears disguised as intelligent justifications. These ar
e what I like to call conceived truths that stop us from getting what we want. Ple
ase do not fall victim.
Approach every woman that peaks your interest and decide what category you want
to put her in after you have some facts to base it on.
Marni
Get Off Your Ass and Start Practicing!
You want to know the secret to picking up women? Get off your ass and approach t
hem. You are never going to meet a woman if you:
Sit at home and moan about how you cant meet women. Dont approach the women you wa
nt.
So how do the successful guys do it? How do they know what to say? When to touch
her? How to make her want them?
The guys who are successful did not start as natural superstars. Well some of th
em did, but the majority of the men who are great with women learned their skill
s through practice. They got off their butts and approached. They were rejected
and were turned down repeatedly and over again, until they built up their confid
ence and started seeing results.
Where am I going with this? I have been fascinated with routine and self-discipl
ine lately (mainly because I didnt have either.) So what did I do? I scheduled, c
reated a system, and am now training myself to become more disciplined in my day
-to-day work life. It is challenging and exhausting but it is paying off. I am s
eeing results. It is the same thing for you in your quest to figure out how to p
ick up women. It all starts with pushing yourself and figuring out what works be
st for you.
Does Practice Really Get Results? Email:
Hey Marni, I definitely fall into that category of guys who read a lot but do no
t practice enough. If I want to change that, I guess I am back to going out and
doing approaches again. Which I admit I am not crazy about just because I do hav
e so much trouble with it. However, what I figure I will do is start with just s
aying something, anything, and not worry about what happens after that. I guess
just try and do this every day.
Thanks Marni, Dave
My response: Dave,
First, no more sad talk. I can hear how discouraged you are through your writing
. A little tip is that if you start using more uplifting words and expressing yo
urself more positively you will actually become more positive.
A little chicken before the egg science shit. Now on to your question. It s not
about approaches. It s about understanding that giving yourself one month of goi
ng out once or twice a week is not going to get you the results you want.
If you wanted a job, you would not put out three resumes and hope you get a bite
. You would go to a recruiter (online dating), reach out to your contacts (frien
ds and friends social gatherings); you would research companies who are hiring a
nd contact them (cold approaches). If you have done all these things many times
over then you are doing enough. If not, you still have many fun times ahead of y
ou!
Right now is your research phase where you can screw up, take chances, and exper
iment without fear. Because it is all for you. So get out there, start approachi
ng, and see what works for you. Marni
Is She Testing Me? Email:
Hi Marni,
I had an experience today in which the outcome surprised me a little bit. I went
to the hairdressers at a new place that I had not been before. I was talking to
the girl who was cutting my hair and we were getting along quite well, good conv
ersation etc. It was nearing the end of the day and the other girls working ther
e went home, as it was quiet.
At this time, she did not worry about keeping her voice down as much and actuall
y introduced herself to me, without me even asking her name (which I thought was
a good indication) but in the next few moments she proceeded to tell me that sh
e has a husband, which took me totally by surprise! Why would she bother introdu
cing names?
I was going to ask her out, but I am a nice guy so not after I heard that. Was i
t just a trap or a test? Cheers,
Justin. (I just downloaded your course this week, learning a lot so far!) My rep
ly:
Justin
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Slow your roll. Trap? Test? Not at all. Just because a woman i
s in a relationship does not mean she has to remove herself from social society.
Women, even women in relationships, are certainly allowed to engage in harmless
conversation with a man they have no intention of dating.
Think about it this way: You confidently started talking to her; she talked back
, was engaged in the conversation, liked the conversation, and was having a good
time talking to you. Is that a bad thing? No. Did she lead you on? No. In fact,
she did the opposite.
To ensure there would not be any confusion as to what "this" was, she let you kn
ow she was in a relationship. This is her silently saying, "I dont want to give y
ou the wrong idea and lead you on? I am enjoying talking to you."
Honestly, she may not even be thinking that at all. She may just be thinking, "I
m in a good conversation with another human being." Done! Women are not out to
get you and they certainly are not out to test you or put you through the ringer
. This woman was just engaging in conversation with an obviously good conversati
onalist!
Marni
How Do I Handle Female Cock Blocks? Email:
I was out the other night talking to this girl and within two minutes of talking
her friends came over to see what was going on. Then, after another two minutes
, they pulled her away. Why are women so nosy?
Neil
My response: Neil,
Women can be nosy for several reasons: 1 Jealousy: They are bitter and want some
attention too.
2 Protectiveness: Until that woman knows you, who you are and why you are talkin
g to her friend, she is not going to trust you. Men rape, men break friends heart
s, and men may have hurt her in the past. She sees herself as loving and the pro
tector of her friend.
3 Disapproval: Since she does not know you she has nothing to base her disapprov
al for you on other than past experience. Her ex may have looked like you so in
her mind she knows the kind of guy you are by your look.
4 Unaware: Some women are just so caught up in their own shit that they really a
re not even aware of others.
5 Caring: The girl you were talking to may have just had a bad breakup so her fr
iend thinks it s best for her to stay single, have fun and enjoy herself. This i
s linked to protectiveness.
So now, you have five reasons as to why women are "nosy." However, the most impo
rtant thing to recognize is that the girl did not come back to you again. Her fr
iends do not have that much power over her to keep her away from a guy she may o
r may not like.
Tip: One thing you could have done was befriend the whole group instead of "keep
ing" the woman away from her friends. Another is asking for her number if she ca
me back to you.
Marni
How Do I Build Attraction and Take It to the Next Level? Email:
Dear Marni,
I m 28 years old and currently live in Minot, ND.
The most important thing about women I want to understand is on how to build att
raction and take interactions to the next level. I can go up to women and have c
onversations, but I usually see myself being put into the "Friend Zone."
What I really want to know and understand is how to shape my interactions so I p
ut off an attractive, sexual vibe. In addition, I want to know how to take thing
s to the next level, from conversations to getting into a relationship and getti
ng physical.
Thanks, Richard
My response: Richard,
This is a great question and a very common one. As a woman, I have tons of guys
approach me. I am not a fool and I usually know what they want from me but they
always pretend they want something else. Meaning they act friendly as not to set
off my "he s attracted to me" alerts.
The truth is I would rather he set off those alerts and be straight about his in
tentions. That s what I am attracted to, and that is what I want to be with. Ple
ase know, I am not saying to be an aggressive, abrasive jerk. I am advising you
to know what you want and ask for it.
For example, you see a girl you like so you approach her and start a conversatio
n. The "what you want" portion should be, "That girls cute, she caught my attenti
on, let s see if I like her more."
Falling into the Friend Zone happens for so many guys because at first, to not s
et off her "hitting on me alerts" or "he s attracted to me" alerts, they approac
h as friends. The intention for these guys is "she s cute, I dont want her to kn
ow I want her, cause it will freak her out, and then I want to get her number."
First, it creates too much pressure for you. Second, it feels fake and dishonest
to her. Third, it creates a big wall stopping any type of connection between th
e two of you.
My advice: Be clear with what you want from women and then ask for it. State you
r intentions; do not hide them.
Tip: In the first 30 seconds, touch her on one of her three trigger spots: lower
back, forearm, or upper arm for no longer than one to two seconds. I would say
to do these one or two times in a three-minute conversation. This lets a woman k
now you are not approaching for friendship.
Tip: Remember that you respect yourself more than you respect her. At least I ho
pe you do since you have only known this woman for 30 seconds. That means, know
what you want, see if she is what you want and if she is what you want, ask for
it in a clear manner. It s all about you, until you decide it is about "us."
Let me know how that goes, Marni
2. Body Language and Headspace
How to Show Confident Body Language When Approaching Women
Body language is an important topic so I write about it frequently on my blog. O
ne of my most popular posts in recent years was how to show confident body langu
age with women. One of my previous clients, Alastair, wrote in, commented on the
article, and let me know that he has been doing some extensive research in the
field of body language.
Heres what he wrote:
"The body language stuff has always interested me alongside behavioral psycholog
y. Ive been studying both subjects for the last two years and I have to say that
I love being able to utilize the skills in my communication with women."
Ready for some specifics?
Nine Tips for Confident Body Language
What would you say is the most important factor when approaching a woman for the
first time? If you think it s all about delivering a killer opening line, then
think again. When approaching a woman, it is not about what you say but how you
say it it is not about the verbal, but the non-verbal. It is often said that whe
n meeting someone for the first time, the other person forms up to 90% of their
opinion about us in the first 90 seconds. That s an important first minute and a
half!
Furthermore, research suggests that body language forms between 60% and 70% of t
he meaning we digest from verbal and non-verbal communication (Hazell, 2011) wit
h tonality of voice being in second place, and the words we actually say being t
hird. Some influential experts, such as James Borg, even go as far as to suggest
that body language makes up 93% of human communication. That leaves a very smal
l chunk of the communication for the words that come out of our mouths.
We have established its importance; lets now have a closer look at some examples
of confident body language. In the following pages you will find nine body langu
age tips that you should consider incorporating into your approach when approach
ing a woman. To become truly natural and competent with these ideas, they should
not be part of an act. Do not pretend to be someone you are not. Instead, resha
pe your understanding of how to connect and communicate with others.
Have Confidence in Your Approach. Do not be timid or tentative. A man who is sel
f-assured and assertive will approach in a casual manner, without hesitancy or u
ncertainty, as if walking over to greet a friend. Stand up straight to make the
maximum out of your height (you can lose inches by slouching). Keep your head up
, revealing the throat area a little (a good sign of confidence) and push your s
houlders back (pushing your chest out a little). This is a good, confident postu
re.
Approach from an Angle if You Can. Do not approach from behind and try not to ap
proach from directly in front as it can seem aggressive, which may make the lady
feel uneasy and put her on the defensive.
Be Warm and Friendly. Look into her eyes and smile. I cannot over-emphasize the
importance of the smile as you approach it shows you are not posing a danger and
that you are open and fun. You can take this further a wry, cheeky smile will a
dd an element of mystery to the mix. Be passionate and enthusiastic you are havi
ng a fantastic time and you want to share the experience with her. Remember my G
olden Rule : you will impress if you express.
Keep Your Hands in View. People naturally feel less comfortable and trusting whe
n other people approach them with their hands hidden and it can be a sign of dis
honesty. So, be as open with your posture and your hands as you can.
Take Up Space. Confident, alpha-males take up space and their arms flow naturall
y and freely when walking and gesturing. If you approach looking hunched up and
tense then it will come across that you are not confident in who you are, which
is a big turn-off.
Relax. Once you have approached and started talking to her, try to relax as much
as you can (this naturally comes with experience) and do not put pressure on yo
urself. The less you are worried about the outcome of the conversation, the more
you will find yourself relaxing and the easier the conversation will flow. If y
ou are on edge, it will put her on edge. Try not to fiddle and twitch fiddling w
ith your watch, cuff links (think Prince Charles), jacket, or other objects is a
pacifying gesture and demonstrates nervousness, as does taking excessive sips o
f your drink. If you are a naturally nervous person, this is definitely an area
you should work on.
Stand to the Side. When talking to her, do not stand directly in front of her. I
nstead, stand either at an angle or at side-by-side. The advantage of standing s
ide-by-side is that you can use your surroundings as part of your conversation.
If you have a drink in your hand, try not to hold it between the two of you as t
his forms a barrier.
Engage the Group. If you are approaching a group, make sure you engage the entir
e group do not just focus on the woman you most like.
Mirroring. I have deliberately left this one until last. It is an idea that come
s from the NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) world and involves the mimicking o
f voice tonality and body language to create rapport. The important thing to emp
hasize with this is that, if you are going to use it, it needs to be subtle. In
life, we naturally mirror the body language of people we have rapport with. By b
eing aware of this, you can use the mirroring technique (mimicking some of the e
lements of their non-verbal) to accentuate the rapport between the two of you. Y
ou can consider mirroring breathing rate, body posture, gestures, facial express
ions, and speech patterns. Be aware if you get this wrong and you are not subtle
with it, the woman will sense it and it will creep her out.
Thats nine tips for confident body language. I will just take a moment to re-iter
ate my comment from earlier. With these ideas, consider integrating them into yo
ur everyday life rather than using them as an act when you approach a woman. By
doing this, you will be far more successful and you may begin to notice that oth
er elements of your life improve at the same time, your work and business life,
for example.
Consider practicing these ideas with everyone you meet. That way, when you see a
woman you are attracted to, your approach will flow naturally.
Remember that change is all about breaking habits, so you may feel uncomfortable
implementing these ideas at first. Just try them out one by one and see what wo
rks for you. Do not be afraid of going wrong when you are practicing that is how
we learn. Get practicing and start looking forward to being a more confident yo
u.
A Smile Is an Inexpensive Way to Change Your Looks
The first step to being attractive to women is very simple: you need to smile mo
re! I came across a disturbing article that read, "A note to single dudes: If yo
ure looking to pick up a woman at a bar, whatever you do dont smile at her." This
is based on a new University of British Columbia study (Tracey, 2011), published
online to the journal Emotion. Their findings said that women are actually less
sexually attracted to smiley, happy men.
Before anybody starts taking this study and the directions posted in the article
by Melissa Dahl too seriously, I wanted to add my thoughts. First this study is
correct. Women do not like men who smile. However, not in way that you are thin
king. When I see a man out with his friends, enjoying life, relaxed in his own w
orld and smiling, I think, "Hes sexy. I totally want to get to know him."
However, when I am with a man, I just met and he is beaming from ear to ear with
a big smile on his face I think, "Hes nervous, hes fake, this is making me uncomf
ortable, and why is he so smiley, hes super needy, he must be on something, and I
want to go home."
You have to remember that women are scanners and evaluate people on many differe
nt levels. This evaluation is subconscious. It is not done out of bitchiness. It
is a form of protection against inconsistent and harmful men. For women, a smil
ing man is attractive, as long as he has a valid reason to smile. If there is no
apparent reason, a red flag goes up, followed by an emotional reaction that lea
ds to distrust and a drop in attraction.
This study was conducted on womens responses to pictures of men (not moving image
s). This provided similar results as the OkCupid study that said profile picture
s of men looking off camera were more attractive to women (Rudder, 2010). This p
rovided very similar results as the OkCupid study that said profile pictures of
men looking off camera were more attractive to women?
A man in a picture, who is looking away from camera, is interesting.
What is he looking at? Who is he looking at? Moreover, why is he not focused on
me? That is what women are thinking. That is why both the University and OkCupid
drew similar results from their studies.
Do not let these study results stop you from smiling. Women love a man that smil
es! It is a certain type of smile that totally gets us every time. I love when g
uys smirk at me. I find it so sexy and mysterious. It says to me, "Im awesome, an
d have my shit together" but in a non-arrogant way. Think Robert Pattinson or Ge
orge Clooney. Flashing a smile when you see a cute woman walking past lets her k
now that you are interested in getting to know her better. It also says, "Im conf
ident and Ive got things to smile about." A smile is the universal signal for Im a
happy, positive person, come say hello! Get into the habit of smiling. Smile at be
autiful women in the mall, an art class, the gym, work, a coffee shop, or a bar,
and start engaging them in conversations.
It sounds easy but smiling is not an automatic reflex for everyone. Like other s
kills, we can train ourselves to do it. For example, when I was interested in wh
at people were saying to me, I used to furrow my brow.
I didnt realize I did this and that my furrowed brow sent a message to people tha
t I was judging them, or communicated to them that I did not like them. Therefor
e, I worked on it and made a conscious effort to not furrow my brow. I couldnt re
member, right off the bat, not to furrow my brow. It had been a habit of mine fo
r years. I used a little trick to remind me to soften my brow and keep smiling!
Back when I wanted to get over my approach anxiety, I used to wear a rubber band
around my wrist that I would snap to remind me not to be afraid and to get back
into my body. Once my approach anxiety was gone, I used the rubber band on my w
rist as a reminder to ease up that brow and smile. It took a few weeks of me sna
pping my wristband to remember what to do, but soon my frown pretty much vanishe
d.
I soon noticed that people seemed more relaxed around me, and responded more war
mly. This is because I was signaling that I was approachable, and that I was app
reciating what they were saying. Smiles are great communicators, and do a lot of
the hard work of approaching a woman for you. If you have trouble remembering t
o smile, or have a natural frown face when you meet new people; you need to develo
p your own technique to encourage smiling.
If you have a serious expression, (even when inwardly you feel happy) then you m
ay need to find your own version of my reminder-wristband. Maybe try another spe
cial accessory or item, or every time you become conscious that you did not smil
e take ten seconds and plaster a smile across your face, so you get into the hab
it of beaming.
Here are a couple of things you can do to become more comfortable with smiling.
Use a real smile that does not seem forced or fake and those women will not view
it as insincere and unattractive.
Is the Initial Smile Essential? Email:
Hey Marni,
I am 22 and have been doing a lot of work on myself to be better with women. Any
way, on to my question. When I see a woman I think is attractive anywhere, I hav
e problems just simply smiling. For example, I would look at her and she would l
ook back, but the last thing on my mind is to smile at her. People always tell m
e to smile more, but my normal face simply does not have a smile on it. I have a
sense of humor and am always cracking jokes with my friends, but it takes time
for me to let go with strangers.
Also, it is important to note that I usually do not randomly smile, as I am usua
lly thinking of something else and partially zoned out. I mean, I am aware of my
surroundings, but I am usually trying to figure something out in my head.
Is this initial smile essential? Julian
My response: Hey Julian,
I want to be honest with you. You are way ahead of the game. Most of the men I w
ork with come to me when they are in their mid-thirties. Honestly, you are ten s
teps ahead and it s awesome you already understand and own the "who the hell car
es" mentality!
In regards to the smile, I used to have something similar. When was interested,
I would furrow my brow. I did not realize that my furrowed brow sent a message t
o people that I was judging them or that said to them I didn t like them. I work
ed on it and made a conscious effort to not furrow my brow.
At first, it took me wearing elastic around my wrist to remind me to not furrow
my brow. I would look at the bracelet and that would trigger me to not furrow. E
ventually, I could trigger myself because I would notice when I was doing it and
I would immediately soften my brow. Now I still do it, but not as often as I di
d before.
Overall, I noticed that as soon as I stopped furrowing my brow at people I was t
alking to and softened my face; they would immediately relax and seem to like me
more. I was more approachable and they felt that I was appreciating what they w
ere saying, which made them feel good.
Great outcome from a little work!
Marni
25 Famous Thinkers and Their Inspiring Daily Rituals
Many find it interesting to glimpse inside the lives of famous thinkers in an ef
fort to understand where such creative thought and intelligence is rooted. In th
at vein, here is a peek into the routines and rituals that writers, philosophers
, and political leaders have depended on to keep their work on track and their t
houghts flowing. Explore the daily rituals you may want to incorporate into your
life.
1 C.S. Lewis. Writer and thinker CS Lewis had a very clear schedule of his day,
with activities such as work, walking, meals, tea, and socializing down to the v
ery hour they should be done. He even describes when beer should be enjoyed (not
at 11:00 for fear of running over the allotted 10 minutes for the break.)
2 John Cheever. American writer John Cheever wore his only suit of clothing each
morning as he rode the elevator down to a basement room where he worked. Upon a
rriving there, he would undress to his underwear, hang up his suit, and get to w
ork. He would dress to go back upstairs for lunch and again at the end of his da
y when he would ride the elevator back home.
3 Fred Rogers. Do not doubt that Fred Rogers was indeed a great thinker, despite
the fact that he is best known as the familiar Mr. Rogers from the long-lasting
PBS childrens show. His television show was a safe place for many young children
, by his design, and he fought hard, in his quiet manner, for the show to stay o
n the air. The famous routine that started and ended his show was not the only r
outine in his life. Each day he would wake at 5:30 and begin his day with readin
g, writing, study, and prayer. He would take a swim most days of his life, take
a lateafternoon nap, and go to bed at 9:30 each night. Perhaps the most idiosync
ratic of his rituals was that he kept his weight at 143 pounds his entire adult
life. He saw his weight one day and realized it aligned with the number of lette
rs in "I love you" and vowed to maintain that weight, which he did.
4 Stephen King. This famed writer keeps to a strict routine each day, starting t
he morning with a cup of tea or water and his vitamins. King sits down to work b
etween 8:00 and 8:30 in the same seat with his papers arranged on his desk in th
e same way. He claims that starting with such consistency provides a signal to h
is mind in preparation for his work.
5 Gertrude Stein. This famous writer discovered inspiration in her car. Apparent
ly, she would sit in her parked car and write poetry on scraps of paper.
6 Immanuel Kant. Kant would begin his day with one or two cups of weak tea and a
pipe of tobacco. While smoking, he would meditate. He would then prepare for hi
s lectures; conduct lectures from 7:00 to 11:00, write, then have lunch. Lunch w
ould be followed by a walk and time with his friend. The evening would consist o
f a bit more light work and reading.
7 Barack Obama. Taking care of physical fitness and family are two important ele
ments of President Obamas daily ritual. He starts his day with a workout at 6:45,
reads several newspapers, has breakfast with his family, and then starts his wo
rkday just before 9:00 in the morning. He may work as late as 10:00 some evening
s, but always stops to have dinner with his family each day.
8 Alexander Dumas. Whether or not he had heard the adage about keeping the docto
r away, Dumas, the author of The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers,
started each day eating an apple under the Arc de Triomphe.
9 Benjamin Franklin. Franklin kept to a tight schedule, starting his day waking
at 4:00 am. Until 8:00, he would wake, wash, eat breakfast, and think about what
he would accomplish for the day. From 8:00 to 12:00, he worked. Lunch was from
12:00-1:00, where he ate, read, or looked over his accounts. He then worked unti
l 5:00. The evening was filled with dinner, cleaning up, music or conversation,
a look back over his day, and then bed at 10:00.
10 Haruki Murakami. This popular Japanese novelist sticks to a specific daily sc
hedule that begins at 4:00 when he awakes. He writes for five or six hours, and
then either runs 10 kilometers or swims 1500 meters (sometimes, both). After his
workout, he reads and listens to music until he goes to bed at 9:00. Murakami c
laims that writing a novel requires both the physical and mental strength that h
is routine provides.
11 Franz Kafka. Kafka started his day at his job at the Workers Accident Insuranc
e Institute from 8:30 to 2:30. Afterward he would lunch until 3:30, then sleep u
ntil 7:30. Upon waking, he would do exercises and have dinner with his family. H
e began writing at 11:00 in the evening, usually working until 1:00 or 2:00 in t
he morning-sometimes later.
12 Toni Morrison. Writer Toni Morrison describes not only her daily routine, but
also the importance of rituals to writers. Morrison describes her own ritual in
volving making a cup of coffee and watching the light come into the day. Her hab
it of rising early was first formed as the mother to three children, but after h
er children left home, she discovered a routine of her own, that still includes
early mornings. Morrison urges all writers to look at what time of day they are
most productive and what type of surrounding is most conducive to their work to
help form rituals that will promote creativity.
13 Ingmar Bergman. This famous director, writer, and producer of film and drama
demanded quiet and set schedules. While working on a play in 1996, he was report
ed to stand outside the rehearsal hall half an hour before rehearsal to ensure t
he actors were not socializing. He had a set time for beginning work, taking lun
ch, and ending work. He disliked noise, meeting new people, and crowds of people
. While he aspired to a quiet life of writing without deadlines on the island of
Faro, he could not actually stay with his retirement, and returned to the sched
uled life of work. He was still working just a few years prior to his death in 2
007.
14 Charles Darwin. In his middle and later years, Darwin stuck to a very rigid s
chedule that started at 7:00 in the morning with a short walk, then breakfast. H
e would then work throughout the morning. Lunch, at 12:45, was his biggest meal
of the day. His afternoon was also scheduled and consisted of two walks, reading
, and backgammon. Darwin could not tolerate much socializing, and kept it to a m
aximum of 30 minutes at a time.
15 Kingsley Amis. This British comic novelist and poet were also famous for his
love of alcohol. He kept to a strict routine of writing in the morning until abo
ut 1:00, when he would take care of his dressing and shaving, then begin the aft
ernoon with a drink and a smoke. He would work until lunch at 2:00 or 2:15, some
times going back after lunch to work and sometimes not. He considered any work a
ccomplished in the afternoon a bonus. When the bar opened at 6:00, he would fort
ify himself with more alcohol and work again until 8:30.
16 Winston Churchill. While Churchills routine may not be for everyone, it seemed
to revolve around lots of food and drink. He would rise at 7:30 and stay in bed
until 11:00 where he would eat breakfast, read several newspapers, and dictate
to his secretaries. When he finally got out of bed, he would bathe, take a walk
out-side, and then settle in to work with a weak whisky and soda. Lunch began at
1:00 and lasted until 3:30, after which he would work or play cards or backgamm
on with his wife. At 5:00, he napped for an hour and a half, then bathed again a
nd got ready for dinner. Dinner was considered the highlight of his day, with mu
ch socializing, drinking, and smoking that sometimes went past midnight. After h
is guests left, he would then work for an-other hour or so before heading to bed
.
17 Aldous Huxley. This famous thinker and writer would start early each day shar
ing a breakfast with his wife. He would work uninterrupted until lunchtime. Afte
r lunch, he and his wife would go for a drive or a walk, and then he would retur
n to work from 5:00 to 7:00, and then have dinner. After dinner, his wife would
read to him until almost midnight. Due to an eye illness early in life that left
Huxley with very poor eyesight, he relied heavily on his wife to do many activi
ties for him besides reading. She often typed his manuscripts and was even repor
ted to have cut his steak for him at dinner.
18 James Thurber. Another writer with difficulties seeing, Thurber would often c
ompose his work in his head at almost any place he found himself. His wife would
recognize the look in his eyes and interrupt him mid-paragraph while they were
socializing at a party, and his daughter saw him retreat into his private world
over dinner. His method later in life was to spend all morning composing his tex
t in his head, then between 2:00 and 5:00 he would dictate about 2,000 words to
his secretary.
19 Gunter Grass. This German writer starts his day at 9:00 or 10:00 with a long
breakfast that includes reading and music. Afterwards, he begins working, taking
only a break for coffee in the afternoon, and finishes at 7:00 in the evening.
He claims that he needs day-light to work effectively. When he writes at night,
the work comes easily, but upon reading it in the morning, appears to be of less
er quality.
20 John Grisham. When Grisham first began writing, he still had his day job as a
lawyer. In order to do both, he stuck to a ritual of waking at 5:00 and showeri
ng, then hed head off to his office, just five minutes from home. He had to be si
tting at his desk with a cup of coffee and a yellow legal pad by 5:30. He gave h
imself a goal of writing one page per day. Sometimes this page went as quickly a
s ten minutes while other days required one or two hours. After finishing his da
ily page of writing, Grisham would then turn his attention to his day job.
21 Gerhard Richter. Famous German artist, Gerhard Richter, sticks to the same ba
sic routine he has for years. He wakes at 6:15 and makes breakfast for his famil
y, then takes his daughter to school. By 8:00, he is in his studio, where he sta
ys until lunch at 1:00. After lunch, he returns to this studio until the evening
. He claims that his days are not usually filled with painting, but with the pla
nning of his pieces. He puts off the actual painting until he has created a kind
of crisis for himself, and then pours himself into it.
22 Simone de Beauvoir. French writer and lifelong companion to Jean-Paul Sartre,
Simone de Beauvoir reported that she got bored if she did not work, and tried t
o work every day except the few months she would take off to travel. While writi
ng, she woke with tea, and then began her work around 10:00. She would work unti
l 1:00, then have lunch and socialize with friends. At 5:00, she would resume wo
rking, usually at Sartres apartment, until she would stop for the day at 9:00.
23 Jean-Paul Sartre. In a letter Sartre wrote to de Beauvoir some thirty years b
efore her recounting of her daily working routine, Sartre describes his days, wh
ich are noticeably similar to the pattern later described by de Beauvoir. Sartre
writes about waking early and having coffee in a cafe, then reading, teaching c
lasses, and private lessons, then lunch. After lunch, he would do more reading a
nd letter writing.
24 Jacques Barzun. This French-born American historian and cultural critic celeb
rated his 100th birthday just two years ago and still enjoy a life of routine an
d work. He starts his day at 6:00 with coffee and the local newspaper, followed
by 45 minutes of exercise, then a morning of work in his study. He spends his af
ternoon reading. Cocktails are at 6:30, followed by a light dinner. Barzuns eveni
ng is spent reading the New York Times, no TV, and bed by 9:30.
25 Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway described his writing ritual as starting just as
the sun began rising, then working straight through until whatever he had to say
was said. He likens completing his morning of writing to making love to someone
you love, being both empty and fulfilled at the same time. Upon completing that
mornings work, he would wait until the next morning to begin again, going over h
is ideas in his head and holding on to the anticipation of starting again the ne
xt day.
So what can you take from these 25 great thinkers that will help you get the wom
en you want? The take away is that dedication and persistence is the only way to
make something happen and get results. These men created a system that helped t
hem are productive in their work lives. I invite you to do the same in your dati
ng life. For example, as part of your daily routine, incorporate approaching and
interacting with five beautiful, interesting women each day. This does not mean
they have to be into you or you have to get a phone number. It just means you h
ave to push to approach and interact with them.
Reject Me Please!
Rejection sucks. It sucks for men. It sucks for women. It sucks for everyone. Ho
wever, it sucks less when you experience it more. Honestly, I know that seems co
unter-intuitive but it is true. I know from my own personal experience that the
more I put myself out there and feel the brunt of rejection, the less it affects
me.
While listening to NPR one day, a story came on discussing torture victims. They
said that those who experienced torture in their lives no longer felt fear. It
is as if they hit their tipping point after being tortured and developed the bel
ief system that nothing could be worse, so why be fearful. This made them push f
orward even harder and with more confidence. Think of the fear of rejection as a
trial by fire; once you overcome it, you will conquer fear in other areas of yo
ur life as well.
I talk to hundreds of guys every week, thousands every month and they all fear t
he same thing: Rejection! Instead of putting themselves out there to be rejected
, they do not do anything and get no results. In my opinion that is just silly.
They are rejecting themselves, so that they will not experience being rejected b
y a woman.
A few days ago, I was responding to comments that people post on my blog and I s
tumbled across one that made me think, this guy gets it! This guy gets how to ha
ndle rejection by a woman and how to flip the switch so his response creates att
raction.
This post honestly made my day! I love hearing when guys who read my materials f
inally get it and they stay grounded and calm. Very sexy and super attractive. H
onestly there is nothing sexier than a man who is unaffected by my actions. Give
s me chills just thinking about it. Why is this? Because it signals to me this m
an can handle things.
"I had this guy that I had stuck in the Friend Zone for years. Whenever he would
bring up becoming something more, I would say, "No, I dont want to ruin our frie
ndship," and he would crumble and try to convince me to be with him. Total turn
off. Then one time when he brought it up, he said to me OK, smiled, and then sto
pped contacting me. That man has been my boyfriend for 2.5 years. Ha." EMILY, 28.
Lesson: Rejection is not the bad thing; it is the way you handle it that can mak
e you feel so horrible.
How Do I Motivate Myself to Go for It When I Know Ill Get Rejected? Email:
Dear Marni,
Thanks for all this brilliant information. The way you devote your life to helpi
ng people fulfill their dreams is admirable. You are clearly a good person, I ap
preciate that. Perhaps you can help me too. My main two issues are lack of motiv
ation and going for the kiss.
I often do not have the motivation and self-belief to be able to go up to any gi
rl and talk to her. I always think of it as a pointless exercise, even when I kn
ow deep down, that if I apply my mind to it, I could do it.
Secondly, when it comes to going for the kiss, I have several issues. I initiall
y think that she wont want to kiss me (even if she is attracted to me) and that s
hell reject me, or laugh in my face, or play hard to get, or that Ill do it at the
wrong time and Ill screw it up. Or I think that even if I do get the kiss, that
sooner or later shell just leave me for a guy whos cooler or smarter or more sexua
lly experienced than me, and its not worth the hurt that will all lead to.
Anything you can advise would be incredibly appreciated. Best wishes, Joshua
My response: Hey Josh,
Thank you for the kind words. It means a lot to me!
I think both of your questions get the same answer from me. It seems like you ar
e not seizing the moment in all areas even though you know it is the solution. S
o let me ask you this, what is it that is really stopping you from going after w
hat you want?
My belief and what I teach to every man that I work with is to remember you are
allowed to ask for whatever you want as long as you are being honest, non-manipu
lative, and non-hurtful. This means, go approach any woman you want to talk to.
Kiss a girl you want to kiss.
Marni
Five Steps to Eliminate Approach Anxiety
Want to eliminate approach anxiety and start dating amazing, beautiful women? St
art dating the women you want instead of settling for the women you can get? Sto
p messing around and letting approach anxiety or lack of confidence get in the w
ay of your success with women? Here is what you are going to do:
Get Out of the House this Weekend. I do not mean for two minutes. I mean for, at
the minimum, four to five hours a day.
Interact with People. Not just women, but people. This will open you up and prep
are you for when a great woman comes along. There is too much pressure out there
just to talk to women. Interactions mean saying hi or asking questions that you
really want to know the answer to. The best is literally making an observation
about the world around you. Remember, you are not trying to squeeze your way int
o their world. You are showing them yours.
Talk to People. No pick-up lines, routines, or tricks allowed. None of the "Hey
I was just walking by and saw that you were a woman and so I thought (Insert pick
up line)." None of this Pick-Up Artist stuff.
All women have heard these types of energy sucking approaches before and it come
s across as, "I wanted to approach you but have no idea what to say and Im not go
ing to know what to say once I finish saying this sentence." It also says, "Im bo
ring, unoriginal and will be a horrible lover."
I want you to talk to people with no outcome in mind. If they choose to respond,
then great! However, your success is based on you engaging others. Anything oth
er than that is a bonus. Talk to people as if you already know them. Avoid forma
lities like, "Hey, my name is X and I was standing across the park." Instead, sa
y, "Its nice out today." Or, "That shirt is bright."
Practice Having Conversations. The key to an amazing conversation is all about o
bserving, listening, and sharing (responding with something interesting not just
a question) which in turn leads to connecting. Conversation is all about buildi
ng blocks. Observe something about a woman, then listen to their response and sh
are your own experience. I talk about this in detail at:
http://www.topsecretdatingadvice.com/getsexy/
Engage and Disengage/Practice Leaving the Conversation. I see so many men freak
out thinking that as soon as they walk away from an interaction with a woman, on
e of the following will happen:
Some other guy will swoop in and steal her away. The attraction and chemistry betw
een them will disappear. Shell completely forget about him once hes gone.
Honestly, if any of the above happens, then you never had a chance with her anyw
ay. So do not be afraid to walk away. For now put a cap of one minute on all you
r interactions. Walking away is actually super attractive. It shows that you are
not desperate, but self-confident.
If it is a woman, you like and you have decided you want to get to know her bett
er say something like, "It was great talking to you but I have to go. However, y
ou are awesome and I would like to get to know you better. I would like to take
you for coffee next weekend. Give me your number and well set it up." Get her num
ber, then walk away.
How Can I Tell What a Womans Eye Contact is Signaling? Email:
Marni,
I stopped by the grocery store on my way home from work and I saw this girl walk
ing toward me, we made eye contact, but half a second later, she looked away. Wh
en this happens, I find it even harder to approach a girl that catches my attent
ion. When women make eye contact for half a second and then look away, does that
mean she s not interested? Or maybe she is shy? Or maybe she is creeped out? Wh
at is it? Should I approach?
Michael
My response: Michael,
Think about it this way. If you look over at a hot girl and she looks back at yo
u, what is your first reaction? The typical, gut reaction is to look away. Why?
So you are not caught, right? Dont worry. I do that too.
I did it yesterday at the gym. I looked over and saw a guy I thought was attract
ive. He looked at me, so I quickly looked away. It s my automatic response becau
se you are not supposed to stare. However, after I looked away and composed myse
lf, I looked back at him and smiled calmly and confidently. He smiled back and w
e had a nice moment.
What I am getting at is do not be freaked out by being caught off guard. Compose
yourself and then take your shot!
Marni
Are You Into This Girl?
A common thing I notice with all the men that I work with is that no matter how
awesome they are, for some reason they forget to ask themselves the important qu
estion, "Do I even like this girl?" They are so wrapped up in attempting to make
a woman like them that they forget to think about it from their own point of vi
ew.
Stop putting woman you have just met on a pedestal. Women are not unicorns with
breasts. They are not mythical creatures that will disappear instantly if you lo
ok away or say the wrong thing. They are human beings, just like you!
The more you focus on making her like you the harder it becomes for a woman to b
ecome attracted to you. Why? Because you are not present, and therefore are not
showing her your true self.
I have heard so many men say to me "In a first interaction, I dont want to say to
o much about me just in case shes not into what I say. Cant scare her off till shes
hooked." To which I say youre wasting your time. A woman is never going to be ho
oked to someone who is bland and boring. Start talking and sharing yourself--if
that rocks the boat, then youll know that it wasnt a boat you should have been on
in the first place.
The next time you approach a woman, ask yourself, "Am I into this girl?" If you
are, great, ask her out. If not, excuse yourself and move on. Staying in the mom
ent and keeping the control in your hands will help you avoid being nervous and
trying too hard to impress her.
The next time you approach a random girl I want you to ask yourself the followin
g questions:
Do I find her interesting?
Is she engaging me?
Do I like her? Am I attracted to her?
Remember, this whole process of meeting people and approaching them is about fin
ding someone who is right for you. It is not about making everyone like you.
How to Avoid Being Creepy
Creepy is a really negative term, but unfortunately it is one that women use often
to describe
guys.
The annoying thing is that the vast majority of guys branded creepy are done so un
fairly. The truth is they are usually cool, calm, confident men in every other a
spect of their lives who just cannot seem to convey that to the women they meet.
Luckily, a few indictors will help you never be wrongly labeled again.
1 Eye Contact. Eye contact is one of the most powerful ways we communicate who w
e are as a person. It tells a person if they can trust us, whether we think they
are hot and how we feel about ourselves. Look away too much from a person and y
ou will appear shy. Stare too heavily and you will come across as too intense. A
void looking creepy by getting the balance of eye contact just right.
Here is a tip on what to think in your head while you make eye contact with a wo
man. Think this, "I know a secret about you. It may be good. It may be bad but y
ou have no idea that I know it about you." This will help you soften your eyes a
nd create an energy that is attractive rather than creepy.
2 Persistence. Persistence often pays off with women. Sometimes being direct and
quick to say what you want works. However, there is a limit to this. Fill her i
nbox with messages, ring her phone off the hook, or show that you have too much
of a strong emotional response to how she behaves and you will seem pissed-not p
ersistent.
3 Keep it Casual. Before your relationship with a woman becomes a sexual one, it
is best to keep the conversation casual rather than sexual. Sure, there is a ti
me when you have to get your seductive mode on and be okay to whisper things int
o her ear, but being too sexual too early can be creepy. No woman likes to be ca
t-called walking down the street, and likewise she may not appreciate you making
a comment about her breasts on a first date!
4 Avoid Signs of Nerves. Visible signs of nerves tell the people you are with yo
u are not 100% comfortable in their company. If this happens, the fact that you
are uncomfortable will also make them feel uncomfortable. So try to stop fidgeti
ng, be calm, and if you are feeling nervous take a breather and remember she is
just a person too.
5 Avoid Lingering. One of the most important things I teach is that you have to a
pproach, approach, approach! If you hesitate too long before hitting go, and wind
up following a woman around a bar with your eyes, instead of just saying, "Hi,"
you will seem weird. So next time, do not hover nearby hoping that she will say h
i. Instead, take the initiative and strike up a conversation. This way you will
seem confident and not creepy.
Follow these simple tips and I promise you will appear cooler, calmer, and more
confident; qualities that women find seriously attractive.
3. Dating Online
How to Write a Female-Friendly Profile
Writing a profile should be easy, but for some reason people tend to over think
them. The main thing to remember is that your profile is about you and what you
want. It is supposed to represent the reason you are online.
1 Dont Write Really Long, Boring, Profiles
Most people think that longer is better. Ever heard of less is more? Well that a
pplies to online profiles as well. Do not make it long just to make it long.
The Female POV:
I asked a few of my Wing Girls what it means when men write a really long detail
ed profile:
"A really long profile means either self-absorbed, needy (which is gross) or not
that bright. A guy should be able to summarize who he is in two to three paragr
aphs or less." MARISA 34
"Does this guy have a life? Seems like he spent the past three months of his lif
e writing his profile. So not natural." MELISSA 29
"Too long means too short in other areas!" JODI 38
"If a man is really creative and actually has something to say in his nine parag
raph profile then I may find it interesting but usually
I get bored after the first three to four paragraphs. If he cant express who he i
s in the first few paragraphs there is something fishy about him. EILEEN 42 "Too l
ong is too much. I have read tons of online profiles and the ones that get me ar
e concise and to the point." JEN 26
Why write her a novel before she has decided to learn more about you? I call thi
s throwing up on women. Men do this on and offline. It means you are throwing up
everything about yourself and this is:
Unattractive to women. Desperate.
Disrespectful toward yourself. Needy.
A big step towards online failure.
Please note that I am not saying that information about you is a turn off and wi
ll deter women from viewing your full profile. However, too much unneeded inform
ation is just that, unneeded. 2 Avoid Spelling Errors in Your Profile
I am not a grammar fanatic, nor am I a spellchecking freak. If you have read any
of my materials, you will quickly realize that. However, spelling errors and ob
vious grammatical errors are a no-no. Your online profile is a representation of
who you are. It is a commercial, your banner ad, your billboard in Times Square
. So treat it as such. It is what you will use to get attention from amazing, at
tractive, intelligent women. So use it properly.
3 Make Sure You Have the Right Picture
We all know that when women are "window shopping" on online dating sites, the pi
ctures are super important. Call it superficial or call it bitchy if you want bu
t it is a reality. Your picture is the first thing a woman sees when checking ou
t a profile. You have to make sure you select the proper pictures.
I am about to give you a great online dating tip for selecting a profile picture
. This online dating tip came to me from one of my newsletter members, who I wil
l refer to as X.
X, told me about a recent study done by OkCupid which discovered that women are
more attracted to men who look away from the camera in their profile photos. I h
ad never really given much thought to the position of a mans face in a picture, b
ut after thinking about it, the study made complete sense. I have include my ema
il correspondence with X in this chapter, X s results from his own private study
, and my own commentary.
Email from X: Hi Marni,
I wanted to tell you about an online dating experience I had which was incredibl
y fascinating...
For a number of years I have been doing the online dating thing. I have had prof
iles on Match, OkCupid, JDate, etc. In every one of these profiles, I posted pho
tos with me looking directly at the camera.
After reading about a study done by OkCupid, which talked about how women are mo
re attracted to men who look away from the camera (something about being more my
sterious), I thought Id give it a try.
Within two days of posting my looking-away photo on OkCupid (attached), I receiv
ed 22 new visits to my profile. For many women, this is probably typical. For yo
ur average guy, not so much!
I was amazed at how a simple little profile tweak could make such an enormous di
fference. I continue to receive many more profile visits than I received previou
sly.
I hope you find this useful.
X
X attached a picture of himself looking away from camera, which I have included
here. My initial response when I saw this picture was Hey! That guy is super cute
. I would date him. My response:
X,
This is fascinating. Thank you so much for sending this to me. Before I make my
comments, I would love to see your old pictures so I can compare. Can you send m
e your old pic? To be honest, in this pic you look super cute and attractive. I
can see why you got hits on your profile.
Marni
X s response:
Thanks Marni! I am attaching three of my older photos (pasted below). Feel free
to use on the site. Glad you found the info useful.
My response:
First off, I want to say that you are still very cute but there is something som
ewhat sad about these three photos. I can totally understand why women are givin
g you more attention with the new picture. It is way more eye catching and reall
y paints a picture of a moment with you. These three photos look forced, cheesy
and to be honest, not so attractive. The other picture makes me want to know mor
e about you.
I think the reason looking off gets more attention is because it feels like you
are not trying as hard. Translation, I do not need your approval. It feels more
real and comfortable. Photo 1 is in your face. It screams, "Look at me! Pick me,
pick me!"
Looking away is subtler and not as aggressive. It makes it less obvious that you
are participating in dating online. Thank you so much for sending these photos
and allowing me to use them on my site. I know this example is a great online da
ting tip that other men can use.
X s response:
Thanks so much for your feedback. I think you hit the nail on the head about not
trying as hard. This would be a great service you could offer profile photo cri
tiques! I cannot believe I have been using these other photos for so many years.
These dating sites (some of them) are a money pit, and look at how much money I
could have saved by using a better photo. No regrets, but I see a lot of value
in photo (and profile) feedback.
X
The point of the profile picture is to give women a snapshot of your life, not t
o show you in numerous uncomfortable and forced positions. I hate when people ha
ve professional headshots. Are you auditioning for a film or looking for a date?
To help you out, I have put together a list of six rules for selecting an onlin
e dating picture. These rules are based on my own online dating experience as we
ll as feedback from twenty other women.
Rules for Selecting Pictures
1 Do not have too many photos of you by yourself smiling (it looks unnatural and
downright creepy.)
2 Have a friend take your picture. Pictures of guys holding the camera at an ang
le to take a shot just looks stupid. All women will see is a loser with big nost
rils.
3 Include a mix of pictures. The picture section is for providing a snap shot in
to your life. A couple with you and friends, a couple of you doing an activity,
one with a pet if you have one.
4 Have 5-7 pictures max. You really do not need more than five pictures of yours
elf. Between five to seven is okay, but more than seven is overkill.
5 Choose recent pictures where you look good. You obviously want to show your be
st self, not the version from 1984 or the one where you havent showered for a wee
k or two.
6 Test different pictures and do your own study. Select a profile picture and po
st for one week. Reach out to twenty women and measure your results. Then do it
again, with a different picture for four more weeks.
I guarantee that if you follow these rules you will instantly notice a differenc
e in your online dating results.
Things to Include In Your Profile
In order for a profile to be truly complete and ridiculously attractive to women
, it must: Include a clearly written and not confusing profile. Show charming char
acter or personality.
Display a range of interests and hobbies, as well as a range of knowledge.
Show a balanced personality: someone confident but not cocky, someone passionate
but not too sensitive, etc.
Avoid these pitfalls:
Avoid including a run-on list of things you like, or making blanket statements ab
out yourself. E.g., I like dogs. If you say I like dogs, use the magic word beca
use to expand on why you like dogs. It will attach an emotion to what you are sa
ying and will help a woman get a visual of you.
Do not include any negatives. Yes, honesty is great, but you should not "spill th
e beans" in your personal ad.
Do not "point out" any negatives and sound lighthearted about them. You are only
going to demonstrate a lack of confidence and pull her attention towards that ne
gative feature
Do not include any sexual remarks, even as a joke. Be very careful with any jokes
or attempted humor. If a woman does not know you yet, she will not understand t
hat you are joking, especially online where tone and inflection are stripped awa
y from what you write
These quick tips are meant to be guidelines for you as you go through creating y
our online profile. Make sure to go back to these tips once you have completed y
our profile.
How Do I Ask Her Out On Facebook? Email:
Hey Marni,
Can you look at a message I want to send on Facebook. Tell me what you think.
"Hey silly, don t you know guys don t like being called handsome. Just kidding.
Seriously, though, I d like to hang out one of these days somewhere where we don
t have to scream into each others ears to communicate."
My reply:
That s great. Make what you want more specific and confident. Not "let s hang ou
t sometime." Tell her what you can do to hang out. Do not be afraid to be direct
and ask for what you want. Marni
Follow-up:
How about this?
"Hey silly, don t you know guys don t like being called handsome. Just kidding..
. Seriously though, I want to go out and do something, like grab a drink or hit
up a gun range. Hit me back with your number." My reply:
Not something. Not sometime. Tell her when, how and what you want to do. The onl
y way to get what you want is by asking for it!
Marni
Be succinct and have a definite plan.
III. How to Talk to Women and Create Attraction
"When a guy is too focused on "getting me" or "getting my attention" I feel it i
nstantly. Makes me pull back and put up barriers" WING GIRL JEN
As I said before, I do not believe in trying to be someone you are not. I do not
like tricks. I do not like pick-up lines. They are disingenuous and impermanent
. I believe in honesty. I believe in packaging oneself in the best possible way,
in utilizing what you already have to attain optimal results. I believe in bein
g the best version of yourself you can be. With honesty comes longevity.
Women do this every day of their lives. They put make-up on. They wear high heel
s and perfume. They have been taught how to enhance what God gave them. Men have
a bit of a disadvantage in this department. Men have to be more themselves, (mo
re natural), than women do. What you see is what you get, right? Wrong!
In this chapter, I will teach you how to enhance what God already gave you. Not
by being deceptive. Not by being someone you are not. You will learn to value wh
at is already good about you and amplify it.
Have You Heard About the Magic Line to Say to Women That Instantly Makes Them Dr
op Their Panties?
No? Because it doesnt freaking exist. For women, it is not about what you say; it
is about how you say it. Honestly, I could have ten men stand in front of me an
d say the exact same line. One of them I am going to want to slap, one I may fee
l the need to coddle and take care of, one I may feel immediately turned on by a
nd the rest I will feel nothing for.
Women do not give a shit about the words that come out of your mouth. At least n
ot in the first ten seconds. They are attracted to how you feel. If you feel ick
y, needy, or nervous, there is no way we will want you. If you are calm, cool, c
ollected, and confident, it gives you two more minutes of our time. This chapter
is about how to talk to women, not in some sort of internal video game, but as
another human being who you find attractive. First up, what do you talk to her a
bout?
What Do I Talk to Women About?
Honestly, anything as long as they are included in the conversation. This is tru
e as long as you actually are present in the conversation and not trying to get
to an outcome. If you are outcome focused, you will not be in the moment with a
woman and she will feel that instantly and put up her own barrier.
There is no wrong conversation to have with a woman, except maybe how you are a
big fan of XXX rated porn. However, even that, with the right woman, may be a pe
rfectly normal conversation. The thing is that you must stop thinking about what
she wants to talk about. Think about what you want to talk about and go from th
ere. No need to exhaust yourself attempting to be a mind-reader. Stick to what y
ou know best: you.
Trust me; if you are past the age of three, you have endless hours of conversati
on inside you. All you need to do is bring it out and share it. Throughout your
life, you have had many conversations, right? In fact, I am sure most of them ha
ve been very successful and even easy! That means you already have the skills an
d you are just freaking out because you think that conversation with women needs
to be different. It doesnt! If anything, the more normal the conversation, the b
etter. The excitement should come from within you, rather than the topic.
Tip: You had better start finding yourself interesting, because if you do not, a
woman never will. This does not mean bragging or being arrogant. It means that
you know you are awesome and have interesting things to share. The only thing yo
u need to be careful of is that you are present in the conversation. That means
that you listen, engage, and are present. Not off in dream land, fixating on whe
ther or not she is into you or hoping that she says a certain thing so that you
can reply a certain way. Focusing on outcome instantly removes you from the conv
ersation.
There is no right thing to say to a woman. There is however, a right way to say
it. Its all about what is behind the statement. I could have ten men lined up in
front of me saying the exact same "Kiss Ass Tried and Tested" pickup line. Howev
er, I will have a different reaction towards each man based on his presence and
body language.
Women want to feel comfort, confidence, and strength in character when they are
talking to a man. Here is an example of how to talk to women about anything you
want and like!
Talking About Video Games
If you talk about video games, talk about the video game then talk about why you
like video games. The why is the important part to women because it carries an em
otion, and emotions are what women look for in a conversation. Remember, women r
eact to how you feel, not what you say.
Remember to inject emotion into a conversation by using the magic word, because.
Another great phrase is, "Which means" Both will force you to expand and elabora
te on what you say to a woman. I like video games because it lets me be in a wor
ld so different from my own. I really like getting to lead and do things I would
never do in my real life. Then to include her in the conversation you will say:
"Do you have anything like that in your life that takes you away from your ever
yday routine?"
As long as you attach an emotion to a topic, are present, and remember to includ
e her in the conversation, you have free range to talk about anything! To warm u
p your conversation tools, I have an assignment for you.
To help others, go to http://www.topsecretdatingadvice.com/getsexy/ and post you
r questions on my blog. This way you can get feedback and help others who may no
t be able to come up with questions.
Remember, these questions have to work for you. There is nothing wrong with a li
ttle preparation and mental rehearsal. There is however, something wrong with av
oiding the approach because you think you have nothing to say. I guarantee you w
ill see different results than you have ever seen before including: Women becomi
ng more attached to you, women opening up more to you, and women wanting to see
you again.
How to Compliment a Woman Correctly
I received a fantastic email from a guy asking me about the right way to complim
ent a woman. He asked:
Have you done a blog on giving compliments? I think I may have seen something th
at touched on this but I ask because of something that happened at work recently
. A woman I work with asked me if I complimented women very much as I tried to p
ick them up. I told her that I rarely do this. She told me that I was wrong for
not doing so. I disagree but what are your thoughts?
Al
My response:
Your friend is kind of right. I wish she had given you more direction because si
mply complimenting for no reason can actually hurt you with women. From my exper
ience, and the thousands of interviews I have done with women from around the wo
rld, I know that. Its about where the compliment comes from, not about what is sa
id.
So before complimenting, ask yourself these questions:
Am I complimenting to get something? If your answer is yes, then do not complimen
t.
Am I complimenting to fill space so that there is no silence If your answer is ye
s, then do not compliment.
Am I complimenting because I do not know what else to say If your answer is yes,
then do not compliment.
Am I complimenting so that I can stay in conversation If your answer is yes, then
do not compliment.
Am I complimenting to make her like me more If your answer is yes, then do not co
mpliment.
Compliments need to be real in order for them to have an impact. If they are flu
ffy or dishonest, we will disregard them and they will have no effect. We can sm
ell bullshit from a mile away. Not sure if you saw my article on the magic word,
but words have no meaning to women if they do not have an emotion attached to t
hem. Which means a compliment must be deeper in order to get a response from a w
oman. She has to feel the compliment.
For example, "You are beautiful."
As nice as this compliment is, it means nothing. Here is the response this will
get from a woman:
Great. You are the fifth guy to tell me that today. Its nice to hear, but is that
all youve got?"
Its not really said that bitchy, but I am trying to show you the effect it has, e
ven if it is subconscious. Picture this response as a simple shrug and a smile,
which means that these words have no emotional impact.
Here is a better way to compliment if you want to say you are beautiful, "I know
most men can see youre a good-looking woman, but I think your real beauty shows
once you start to speak." Now that statement shows a woman that you see her, and
you get her true beauty. Notes: Compliments still have to be sincere, even if t
hey are said in this manner.
I have an exercise for you so that you can truly understand how it feels to woma
n to have an empty compliment thrown her way. Ask a stranger to compliment you f
or 30 seconds straight. Preferably a man. I know this seems silly but its actuall
y fun. After, I want you to tell me how it felt to have empty, meaningless compl
iments thrown at you by another person.
The answer is exactly how women feel when you compliment them for no reason! So
next time when you ask yourself, should I compliment her? You will have all the
information you need to make a proper decision.
To that end, lets take a closer look at how to stay out of the interview mode mos
t men fall into and actually start connecting to women.
Get Out Of Interview Mode and Start Connecting
The reason you are shoved into the Friend Zone or categorized as "Mr. Nice Guy"
is that you do not know how to get out of interview mode! How do you even begin
to get out of interview mode, especially when you cannot think of things to say?
First, make a rule for yourself. The rule being that you will not ask more than
two questions in a row (of a woman). Once you hit question number two, that sho
uld be a signal to you that it is time to share.
For example: "So are you from here?"
"No. Im actually from Toronto." "Really?"
"Yes. I grew up there, but moved to LA when I was 23."
Thats two questions. Therefore, it is time to share or make a statement. Here is
what not to do: "What did you move here for?"
Even writing this out I can hear the energy being sucked out of any girl you are
 talking to as she silently starts to plan her exit strategy.
Here is what you should do:
"Thats a pretty gutsy move. I have never been to Toronto but I hear it is an amaz
ing city. Do you go back there often?"
Thats how you do it.
Check out this email that I got from Michael. He is one of my clients that I wor
k with over Skype. Over the past year, he has gone from the wimpy guy women cann
ot stand to the attractive guy that women are crazy about. He finally gets the i
mportance of chemistry and connection and why it causes women to feel attraction
.
Email:
Hey Marni,
Here is another update, and an insight about connection. It is amazing how often
so many of us go through life (and online dating especially) in what I call "in
terview mode."
By "interview mode," I mean that we answer questions as if we are on a job inter
view with answers that are crafted to "sound cool," be socially acceptable, and
politically correct so that the other person will like and accept us.
Everyone who does online dating "loves their job" and "had a great weekend with
their friends (because people like them, dammit!)" The ironic thing is that we c
an subconsciously pick up when others are dealing with us in "interview mode," a
nd when that is the case, we do not feel much connection and chemistry with the
other person.
I used to do this a lot on dates. I still do it more than I am proud of. It has
gotten me labeled as a Nice Guy (no chemistry).
My experiment: I am going to catch myself whenever I go into "interview mode, "a
nd say something that is edgy or truly on my mind, no matter how politically inc
orrect it might sound.
"I like my job, but I sometimes fantasize about leaving to become a porn star."
"I spent the weekend writing a paper for workYes, I am proudly in touch with my n
erd side. Ill be visiting friends in San Diego next weekend."
"You look amazing, and Im asking about that ring on your finger because I want to
hold your hand."
I know we talked about this before, but I am finally seeing the concept that we
discussed in a new light and I want to share this with you.
Cheers, Mike
My response:
I love it. I hope you have realized why interview mode pushes you into Friend Zo
ne or Mr. No Second Date. And why doing everything you said in your email create
s chemistry and connection.
It is because when you are in interview mode, you do not give women anything to
latch onto. They walk away knowing a hell of a lot about themselves but nothing
about you. So why would she ever think about you or want to see you again? You w
ere just a dude who wasted five minutes of her life collecting data for a survey
.
Moving beyond "interview mode" is where connection happens.
When a guy is stuck in "interview mode," on some level a woman may be questionin
g the guys sincerity. Instead of thinking, "this guy is great." She is thinking,
"What does this guy want from me? Why is asking questions? Get to the point, bud
dy!
Love that this is all starting to click for you! Marni
Why Women Need to Feel You
Women absolutely want men to come up to them and make them feel something. Let m
e explain:
I got started thinking about this with a Facebook comment and the ensuing thread
it generated: "Wanna know a secret? Girls want you to talk to them! Trust me I
know." Tons of readers responded back with positive responses like, "Hell yeah!"
or, "Dont share our secrets Marni, and then one guy started to make negative com
ments like this one:
"That is, if they allow the guy to approach them without writing them off or won
dering, "Just what does he want from me..."If the guy can fathom all these hurdl
es, the girl might tolerate conversation."
I am not opposed to negative comments because that is where and when we all get
a chance to learn. If we all agree with one another, we never learn anything new
. However, this one got the rest of my Facebook fans going before I even had a c
hance to respond. I wanted to share one of the amazing comments left after this
negative statement that clearly explains women. I have to admit, I could not hav
e said it better myself.
Comment:
"X, you seem like a super intelligent man and often that intellect can work agai
nst you. You are looking for linear logic and consistency because in the world o
f academia what is said and written means everything.
What a woman says is close to meaningless, and consistency is irrelevant. It doe
s not make them bad; it is in fact what we absolutely love about them. Emotions
are everything. To reconcile the seeming inconsistency between the two statement
s replace the word talk or think with feel.
Women absolutely crave men to come up to them and make them feel something. Talk
ing is just one mechanism to do that, so is picking her up and spinning her arou
nd, so is kissing her, so is the tone of your voice, so is what you wear and how
you look (to a much lesser extent of course). Feelings are everything.
"What do you want from me?" is social conditioning that all men want is sex, tha
t they will use you up and spit you out. That they will lie to you to get what t
hey want etc. You counter that by demonstrating a willingness to enjoy the momen
t without preconceived notions.
The moment you ask about her job and clearly do not care about the answer and ar
e not enjoying the moment, it becomes apparent you are there for ulterior motive
s. That ulterior motive has no soul and no feeling and nothing good will come of
it for either of you even if you did get sex. All feelings come from the moment
.
We love women by how connected to feelings they are. Its okay that their words do
nt always reflect reality, they are far better at spotting liars and unsafe peopl
e than men ever will. Get in touch with your heart man, watch some Oprah and cry
over the kids in Africa, watch the original Pride and Prejudice and feel yourse
lf get swept away with the awesomeness of Mr. Darcy, youll start to feel it." Thi
s in a nutshell, is women!
Again, could not have said it better myself.
How Do You Make Women Feel You?
So how do you talk to women so that they feel you? Believe it or not, most of th
e time women do not give a shit what you say. They care about what they hear! Am
I confusing you yet? One thing you must know about women is that we do not thin
k, we feel. In addition, we feel everything. If you want to successfully talk to
a woman, it is essential to talk to her on all levels, rather than just with yo
ur words.
The way you talk is vital to creating attraction: it tells her what you have as
a man, suggests your lifestyle, and talks volumes about your compatibility. Reme
mber, women are subconsciously evaluating you on multiple levels. Its not just yo
ur pretty face that keeps them listening.
Talking to women can be hard to master. To be great at talking to women, you hav
e to talk to a woman, as a woman would. You have to leave your logical, factual
tone in the boardroom and connect with her emotionally or you will lose a womans
interest every time.
As an experiment, pick up any girly magazine and look at the language that is us
ed. The words are more expressive, painting pictures rather than announcing fact
s. In order to successfully talk to women you need to make them feel something,
rather than think something about you.
Now I know that I have said a million times, there are no magic tricks when it c
omes to women, but I do have one magic word. The word does not guarantee you get
laid, but it does guarantee you will inject emotion into your conversation.
The magic word is: because.
By adding because to your conversations you will be forced to get more descriptive
and detailed. It is the difference between:
I like football.
And:
I like football because it is the one time when I could get all my friends togeth
er in one room. We all have our own lives now and its nice to know we still have
something that brings up together.
Boom! I literally leaned closer and closer to the computer as I typed that sente
nce. Any time you say the word because you cannot help but expand and provide an
internal thought (emotion). By expanding how you talk, by using because women wil
l find that they can talk to you more easily. This means they will talk to you i
n more detail, and in return, you can paint them a picture of your lifestyle.
Talking to women as a pro is like muscle training; to solicit this level of attr
action, you will need to do some training.
How to Make Decisions in 60 Seconds Or Less
"A man who can make a decision in a split second, especially when under pressure
, is the sexiest thing to me."
CARLY, 27 "When a man cant make an important decision, I think to myself, what do
I even need you for? I know its harsh but its what I think." JENNIFER, 31
"I have had several first dates with men where they pick me up and say so what do
you want to do. Those are the first dates that also become the last date." LESLEY
, 26
Women love men who are decisive and can make decisions easily. It is the definin
g quality of a true man. Whether its where to go on the first few dates, what sho
w to watch on TV or how to pack up your apartment on moving day, decision-making
is a must have skill for any man who wants to attract and keep a woman interest
ed.
Have you ever wanted to make a decision in 60 seconds or less? You only need one
tool to pull it off and here it is:
First, let me acknowledge that decisions are tough. Most of the big ones the one
s that scare the crap out of you are related to big unknowns. Case in point: ent
ering or leaving a relationship. How you react when faced with a super big decis
ion like this will define you as a person.
Most people freeze when faced with the unknown. It does not matter if your curre
nt situation is awful you are afraid of the alternative. Yeah, sitting on the co
uch every Friday night watching reruns of the Simpsons and eating cold leftovers
is an awful prospect, but what if you are rejected repeatedly? Thats even worseor
is it? Heres the thing I cannot tell you if a decision will make your life bette
r or worse, but I can tell you that nothing will ever change if you refuse to ma
ke any decisions at all. Here is a very simple, easy to use method for making de
cisions fast.
Most of the time, you will evaluate and decide in less than 60 seconds. Are you
ready, because here it is:
Every time you are faced with an alternative, ask yourself, "Is this really me?"
You are not worrying about what happens to you, but whether the path you choose
is a good reflection of who you are. Stop thinking of decisions as major world-
shaking events, and think of them as a form of selfexpression.
Decisions are so much easier when you think of them as an extension of yourself.
It does not matter if the path is a pain in the ass; if you know a decision is
the perfect representation of you, it is much easier to make. On the flip side,
sometimes a decision leans heavily one way but you know deep down that it is not
you.
The beautiful woman across the room who somehow isnt right for you? Follow your p
ath of self-expression. Heres the hard part. On one hand, you want to evaluate th
e options and choose one based on your personality and needs. Is she right for y
ou? Yes? Then, its time to act.
Making the decision is not the same as acting on it, and often, people allow the
ir fear of acting to stop them from even making the decision. Separate them. Mak
e your decision completely separate from the act itself. Maybe you will wait a d
ay or two. Maybe you wont. The courage to act on it that comes later.
If you cannot figure out whether a woman you have just met at the grocery store
is right for you, sit down and ask yourself some basic questions. How does she m
ake you feel? What does she have that you are looking for? Stop worrying about m
aking her happy and ask whether this is the woman that you want in your life. It
is amazing how different this will make the decision process.
One quick thing to mention when you ask yourself if a woman is for you, this is
the ideal you, not the guy who cannot get out of the house on Friday night. This
is the very best self you can put forward, the one you fantasize of being. When
you are living your perfect life, is this woman for you?
Thats the question you need to ask yourself; do not hold yourself back. The coole
st thing about this method? It works in nearly every aspect of your life. Youre g
oing to use it a lot when deciding whether to call her back or go on a second da
te, but it can be useful in just about everything else to.
How to Get a Girls Number in Less Than 30 Seconds
So many men that I speak to think that there are specific rules to follow when i
t comes to asking for a girls phone number. I am here to tell you there are not.
There are no rules, no guidelines, and no right or wrong time to ask for a phone
number. Actually, thats a lie. There is one rule. Ask for a girls phone number wh
en you decide you want it.
Below is an email from one of my coaching clients, updating me on a recent succe
ss story. I gave him an assignment where he had to pick up a woman and get her n
umber in less than two minutes. He wrote to tell me he was able to pull it off i
n less than 30 seconds. Amazing! My commentary is after his email.
Email:
Hey Marni,
Just wanted to keep you up to date on things with a story from Starbucks yesterd
ay. I was in a meeting with a man and a woman, and looked up to see a young woma
n walking towards us, heading for the doors. She looked at me with a bit of a sm
ile and had her head slightly tilted to the side. I held her gaze, excused mysel
f, immediately got up and walked directly towards her.
Without skipping a beat I said, "Hi, listen, Im in a meeting right now, but Id lov
e to grab a coffee with you some time." She looked a little stunned, but held ey
e contact. She then said, "Sure, okay!" I pulled out my iPhone, hit the contacts
button, pressed new, and said, "Do you know how to work this? Just put in your
name and number." She did, I told her I had to get back to my meeting, and she l
eft. The whole process took about thirty seconds from open to close and is a new
record for me.
I returned to the table, the couple looked at me with a bit of disbelief, and we
carried on with our meeting. I couldnt help but notice the woman kept checking m
e out after seeing me number close with X, and shifted her body language to face
me directly. And, forgive my candor, but I caught her doing a package glance a
couple times, and she kept on just looking at me with that slow up and down gaze
. She also remained distracted for the rest of the meeting, and seemed to have h
er mind elsewhere.
The man was clearly stunned by my action with X and had that "Did that just happ
en?" look on his face for the rest of the meeting. Fifteen minutes later, I text
ed X with, "Hey you." She responded immediately with, "Hi! Thanks for the text"
I replied, "First ones free"
Now the only drawback is she is young, early twenties (again) so I dont really kn
ow where to go with this. Still a little bizarre how easy it is for me at 43 to
meet women that young. It is satisfying at some level, but rational me realizes
it is an untenable situation. Anyhow, just wanted to share this with you. (Clien
t)
My commentary:
First of all, amazing! Right? Second, as a woman, I am not surprised by this at
all. What my client did was proactive, masculine, and super attractive.
Saw a woman he was interested in. Approached her.
Asked her for what he wanted (her phone number). Got back to his life.
Done!
The reason why it was appealing to the woman he approached was because it was ex
citing and it made her feel special. Let me take a moment to explain the latter.
I know other male experts (PUAs) will scream, "Making her feel special is the ki
ss of death," but there is a huge difference between making her feel special and
pouncing on her.
Special: Means that you acknowledge that you have a life, you respect yourself,
and you are choosing to allocate some of your time for a selected female.
Pouncing: Means that you have forgotten about yourself, lost all emotional contr
ol and need that womans approval.
My client made this woman feel special and not pounced on. That is why she respo
nded by giving him her phone number. It is also the reason that the other woman,
with whom he was having his meeting suddenly found herself wanting him to notic
e her. She wanted to feel special too!
If you see a woman you want, approach her, ask for her number, and then get back
to your life. In and out. Do not worry about "the right" thing to say, worry ab
out what happens when you do not say anything at all.
You have no idea how many opportunities you are missing out on every day. There
are tons of women around you at all times and the only reason they are ignoring
you is that you are letting them. I guarantee, if you can do this assignment thr
ee times a week for one month, you too will be able to succeed in getting a girl
s number in less than 30 seconds!
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How to Juggle Multiple Women Email:
Hi Marni,
I have two women that I am dating and cannot decide which one to settle down wit
h. I have dated them for a few months now, finding them equally serious potentia
l for a long-term relationship. Neither knows of the other I do not think.
Although it is driving me nuts, I refuse to let one go because I do not want to
make a mistake and let the wrong one go. Obviously, I will eventually pick one.
In the meantime, do you have any advice on keeping them without losing one or po
ssibly both?
Greg
My response:
My guess is that each of these women is gradually building a connection to you a
nd it is not fair to lead them on for too long. Two to three months max, but aft
er that it is time to man up and make some decisions. Shit or get off the pot, r
ight?
First, I would take a few days to write down what you want. Keep them out of it
for the moment. Really think about what you are looking for in a partner and ple
ase do not start listing, "I want a woman who plays tennis and has huge boobs an
d a good smile." You are looking for a partner, not a masturbatory visual.
Things like:
I want a woman who respects the fact that I require XYZ. I want a woman who cares
about others.
I want a woman who values religion, faith, spirituality etc. I want a woman who wa
nts children, loves children. I want a woman who is loyal.
I want a woman who can laugh when things get tough.
I want a woman who is independent, has her own life, her own friends.
I want a woman who is a great communicator.
Then once you know what you want. Talk to them and see what they want. All you n
eed is more information so that you can make a decision. You do not need to make
it alone. However, no more of this stringing-along shit! Not cool, and if you l
et it go on for much longer, you will most likely lose both of them.
IV. The Dating Playbook
Why Isnt Dating Fun Anymore?
I think there was an email sent to all the single people in the world telling th
em that dating can no longer be fun. At least that s what it seems like.
Everyone I know that is single and dating is miserable. All my friends, my neigh
bors, my clients, everyone! Now, if you are one of these people who did receive
the email, I am writing this because I want you to know something dating is fun!
Why else would you want to participate in it if it s not at least a little fun?
I think one reason the fun of dating dwindles is that people put a lot of pressu
re on what they think they want rather than actually focusing on what they want.
This limits their options and makes connections impossible.
I recently had a conversation with Dr. Benjamin Karney from the Relationship Ins
titute at UCLA (Karney, 2012), who told me about a psychological study performed
to see if an individual s predetermined list of qualities a partner must posses
s hold up as a measurement of what they really want.
They decided to perform this study using a speed-dating environment where an equ
al number of men and women were present. Prior to speed dating, they asked all p
articipants to list what they wanted most in a partner. As a whole, men said loo
ks were the most important to them and women said earning potential was most val
ued.
When the speed dating commenced, they asked everyone to rate each person on an a
ttraction scale, and on an earnings potential scale, with 10 being the most attr
active or top earning potential and one being the lowest. You would think that a
t the end of the session the men who said looks were the most important would ha
ve connected with the women they rated as a 10 for looks. You would also think t
hat the women would feel a connection with the men, which they rated as 10 for e
arning potential.
Not so.
They found that each participant s pre-determined list of qualities had nothing
to do with their selection of those that they felt a connection with. Interestin
g right? This means that the list of "qualities" they had been using to select p
ossible dating partners was bubcus! (That means rubbish for those of you who do
not speak Yiddish.)
These lists of qualities are possibly limiting people from meeting their potenti
al mates. Even worse, they are stopping people from finding fun in the dating pr
ocess because they may be adding too much rigidity to their selection phase. If
you are one of these people, then I have a challenge for you: Go out for the nex
t week with an open mind. Do not pre-judge a person before interacting with them
. Do not use the list of "qualities" that you usually go by. Give them five minu
tes to see if there is a connection. If not, leave.
Another challenge is for those who are dating online. Do not write off a person
because of the list of qualities they are seeking. Again, qualities are simply b
oundaries that people impose on themselves. Push those boundaries and go after w
hat you want. Enlarge your dating pool to the size of an ocean. It s time to sta
rt making dating fun again.
1. How to Get a Date
A Case Study: How to Correctly Ask a Woman Out
I have many guy friends. Guy friends who I love and think are the best guys in t
he world. Moreover, guy friends who can still shock me when I see how terribly t
hey handle themselves with women. Lucky for my guy friends, they have me to get
female advice from.
I was on the phone the other night with one of my guy friends talking about girl
s, sex, attraction, love, and past relationships and he told me about this girl
he had been interested in a long time ago in college that he happened to see by
his office that day. He said that he always regretted not asking her out in coll
ege and that he was not going to let this opportunity pass by him again.
Therefore, he did some recon work and got her email address. I told him to show
me his email before sending it to her. Thank goodness, he showed me because it w
ould have been disaster had he sent it. Our email correspondence is below along
with my commentary on how to ask out a girl properly: Email from friend:
Hey X,
We never actually speak when we see each other, and I think we should change tha
t. Let me know if you want to grab a coffee or a drink sometime.
Y (my friend)
My response:
Did you send this yet? Please say you didnt. Its sweet but it has no oomph to it t
o get a girl riled up. It can be stronger and more attractive. Seems a little so
ft. Again, it is good but it can be better. Women are at their peak of attractio
n when they have the opportunity to feel their most feminine. My friends email wa
s not terrible; it was nice, which in some ways is worse.
There was nothing to latch onto. No excitement but sweet. You want to offer a wo
man something that she has no choice but to say yes to. Not because she was forc
ed to say yes, but because she was intrigued and excited.
Friends response:
I could just say: Hey X,
Would you like to meet for a coffee one day?
However, I put in the other filler and formality because she doesnt actually know
me. The opening summer stuff is there as polite throat clearing before moving o
n to the point. Y (my friend)
My response:
Do not be polite. Also, say what you want. Try it that way. I find that when guy
s are trying to "be polite" they end up coming off as saps, wimps, or suck ups.
No good, not attractive and does not get the reaction you are looking for from a
woman. The more masculine and direct you can be with a woman the better. This d
oes not mean be a jerk, an asshole etc.
Friends response:
X,
Got the wave in the Path last week, but we never actually speak when we see each
other. Lets change that!
Do you have time for a coffee or a drink this week? I am free Thursday or Friday
mornings. Y (my friend)
My response:
So much better. Love the "lets change that" part but get rid of the exclamation p
oint. Needs one more tweak, but getting there. Does it feel better to you? Try,
"I want" as part of what you say. I want to get to know you better, I want to ta
ke you out, or I want to change that.
In the beginning stages of dating, it is about you. What you want, what you are
looking for. You do not know her yet, so the person to take care of is you. Ther
efore, do not be ashamed or fear that you are being too obvious with what you ar
e asking for. Being direct and honest will always get you the best results. You
want to date her. You want to sleep with her. You want to go for coffee. So say
it. Say what you want.
Friends response:
Got the wave in the Path last week, but we never actually speak when we see each
other. I want to change that.
What days are you free this week to grab a coffee? Thursday and Friday morning i
s best for me. Y
My response: Love this! Send.
Friends response: Subject: I Owe You One
This is what she wrote back to me 10 minutes after I sent: Hey Y,
Yes, the Path seems to be such a social place these days! I am always running in
to familiar faces. I would be down for a coffee break this week any day but Thur
sday works for me!
Friends response:
Ok great, lets do Friday. I had to run out of the office this afternoon and only
just got home. I will tell you about it Friday, but it will likely make tomorrow
super busy for me.
Are you able to get away 2:30 Friday?
I feel bad because I did not get her email until just now which is four hours af
ter she wrote. Should I just write tomorrow?
My response:
No! I hope you didnt send that. You are pouncing, throwing up on her. You can tel
l her about your great day when you see her. In response to your last comment, y
ou have a life, you are busy, and you work hard. Not all your energy needs to sh
ift direction for this girl.
You will get back to her when you get a chance to. Wait until tomorrow and write
a direct email saying you will meet her at XYZ at this time. Done. Direct equal
s sexy. Lots of words and fluff equals future of her crying on your shoulder abo
ut other guys. Get my point?
The first email my friend wrote to this girl may have gotten a response; it may
have even gotten him a date. However, it was not attractive and it certainly wou
ld not excite her. What it would do is slightly interest a woman and get her to
say, "Might as well." Is that what you want? For a woman to agree to go out thin
king, "Ill give him shot. He seems nice" is not enough.
You want a woman to say, "Oh my God, I want this guy and I cant believe he is giv
ing me his attention! I am excited to go out with him." That is exactly what thi
s new email will do. It will make a woman excited and feel butterflies in her st
omach.
How to Be Direct and Ask Her Out
In my opinion, there is only one way to ask a girl out. Before I tell you the on
e way to ask a girl out, I am going to tell you a few ways that you should never
ask a girl out.
"I was thinking that maybe sometime you and I could go somewhere" This is indire
ct, shows lack of confidence and is not specific. Staring at or watching a woman
for a week then finally working up the courage to approach her, say hi, have fr
iendly conversation, walk away, and wait for three more weeks of this before you
feel she is comfortable enough with you to let you ask her outthis is creepy.
Talking to a woman, being flirty, funny, and attractive and waiting for the next
time you see each other to ask her out. This is stupid and does nothing more th
an frustrate her.
In my opinion, all of the above are big no-nos and will not get you anywhere with
a woman. Why? Because each of them shows a woman, she is of higher value than y
ou, more masculine, and in complete control of the situation. You dont want that,
right? I know you dont.
Here is a little secret about women that will help you put your mind at ease the
next time you want to ask out a girl.
Secret: Women Want to Be Asked Out
However, they want to be asked out by a man who they believe has value. Now valu
e does not mean money, power, strength, or any other superficial characteristic
you assume women want. A man who has value is a man with self-respect, a life of
his own, and the ability to ask for what he wants without the fear of rejection
.
So how do you present yourself as a man of value? You use the method I am about
to share with you every time you interact with a woman and ask her out. The numb
er one way to ask a girl out is to ask her directly for what you want.
Being direct and asking for what you want without fear of being turned down is t
he sexiest, most attractive way you can ask a girl out. Trust me! I am a woman a
nd I know. The men in my life who have been indirect with me always got an indir
ect response. Meaning I wavered, flaked, and canceled because I did not find the
m to be men of value.
I know that asking for what you want may be a bit of a challenge. From the men I
have coached over the years I have heard several reasons why, "Asking for what
you want with women" was not an option for them.
Reasons like:
If I ask her for what I want she will know I like her. What exactly would be wro
ng with that?
If I am too direct, she will think I am an asshole and I dont want to be.
Being direct does not mean you are an asshole unless you act like one. I am not
telling you to hit her over the head, tell her she is fat, and then ask her out.
I feel uncomfortable being that direct. I think its rude.
It is even ruder to waste a womans time and energy by tiptoeing around what you w
ant. Do you know how much energy is wasted when women are nice to guys who canno
t just spit it out and ask for what they want?
Here is an exercise to prepare you for the next time you have an opportunity to
be direct with a woman and ask her out:
During this time, even if you do not have an answer for something, fake it and s
elect one. I want you to experience how it feels to be in command, owning your d
ecisions. This is something I talk about in great depth in my program, "How to B
ecome a Man Women Want." So many men miss amazing opportunities with women. This
means so many women miss out on great men. That, in my eyes, is a tragedy.
I want you to do this exercise to practice and understand that you are a man of
great value that every woman would be happy to meet and have the chance to go ou
t with.
Are You Coming On Too Strong? How to Avoid Being Overeager
I wanted to share an email I got from someone recently. I am sharing it because
I know that the situation this guy is in, may be something you could encounter i
n the future or may be dealing with right now. Im honestly not sure how to classi
fy this situation other than calling it overeager. I see many guys make a situat
ion into something much bigger than it is because they are worried of either: Fal
ling into the Friend Zone
Losing the girl
Messing up
This is what ends up happening because they are overeager. Funny how that works
right? Read this guys email because I know you will learn something from his situ
ation as well as my advice for him. Hi Marni,
I just signed up for the Wing Girl program and am looking forward to learning ho
w to be a better man. Thanks! I did have some questions regarding someone who I
am currently talking to. First, a little background information: Im a single guy
in my mid-thirties. I live in Los Angeles, but work takes me to San Francisco ev
ery other month for a week at a time. On my last trip, I met this girl and we we
nt for drinks on a Thursday night.
Everything went well and we decided to meet for dinner the next night. Dinner th
e next night got off to a bad start because I was late. She was pissed. I tried
to make the best of it, but it was miserable. I kept asking why she was so upset
and halfway through she started opening up about herself and her past.
She had abusive parents and a rough time in High School where she got into drug
and alcohol use. She also mentioned many bad relationships with unreliable guys.
At the end of the night, we hugged, said we would stay in touch, and said goodb
ye.
I left for Los Angeles the next day. A month has gone by and we are emailing eac
h other. Im trying to keep it light and casual, while avoiding the Friend Zone. I
will be back in SF in January and will try to see her then.
Anyway, I know this is a lot, but you can give me your advice and thoughts. Sinc
erely,
X
Here are his questions, and my words of advice:
Question one: What do you make of her past? Should I be concerned? All the artic
les on AskMen say I should run away as fast as possible.
My answer:
You should run away if you are getting huge red flags about her. Are the emails
fun or are you just sending them to stay in touch and make sure she is still the
re. I would say an email every other week would be enough. You guys did not kiss
or anything when you hung out in San Francisco, so it is still not anything sol
id yet. I would keep is casual until you get back to San Francisco. Plus, its ho
liday time so enjoy this time for yourself, send her a happy holidays message tha
ts cute and kind of teasing and then contact her in January.
Question two: Not sure how I feel about past drug use, guys, etc. How do I bring
up the topic of STDs and when?
My answer:
Thats an individual thing. I know its not my ideal either but I also know I adjust
if I like someone. My husband was a much bigger drinker than I ever imagined my
self with and I had a hard time adjusting to it because I wanted to change him b
ut when I stopped trying to change him and just accepted it, he actually started
drinking less. Im happy I stuck around!
Question 3: She is religious. Im not, but it doesnt bother her. Is there anything
I should be concerned about?
My answer:
Concerned? No. I would hold off on all these concerns for now and just really th
ink about whether or not you like her. Seems like a lot of thought and effort go
ing into someone.
Question 4: Is this part time in San Francisco lifestyle fair to her or to me? I
s it workable?
Marnis answer:
Same response as before. Do not worry about fair. You guys are pen pals for now,
so take a breath and do not take this so seriously
Question 5: How can I keep emailing her interesting? How do I start flirting or
is that a bad idea? Marnis answer:
Of course, you should flirt! Why else are you emailing!
Dating can be a hassle if you are not invested in having a good time. That is wh
y I want to show you a few of the emails I have received from men who are so clo
se (and in some cases so far). Remember, dating is supposed to be fun, so take t
he advice below and use it to relax and enjoy yourself, not create new stress.
Do I Need to Have a Full Conversation With a Woman Before Asking Her Out? Email:
Hey Marni
Just wanted to say you doing a great job and I love all the advice that you have
been giving us guys.
I have a quick question for you. The other day I was waiting for my train and I
saw this hot girl sitting down waiting for her train also so I went and sat next
to her and a few seconds later our train arrived. I didn t get to talk to her.
The thing is I could tell she could have been a little interested. She even came
and sat next me on the train.
My question is what would she or any woman do, for that matter, if I gave her my
 number and said, hi I would love to chat with you sometime but I have to get off
at the next stop? Would a woman call even after not having a conversation, and j
ust handing her your number?
Thanks
N
My response:
No, no, no! Next time you have an opportunity like this get it on! She sat next
to you on the train. Oh my God, it was as if she was saying to you please pay at
tention to me. If she had no interest in you, she would have made sure to sit fa
r away from you, seeing as you made the first move by sitting next to her.
Generally, any time you see a woman you like, or even ones you do not like, star
t talking to them. If you like them then say, "Listen, Im getting off at next sto
p but give me your number. I want to take you out for xxx." If you do not get th
e chance to talk to them but want that chance, then say the same thing.
You can meet women anywhere and you are always allowed to talk to any woman you
like. You do not need permission other than the permission you give to yourself.
You are also allowed to ask out any woman you like even if you have not spoken
to her for a long time. No limitations. Let the woman take care of the rejecting
instead of you rejecting yourself.
Do not let an opportunity like this pass by you again or I will hunt you down! M
arni
How Do I Ask a Woman On a Second Date? Email:
Hi Marni,
I would like to know how you get second dates. Should I wait for the girl to sug
gest that we should see each other again? Because I have read that advice from o
ther dating experts. Is it okay to say, "I would like to do this or that. Do you
want to come with me?" Or something like that?
Carlo
My response: Carlo,
Of course, you can ask for second dates if you want to go on them. I do not agre
e with getting her to ask you because most women will not ask you and therefore
you lose out. Lead! As the man, always lead. The more you lead, the more a woman
will be inclined to follow. Why? Because when you lead and take on the masculin
e role, it allows a woman to fall into the feminine role. That is what women wan
tto feel feminine.
I actually just did a great interview with a good friends new boyfriend. While sh
e and I were hanging out, she told me that the way her new BF would end each dat
e and ask for the next one was super attractive. She said, "I had no choice but
to say yes to his invite. It was direct, confident, and attractive."
Heres how he would end each date: "X, I had a great time with you. Then recalled
something from the date that he liked learning about her and said it. I would li
ke to take you on Wednesday for dinner/movie/walk. Are you free?" The reason why
it was so attractive was because he was stating what he wanted and then relayed
that information to my friend. The response to that question is yes or no. Clea
n cut!
Try it,
Marni Is Okay to Date on a Casual Level? Email:
Hi Marni!
My name is Leslie. I m a 47-year-old black guy. Divorced, three kids, two of whi
ch are living with me, helping them make the transition into adulthood. With my
hectic schedule, I have realized I cannot really give a long-term relationship t
he time it needs (hence the end of my two year relationship last week). How do I
date women knowing this?
Very Respectfully,
Leslie
My response: Leslie,
You are asking me if it is okay to date multiple women and explore them on a sem
i casual basis. Correct? I am all for exploring your options and creating a life
that is fun, exciting and works for you. However, once you start involving othe
rs it can become tricky because your wants may not coincide with their wants. As
a note, this can even happen when both people have similar end goals.
Therefore, my advice to you is to be honest with tact. This does not mean tellin
g a woman on the first date "Hey, I just want to let you know that I don t want
anything serious and just want to have sex and fun." It means, not leading a wom
an down a path that is false so that you can get what you want.
As long as you are being honest through your actions and not promising things th
at may give false hope, you are free to do whatever you want.
Number one rule: As long as you are not hurting, misleading, or being dishonest,
you are allowed to do and ask for whatever you want.
Marni
Do I Tell a Woman Im Dating Other Women? Email:
(Anonymous)
If I see this woman again, should I let her know I am dating other women or just
keep it to myself? My response:
Not unless she asks, and if she asks do not say, "Yep, four; sleeping with two."
Be discreet about it. It s your life and your information but you have to respe
ct her. So say something like, "I am dating and trying to figure out what I want
. Having said that, I am really enjoying my time with you and look forward to ge
tting to know more about you."
Marni
2. How to Rock the Date
"I hate it when guys won t plan a date and expect me to make all the decisions.
Especially in the first few dates"
SARA 29 Okay, so you have met the woman. You have attracted her. You have succeed
ed. Now its time
to date.
Fact: Women call their female friends after dates. Every woman does this. I have
been the caller and the answerer. Many times. Many, many times.
There are things all women want on dates. There are questions all friends ask af
ter dates. I am going to tell you what they are, why they are, and how to get a
rave review. I am also going to go through the dating process the calling, the m
essaging, the intimacy, the whole damn circus. Anxious yet? Good. Your future da
te is too.
Eleven Mistakes Men Make on Dates
The first date is one of the most important for obvious reasons. The better you
do on the first date the more likely there will be a second and third to follow.
I asked a bunch of my female friends to think long and hard about the men they
have dated in the past and the errors they made that turned them off. After lots
of discussion, I have put together a list of eleven mistakes men make on dates.
I am not even going to try to fancy it up for you because I want the messages t
o be loud and clear. Please, read it carefully, and do not make these mistakes!
1 Arrive In a Car Full of Junk. This should be a no-brainer, and yet it happens
repeatedly. I remember a date whose steering wheel was spattered with what looke
d like dry white paint. The guy explained that it was because every time he dran
k milk, he sneezed.
2 Fail to Take the Lead. There is nothing worse than being picked for a first da
te and the guy turns to you and says. So what should we do? I know this sounds b
itchy that women want the first few dates to fall on your shoulders, but too bad
. Its how it is. This does not mean you have to work for weeks planning elaborate
dates for women but it does mean that you should have something prepared, even
if it is a simple walk around the block to get to know one another better. Women
love leaders. Start leading on your dates and you notice a huge difference in t
he way women respond to you.
3 Choose a Bad Restaurant or Venue. One big tip that I give to guys is to pick a
date location that makes you comfortable. It will help put you at ease because
you will be comfortable and familiar with the situation.
4 Be Rude to Others. Nothing is a bigger turn off then a guy who is a prick to o
thers but nice to me. I will admit that some women do get off on that but the ma
jority are not fans. One thing women are looking for is consistency. Its nice if
you open the door for her but if you let it slam on the elderly woman behind you
, it will send a red flag to your date that what you are showing her is not real
ly who you are.
5 Name Drop or Brag about Accomplishments. If a woman likes you, she likes you f
or who you are. You do not need to make flimsy connections between yourself and
Bruce Williss ex-nutritionist to get a dates attention. Talk instead about what yo
u enjoy doing, and what you have done recently that is slightly out of the ordin
ary (river rafting, wine country tours, etc.). Having said that do not hold back
on sharing information about who you are. If you had lunch with the president l
ast week, tell her. However, do not tell her for the sole purpose of impressing
her.
6 Forget to Ask Questions and Listen When She Responds. This should be a simple
one to follow. Conversation on a date should be like a nice ballroom dance. Ther
e are two people on the date so do not forget to ask her questions. Most importa
ntly, do not forget to let her know you have heard what she has said. For every
question you ask a woman that she answers, listen to her response. Then add to i
t. Let her know she has been heard and her words have not been wasted.
7 Speak Ill of Past Dates, Girlfriends, or Wives. It does not matter how astound
ingly unpleasant your ex was, your current date does not want to know about it.
She will instantly put herself in your exs shoes and feel some female solidarity.
Therefore, dissing your ex is dissing all women, which is dissing your date. Go
t it?
8 Ogle Other Women or Watch TV. Do not ogle. I mean, if Angelina Jolie walks by,
you are not expected to ignore her. However, your expression when you return to
your date should be of bemusement or confusion, not unfettered lust! Moreover,
if your team is playing on the TV at the pub, please do not watch it. Please. (N
ote that this suggestion can be ignored if your date is a fan. In that case, you
have hit the jackpot. Change seats, order a pitcher, and enjoy the game!)
When my husband was dating, he used to make sure that his back was always to the
restaurant. This helped keep him from searching for me while he was on dates wi
th others.
9 Be a Debby Downer. Talking about our woes and complaints can be very easy for
someone, but on a date, a woman does not want to hear about it, especially on a
first date. She wants to hear that you are a positive man that will always be ab
le to keep her safe and se-cure no matter what happens. So, be sure to always pu
t a positive spin on whatever sad story you tell. It shows her that you have a p
ositive outlook and can handle whatever comes your way.
10 Agree to Split the Tab. If you asked her out, you pay. Even if you did not as
k her out, you pay. Do not let her trick you either by offering to pay her share
. To avoid having huge credit card bills each month, make sure to select dates t
hat do not cost a lot. Walks, drinks, coffee, art museums, etc.
11 Not Try for a Kiss Goodnight or More Yes, you should try for a kiss. There are
many ways to signal a desire to give a peck. You can ask, "May I kiss you good
night?" It might work. If she says, "No," just smile and thank her for a great e
vening. If she says, "Yes," take it one-step at a time. Failure to at least try
for something is going to make you look like a wimp, or worse, make her think yo
u do not like her. So risk rejection and make a little move. She will appreciate
it if she is into you, and if she is not, well, you will find out fast!
Above all, remember that women are people too. However, things that please your
manly friends (noisy bars, bodily noises, wisecracks about other women) do not g
enerally work on us. I hope you can put these eleven rules in play and have a go
od first date!
Where to Take a Girl on a Date
So, if number three on the list of eleven mistakes is choosing a bad restaurant
or venue, what counts as a good option for a date? In fact, tons of men ask me,
"Where should I take a girl on a date?" My answer to them is always the same, "W
here do you want to go on a date?" The dating process is all about seeing if two
people can connect and fit into each others lives. Therefore, I feel that in the
early stages I feel it is important to stay true to yourself so she gets an hon
est impression of your world.
Bring her into your world and see if she can handle it! A lot of men try too har
d to figure out what would impress her, what would she want to do? Or, what will
make her want to be with me more? Remember, in the beginning, you do not know t
his woman she is no one to you. At least not anyone whose needs come before your
s, right? So, stop focusing on her and start focusing on yourself. If you want t
o go to a salsa class, take her with you. If you want to go to a comedy show and
laugh, take her with you.
A first date does not need to be extravagant, expensive, and showy. It has to be
real and it has to be you. In fact, I strongly suggest keeping the first date s
hort and sweet with the potential to extend. I do not want you to invest hours o
f your precious time (that you could be using to meet other women) on someone yo
u quickly know you have no potential with.
How to Bring Up Sticky Topics: Kids, Divorce, Health, etc.
You may worry that a woman will discount you because you have bad skin, a job th
at causes you to work nights, or because you are a single father. This isnt true!
Luckily, for guys, women rarely write a guy off based solely on his physical ap
pearance or for one deal breaker in his life. Women are different from men in th
is way. Guys can be very set in a physical type that they have; whilst women eva
luate the men they meet on a number of different requirements.
When you approach a woman of course they will think about how you look, but they
will also measure up your general vibe what youre wearing, what you say, how you
present yourself, whether you make them laugh, what they know about your charac
ter etc. That is already a big list and it doesnt stop there!
You may now be worrying that it is impossible to pick up a woman if they are loo
king for so many things. Actually, it is just the opposite!
Even if you think, you have something counting against you during your initial a
pproach, (maybe you have a small build and are after a girl who so far has only
dated guys from the football team). That hurdle can be overcome if you present o
ther aspects of yourself positively.
Im not going to lie to you. Some women are superficial so they may not initially
be attracted to you if you are not their type; or they may be concerned if you d
o not have the job or family situation that they would ideally like. However, th
e easiest way to stop them from judging you on that one thing is to demonstrate
all of the other great qualities you have going for you. If you walk up to her w
orrying that because you are not dressed smartly, she will not give you a chance
, then she probably wont.
Instead, I want you to say, "Fuck it, I know Im a great guy" and go after her any
way! Having this positive attitude, this charisma, this belief that she will get
it, will make it very difficult for her not to turn around and say the same thi
ng back, "Fuck it, lets see what this guy is all about!" Seriously!
Even if you have got a little something that makes it slightly tougher to meet w
omen, you can still make it work by presenting all the other great qualities you
have. Stand up, be counted, and put yourself out there. This is the way you wil
l get the women you want to give you a chance. I am sure you know that when she
gets to know you, she will like you more and more. So do not sweat the small stu
ff! Still unconvinced? Then let me tell you a quick story.
When I was single, I went on several dates with men who had children. Some women
will like the fact you have kids, others wont. Whether it is a deal breaker or n
ot though will depend on how you tell them. Most guys I dated who had kids made
a huge deal out of when they announced that they had kids. They made it so drama
tic, as if I was going to flip out. They would say things like:
"I have to tell you something that I should have been honest about before. I hav
e a kid but I really want to live my life still and I want you to be a part of i
t."
Because they made it out to be such a huge deal, I was caught up in the emotion
of it and allowed this one potential negative to influence how I felt about the
guy as a whole. Not just because he had kids but also because he presented a neg
ative view of himself to me.
Then I went out with the other guy who casually mentioned he had a daughter and
how being a dad made him an even better guy. "I freaking love my daughter. Shes wh
at makes me wake up in the morning, but more importantly shes helped me be smarte
r about the people I let into my life." He then flashed a small smile at me that
made me melt before returning to our conversation. See how different the tone w
as between the first example and the second?
With the second guy, I did not care that he had a kid. In fact, I was literally
jumping out of my seat, excited and ready to be a step mom. He used what could h
ave been a deal breaker to show me a whole bunch of other qualities about him th
at were so attractive. He can remain grounded, has a strong character, and is a
great dad!
I want you to apply the same mentality to whatever you think is holding you back
when you first meet women.
I want you to think:
"Ive got it, so what, I know Im an awesome guy and shes going to recognize that."
Write this down on a piece of paper and stick it in your back pocket. For two we
eks, before you go out and approach women, look at it, then stick it back in you
r pants. Go in with this attitude, it is going to be so attractive that any smal
l negatives will be blown away by the great qualities you have demonstrated. Put
yourself out there, be positive and she will feel attracted to you.
Should Men Pay for the First Date?
This is just one of many emails, texts, and calls I have gotten on this topic. M
en are constantly wondering if they need to pay for both of them on the first da
te this email in particular resonated because of the results of the date:
Email:
Dear Marni,
I was told never to pay for a girl on our first date, but I took out this gorgeo
us blonde the other night, and I am wondering if she is not returning my calls b
ecause we went Dutch.
Thanks,
Dutch Boy, 28 Sydney, Australia
How you handle this is a huge part of how this date will end for you. Trust me;
you want to get this right. I strongly disagree with much of what other people s
ay about this.
Here is my response to this email:
Dutch Boy,
I will tell you, as a woman I feel that only a real man will pay for the first d
ate; boys will offer to go Dutch. I know that tons of other male experts scream
and preach that men should not pay because they feel it sets a man up to be the
cash cow for the remainder of the relationship. I am a woman and I aggressively
disagree.
If a man asks me out on a first date and then offers to go Dutch or holds out fo
r me to offer to pay, it is so over. On that first date I want to feel like a la
dy and I want the man I am with to be a gentleman.
Listen, I know that others have used this tactic on women and it has been succes
sful for them. Meaning they get laid after, but I will tell you why it works and
when it will work, and then you can decide if that is what you want to get invo
lved in.
I do have to say that in my opinion this tactic is cruel, manipulative, and usua
lly done by an insecure man. Men that I would never want to introduce to my fema
le friends and men that I feel should not be reading my newsletters.
From a female point of view, if the date is going well and she is into a guy she
is thinking, "This is a great guy. I am attracted to him. I want him to kiss me
at the end of the night and call me for another date." Then when the bill comes
and he asks her to throw in cash she thinks, "Oh my God, what did I do? Does he
not like me?" This puts the female in a very insecure space where she feels she
must win him over again and therefore will do things she would not normally do
to win back his approval.
Again, this is a negative space for both a man and a woman. Truth is she may sle
ep with you but will feel horrible about herself afterward and possibly ashamed.
She will not return your calls and any plans are lost.
Not good, especially if you were hoping to continue dating her.
I want to be clear and let you know that I am not saying you have to take a woma
n out to an elaborate meal and wine and dine her, and then cover the whole night
. What I am telling you is that a gentlemen who asks a woman on a date, will tak
e care of the bill and let a woman feel feminine.
When I feel feminine, I feel alive, relaxed, and happy. A man who allows me to f
eel feminine is my hero! The sexiest thing is when a man plans a date, leads the
whole time and then says, "Dont worry, I got it." This is the ultimate manly thi
ng to do! Makes me melt just thinking about it. I always feel bad or uncomfortab
le with the man paying. However, I would be very disappointed if a man expected
me to pay or made me pay on the first date.
The only time it may be acceptable is when I ask a man out. This is because it w
as my invite and therefore my responsibility to handle the bill. Oh how sexy wou
ld he be if he paid anyway! Now of course some of you are reading this and may s
till be thinking, "Money hungry bitch."
I know you are. I have many of my clients use this term and I want to put a stop
to it right now. A situation like this has nothing to do with money; it has to
do with roles.
Here are some other thoughts that may race through my mind if a man did not pay
for a date: "Is this even a date?"
"Does he just want to sleep with me?" "Is he a jerk?"
"Can he take care of me?" "Can he take care of himself?" "Can I count on him?"
"Is he gay?"
"Is he cheap?" "Is he driven? "Is he a loser?"
Again, this brings out insecurity or, in a stronger woman, complete distaste. Wh
en a woman expects the first date to be taken care of by the man it is not becau
se she is only interested in his money. It is because she is looking for a man t
hat knows how to respect and treat a woman.
Again, in my opinion the first few dates should always be taken care of by the m
an. Now having said that, a tip for men is that they should take notice of how a
woman is acting during the whole bill fiasco. Does she offer to pay or does she
look like she expects someone to purchase her meal? If the woman you are with j
ust sits with no reaction then you are with the wrong women. She may turn out to
be money hungry, a gold digger, or someone that a great guy with character shou
ld not be with. This spells trouble for the future and I would get out while you
still can.
Once you are past the first few dates it means you have entered a new phase, the
dating phase. Once you are dating the rules change a little because this is whe
n both people start to become real. Things are revealed on both sides. The woman
you are dating may have more money than you may or she may have less.
The men that I began dating in the past have been a mix. Some have more than I d
o and some have had less and therefore we paid for things accordingly. For examp
le, with the men who had more than I did, I would buy breakfasts and he would bu
y dinners. We both contributed financially in the way that we could.
The guys I dated never felt taken advantage of and I never felt that I was spend
ing beyond my means to impress. I would also offer to cook meals or do other thi
ngs that may have not been equal to buying an expensive meal but the sentiment w
as there. That is all that you really should be looking for. It has nothing to d
o with financials it has to do with how much effort the other person is putting
in.
Before you jump to the conclusion that you are financially being taken advantage
of, you have to ask yourself a couple of questions. How much is she able to con
tribute and is she making an effort in other areas? No effort at all spells disa
ster. If she is going to take advantage of you now she is always going to take a
dvantage of you. Nice girls will work with you and do not take you for granted o
r take advantage of you.
My advice is to spend what you feel comfortable with. If you end up in a situati
on where you feel you are being taken advantage of financially, politely say som
ething. Communication is respectable. Only you can control whether or not the wo
man you are dating sees you as the cash cow. It is up to you to put up boundarie
s, set limits and take control.
How Can I Tell if She Likes Me? Email:
Hi can you help me with a situation. There is a girl at the place I work.
Our eyes met and she blushed. Since then there has been something between us but
I don t know what. I have clocked out for her at the end of the day and she see
ms happy for me to do this. However, she only allowed me to do this once. She ha
s winked at me and she has checked me out. She has also looked at me when I ente
r the room. At the end of the day, I say bye and she responds but she does not i
nitiate anything.
A. What is she doing? B. What can I do? Yours, Dave
My response: Dave,
Answer to B: You can ask her out!
Answer to A: She is living her life and being friendly to a co-worker.
From the actions you describe, it sounds like you may be creating this connectio
n in your head. There is no indication that she is into you but there is also no
indication that she is not into you. See what I am saying? If you are waiting f
or her to pounce on you, it is not going to happen. If you want something, you h
ave to go for it. Especially when it comes to women. Women, even successful wome
n in business, still want to be feminine.
Right now, you are playing it safe with her. You are taking little steps to "tes
t" if she likes you but in reality, you are actually just protecting yourself. D
o not worry about it; we all do. As the famous Wayne Gretsky says, "You miss 100
% of the shots you never take." So start taking shots. Again, if you want her, g
o after her. Be masculine, be a leader, and tell her you want to take her out.
P.S. No more punching her card for her!
Marni
Signs That She Wants to Be Kissed & Signs That She Doesnt
Ah, that moment in the evening when you and your date finally test the physical
chemistry between youa.k.a. the first kiss. The setting is perfect, you have laug
hed and talked, maybe had a few drinks and some good food. Everything is mellow
and romantic. You lean in. Further. Further. Your lips meetair? On the other hand
, only slightly better the smooth cheek of your lady friend. You pull back in su
rprise. Her eyes are shuttered, her smile embarrassed.
What happened? She laughed at your exploding pig joke, came back from the bathro
om rather than sneaking out the side door, and agreed with your opinion that Tri
ple H really needs to retire. Well, two explanations ultimately lead to the same
situation:
1 She did not feel an attraction to you that would warrant a kiss
2 She did not yet feel comfortable enough with you
In either case, you have been shut down and are unsure why, right? The most like
ly reason is that you missed the all-important come-hither signals that women gi
ve out to let men know they want to be wooed. You missed The Kissing Code.
Here is a breakdown of the language a woman uses when she is ready and wanting t
o be kissed:
Signal 1: Her eyes are softened and slightly narrowedthis is the dreamy expressio
n and she keeps dropping her gaze to look at your mouth. This indicates that she
is imagining her lips locked with yours.
Signal 2: If she is licking or lightly biting her lips a lot (especially in comb
ination with the first point) it means she is making sure they are soft and plia
ble.
Signal 3: What your parents told you was true: If a girl hits you, it is because
she likes you. Gentle slaps on the arm or leg, and seemingly casual touches to
your face or hands all hint at her desire to be close.
Signal 4: Listen to her voice. If it dips in tone and becomes slightly breathy t
he woman is inviting you into her personal space for a secret.
Now that we have covered ways to tell when a woman does want to be kissed, lets b
riefly look at warning signs that tell you she does not want to be kissed.
Warning Sign 1: When a woman avoids making eye contact with you, pay attention.
It could mean she is just shy and nervous. However, if she looks around the room
or over your shoulder she probably wants to be elsewhere.
Warning Sign 2: If your date purses her lips frequently compresses them so they a
re very thin or even disappearshe could be displaying irritation, boredom, or imp
atience (none of which are harbingers of an impending lip lock).
Warning Sign 3: Keep an eye on her overall body carriage. Is she tense and circu
mspect with her arms and torso? When a woman keeps her arms folded, holds her ha
nds in her lap, or hugs her arms around the chest she is attempting to make hers
elf as small as possible to avoid contact.
Warning Sign 4: As for her conversation, a woman is not interested in a kiss if
she purposefully steers talk away from anything personal or intimate. She will s
peak in a normal voice and keep a fair amount of distance between her body and y
ours.
If you still cannot seem to decipher The Kissing Code your date is using, settle
for a kiss on the cheek, but linger near her face for a moment and allow her to
make the choice of taking it a step further. When all else fails, just ask her
if she would mind a little lip dancing. Here are a few extra tips for you to kee
p in mind before you go in for that kiss:
1 Dont Surprise Her. Want to know why women occasionally duck and weave away from
a kiss? Its because they didnt see that one coming. If you are not close to a wom
an, making good eye contact and speaking seductively, you are doing nothing to c
ommunicate that a kiss is coming her way. Try to make out with her out of the bl
ue and she will react with shock, not pleasant surprise. In addition, you will m
iss all the fantastic anticipation we feel as women, when we know that a kiss is
coming.
2 Dont Use Cheesy Lines. Another great reason for communicating that you want to
kiss a woman through your body language and eye contact, is that you get to avoi
d those cringe worthy chat up lines. Lines like, "How would you rate yourself as
a kisser?" just make my skin crawl! Kissing is natural; you do not need to use
a line to initiate it.
3 Take It Slow. Kissing is an incredibly sensuous act for women and is amazing f
oreplay. It also gives us a little hint about how we might get on with you as lo
vers. Just like how you would not dive straight into sex, without the foreplay,
you also want to take your time with a kiss. Start slowly and gently, then gradu
ally build up to a more passionate kiss.
Heres a secret move you can do: Before going in for the kiss, get close to her, s
oftly stroke the side of her upper arm while making eye contact and then make a
triangle with your eyes from one eye to the next and then to her lips. You must
have built a connection with her for this to work.
4 Touch Her: When a woman kisses a guy she will start to feel turned on; you wan
t to make the most of this by gently touching her at the same time as you kiss h
er. Again, rather than grabbing her, or rushing things, it is good to start slow
: she will let you know how far she wants to go. So do not just keep your arms g
lued to your sides: embrace her, stroke her arms, run your fingers through her h
air, and give her a super sensory experience.
5 Make Her Feel Comfortable. After the kiss has ended, take a moment to pause, s
mile, and relax. If it is a first kiss in a public place, you may want to switch
back to normal conversation and take some more time to get to know her. Let her k
now that you are not just pushing for one thing and that you are into her as a p
erson. Remember, the more relaxed and happy you are, the more she will feel the
same.
Follow these tips, and while you may not have an Oscar-worthy first kiss every t
ime, you are more likely to get another one!
What Should I Do When A Woman Flakes On Me? Email:
Hey Marni,
My name is Matt.
Lets get to the question: I have known this girl for about 14 years (since eighth
grade pretty much). We used to hang out all the time but I never made a move on
her, even though I wanted to.
Eventually she ended up dating another guy for a few years. We lost touch after
high school for a little while and then a few years back reunited and see each o
ther every so often around town. I asked her to go with me to a wedding last yea
r about 3 months before it happened so we could RSVP. She said yes and even foun
d out that her sister and her best friend would be bartending at the wedding so
we would be hooked up if it were cash bar.
Then finally two hours before the wedding she texts me and says she is not feeli
ng good and cannot make it! Then later that night my date and I went out to the
bar and she was sitting there having a drink with some people from work! She saw
me and kind of turned away when I walked by. I didn t say anything to her and s
at on the patio outside.
I waited for a little while and Jamie walked out and told me that her friends fo
rced her to go out and drive them around. I was a little pissed off to say the l
east so all I really said was, "I m glad youre feeling better" somewhat sarcastic
ally.
So now a year later a mutual friend of ours from high school is getting married
on Friday and I asked Jamie to go with me about a month or two ago and she said
yes. She wasn t invited originally so she has to be a plus one to get in. There
will be a ton of our friends there and I am kind of regretting asking her to go
with me. Everyone is telling me I should not take her because of what she did to
me last year. Just wondering why she did not come to the first wedding and shou
ld I blow her off for the next one? Thanks! Matt
My response: Matt,
This girl is not into you, so lets get that out of the way. If she were, she woul
d not have disrespected you and then blatantly shoved her disrespect in your fac
e. Did she apologize or even acknowledge her behavior? I hope so because if not
then she is no good in my book.
Please keep in mind that I am not saying X is mean, or a bitch. I am saying she
is immature or uncomfortable and this led to her selfish, hurtful behavior. X wa
s not able to give you an honest answer. She had no guts to properly say no to t
he date and then didnt respect you enough to apologize for her actions. Again, no
good.
Which leads me to, why would you want to ask her out again? Think about it? Now
you can stand up and realize what happened last year or you can relive the same
situation again. I would say be strong, be a man, and show her how confident, st
rong people handle things. My advice is to call her up and calmly tell her that
you are going to need to break your plans with her and hope she understands. No
need to explain.
If you do want to explain you can say that last years situation left a bad taste
in your mouth and that you respect yourself too much to put yourself in that sit
uation again. Reliability and honesty are very important to you and she showed t
hat she had neither. Your re-invite was a lapse in your judgment.
If you are able to express this to her calmly and comfortably it will actually d
rive her crazy, she will doubt herself, and shell actually become very attracted
to you. I swear! In the future, if someone does this to you and you find yoursel
f in a similar situation, here is what you should do when you see your ex-date s
itting at the bar after telling you she was sick four hours earlier: You walk up
and say, "Can I talk to you for a minute." Then you lead her away from the grou
p. You do not yell at her or act immaturely sarcastic but you let her know that
you are the leader and that her actions disappointed you. You frown on childish
behavior. Do not say this, but imply it with your tone. Be firm but kind.
You tell her, "In the future, if you get yourself into situations you don t want
to be in, just be honest with people, and tell them. Dishonesty is not an attra
ctive quality." That s all you have to say.
Note: She has absolutely no respect for you seeing that she showed up to the eve
nt. As long as you stay composed and know in your head that her actions were chi
ldish, you can feel proud that you did not invest more time in her. So again, ca
ncel this date with her. Do not be mean, or rude or spiteful. Just let her know
it is not what you want anymore.
Marni
Did I Ruin My Chances by Getting Too Cute Too Soon? Email:
Hey Marni,
If it is okay, may I ask you a question about a situation specifically, if there
is any way to recover from this? I met a girl at Whole Foods last week. We have
been trying to make plans to meet up for lunch and with her moving into her new
place and things being hectic for her, and myself going home for the week to se
e my family, we agreed that it would have to be sometime the next week.
Anyway, I think I got too cute on a text (sent this morning): "Hey how do you li
ke your new place? Are your stuffed animals on the bed unpacked yet? Yes, even t
hough you are this strong athletic girl, I can totally picture you keeping at le
ast one stuffed animal..."
I didn t hear back from her, and I am a little concerned that my attempt to be f
unny might have been too much. She is a tomboy, and she admitted when we met tha
t she swears when she drives.
Nevertheless, she does seem somewhat feminine underneath. She also said it was h
ectic setting things up with the move. So maybe this text was off. My plan is to
call her Sunday night. How does that sound? Meanwhile, I hope you are well!
Mike
My response: Mike,
I will be honest with you. The text was a little creepy. The joke was not convey
ed properly and it gave me an icky feeling. The text seemed a little premature a
nd too cutesy to be texting to a girl you just met. It sounded like a boyfriend/
girlfriend text. However, from a new guy it is just creepy.
In the future, think before you text and think to yourself, am I texting to actu
ally say something or am I texting to make sure she doesnt forget about me. Texts
that come from that "I hope she doesnt forget about me" place always fail unless
she is already into you.
The one thing to point out is that you guys had already said you were going to t
alk/hang out next week. Therefore, there was no need to contact her. If you want
ed to be sweet, you could have sent a simple text saying something like, "So how
did the move go?" or, "Successful move?" or, "Enjoying your new place?"
If there was a connection with this girl, she should be able to shake the text a
nd move forward to actually meeting you. Make sure you pull back a little and un
derstand that just because a girl is into you and accepts an invite does not mea
n she is your girlfriend.
Marni
Should I Call or Text after a Date? Email:
Hey Marni,
I have a question on calling the next day after a date. I met this great woman a
nd had a great time with her. At the end of the night, she hugged me and said th
at she never kisses on the first date, I gave her a few kisses on the cheek, and
she gave me a few back. I got a great vibe off the whole thing, I am confident
that it was not a cop out and we talked about seeing each other again.
I want to text/call her and tell her that I had a great time and set up the seco
nd date. I am thinking that I should highlight some of the things that were grea
t in getting to know her on the date and then take the same approach of the firs
t date and tell her I want to see her again and give an agenda for the second da
te. Does this make sense? Should I call or text? Any advice you have here will b
e golden as always! I hope all is well, and I look forward to hearing from you!
Take Care,
Randall
My response: Hey!
My belief system is that you can do whatever you want, as long as you are doing
it with the right intentions. So, if the reason you are texting or calling is to
calm you, then do not do it. If it s to make her think you are "nice," don t do
it. However, if you genuinely want to text her to say you had a great time, do
it!
Leave it at that. Say you had a great time and it was great discovering her addi
ction to gummy bears. Something cute.