Pickup Approaches for Every Type of Guy
By · CommentsWhether you’re at a bar, a game, the school, a park or anywhere in between, you should always be ready to act, should a girl catch your eye. ‘Cause failing to prepare is preparing to fail, right? Here are some different approaches to suit different personalities.
The Confident Bro
You’re hot stuff, and you know it. So do the ladies — or at least you think they do. You might be a total dork, but that’s beside the point. You have no problem walking up to a group of girls, spitting some game and getting slapped, punched or kneed in the groin by each and every one. There’s always another party, right? Try these lines:
- “Those pants look tight. How do you get in them?” Cheesy? Sure. But so cheesy she knows it’s a line, and also direct about what you’re looking for.
- “Hi. You’re hot.” Couldn’t be more direct, yet strangely flattering.
- “I want to take you to dinner. When are you free?” Very actionable. And she’s getting a free dinner, so why not?
The Shy Guy
Whether you’re shy or not, this is a great play. It’s also risky, because you’re less likely to get noticed. You’re shy, but you aren’t a total knob. You know you’d like to go talk to her, but you just can’t bring yourself to do it. Try these tips:
- Buy her a drink through your waiter/bartender
- Smile at her, but then look away like you’re a scared little schoolboy when she catches you. Repeat as necessary.
- Walk by her to go to the bathroom. Walk slow, like you want to stop, but are freakin’ out on the inside. Repeat as necessary.
The Chatty Cathy
You’re a social butterfly. You might not get the girl, but you can talk to her about nail polish without shame. If you make friends with 20 girls, one of them is bound to turn into a date. Try these techniques:
- Quantity over quality. Meet and mingle with as many girls as you can. Be friendly to the guys, too. Not only might you end up talking to the lady of your dreams, but you also might meet her best friend, coworker, brother/sister who hooks you up with her later.
- Don’t be afraid to shut up … for a second. They’ll let you know what they’re into. Who knows? Maybe she’s a huge Cowboys fan, and you can stop pretending to know the latest scoop on Jon and Kate.
- Play to your strengths. You like to talk. She likes to listen, if you have something interesting to say.Keep the conversation moving. Signal for another round with your hands so you can keep your mojo working.
- Don’t forget to close the deal. You can talk to a brick wall for hours. Just make sure to ask what she’s doing later, next weekend, etc. At the very least, give her your number. She’ll feel bad not giving you her number — and if she doesn’t, you can move on quickly.
I can’t emphasize how important it is to know your style ahead of time. Going in with the confident approach if you’re nervous talking to a mouse in a pet store is a recipe for disaster, and it just comes off as creepy. You’ll turn off every girl within a 100-foot radius, even if they don’t witness the debacle. It’s what’s known as collateral damage. They can sense you just crashed and burned, and it takes weeks to erase the stench of failure. Better not to step in it, in the first place.
Get some alone time by hiring a sitter you can trust
By · CommentsSingle parents need love too, but the truth of the matter is that — while you adore your kids and all — it’s hard to get close to someone new when you can’t spend time alone. But who should you trust to make sure the rug rats don’t burn the house down while you’re on a date with that cutie you met online? And how much will it cost you?
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Throw Pillows and Toilet Seats
By · CommentsI made an interesting observation this morning as I went about my normal routine. As usual, I woke up and crawled out of bed, then diligently assembled the rows and rows of throw pillows in coordinating designs, alternating colors and assorted shapes that even Martha Stewart would be proud of. Next, I stumbled into the bathroom, delicately lifting the toilet seat and then gently setting it back down when I was done. Why would I do such things? Well, I aim to please, and it hardly seems worth upsetting the lady over such trivial things.
Then it hit me. Why am I spending 5 minutes to redecorate my bed — which I see when I’m awake for about 2 minutes a day — yet she is offended at the thought of having to put a toilet seat down? Hell. My cat can put the seat down. Then again, Fluffy will drink from the toilet, but I digress. It takes just as much effort for me to put the seat up as it does her to put it down. This seems like an injustice to all mankind.
Ladies, if I’m way out of line, I’d love to hear some counter examples of our manliness causing undue headaches. And guys, lets hear more stories that make you wonder, to borrow from Jerry Seinfeld, “What’s the deal with that?”
