In 2016, I struggled with an enormous gap in my love life.
My 8-year relationship just collapsed.
I went from clueless dating to approaching over 240 women within 5 months.
Today — I'm happily married with kids.
And here's how it all went down.
@TheEcho13
I'm a father and a husband.
I personally wanted to be involved in taking care of our baby with my wife when he was born.
This means I knew how to:
- put him to sleep
- get him ready in the morning
- warm up the milk
- change the diaper
And guess what — It was EXHAUSTING. I
@SaraBollman
I have a little boy.
1) A good spouse — this will make or break your ability to raise your kids with love. Have kids with a good man.
2) Emotional stability — babies will take you to your emotional edge. You'll lose control at times. If you have rituals to bounce back quickly,
@ListenMySon_
If your gut says NO to a relationship and your mind is justifying why you should stay...
That relationship wasn't meant to be.
You're just staying because you're feeling guilty or you're afraid.
And it won't end up well.
@Alphafox78
Every person has the right to express themselves as long as they aren't hurting others.
BUT...
There are consequences with every act of self-expression.
@MasculinePeak
Smart men are problem solvers. They'll fail once with a woman and then scour the internet for pick up guides, complex routines, and system for attracting women.
And then they become overwhelmed and don't approach women any more.
@guideforlovers
Forget the body count.
Ask:
Do your values align?
Does she have a similar mindset as you?
Is your life vision pointed in the same direction?
Is she an asset and adds peace to your life?
If you're marrying for the right reasons, body count doesn't mean jack sh*t.
@SeduceCleopatra
Forget body count.
If I put a woman in front of you that:
- shares your deepest values
- aligns with your life's vision
- and your life clicks and feels right when you're with her
Will you reject her?
Get clear on what you're looking for in a woman.
Body count ain't it.
@TheEcho13
The problem was forcing a certain mindset on women.
- Not all women want a corporate life.
- Not all women want to be stay at home wives either.
Each woman and man has the right to self-actualize in their own way.
You thought women liked nice guys.
You tried to be a nice guy.
You thought women liked assholes.
You tried to be an asshole.
Don't lose yourself trying to get girls.
Women don't like men who make them the center of the universe.
Be authentic.
@_falsi1ke
It's YOUR responsibility to build up your identity.
And yours alone.
And if you choose to ignore doing it, society will gladly mold your identity.
And it won't be in your favor.
If she loves you,
- She will pray for you.
- She will offer to pay for you.
- She will cook for you.
- She will support you.
- She will be loyal to you.
And you'll be happy to reflect those traits into her life.
That's what a powerful relationship is.
"I have a boyfriend."
Now you decide:
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 — "You haven’t met anyone like me…"
𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 — "I respect that. Good meeting you anyway."
Confidence is choosing power and moving on.
@TheEcho13
If you're a man and you're solely online dating, you're playing a game rigged against you.
You're limited to attracting her by your photo.
In real-life, you have more tools to attract with including:
- your voice
- your clothing style
- your approach
- your eye contact
@MasculinePeak
Don't overthink it.
She's telling you her clear intentions. It's a no.
Respond with — "I can appreciate that. It was great meeting you, have a good one."
And move on to the next woman.
@pallnandi
This is what happened:
1. Masculinity belittled over the past 2 decades.
2. Men are unsure about who they are.
3. Women are less attracted to unsure.
4. Cycle repeats and men drop out.
It's not about hating.
It's about having the courage to express your birthright gift.
@MasculinePeak
There's ONE rule to texting.
And that's to schedule a date.
If she says yes — she likes you.
If is sub-communicates anything but a yes, she doesn't like you romantically.
Move on.
You're wasting your time.
You're wasting her time.
Your heart knows the relationship is broken.
But the guilt in your mind keeps it going.
Have the courage to let go.
For your sake and for hers.
YOUR future is brighter ahead.
@TheEcho13
Traditional marriage is about building a greater family together.
It should be easier to do it with your spouse by your side.
If it's harder with your spouse by your side (and it's not a disability), you unfortunately picked the wrong person to marry.
If you want to attract women
Surround yourself with beautiful women.
Women want men who are wanted by other women.
Women attract more women.
Social Proof.
@GiaMMacool
This happens when men and women hide their true selves, often pretending to be someone else to attract each other.
And then marriage happens.
And the facade slowly fades away and the bitter truth comes out. The person you married isn't the person you dated.
@Mindset_Machine
Being offended easily demonstrates you're more emotionally invested in how others view you rather than your own definition of your self-worth.
@Rich_Cooper
You MUST hire a lawyer.
You don't know the law. Even if you think you know it, you don't.
The law is complicated and you won't find answers on the web.
This isn't the time to do it yourself.
Hire a lawyer.
A woman wants 3 core things from a man:
- To be led
- To be protected
- To be free to express her femininity
She wants masculine energy.
Be the man,
And she will be your woman.
@datepsych
I can't help but repeat the same advice I give couples that want to marry and avoid disaster:
Live with each other for a year before marrying.
Any mental disorder that might torment your life will come out during that year — and you can call it quits — without an expensive
@LatinaCasanova
Ask yourself — what's my intention behind dating?
If it's to be in a romantic relationship then you have your answer.
Tell her — "I respect that. It was great meeting you."
That's it.
And move on.
@pallnandi
If you're totally broke — fix your life situation first.
But you don't need to be rich AF to date.
You can take women to coffee shops without breaking the bank and without being insulted.
If you don't come from a healthy family
Make sure a healthy family comes from you.
If you don't come from a wealthy family
Make sure a wealthy family comes from you.
@Rich_Cooper
He dodged a bullet.
Imagine being with a woman who won't tolerate any signs of weakness in her man.
That's not a relationship built on trust.
And the answer is not to:
- never cry in front of her
- or never to show weakness
The answer is to find a healthy woman who tolerates
@RealTroyFrancis
Why?
Coffeeshop is a perfect first date because:
- It's inexpensive
- Both of you can talk
- It's easy to duck out of if you're not vibing.
- Both of you are at ease because you're in public
- It's easy to pivot to something else if you're vibing
@datepsych
It's exactly why babies look at their parents for a reaction when they fall. If you smile, they'll likely smile. And if you panic, they'll cry.
A parent's reaction makes the difference.
@TheEcho13
You can be ripest and juiciest peach out there but some people simply don't like peaches.
A daily reminder that you can't please everyone.
And that's normal and okay.
@thedatingboss
When your life comes together, your behavior will show it.
You'll look calmer, more confident, and people — especially women — will sense a better version of you.
Breakups don’t just happen overnight.
The breakup is the final event.
The cause was happening months ago.
Either you didn’t see it, or she didn’t have the courage to tell you her truth.
@SeduceCleopatra
Forget shit-tests.
Express YOU. Your values.
And don't betray your values.
If she doesn't like your values, quickly let her go. It's not going to work out anyway.
Text less.
Meet more.
Talk less.
Listen more.
Think less.
Act more.
Spend less.
Save more.
Consume less.
Create more.
Watch less.
Read more.
Hate less.
Love more.
Beautiful women are everywhere.
Fun women are everywhere.
If you have a woman who is with you
When you had nothing.
Keep her.
You can’t ever lose that girl.
@Rich_Cooper
This is a solid rule of thumb.
A girl models her mom's relationship with her father.
A boy models his dad's relationship with his mother.
Exceptions happen, but they are few.
@guideforlovers
My wife and I were both in our 30s when getting married.
Like men, women also go through their 20s searching for who they are.
You'll have better luck selecting women based on common values and aligned vision rather than an arbitrary age cut-off.
@Rich_Cooper
Here's good news for men.
A high-value man nurtures a strong relationship to himself.
As a result, he has healthy boundaries and won't tolerate others trampling on them.
That means if the woman he's dating refuses to be accountable or grow with him, he'll quickly filter her