The Only Time I’d Give Him A Second Chance: The Harsh Reality

If you ask yourself, “Should I give him a second chance,” you’re opening yourself up to a lot of risk unless you do what I say in this article.

Should I give him a second chance

It’s hard moving on from someone you strongly connected with. It’s not your fault he’s an idiot lol.

You let go and were doing well. Suddenly, he has come back around, talking crazy about how much he misses you and wants you. You try to ignore it but he’s consistent.

What do you do? Should you take him back?

In this article, I will go over:

  • Important things to consider if you do take him back.
  • Traps to avoid.
  • The only reason I would take someone back.

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What Happened Before He Returned.

Should I give him a second chance

Let’s not jump the gun here. I know you’re thrown off and confused that he came back around and started to blow up your phone. But what is more important is the evidence we already have.

Looking back at the relationship and why he pulled away is essential.

If you have had any of the following problems in the relationship, I would be hesitant to take him back:

  • He’s not your boyfriend, and there is a lot of “on and off” with him.
  • He has pulled this crap before.
  • He says he doesn’t want a relationship.
  • It feels very one-sided.
  • He’s inconsistent, or it feels like pulling teeth to get him to do anything.
  • You feel you’re being taken advantage of.

While it could still work, it’s less likely. From my 11 years of experience, I have never seen a guy pull these shenanigans and then wake up and suddenly want a relationship.

It would even be worse if you’re hopeful for a relationship because he will men don’t commit to hopeful women like I talk about here.

This leads me to my second point.

The Time Gap

Should I give him a second chance

 I think most men return between 1 and 3 months after not talking. I think that’s the best time for someone to go through the four stages of reflection and regret, which are:

  • He is pulling away for whatever reason.
  • Having to live with that reason and the decision he made.
  • He can now reflect on that decision (what it’s like with and without you.
  • His conclusion of that initial decision (do I regret it or not).
Should I give him a second chance

That takes around 1–3 (maybe four months). That does not mean you should wait for that time. If anything, you’d do better letting go. However, the first step to asking yourself, “Should I give him a second chance?” starts with the time period.

Here is why:

  • If it’s under a month and he returns, it tells me two things: He thinks you’re disposable and can get you back when he wants. And that he’s impulsive. He will do it again because he probably didn’t think much about it in the first place.
  • If it’s past 3 months (more like going onto six), I feel the guy doesn’t have feelings anymore and that if he comes back, it’s more for the assets you offer (time, sex, validation, attention, or being an insurance policy).

Men don’t wake up months and months later and realize you’re the one. They have to reflect on the decision they made. If it takes too little time, it will happen again. Too long, and those feelings probably faded, but he feels he can get something out of you.

Check out this article here: 5 Unbelievable Reasons Men Always Come Back Months Later That Will Tilt You.

Do Not Cave Early

Should I give him a second chance

Here is the problem with caving early:

There could be a chance that he comes back and feels he can negotiate getting things back to where they were instead of where they need to be. That’s not good for you.

It’s a two-step process (on his end) just like any job interview:

  • He fills out an application and maybe checks in multiple times.
  • Then he gets the interview.

You’re not different. Just because he reaches out with “I miss you” doesn’t get him in the door.

I’d personally only “cave” under the following conditions:

  • I genuinely believe they regret their decision and made a mistake.
  • This was the first time.
  • The relationship was great; he has mental blocks.
  • I felt they were convinced I was done.
  • They texted a bunch and didn’t give up.

Letting him back in isn’t to “talk about things” or hear his side of the story. You should have done that before applying no contact.

If you cave the first or second time, he will try to negotiate to get things back to where they were. That doesn’t benefit you because you are taking the burden of risk for a guy who screwed up.

Only Take Him Back If..

Now we know the reasons why we shouldn’t take him back and a reasonable period on when to expect him back.

I tell my clients that if you want to be sure he’s not going to pull this crap again and that he’s serious about returing for good, you have to figure out 5 questions:

  • “What has changed? No one changes this fast.”
  • “Why should I give you another chance?”
  • “How do I know you won’t do it again?”
  • “What work have you done?”
  • “If he comes back, is he willing to commit?”

If he cannot answer these correctly or at least to your satisfaction, he will do it again because he didn’t do enough reflection.

Trust me, a guy will do a lot of reflection if he feels he messed up. I’ve been there. He would have solid answers for all these questions.

I am not saying you must bombard him with these because it is a little intense. However, you do need to know.

Giving someone a second chance isn’t about how much you miss them — it’s about how much they’ve truly changed.

A man who walked away has to earn his way back, not waltz in with sweet words and empty promises. If he can’t show growth, accountability, and genuine commitment, he’s not a second chance — he’s a repeat mistake.

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5 Crazy Red Flags In Relationships You Wish You Found Sooner

If you want to save yourself time and the headache of a relationship going south, I will give you early red flags in relationships you cannot miss.

Red Flags In Relationships

Everyone misses red flags. It’s hard to keep track of everything, especially when you like the guy, want to give him the benefit of the doubt, and see potential.

However, there are some red flags I don’t think we should skip on. In this articl,e I will lay out 5 crucial red flags I believe will make or break the relationship if glossed over.

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Red Flag One: Failing The Filter Test

Red Flags In Relationships

It is a huge red flag if a guy fails anything I discuss in the filter test. This is the first thing you should be doing with any guy.

It only involves several questions:

  • What are you looking for?
  • When was your last relationship?
  • What’s your longest relationship?
  • Were you cheated on?

The answers you should be getting back are the following:

  • “I am looking for something serious/want a gf.” Anything outside of this is a buying time statement. Those are NOT good.
  • If he says he wants a relationship but he’s been single for 3 years, a red light should go off. At the same time, if he’s newly single (6–8 months), another red light should be alarming.
  • If he’s never had a long relationship (3 years+ for 30 years or older and 1–2 years in 20’s), there is a reason and you’re not going to be the one to change it.
  • I hate this because it may not be his fault and I am not saying be done with him but in my line of work, the chances a guy is emotionally unavailable or not ready to commit if he’s been cheated on is like 85%.

If you want more on filtering, you can check out this in-depth article or my guide here.

Red Flag Two: The Halfway Point

Red Flags In Relationships

If he starts to flip or change around the 4–6 week mark, run. There is nothing you can do about it because you’re not the problem. He’s just emotionally unavailable.

What happened was context (the things you two do and say over time that creates a serious vibe in a relationship) got to the point where his emotional unavaibility kicked in and he started to pull away.

When a man is emotionally unavailable, it lays dormant early on because there is no reason for it to surface. It’s just a guy liking a girl and them getting along.

Red Flags In Relationships

But when things progress, so does the pressure. This happens around the 4–6 mark usually when:

  • You’re moving at a consistent pace
  • Things are going well
  • You’re hooking up
  • Talking about the future
  • Going on numerous dates

A man has to answer to this. It’s not just fun. It’s a responsibility. If he’s on the same page as you, then all this is great. But if he’s not, he’s going to pull back.

Please be aware of the halfway point.

Red Flag Three: Mistaking His Intensity

Red Flags In Relationships

Many women believe that an intense man is an interested man. That may be the case, but it’s also among the worst red flags in relationships.

I have done this for over a decade and found that it’s usually emotionally unavailable men filling a void and doing it.

There are several reasons for this:

  • The faster I move (and you move along with me), the more validation I get.
  • If we move fast, I get what I want faster.
  • If we move fast, we bypass the courting stage and get to the stage where I benefit.

One of the most crucial things you can do is control the pace. A simple cookie-cutter approach would be:

  • It’s okay to text daily but not all day every day.
  • Average one date a week until about 4–5 dates then you can have two dates a week SOME weeks.
  • Take everything he’s saying with a grain of salt for the first month.
  • Don’t cave and sleep with him before the 5th date.

Please remember that early on, he doesn’t know you from Eve. Don’t think you’re that special that he’s falling in love with you in record time. When a guy makes these comments, you’re in trouble:

  • I like you more in this short time than I liked my wife of 10 years.
  • I have never felt chemistry like this before.
  • I felt like I’ve known you forever.
  • I have never had feelings this strong before.

Just be careful.

Red Flag Four: His Horrible Communication

This sounds like common sense, but it’s one of the biggest red flags in relationships.

Communication is the gold standard for anything going anywhere. It does so much, and people don’t realize it:

  • Makes everything feel mutual.
  • People feel understood and heard.
  • They’re validated and wanted.
  • Clears up and misconceptions.
  • Keeps the consistency going.

If you’re talking to a guy who is:

  • Sporadic/inconsistent.
  • Okay going a day without talking to you.
  • Doesn’t like conflict or problem solving.

Then you’re talking to a man who realized he doesn’t want you but your assets and sees you short-term.

The only problem is that it’s difficult to gauge someone’s communication early on. Many people will go the extra mile in communication in the first month to secure dates and your interest.

But it’s still important to watch, and a big red flag when a guy cannot communicate properly.

Red Flag Five: Not Meeting Friends Or Family

While I am not a big fan of meeting friends and family early on in dating, you should meet a friend or two before week 6. If not, there are several reasons:

  • He isn’t sure about you.
  • He has brought women around before and it didn’t last long.
  • He doesn’t want to integrate you into his social circle (there are reasons).
  • He’s talking to other women.
  • He’s interested in a member of his group.

What women fail to realize is that men want to secure you if they see you long-term. Too many of you justify things and say, “Well, maybe he did it and got burned before,” or “He probably doesn’t want to show anyone off until it’s serious. We do that in my culture all the time.”

While that may be true, his integrating you into his social group happens (overall) far less than it should. If a guy likes you, wants to win you over or some brownie points, it’s smart that on a 4th or 5th date to invite you out with friends.

Again, that may not be his style, but we’re not talking about that. We’re talking about him doing things he thinks you’d like.

Maybe it’s just me, but when I date a girl I like and want to show her I care, I go the extra step. I will do things I know she likes. Let me give you a great example of this from a woman I dated who did something for me:

I dated this Canadian woman named Sara years back. She was a fantastic woman. At that time, my friends and I played a game called “Dead By Daylight,” which was a four-player online multiplayer game. She knew nothing about the game and didn’t even play. However, she bought the game because she knew I liked it and wanted to play it with me.

I remember her laughing and saying, “You probably think this is pathetic, don’t you? I look needy.” But in reality, I loved that she did that. It’s the effort and attention to detail. The fact that she was willing to learn a game and a skill she had no previous interest in.

As soon as a guy does that for you, you’re in. But if he never does anything like that, let alone won’t even introduce you to a friend, and you’ve been dating for a while, there is a reason.

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5 First Date Tips So Powerful You’ll Feel Like You’re Cheating The Game

If you’re looking for surefire tips for first dates, I will make your life so easy that you’ll love dating (I know, hard to believe).

First dates can be daunting, especially if you go on many of them. Having to get ready, put on a smile, search for a connection, and partake in some bad dates isn’t ideal.

You’re not alone. I wrote this article to make you a first-date master who can find the right guy and make him your boyfriend.

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Focus On Attraction, Not Connection

The number one thing I learned as a dating coach who focuses on evolutionary psychology is that attraction is everything.

When I talk about attraction, I don’t just mean sexual. I mean a person’s “gravity” or ability to pull others in, make them curious, and want more.

When you’re on a first, second, or even third date, connections do not do that. In fact, it hurts you.

I cannot tell you how many women I know who lost men because they focused so much on trying to get to know each other and build a connection before building attraction.

I know that sounds weird but trust me. Attraction is a facilitator. It’s what causes men to invest and want to build a connection in the first place. Men will never build a connection just to build one. They have to like you first.

That’s because of how courtship works:

Men are the offers and women are the choosers. Men have to offer themselves to women and women can accept or decline that offer. That’s how courtship starts.

A man doesn’t think, “I want to build a connection with that woman, let me offer myself to her.” He finds you attractive and appealing. That’s what makes him invest.

On the other hand, women want to build a connection because they’re still filtering the man and want to see if he’d stick around.

Check out this article: How To Be So Interesting A Guy Needs You In His Life.

First Dates Should Be Systematic

First dates are interviews to see if we are interested in each other and vibe well.

Too many women want extravagant dates and believe simple dates aren’t worth their time.

Newsflash: It’s a first date. He doesn’t know you apart from Eve lol. You’re not special or different than any other girl at that point in time. Just go on the date and see if there is a spark.

With that being said, you should keep first dates simple:

  • Day date/coffee or night/drinks
  • 90 minutes
  • Keep things light and laugh a lot
  • Keep it within 15-minute drive
  • No wait times or places difficult to park
  • Have a handful of topics you’d like to discuss
  • Have 3–5 questions to slip in there that are important to you

I have found after 10 years of being a coach that the easier these things are to do with an individual, the better the date and connection will be.

For me, I do this all the time, but with Mexican food:

  • Everyone likes Mexican food.
  • Mexicans are the most generous people regarding food portions and spiking your drinks lol.
  • Cheap.
  • Always close by.
  • Always good parking.
  • Rarely long waits.

Because of this, the vibe is chill, the tension is eased, and we have more time to focus on each other.

Have A Literal “List” Of Things

I feel you should be dating with these two things in mind:

  • For meeting a specific person
  • For being a specific person to someone

Hopefully that makes sense.

People cast their nets too wide and wonder why things don’t work out. People focus so much on looks and chemistry, which are extremely importan,t but the two problems with that are:

  • You’re always going to have someone more attractive and interesting than you.
  • Everyone, to some degree, is cute and interesting; otherwise, we wouldn’t agree to the date.

It’s a losing battle.

Instead, you have to have a list in your head of what you’re about and what you offer. At the same time, you should have the cliche but important list: Must haves/wants/dealbreakers.

That way, filtering people on a first date is straightforward. Don’t just date anyone. Date someone in your tribe (more on this in my How To Hook A Guy Guide).

Keep it simple. The only thing I ask is don’t put cliche things here. Don’t say for must have/want:

  • Kind
  • Caring
  • Sweet
  • Funny

Those are prerequisites. Everyone wants nice, funny, and kind people. Instead, it should be things like:

  • Loves to work out and takes care of themselves.
  • They are very passionate about something and have a mission.
  • Has amazing style.
  • They have hair.
  • Doesn’t drink.
  • Or whatever you want.

Master Filtering Over Everything Else

If you’re on a first date, you must learn the art of balancing having fun and gathering information.

Your ability to correctly filter a guy will save you 80% of the bullshit that comes along with dating down the road.

You need to figure out if this man is:

  • Wanting a relationship
  • How long he’s been single
  • Was he cheated on
  • What was his longest relationship

The best way to ask this is to ask one question and let it naturally flow into others. For example:

You can ask someone what they’re looking for before the first date (and you should). I don’t care what the apps say they want. Before a first date, you need to hear it from them via text/phone. No, it’s not intense or clingy. I don’t know why people think that.

On the date, you can make a nice statement about how this date is relaxing because the apps are a nightmare for women. Then, when he comments on it, you can laugh, go along with it, and ask him, “How’s your time on the apps?” and guide it to “Oh, how long have you been on there?”

If he gives you an answer but doesn’t indicate how long he’s been single, you can naturally say, “How long were you single before getting on the apps?”

Then when he tells you, you can start prying for information on that relationship.

Pace it and add statements and other things so it doesn’t feel like an interview.

Here is more information on filtering: How To Filter Men Who Don’t Want Relationships — A Five-Step Foolproof Way To Finding A Boyfriend.

Follow The 70/30 Rule

Lastly, if you’re unsure of how much you should invest, talk, and keep the conversation going, I believe in the 70/30 rule.

This essentially states that a man should be doing 70% of the talking, and you should be listening.

This is VERY hard to do because the number one thing everyone is taught on first dates is not to talk too much and to let the other person talk about themselves.

It’s not a hardset rule. It can be 50/50 or 60/40.

I am a huge believer that if you can let a guy try to win you over (making you laugh, let’s say), and you laugh, make comments/statements, and ask a question to send it back his way, you’re golden and getting a second date.

This works because of the dopamine-chase loop. It’s crucial to make a man chase, give in to him a little, then repeat the process.

As soon as you’re doing more of the talking, courtship is over.

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Does No Contact Work? Yes, But Here Are 5 Mistakes That Dramatically Drop Your Success.

If you’re wondering, “Does no contact work?” I have some good news for you: Yes! However, so many of you ruin your chances before it takes effect.

Does no contact work

Have you ever tried to work things out but no prevail? Maybe you voiced your concerns but didn’t get the outcome you wanted? You did everything possible only to get taken advantage of?

Enter no contact!

No contact is one of the most powerful things you can do in a relationship heading south. It’s never used to punish someone but to let them know you have boundaries and your time is valuable.

Unfortantely, many people do no contact completely wrong and then get upset why it doesn’t work.

In this article, we’re going to go over:

  • Mistakes people make when doing no contact.
  • Why these hurt your chances.
  • What to do instead.

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#1 Negotiate and still talk about what’s wrong.

Does no contact work

My definition and context following no contact is:

After unsuccessfully trying to consistently communicate and address boundaries for the overall good of the relationship, we take a step back and cut off all communication with the individual not to punish them but to value our own time and effort.

Many people do not do this. They’re still in some way in contact or a “call/text” away from the person. Meaning, you’re not done and they know they have you.

Even worse, we’re still trying to fix and communicate the problem, which subconsciously gives the other person power.

So many people are weak regarding no contact that they’re surprised it doesn’t work. Well no shit lol. You’re still in contact with the person.

For no contact to work, two things have to happen: They shouldn’t have contact to you and should feel they lost you. It’s impossible for someone to feel any type of regret or reflection otherwise.

How can someone regret if they can’t reflect? How can they reflect if there is no reason to? You’re supposed to give the reason.

Does no contact work

This cycle has to happen. As soon as you break it, no contact doesn’t work anymore because it is no longer a no-contact game. They think, “How much do I have to do before they cave again?

You showed him the crack in the armor and they’ll call your bluff.

Here is a great article: 5 Reasons You Must Let Him Go To Get Him Back.

#2 Still have them on social media.

Does no contact work

Do you know why getting over a coworker you dated is hard? Because you always see them.

It’s the same with social media, but benefits the other person. It’s tough for them to feel the effects of no contact when they can access your whereabouts.

Here is something you have to understand:

They need their “fix/hit” of you, not a relationship. There is a reason they did the dumb shit they did and you pulling away because of it. Either they don’t value you or took you for granted. But as long as they can keep tabs and check in on you, they’re good.

It’s hard for people to realize you’re gone when you’re not gone. Further more, they will question why you’re doing no contact but still have them as friends across social media.

This screams, “I am doing this to punish you and get a result, but I don’t really want this to end.”

They will never take you serious until you’re serious about it. I know this to be a fact because I love doing a little trick with my clients:

My clients will tell me they’re doing no contact. I will ask what that entails. They’ll list off a thing but still have the person on social media. I challenge them and say, “That’s not no contact because they have contact with you. Why don’t you delete them?”

I always get the same two responses:

  • “If I do that, I will never hear from them again or they have no way of contacting me if they change.”
  • “I don’t know if I am ready to let go yet. I still want them.”

Yeah, I know. I have been a dating coach for 11 years. I know the reasons and so does he. That’s why it never works.

Check out this article: How to get him to regret leaving by correctly acting cold.

#3 Doing it for a “period of time.”

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There are many dating coaches out there who suggest doing it for 90 days, sending a letter, and all this corny crap.

Once you cave and you cave at the wrong time, you lose. That’s your only shot because you just shook hands on your value.

Put your emotions aside and listen to me:

I study evolutionary psychology and dedicate my life to this craft while talking to clients daily. Doing it for a set time or caving in at the wrong moment is the worst thing you can do.

It shows:

  • You’re willing to negotiate your value.
  • You can’t leave.
  • You like me more than I like you.
  • You’re weak.
  • You don’t stick to your word.
  • You’re too emotional.

No contact means no contact. Only “cave” when you get quality answers to these questions:

  • “How do I know you changed? People don’t change that fast?”
  • “If you come back, we’re official. Take it or leave it.”
  • “How do I know you won’t do this again?”
  • “How can I trust you?”

This article will help you: How long should I do no contact for it to be effective?

#4 You’re doing it to get them back.

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If you do it because you want them back, it will show, and they will take advantage of it. Yes, it will show. You’re not better than the game. You can’t outsmart them and keep tabs on all the variables.

Don’t even try.

There is truth behind the quote, “whoever loves less wins.”

They’re not dependent on the outcome. They just do whatever. Their emotions don’t sway them to harshness on either side. It is what it is.

I remember in my twenties, women would try this on me. I would come back around, pull some bullshit, and they’d think they had me because their logic is:

“Oh, look, he’s chasing me. He’s investing. He’s the one expressing himself and I am not doing anything. I have the power now.”

Not really. That’s not how it works.

Outcome dependency is a huge factor because of what follows:

  • I was coming around for assets. I have no attachment to the outcome or what follows next. Win or lose, I am the same person.
  • She on the other hand has to have a sequence of things to work to get what she wants. She’s playing to win. That makes her dependent.

Over time, that person eventually loses. It’s hard to lose when you’re not dependent on an outcome.

It’s like a negotiation. Sure, I will sit at the table and negotiate. Let’s see if I can get a good deal. It’s entertaining. I have no problem walking away because I am not after a particular outcome.

On the other hand, you may have a good bluff and be good at negotiating, but your unwillingness to leave the table completely gives me the advantage.

Try reading this. It will help: 5 Reasons men don’t commit and how to instantly fix it.

#5 Don’t stay friends.

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Never voluntarily put yourself in the friend zone to keep them in your life.

They must lose access to you. That means:

  • No seeing
  • No talking
  • No texting
  • No “happy birthday” or “sorry about your loss” type of text

“But that’s not me. That’s not the type of person I am.”

people take advantage of this.

Trust me, if you’re a woman especially, people love having access to you. There is nothing a man loves more than asking to stay friends so he still has access to you as an insurance policy.

I see it all the time at work.

What ends up happening when you stay friends is they will either try something to get the assets from you (sex, attention, validaiton, etc) but never more OR they will try things with someone else and when it doesn’t work out, they come back to use you until something better comes along.

Not only that, but it’s difficult to get any real effect or result from no contact when you’re still friends. You’ll fail miserably at changing his mind if you still talk and text or act friendly.

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5 Reasons Why You MUST Let Him Go To Get Him Back

If you want to know the best way to get a guy to realize he screwed up, you first have to let him go to get him back.

Let him go to get him back.

You fear letting him go because things are rocky, and he won’t return. What you don’t realize is you’re doing more harm than good.

It can be hard to let someone go completely. It feels like jumping off the highest building and building a plane on the way down. You don’t know the outcome and that scares you.

That’s understandable.

That’s why I wrote this article. I wanted to show you why you must let him go to get him back. We’re going to discuss:

  • What he’s thinking and why letting him go will trigger certain thoughts.
  • Why letting go is your best chance to keep him long-term.
  • How it benefits the overall situation, puts you in a better position for success, and raises your value.

If you’re interested, I have 9 guides I am giving away for FREE that go over dating, male psychology, maximizing attraction, finding Mr. Right, filtering men, and more. you can get that here.

Let’s jump in.

He Needs To Realize What He Lost

Let him go to get him back.

I tell my clients the following:

Without structure, there is chaos. Your fear of losing him is what got you here. You value him so much that you fear losing him. This causes you to lower your standards and then wonder why you’re in this situation.

Repeat after me:

For a man to regret, he has to reflect. For him to reflect, there has to be consequences.

A man cannot realize your worth, value, or lose you until you put him in the position to do so.

It is YOUR job to uphold the consequences of him wanting to take you for granted, pull back, and distance himself.

You sticking around just tells him there is no urgency in coming back because you’re always leaving the door open as if he’s some puppy that ran aways but already has a home.

Please read this article: Why Guys Never Commit To Hopeful Women.

The longer you stick around and the more chances you give him, the more likely he will use you as an insurance policy. He will have you as a backup until something better comes around.

You’re lowering your value by conditioning him to see you as having no value.

To Raise Your Value

Let him go to get him back.

If you don’t value your own time or respect yourself, why would he? You teach people how to treat you.

When I was on the receiving end, just like you listening to this advice, I hated it. It felt stupid because there was no way I didn’t value my own time or have any self-respect.

However, the longer I have been doing this, the more I realize that’s exactly what’s happening.

I really need to drill it into your head that the reason what’s happening to you isn’t a lack of attraction or because of a fight. It’s because he doesn’t value you.

There is nothing wrong with a man wanting to leave. Sometimes people are not compatible and relationships do not work out. However, if you’re talking to a guy who has one foot in, is inconsistent but still around, and has pulled this crap before, it’s due to value.

The only way to get value back is not to convince him to stay (dear God please tell me you’re not doing that). It’s to add structure to what’s going on.

Like I said, there is nothing wrong with a man not wanting a relationship. But a man is not allowed to treat you like a revolving door.

Your hopefulness is weakness. He loves taking advantage of it because it benefits him at your expense you.

Resetting Power Dynamics: Variables

Let him go to get him back.

This is to build off the first two points:

He’s doing what he’s doing because he feels he can get away with it and use you as an insurance policy. He thinks this because you have shown him “variables” that it’s okay.

These variables include:

  • Letting him back in before
  • You care more than he does
  • You’re making more effort than him
  • You like him more than he likes you
  • He doesn’t have to work for the assets

If this is the case, you have to reset the power dynamics. He’s too comfortable treating you the way he’s treating you because you showed him too many times that there is no risk.

I have a great article on Power Dynamics And How Women Can Get Men Obsessed With Them.

Reset The Dopamine-Chase Loop

Let him go to get him back.

Sometimes a man has to know what it’s like without you. If you made it so easy for him, he will never chase, even if you start pulling away.

That’s because you exhausted the “dopamine-chase loop.”

Men were designed to chase. If you make so he doesn’t have to, two things will happen:

  • He will take advantage of you and the fact.
  • He will use his resources and willpower elsewhere and chase someone else.

Yes, a man will do that, especially if he’s unsure about you. That doesn’t mean you always have to have a man chase. But there must be a time gap before you reward him for the loop to reset.

However, if you’re talking to a guy who took you for granted and pulled away, he doesn’t get the same feeling from chasing you that he once did.

There are four steps for the dopamine chase loop to work:

  • Desire: He has to have an initial craving for something.
  • Chase: He has to work for it and invest.
  • Reward: He gets it after the woman feels he’s earned it.
  • Time passes: he has to go without it to desire it again.

If your guy pulls away and wants him back, you must let him go. He must realize what it’s like without you to reflect on being an idiot lol.

Confrontation And Accountability

The best way to raise your value and get him to come back is to hold him accountable for his actions.

There is no accountability if a man comes and goes as he pleases. When there is no accountability, he’s going to cut corners.

Here is what happens:

Women always talk to men who court and invest heavily in the beginning, but as soon as the woman lets him in or is hooked, he eases up. He feels he doesn’t need to invest resources into something he already has. From there, he does it less and less. Then only when HE wants to, then he takes her for granted.

All because there was no accountability for what was going on.

While men hate confrontation and accountability, letting him go holds him accountable. It tells a man, “You made this decision, and that’s fine. But now you have to live with it.”

Ladies, understand that men only value what they invest in. The fact that he’s not held accountable for his actions and can come back simply because you miss him is crazy. He will do the same thing again.

If you want to work with me or get my free 9-series of guides, click here.

3 Things To Do First To Get A Guy To Miss You And Regret Everything

“The mind replays what the heart can no longer reach.”

Do you want to get revenge on a guy who hurt you? Or maybe you want a guy to miss you and regret leaving. 

I understand. I have been in situations where things were going well and then suddenly, they rip the rug out from under me and pull away. 

All I wanted was for them to miss me and regret losing me. I tried all the tactics available on the internet. 

In this article, I will give you the first three things you must do to set yourself up for success in making a guy miss you and regret leaving.

We will go over:

  • His mindset during all this.
  • The importance of no contact.
  • Acting as if you moved on and the psychology behind why all this works.

If you haven’t yet, please get my FREE guide on being high-value. There is no point in doing all this but he sees you as the same value when he left. The pattern will repeat itself. 

Change His Mindset For Him To Miss You

I will keep this brief because it can get very complex. 

When a guy leaves you, there is one reason why:

  • To avoid risk

I know that sounds weird, but when the organism’s goal is to survive and reproduce, a man leaves because he feels it would be a waste to continue investing resources in something he doesn’t see as long-term.

From an evolutionary psychology perspective, that’s a huge no-no.

In Layman’s terms, he’s pulling away because of one of the following:

  • He doesn’t see you long-term.
  • There is someone else.
  • He is unsure about you.
  • The attraction isn’t what it was.

The way our brain works and processes information is through logic and stories. 

This means he has enough “evidence” to create a narrative on why one of the reasons above is accurate and his reaction to it is to pull away.

He’s doing this because our brain is designed to seek reward and avoid risk/pain. 

He was given enough variables to create this narrative and believes what he’s doing is his best option.

To him, he sees all these variables and would rather break away and go on the journey of the “unknown” to try to get back on track with what he lost.

It takes a lot to change a man’s mind but it’s very possible. The first thing believe it or not is to actually let him go. That doesn’t mean I want you to take him back. If it was up to me, he’s out for good. But I know that’s easier said than done.

He must go through a four-step journey before realizing he’s an idiot who misses you and comes running back with regret. I explain that here:

Time is the number one factor that gives him “evidence” that he made a mistake and that you’re done with him. He must see:

  • You’re done with him.
  • You’re not playing games.
  • You moved on yourself.

If you don’t show this, how can he regret anything? How can he realize he made a mistake? 

He can’t reflect on missing or losing you because you’re literally waiting for him to return lol.

That’s what women don’t understand. It feels counterintuitive, but it’s the right move. You must let him go to get him back.

If you want a deeper, in-depth explanation on his mindset, I suggest you watch this video:

Men Can’t Miss You Unless You Go No-Contact

Going deeper into mindsets, when we talk about risk, it’s a double-edge sword:

While he wants to avoid risk, he always wants to feel he’s not making a mistake. You take away his risk of losing you based on what you do and how you react.

Some men just pull away because they see you as the plague. But for a huge majority of you, you probably do have a guy who likes you but not enough to commit. I talk about that concept here.

Just like you give him variables that tell him this isn’t going to work long-term, you still may be talking to a guy who likes you but is unsure. 

If that’s true, he wants to be able to decide to leave, look for better, but not lose you in the process. 

Some men simply pull away because why not? He realizes you’re not going anywhere due to the things you do:

  • You invest more than him.
  • You put up with his bullshit.
  • You care more.
  • You let him go before.
  • You two always fight.
  • You have more to lose than him.
  • You lowered your standards to keep him around.

If he’s unsure about you, it’s logical to look for better. Especially if he sees you as an insurance policy for when it doesn’t work out, he can return.

There must be a consequence to his actions. He is not allowed to feel he can come back after he leaves and trust me, a LOT of men do feel this way hence why they do it. 

If you want to get a guy to miss you and regret leaving, there has to be a cause and effect, a consequence for making the wrong move. 

If more men thought, “Once I am out, there is no way I am getting back in. She’s done with me. That’s it,” they’d think twice before leaving. 

So many women do No-Contact wrong. I have a VERY in-depth guide on the topic here. I also want you to watch this video on how to correctly do No-Contact so you don’t make the mistakes that keep him from coming back:

Act As If You Moved On So He Regrets It

 So the question is, how do we act as if we move on so he regrets his decision? 

If you want him to miss you, you have to do things that CONSISTENTLY show that we’re done and the door is closed.

Again, I know it may feel counterintuitive and you may be fearful that he won’t return but any other way is going to make him think he has you wrapped around his finger.

The only thing I am asking from you is consistency.

The male mind works in that there are two layers to “missing you” and playing this whole back-and-forth game. 

Let me explain.

If a guy pulls away because he’s comfortable doing so or feels he can come back in, you will have to do a lot more than you think to change that narrative.

You don’t just do some things here and there and make him “work for it” to get back in., He knows that already. That’s the first layer we have to break.

He knows you’re playing the game too, but also knows you like him more than he likes you. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be reading this article and putting up with playing the game in the first place.

He’s thinking, “I know she’s thinking XYZ and wanting to play this game. But at the end of the day, I know she will let me in if I come back and say/do the right things.”

And he’s right. You will. 

Your job is to throw in variables to make him think that’s not the case. That means you consistently have to show him:

  • You don’t care.
  • He’s not coming back in.
  • You’re not looking at his social media.
  • You’re not answering or even looking at his text. 
  • You’re outcome independent. You care less.

If you do this long and convincing enough, you have a guy who knows you’re playing games but still feels he has the upper hand to now thinking:

Oh damn, I think she’s serious,” and starts freaking out.

Why is it essential for him to think this? Well:

  • He will take his time with other women and return if he doesn’t.
  • He will take advantage of you again if he can.
  • He doesn’t value you unless you make him.
  • He will start the reflect and regret process once he realizes he made a mistake. 

If you do these three things, you’re on the correct path to making a guy miss you and regret leaving in the first place.

5 Sneaky Ways You Can Instantly Become Mysterious That Makes A Man Chase You.

“Men are wired to pursue what they can’t fully understand.”

If you want to lure men in, make them invest twice as much, and chase you until the very end, being mysterious is one of the best ways.

It is in a man’s DNA to chase women he likes but is unsure where he stands in their eyes. Being mysterious isn’t a complex trait to master. If you adjust a couple of things we will discuss in this article, you can instantly become more mysterious to men. This will cause them to:

  • Chase
  • Invest
  • Ask complex questions
  • Be more consistent
  • put more effort in overall

If this sounds interesting to you, let’s dive in!

If you’re interested in a FREE guide on ways to dramatically increase your value in men’s eyes. Click the link here or the image below.

Understand Indicators Of Interest

When I was a freshman in college, I got my heart broken. It was bad. I couldn’t eat, sleep, think, and I had to push everything away from me (friends, job, dropped out of college, etc) just to function.

During this time, I started looking up articles on “how to get an ex back” which caused me to go down a rabbit hole. I came across a lot of PUA (Pick Up Artist) material and they talked about a concept called IOI (Indicator of Interest)

These signals a woman gives — consciously or subconsciously — suggest she’s attracted to or intrigued by a man.

In my case, I was giving off ALL the IOIs, and she wasn’t giving off any. The dynamic was clear: I was too eager, available, and invested while she laid back and looked at me as this predictable (and pathetic) puppy that didn’t arouse or interest her.

IOIs are extremely important. They tell someone how interested you are and with that knowledge someone can adapt a gameplan to better save on resources such as time, energy, effort, money, etc and most importantly, avoid risk of getting hurt, over investing, or choosing the wrong mate.

In your case, you want to limit IOI or at least, mix this with IOD (Indicators Of Disinterest) to prevent a man from doing the following:

  • Feeling he has too much power
  • Getting too comfortable
  • Feeling he has you
  • Feeling it’s okay to take risk in putting you on the back burner and talking to other women
  • Getting comfortable to disrespect you or push your boundaries

When you mix IOI and DOI, you throw a man off a little. If you don’t show IOI as readily as you use to, he doesn’t have a clear path on what to do next.

Here is a list of IOIs that people show. I will list out Verbal and Non-Verbal:

Verbal IOIs

  • You ask questions to keep things going.
  • You laugh at their jokes, even the dumb ones.
  • You tease them or give a cute nickname.
  • You throw in too many compliments. The more personal, the more interest
  • You bring up something they said earlier.
  • You ask how they feel about you.
  • You tell them you like them
  • You say you’re not talking to anyone else or have an exclusive talk

Nonverbal IOIs

  • You play with your hair.
  • You’re only hooking up with them.
  • You give them more chances than they deserve.
  • You put up with their BS and let them back in.
  • You copy their body language.
  • You lean in or touch lightly.
  • You hold eye contact.
  • You bump into them or don’t move away.

While showing these aren’t bad, it depends on the person receiving them. If you’re talking to a good guy who is emotionally available and on the same page as you, these aren’t a problem. He’s not going to take advantage of you.

However, if you’re talking to someone who is unsure about a relationship, or just wants your assets, he will probably take advantage of the fact and take you for granted.

Here is a list of DOI you can use to balance it out:

Verbal Indicators of Disinterest

  • You give short, one-word answers.
  • You don’t ask anything back.
  • You don’t laugh at their jokes.
  • You change the subject quickly.
  • You avoid giving compliments.
  • You don’t talk about feelings.
  • You don’t react to specific things meant to get a reaction out of you.

Nonverbal Indicators of Disinterest

  • You avoid eye contact.
  • You don’t initiate.
  • You make him chase.
  • You don’t put up with bullshit.
  • You both keep options open.
  • You’re not outcome dependent
  • You lean away or keep distance.
  • You don’t smile or react much.
  • You keep your arms crossed.
  • You pull back when touched.

In my experience, doing all this is too “gamey” and he will know you’re playing games. I feel what’s best is to remain mysterious instead of trying to throw a concoction of “signs” for him to interpret. I am just listing this because it’s a fundamental concept to understand if you have never heard of it, because you’re doing a huge majority of these things subconsciously.

If you want an amazing article on power dynamics in a relationship so you never get taken advantage of and know what he’s doing, check it out here.

Adapting A “Premise” Mindset

To dive deeper into the above point of IOIs, there is this concept that goes along with it very well called “Intent Versus Premise.” If you want a deeper dive on power dynamics and this concept specifically, I highly recommend you check out my nine-series of guides here.

I want to give you a scenario that will drive the concept home:

Let’s say you’re a manager having open interviews, and a guy walks in. You look at him and say, “You’re our guy. You’re exactly what we’re looking for. You will probably get the job because we desperately need to fill this role anyway,” and then start the interview.

In terms of power, how do you think the interview will go? What about negotiations? What will you say when he negotiates salary? You gave up too much power and revealed your cards early on.

On the other hand, let’s say you’re giving interviews for a job, and he’s one of many people who come in and want this competitive position you’re offering. He knows it’s open for grabs. However, he has to compete with other qualifying prospects.

Which scenario is better for you? The first or the second one? The second.

The first scenario is what we call intent: We’re entering a situation with a preference toward a particular person who will fill the slot you’re looking for and that you want him and no one else to do so. Your actions, words, and gameplay reflect that your intentions are clear and that you want him.

The second scenario, where the person has to fight for the position, is called premise: We’re entering a situation with a goal in mind, but not sure who will fulfill that goal.

In dating, this will look like the following:

  • “I want you no one but you to be my boyfriend and I am not talking to anyone else. I am exclusive to you and only sleeping with you” (You intend to make him your boyfriend).
  • “I am looking for a serious relationship and dating with the goal of finding the right guy” (this is a premise because the ultimate goal is to find a relationship and someone to fill that role).

Why is this important:

Because of what we discussed in the previous point: As soon as the person knows you intend to date them and you’re not talking to anyone else, you’re opening yourself up to getting taken advantage of.

This doesn’t mean you have to play hard to get, be a bitch, or anything like that. Just be cautious of what you’re doing.

Here is a spectrum of things you do that shows premise versus intent:

The goal of this article is to be mysterious and not to play games. I am just pointing all this out for you two to consciously see what you’re doing (and not doing) and how it comes off to him. You’re good as long as you’re not doing the things that make you seem like you’re intentionally trying to make him your boyfriend.

Here is an amazing article on why men will never commit to you if you’re hopeful. Please, do not do the things I mention here or it ruins your chances.

Following The 70/30 Rule

I am a believer that men should court women. If you’re not getting courted, you already lost. It’s in our DNA to court women. Mother Nature designed men to chase and court women.

That said, I feel women get the wrong idea on courtship. They think they’re the prize and don’t have to lift a finger. Since both sexes try to avoid risk, a man will immediately drop a woman once he senses that he has to invest everything in her before she returns the favor fully.

This is going to be a very harsh reality and it’s going to feel like a personal attack but it’s not. It’s just the reality:

You’re not that special. No man or woman is. You’re extremely replaceable (early on) and there will always be a better option out there statistically for you and for him.

Do not think a man is obligated to invest in you at any time. He chooses to then you choose to let him.

Despite all this, a man is the primary suitor and has to court women due to the Parental Investment Theory, which states:

How the sex that invests more in offspring (typically women) is choosier when selecting a mate. In dating, this means women are biologically wired to look for partners who offer safety, resources, and long-term value — because their reproductive cost (pregnancy, child-rearing) is higher. Men, who invest less biologically, are more likely to pursue quantity over quality unless a woman signals she’s worth long-term commitment.

For a fair balance so both parties are happy, I have adopted the 70/30 rule in a lot of my teachings.

Simply, a man does 70% of the planning, initiating, etc and a woman does 30% in the form of a reward. For example:

He should be initiating 70% of the text. This means you respond to every text. But you also initiate 30% of them to show you’re interested too.

If he plans the first 2–3 dates, there is nothing wrong with you reaching out and saying, “This weekend is hectic and I need a break. Do you want to catch up and have a quick coffee tomorrow?”

The reason this is crucial is humans want to feel wanted. A man’s brain starts flashing red lights when he’s investing in a woman, doing it consistently, doing everything correct, but she’s showing no feedback or interest.

I remember dating a woman who when I texted or asked her out, she always replied or agreed to the date. We’d even have amazing times on the date. But if I never reached out, I’d never hear from her. It killed the attraction.

This works great with being mysterious because:

  • You’re never doing more than him.
  • You’re being more reactionary than chasing (beause he’s doing it more and he’s doing it first.
  • You’re never doing too much and making it obvious you like him more than he does you. you’re playing within the parameters.

Being Playful To Avoid Direct Answers

As soon as you tell a man early on:

  • I like you a lot.
  • I am only talking to you.
  • I never do this. I’ve only done this with you.
  • I am afraid of getting hurt.

Or anything along those lines, you lose. Talk about killing attraction and mystery.

A better way to go about it is to be fun and flirty. Tease him and see how he handles it. If he asks what you think about him, don’t just say, “I like you and I like where this is going,” instead, say something along the lines of:

  • “I think you’re great but…(use a playful contrast to counter the compliment)”
  • “You’re fun but also trouble.”
  • “Let’s just say you’re climbing the ranks.”

If he persist, just give him a straight answer. It kills more attraction to constantly beat around the bush than it does just being upfront.

However, the reason I am telling you to be playful is not only does it build attraction and mystery, but it also avoids what I call concrete statements.

These are statements that only have one meaning. They’re not ambiguous or have double meaning. What you say is what you get. When you say things like:

  • I like you.
  • I am only talking to you.
  • I want a relationship with you.
  • I deleted the dating app.
  • I see you long-term and potential.

There are no other ways to decipher these than what is being said. When you’re playful and indirect, it tells him that you’re interested based on the context you two have created up to this point. For example, you’ve gone on several dates, laughed, had a good time, and built some rapport. By giving an indirect answer, you’re being playful, which universally symbolizes interest without saying, “Hey, I am definitely into you.”

I only ask you to be consciously aware of how much you’re doing it. Zoom out and look at the bigger picture:

  • Am I being too mysterious?
  • Am I playing too hard to get?
  • Is layering all these concepts together too much?
  • Do I always give a playful answer when he’s asking questions and never be direct?

Too much is unattractive. He is asking for an answer, after all. Just use your best judgment.

Controlling The Pace (To A Degree)

There is one crucial reason why you want to control the pace:

If you don’t, he will. It’s in our nature because it benefits us. Everyone I know who has watched that Adam Sandler movie “Click” wishes they had the remote to bypass certain times in their life. It’s no different in dating.

As you can probably tell up to this point of the article, men really want your validation. They want signs you’re interested to keep the ball moving. Why do you think men lovebomb you?

Sure, some of it’s due to insecurity, being emotionally unavailable, and other psychological factors. But it’s also to see where you stand and to fast-forward through all the investing to get the prize.

In a nutshell, humans want things now. Instant gratification has existed since the beginning of time and our brain is programmed to find patterns to get it soon/easy as possible.

The pattern in our situation is if a man can lovebomb you or increase the pace and sees that you’re going along with it, why not do it? Why not go faster? He’s going to bypass when he’s at a disadvantage (investing in you with uncertainty of getting the prize) and then slow it down once he gets the prize to marinate in the fact that he has access to the prize.

It looks something like this:

Men will always try to rush it past courtship and slow it down after sex but prior to a relationship. That’s where it will benefit him the most.

As long as we’re going at a normal pace, we’re good.

A 3-Step Framework To Becoming A High-Value Woman In Dating

“To the right man, a high-value woman is a challenge, a reward, and a worthy investment worth making.”

Value is the single most crucial factor on the dating market. The problem is that women perceive value differently from men. Women THINK they know what men want and then focus on being high value based on what they want, will tolerate, and so on.

That’s the worst way to go about building value in dating. The best way to create value is the following:

While this isn’t an article on knowing what men want, you can find all that information in this nine-part series guide here.

Am I going to get a lot of pushback in this article? Maybe. Just know nothing is personal and I have your best interests in mind. It’s all from an evolutionary psychology perspective.

Value Isn’t Something You Switch On and Off

While I NEVER want to tell a woman what to do with her body, to ignore consequences and expect men to fall in line is delusional. 

Value is not something you turn on and off based on your needs and wants. It’s something you are based on what you provide and how men percieve it in the SMP. This goes both ways.

By definition, you cannot be valuable if no one values it. Only in rare and objective cases such as a cure for a disease that we don’t know about does this matter. 

Let me give you a controversial example of what I mean:

I know many women over the years who will have a FWB, fling, or even make the mistake of sleeping with a guy early on. She will say I don’t have feelings for this guy, cravings that need to be met, and wants to have a little fun. She sleeps with a guy. 

Then another guy comes along that she likes and sees a potential relationship with. All of a sudden she makes this guy work, invest, take her out, and holds out on sex. 

Wait what? Sorry, that’s not how it works. If you’re selfish, sure. But not for the best of both parties.

Let me tell you something you’re not going to like: If any man finds out that you’re easy sometimes but not all the time, he’s never going to invest in you long-term. It doesn’t make logical sense. Men will think:

So you’re telling me because you like me more and I am more of a potential partner that I have to invest and prove myself more than guys who are half my caliber? Yeah, no sorry.

I am not saying you can’t have fun. I am not saying you can’t slip up. But if a man finds out you have many partners and not many long-term relationships, it won’t go well.

What women don’t understand is value is a two way street. We perceive your value, you uphold it.

Meaning, you don’t get to tell us what we perceive as valuable. When we see value, we invest in it. It’s your job to ensure you get the most out of it by upholding your value.

Value is a mindset first. You must have prize mentality. It should always be turned on. 

You Understand The Give And Take Dynamic

The best negotiators aren’t people who get the most bang for the buck in a negotiation, it’s the people who negotiate where everyone can win.

The biggest problem (from both sides) I see in dating is a very intrinsic, self-centered view on dating. You will only win in dating when both sides are happy with what they’re getting.

I love how men think a couple of dates make him a candidate for sleeping together, and I love when women think the average man is down for building chemistry for 2 months and a relationship in order to sleep with him.

Can this happen for either party? Of course, we see it all the time, but it’s still uncommon. This is due to our duty to avoid-risk.

Men don’t want to go all in with women they haven’t had an intimate relationship with. Men know women are completely different before, during, and after sex. At the same time, I understand women not wanting to sleep with a man prior to a relationship in case that’s all he was after.

Obviously communication is key but difficult to get consistently and to the level that makes you feel comfortable. I am not saying you have to sleep with a man to get a relationship and I am not saying men have to invest heavy every single time he finds a woman attractive. There is a middle ground set by you two and a certain amount of trust you have.

I tell my clients all the time there four categories that we have to progress evenly for both parties to be happy:

  • Consistency
  • Touch
  • Logistics
  • Conversation

If they’re not all progressing, there is a chance conflict may occur. Here is a sample of what I mean:

Everyone will be happy if you’re progressing the relationship and communicating. Again, value is based on what people want and desire, not what you think you’re worth. That’s upholding the value. 

You’re Not For Everyone. You’re For Someone

Let me give you a valuable piece of advice in dating:

Niche down for an ideal guy and niche down your criteria so you’re looking for a perfect guy. Then expand from there if you need to.

Let me explain.

I have so many women who come to me and say, “Me and Johnny have such amazing chemistry and the sex is great. I know he finds me attractive and we can talk for hours. I don’t know what the problem is.”

The problem is that what you and Jonny have is what he has with every woman. Attractiveness and chemistry are prerequisites. They’re mandatory for any two people talking. You have to have more.

Men are looking for that X factor. That thing that makes you stick out from the rest. You want the perfect guy and he’s looking for the perfect girl. That is someone who fits each other’s lifestyle, personality, values, long-term goals, balances out each other’s traits (for example, he’s always anxious but you’re level-headed), and so on.

Men are looking for five things in a woman:

  • Attractivess
  • The best option he can get
  • Lots of assets with minimal liabilities
  • His life is better with you in it than without 
  • You make him want to be a better person

As soon as men find that, they’re going to commit. To start this, you must be part of a person’s tribe. If you want to learn exactly what men want, please check out this guide here.

But to keep it simple:

A tribe is a group of people that have the same common sense of belonging to a particular group whether that’s truth passion, mindset, values, and so on.

For example:

  • People who want to raise their kids and household with the same values in mind.
  • Nerds who are introverted and love video games and anime.
  • Both of you love to travel and explore the world not because it’s fun but it’s a deep philosophical reason that gives you meaning and purpose. As if the meaning of life is to explore and experience life itself.

Agian, I go into much more detail on how to be that perfect person for someone in my guide here. It’s too complex of a concept to put in a single article.

The more you’re part of a person’s tribe with traits he desires, the more your value in the dating market will rise. You want to be the perfect person for someone, not everyone. By doing this, you can ask for a lot more from someone because he is willing to invest and see you in the long term. Someone like you would be hard to come by again.

How To Get Him To Regret Leaving By Correctly Acting Cold

“You don’t need revenge. Coldness lets karma do all the work.”

If you want him not only to regret losing you, but to squirm and come crawling back, I’ve got some good news for you.

Getting a man to regret losing you is easier than you think. Once you understand the psychology behind regret and what prevents men from regret, you will see a clear (and scientific) path to him having second thoughts.

In this article, I am going to break everything down:

  • The psychology of regret
  • His thoughts
  • The different “types” of cold

The Psychology Of Regret: What’s He Thinking?

Here is an easy way to think about regret:

Regret involves two things: Self-blame and missed opportunity. As soon as we can create those two variables, things will fall into place.

This is easier said than done, but it’s a start. This is why the first thing I tell a lot of my clients is YOU must create this missed opportunity. Sitting around waiting, hoping, and breadcrumbing each other only makes the process longer (and you pay the cost).

That’s why the first thing we must start to drill into his mind is the concept of loss aversion:

Loss aversion is a psychological principle that explains why people feel the pain of losing something more intensely than the pleasure of gaining something of equal value.

The problem is that if you’re NOT acting cold, we can never trigger this. Instead, what will happen is he’s going to feel comfortable breadcrumbing you (knowing you’re not going anywhere) while entertaining something new.

It’s only when he realizes he has to give up one for another that he has to make a choice. We’re trying to create a scenario where he makes a choice. Could he choose to leave and be gone forever? Sure, and it will suck but it’s a choice.

Regret is self-inflicted. He can’t regret anything if he can’t reflect. He can’t reflect if he didn’t make a mistake. He can’t make a mistake if you never leave.

The Four-Stage Process Men Go Through To Regret

Men don’t just regret their decision once they make it and there is a reason. He has a narrative in his head already. He looks at what I call “the variables” and explains why he feels he should leave. 

Variables can be many different things:

  • How do you two get along?
  • Are you what he’s looking for?
  • Do you fight often?
  • Do you want the same thing?
  • Did you give him the ick?
  • Does he feel he can get better?
  • Are you not his type? Are you from the same “tribe?”

Many things. But once he has enough of these variables, his brain looks for the exit strategy. That’s where these stages come in.

Stage One: Current Mood

When you start being cold (we will explain what that is and means), he will have different ways of interpreting your actions. The top three are usually:

  • “I don’t care/just leave me alone.” He could be feeling this because there is a reason why he’s pulling away and acting differently, which is why you did NC in the first place. It’s fresh to him so it hasn’t hit him yet.
  • He may try to negotiate to keep you around: He may realize he was taking you for granted or getting a worse deal now that he lost you and may not be talking to anyone else. This comes from the guy who likes you but can’t commit for whatever reason. It could be he’s emotionally unavailable, newly single, etc. This is the most common mindset. This happens in quadrant two.
  • His ego is involved, so he calls your bluff: He may try to make you jealous, not react at all, or wait you out. It doesn’t matter because you need to stick to your decision.

I want to give you pinpoint accuracy on which mindset your guy has by you pulling away. However, I want you to understand this:

You’re not going to see the results right away from NC. It can take months and consistency before you see anything. No earlier than 1 month and around 3 months.

“Why does it take so long?”

Because he’s in the mindset of not wanting a relationship, taking you for granted, lack of attraction, etc, which caused you to go cold in the first place. Just because you’re cold doesn’t mean it immediately changed.

It takes time because he has variables that created a narrative in his head that it’s best to leave.

Stage Two: He’s Adapting To The New Outcome

You have him starting to live a life without you. He still has the same mindset he had previously; he’s just living it to see if it’s the right move. 

This is an essential step for you to understand because if you were someone who always gave him chances, came back, gave him the benefit of the doubt, or let this bullshit run for too long, this step may take a while. How long? I am not sure. It could be a couple of months. 

We must hold our ground here. Let me go. He’s going to call your bluff. In his mind, he still has you if HE wants you.

Men must go through two levels of realization before realizing you’re gone:

  • He believes he calls the shots. He’s the one who left and you showed him a bunch of variables that you like him and want it to work out. He thinks he just has to show up, say a couple things, and you’ll let him back in.
  • If you hold your ground long enough though, things start to change. He starts to think, “Oh shit, maybe she’s serious.” and that’s the first signs that creep into his brain that he messed up.

Here is how his mindset works in terms of the two steps. Again, it can only be based on evidence:

When enough time goes by, he will reflect.

Stage Three: He Starts To Reflect

The reason he’s always going to reflect is he wants to avoid regret. He knows what it’s like with and without you and as I said earlier:

  • Is he blaming himself?
  • Did he feel he missed out on a good thing/opportunity?

If we can create this, we can create regret. By the way, I have a No Contact guide that goes into more detail if you’re interested. Just click here.

He will start to reflect and ask himself:

  • Was it worth it?
  • Are the assets worth the cost of a relationship?
  • Did I take her for granted?
  • Was she one of the best options I had, and I am just a moron?
  • Were the assets worth the cost?
  • Was I happier when she was around?
  • What do I want? Am I even sure what I want or am I just afraid?

Being cold allows him to ask himself these questions, process his feelings, and make a decision. This is usually when he is alone, whether in bed, watching TV, sitting at home on a Saturday night, bored at work, or driving. 

This brings us to the last step.

Stage Four: Is He Going To Act On It?

He may return if he realizes he is a fool and has a good thing. If he wanted a relationship and took you for granted, you may hear from him soon. 

Just because he’s back and talking to you doesn’t mean you win. It doesn’t even mean anything has changed. Yeah, he could have missed you. He realizes you’re an awesome-ass chick and that’s hard to come by. But is he going to commit? Has he changed due to reflecting on the situation?

Men never jump from “not being sure about you” to automatically “wanting to commit.” He’s going to see what he can get first. It’s all a negotiation. But never give him anything unless he commits.

Being Cold The Right Amount

Many people may feel you’re either cold or you’re not. While I do agree with this for the most part, I do want to mention some caveats that I think are important:

  • Please don’t use being cold as a tactic to get him back. You must communicate your boundaries, what you’re looking for, the problem, and a solution. Only when you can’t meet in the middle/come up with a solution, should you start being cold.
  • Cold is more of a last resort toward things. It’s not something you do to get a reaction out of him or play a game. If he is being cold, voice your concerns. If we can’t change the situation, pull back and respect your own boundaries.
  • Being cold isn’t a tit for tat. You’re not doing it to get payback or regain power. Although, those will naturally happen. Instead, it’s something you must commit to.
  • All types of cold have you pulling back, putting in minimal to no effort, and respecting your boundaries. The difference really is based on the situation you’re in and how horrible he disrespected you.

With that being said, let’s discuss the three levels of cold:

Neutral Cold

This is based strictly on circumstances such as co-parenting, being a coworker, part of the same friend group and so on. It’s where you feel neutral about the situation and realize that it’s better to be cordial instead of a bitch.

In this state, you’re:

  • Never directly engage unless you have to.
  • Never alone with him.
  • Never entertain him or have conversations (unless others are around).

Icy Cold

In this stage you’re essentially done with his bullshit unless he steps up. In this stage he more than likely:

  • Ghosted
  • Plays too many games
  • Took you for granted
  • Pulled back
  • Was inconsistent
  • And so on

However, the difference here is that it wasn’t all bad, and there were good times. You also hear from him semi-often, where you get the breadcrumb text or hear from him immediately.

Unfortunately, for him, that’s not enough and he needs to do a lot more than that. We listed our standards and boundaries. He’s not listening. Here is what Icy Cold looks like:

  • Not answering shit.
  • Not looking at anything (social media, post, text, etc).
  • NEVER initiating. The only reason we respond is if he’s blowing up our stuff saying he 1) misses us and wants to talk 2) realizes he screwed up and wants a relationship. That’s it.

Extreme Cold

He might as well be dead to you. You ain’t answering shit. Ever. Go to this stage if:

  • He extremely disrespected you. Especially if you gave him multiple chances.
  • He crossed a major boundary.
  • The relationship was toxic and he gaslights the shit out of you.
  • He’s a narcissist and/or manipulator. 
  • You decide you don’t want him at all and are happier without him.

No matter what level of coldness you choose, it has to be enough where he’s not getting ANY assets or benefits from you. In fact, he needs to feel he’s lost some. He then needs to be convinced (this takes time) that you’re actually done with him.

I don’t think any dude is worth this effort. God forbid you want consistency and transparency. If a guy can’t give you that, I say you just go cold and call it a day. 

Power Dynamics And How Single Women Can Get Men Obsessing Over Them

A woman needs to be courted. I know times are changing, and men aren’t what they used to be, but I believe we can keep the tradition of a man taking a woman out on a nice date, getting to know her, and building something special.

I know the truth. Men DO want to court you. They want to court the right woman. In this breakdown, we are going to make men court you like you’re a damn queen.

In This Article:

  • Giving/taking power and respect. We will discuss how the person with and without power perceives power. This is crucial in maintaining power.
  • The transition of power. We will discuss how power is transitioned between two people in good and bad ways.
  • How it plays out. The power needs to be played out correctly or you can go down a bad path that’s impossible to come back from.
  • Negotiation of power and respect. A lot of power is negotiated. What you allow and don’t allow in your situationship dictates how the game is played.

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Giving And Taking Power

Let me tell you something about power that you may disagree with:

Power is given and taken away based on whether someone wants you to have it or not.

I know that may not sound like the definition of power (or the exact opposite), but hear me out. In dating, if someone does not want you to have power, they don’t have to agree to the “frame” you’re creating and/or play the game you want them to play. They can leave, and the interaction is over.

This would be the best move for them since sticking around would be a lose/win situation, and leaving would be a lose/lose situation.

This means that for power to work in one’s favor, one should be willing to give a lot back. Everyone should benefit. Let me give you an example.

If we take a king in power over a country, don’t you think that king will do well if the citizens prospered from the king being in power? Because of this, the people will:

  • Think highly of the king
  • Vote for the king again
  • Show loyalty
  • Have a like-bias towards them
  • Trust the king
  • And so on

They want to give power to the king because he’s responsible, and the payoff is that the people do well.

On the other hand, let’s say the king was horrible like some past leaders. Sure, they can entice fear and make people do things, but it’s almost like walking on eggshells. The people:

  • Don’t trust him
  • Want him out
  • Plan to assassinate him
  • Want to dethrone him
  • Find power elsewhere
  • Leave the country

It’s just a matter of time before something happens. That’s how history plays out, at least.

So, what does this have to do with you and dating?

A lot! No one will cave into the other (unless manipulated) if they feel they’re being taken advantage of by giving the other person respect and power.

This means men are going to be hesitant in courting you if:

  • They feel you’re using sex as a bargaining chip
  • Not serious about them
  • Playing hard to get
  • Not showing appreciation for their investment
  • You’re not reciprocating

This sounds like common sense, and you’re thinking, “Okay, Elliot, I don’t do this, though.” But it’s not about if you do it or not. It’s about if he believes you’re doing it. That’s a big difference.

From my experience as a coach, I talk to thousands of women a year on the phone, and when they tell me their problems, something like this always comes up. Remember, neither you nor he plays the perfect game. We constantly make mistakes.

With that being said, you probably don’t wanna give a guy power if:

  • You feel he wants sex
  • He’s taken you for granted
  • He’s not investing enough
  • You think he thinks he has you
  • He’s talking to multiple women

To dive even deeper on this subject, it’s important to know why one of you would want to keep power versus giving it up. By the way, if someone does not give it up, it’s a huge red flag.

We want to hold onto power to avoid RISK!

Here is what happens when he has power:

As you can see, he’s avoiding risk, and you’re taking a lot of risk here. You’re chasing a guy and seeking validation at the risk of him not even committing! That’s not good. No one wants to be in that situation.

Let’s look at when the roles are flipped, and you have power:

Now, he’s seeking validation and having to invest when he doesn’t know you will hook up or choose him.

The secret here with power is two things:

  • Trust: Do I trust you with the power? Do I trust things will be good when you have it?
  • What’s in it for me? If both parties win, a transition of power is fine.

Okay, so what are you telling me to do?

When he has power, see how he uses it. If he takes advantage of you while he has it, you must call his bluff and/or leave. You cannot stay! It will make it worse!

If you have power, ensure you’re not still “playing games” because men will pick up on it and take it personally. You’ll fall for him and give him power back and then he will hold onto it as much as possible.

But if trust and shared benefits are involved, both should be okay.

The Transition Of Power

After reading everything above, you’re curious about when power transitions and how to know when you have it. That’s what we are going to break down here.

First off, what I am about to tell you is NOT set in stone. it’s not permanent. It’s more of a “rule of thumb” when the game is played correctly but can always change.

If you want to know how has TRUE power, remember this:

“Power is who can do less and get the same outcome.”

This means if you’re sitting on your ass and having a man chase, you have power. If he’s relaxing while you’re freaking out and in your head wondering where this situationship is going, he has power.

Of course, we don’t want this to happen no matter who has power because then it gets stagnant and you lose all momentum toward it moving into a relationship.

What is most important to understand is who has the power, when it transitions, and what to do when you have the power.

To help demonstrate this, I made a little design:

Let me now explain why each of you has power in these situations:

First Meeting: It’s neutral power because the dynamic hasn’t been set up yet. The game hasn’t been played yet. However, I think good framing can make the difference here and get one of you off on the right foot. If you want to know more about this, please check out my guide on power.

Framing a relationship: You have the power here because you DO NOT move forward unless he says, “I am looking for a relationship.” If you do, you automatically lose because you made a blunder. More on that later on. Think of it as a horrible negotiation if you continue without him saying he’s on the same page as you.

Courtship: You have power for several reasons. For one, you’re “doing less” and getting the same outcome. You’re not putting anything up for risk because there is nothing to lose here. On the other hand, he has something to lose because he’s investing in you without knowing if you’ll choose him and continue.

At this point and further, you will realize something that is NOT a coincidence: Whenever someone does or doesn’t have power, you will see them adapt to what’s happening. For example, when the woman has power, she will slow it down and have the guy prove himself, whereas the guy will want to move fast, love bomb you, and try to have sex as soon as possible. I am sure you have had this happen plenty of times.

On the other end, when he has power (after hooking up), you want to speed things up by getting validation and security, wanting him to invest, clarity, and hope that he’s still on the same page as you. He on the other hand slows it down by chilling, relaxing, not immediately getting back to you, and so on.

That is why the first portion of this article is so important. If you trust each other, want the same thing, and both parties benefit, this trade-off isn’t as scary as it may seem.

Sex: Here a man has power because you’re giving up a very important asset that makes you vulnerable and gives him power.

After Sex: He is going to have a lot of power after sex because this is the valuable asset you should only be giving to men that you care about. He has it, and it will be difficult for a woman because you’re putting all your trust in a man right before the relationship.

Relationship: While you would think you’d both have power here, especially if you wanted the same thing, you have power because in the perfect world, he would be able to have his cake and eat it too. This isn’t the most optimal sexual strategy for men. What is optimal is a man who gets the benefits of a relationship without being in one. I’m not saying you should do that, but that’s what HIS best move is.

Consistent Sex In A Relationship: He gets sex and you get the relationship so both people are benefitting from the relationship. Yes, I know there is more to a relationship than sex. Yes, I know men want more than sex. That doesn’t matter. It’s what Mother Nature wants and decides.

Power Sequence And How It Unfolds

This is a difficult concept to explain, but I will try my best using pictures, examples, and analogies.

When it comes to power and respect, a lot of people look at it linear like they do with, let’s say, working out:

“Oh man! I had such a horrible day of eating. I feel like I made all this progress and am now moving backwards. I have to jump back on the program and keep moving forward.”

They think of it as one-dimensional. They’re either moving forward or backward:

While there is some truth in this thought process, it’s limited.

Instead, power needs to be seen like chess. In chess, if you make one move over another—let’s say you decide to move the Queen instead of your Bishop—the way that game unfolds is entirely irrelevant to each other. They’re two completely different games now with two different outcomes.

The best way to explain it is to imagine opening another alternate universe and version of yourself.

If we use the example of you sleeping with a guy too early as the “move/mistake” you make, there is now a way the game unfolds with you sleeping with a guy versus you not sleeping with him. It’s not linear thinking like, “Oh I slept with him. I need to play the game correctly to get my power back.”

No. That’s not how it works. In chess, we call this a blunder.

Blunder: A mistake/wrong move that dramatically decreases your chances of winning a game.

Yes, you still need to play the game correctly. Not for the reason you think. It’s not to gain power back. It’s to take advantage of the opportunity when he makes a mistake.

The thing is, he may not make a mistake as great as your blunder. Everyone makes mistakes. No one (not even me) plays the perfect game. You have to play better than your opponent. But if you make a blunder, it’s hard to recover from.

So why am I telling you all this? What does it have to do with the article?

Up to this point, we talked about wanting to give someone power, both sides benefitting, and transitioning power.

It’s difficult for someone to transfer power to you when you give them such a huge advantage.

If you sleep with me early, I cannot hand you the power back. You may say that this is all games and if someone liked you this wouldn’t be happening. That’s true. But several things:

  • It’s early on. You’re not even official yet, so their liking you enough just to make a mistake like you did isn’t part of the picture yet.
  • You don’t know what type of guy this is. You don’t know what he wants, his intentions, and what he’s about. It’s better to play the safe game and watch it unfold.
  • A lot of people don’t think about power this way. This is more subconscious. People think about pleasure and benefits. For example, I am not thinking, “How do I hold onto this power.” Instead, I am thinking, “I want to have sex again.” My actions will show this and when you give me a lot of power, I am going to try to have sex with you again because why not? We did before so why not again? You’re not going to like how this plays out, obviously.

Again, no one can play the perfect game. The key to a good game is prevention and to play as tight a game as possible.

If you want it to transition towards a relationship, neither of you must make blunders. That can hold things up.

For example, if he makes a colossal mistake and forgets you had plans Saturday night, you will pay him for it. You will make him invest more, prove himself, and show consistency before sleeping with him. It would look like this:

Of course, you could make a mistake along the way which gives him power back:

Negotiations: The Number One Way You Lose/Gain Power

When going through the journey of casual to committed, you want to make sure the game is played fairly. While transitioning power, you want to make sure the “Deal” is good and things run smoothly toward the goal of a relationship.

That can only happen if you know the deal you’re signing. I call this the Negotiation:

Some women don’t realize the situations their actions (or lack of) put them in. I have had clients come to me and say, “I have no idea why I keep getting myself in these situations. What am I doing wrong?

Sometimes, it’s hard to figure out what you’re doing wrong. Let me give you a great example.

You and a guy you’re in a situationship and were intimate with are cuddling and you decide to turn to him and ask, “Hey I like you, this is fun, I feel a great connection, and want to know what you think. I want something more.” You just started a negotiation.

The thing you’re negotiating is a relationship. Let’s say he comes back with, “That is awesome. I like you too. I think you’re amazing. However, I am not looking for something serious right now. Maybe in the future.” He just renegotiated.

The next step is where women get in trouble. She doesn’t leave. She sticks around, hoping that things are going to change. She holds onto his statement of “Maybe in the future” and continues the situationship that turns into an FWB. She loses power here.

Why?

There are several reasons why she lost power:

For one, he makes the call now. She’s waiting on HIM to make the call for a relationship. He’s calling the shots and if she’s waiting around, it’s on his watch and he will take his time. This is a mistake according to everything we have discussed up to this point in the article.

Sometimes, the most vital position in a negotiation is where you’re willing to walk away and mean it.

Secondly, the power sequence we talked about earlier was wrong. She should have initially discussed what she was looking for and stated that she sought something serious before progressing forward.

Thirdly, she negotiated herself in a worse position. He knows she wants a relationship; she’s sticking around hoping for one, continuing to give him the benefits, and she made a huge blunder. He just has to play the game without making a huge blunder now, and she wins.

Sadly, this is how dating is. There is a saying I always tell my clients:

Dating is transactional. Love is where we make the sacrifices.

What I mean by this quote is that dating is transactional. It involves a lot of give-and-take while building attraction and minimizing risk. No one will sacrifice their health, happiness, and peace of mind for someone they are not in a relationship with. Sacrifices are made only in a relationship because we are a team, and I care about you enough to keep you afloat.

That is why you need to look at dating as a negotiation. You can be fun, flirty, relaxed, open up, and sexual…to an extent.

Ask yourself these questions:

  • Am I losing power with these moves?
  • Is he gaining power unnecessarily?
  • Do I trust him?
  • What position does this leave me in?

I wanted to discuss everything in this article before this section. There is NOTHING wrong with being in the worst position, losing power, and giving him power if you’re on the same page, trust him, and know he’s earned it and has lost power to you before.

Give in a little if he’s been a good guy and courted you. Just don’t fuck your sequence up and sleep with him early. That’s a big blunder that is hard to come back from.

Almost everything is a negotiation because the little variable of everyday options/choices you have leads to the bigger picture (context). Let me give you an example.

If you agree to have a guy come over and watch a movie for the second date, that may not be something many people do, but it’s not necessarily a bad move. Let’s say you two just cuddled and made out.

This negotiation is because you agreed to let him come over versus taking you out.

Remember the power sequence we talked about earlier? You’re creating two alternate “games of chess” again:

Again, it’s bigger-picture thinking. Coming over and cuddling isn’t a bad thing. It’s how the sequence unfolds to where your actions indicate you’re okay with this, WHICH MEANS you negotiated yourself into this position. Does that make sense?

That is how women fall into horrible negotiation traps and lose power.

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