5 rules — each one links to the scenario that teaches it.
“First dates are won on energy, not information — interview-style questions are how a date dies politely.”
“Specificity is the whole game — referencing a real moment from the date proves you were paying attention; generic warmth proves nothing.”
“A vague "we should hang out" is easy to deflect — specificity is what makes saying yes possible and saying no painless.”
“Most of the time both people are feeling the same thing and waiting for someone to say it — one honest sentence beats a rehearsed speech.”
“The moment of running into an ex is less about them and more about what kind of partner you are when no one is testing you.”
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