Doc Love's The System was the first book I came across in the "dating game" genre written by a man for men. I loved the simplicity of it, the directness, the efficiency. In my opinion, what it offered was
1. A simple framework (structure) in which to view dating. Every game has a framework, every dance and every sport. First structure, then freedom.
2. Basic principles. Like the law of gravity, they just seemed to ring true each time. "Look at her actions, not her words"
3. A filtering system. She may be a stunner, but she can damage your financial and mental health. filter the users and the nags.
4. A personal development barometer. Gauge your own constant personal development by reflecting off the male character traits that raise interest level.
5. Knowledge. Truth can sometimes be harsh, but it's always enlightening.
6. Plate spinning: The good ol' Doc didn't use this term however, he did explain the power of a man with options.
Again it's the simplicity of it all, cutting through a lot of nonsense. Doc Love's goal is to "find you a good one", in other words, it's "girlfriend game". That being said, for me this works regardless of your sexual strategy i.e. he recommends that you don't become "boyfriend / girlfriend" until you have around 8/10 dates in which should be around the 8 week mark AND she should be the one that brings it up...........exclusivity should be her idea..........which sounds like it would be her FRAME........but you tell her that you want to sleep on it and it's at this point you negotiate your expectations before accepting exclusivity......back to YOUR FRAME..........of course for those who wish to perpetually spin plates you simply never have to accept exclusivity and either go beyond the 8 weeks as you were or you let her go with ease as you have other plates and prospects around you....
Sound familiar? Of course, Doc Love has many imitations. Imitation is the best form of flattery.
So here's a Doc Love The System homage......with additions.
The Doc says that if a man comes to him and he has a problem with a girl or/and a relationship it's usually down to one of three things. These three things are represented on a triangle: the truth triangle. Imagine energy flowing from three points of a triangle. The energy is alive, it's flowing.......should one point have a problem.....it cuts the flow. The energy is no longer flowing.....if the energy is no longer flowing......there's no life. Things start to die and decay.
The three points are:
1) Interest level...............the degree of feelings that the woman has towards you. The most important factor of all. She has to like you first.
2) Three major Male character traits..........masculine traits which increase attraction. Think polarity. Opposite male and female energy attract. Like the polar ends of a magnet.
3) Three major female traits (Female attitude)..........qualities that the female must have if she's to be considered a long term mate.
Two basic Principles
1. It's all about the interest level. The key is not to project your interest level on to her, instead observe and rate her interest level. You tend to have more fun with a girl with high interest level. Simple philosophy.
2. Bottom line her actions. She'll tell you her interest level via her actions, not her words. Women generally communicate covertly. Bottom line her actions, don't bother analyzing her words, you'll save yourself time.
Remember "A tiger can smile, a snake will say it loves you......" (Fight Club).....don't believe anything, at least until they've got some time in and have proven themselves, even then, take the words with a pinch of salt. The motto is "how does she treat me?". This cuts through so much confusion. "but she says she loves me" how does she treat you!!!!
Instead of rationalizing her actions. "oh she broke the date, because she was tired", "oh she must be busy" etc bottom line her actions. Broke the date? Low interest.
Reality Factor: Men need to look at reality no matter how ugly it may be.
50th Law: Intense Realism: Seeing things for what they are.
"The greatest danger you face is your mind growing soft and your eye getting dull"
You consume more calories than you burn.....reality factor....you put on weight
You spend more money than you have coming in.....reality factor.....you're building debt
She doesn't treat you well............reality factor......she has low interest or a bad attitude....
1. A simple framework (structure) in which to view dating. Every game has a framework, every dance and every sport. First structure, then freedom.
2. Basic principles. Like the law of gravity, they just seemed to ring true each time. "Look at her actions, not her words"
3. A filtering system. She may be a stunner, but she can damage your financial and mental health. filter the users and the nags.
4. A personal development barometer. Gauge your own constant personal development by reflecting off the male character traits that raise interest level.
5. Knowledge. Truth can sometimes be harsh, but it's always enlightening.
6. Plate spinning: The good ol' Doc didn't use this term however, he did explain the power of a man with options.
Again it's the simplicity of it all, cutting through a lot of nonsense. Doc Love's goal is to "find you a good one", in other words, it's "girlfriend game". That being said, for me this works regardless of your sexual strategy i.e. he recommends that you don't become "boyfriend / girlfriend" until you have around 8/10 dates in which should be around the 8 week mark AND she should be the one that brings it up...........exclusivity should be her idea..........which sounds like it would be her FRAME........but you tell her that you want to sleep on it and it's at this point you negotiate your expectations before accepting exclusivity......back to YOUR FRAME..........of course for those who wish to perpetually spin plates you simply never have to accept exclusivity and either go beyond the 8 weeks as you were or you let her go with ease as you have other plates and prospects around you....
Sound familiar? Of course, Doc Love has many imitations. Imitation is the best form of flattery.
So here's a Doc Love The System homage......with additions.
The Doc says that if a man comes to him and he has a problem with a girl or/and a relationship it's usually down to one of three things. These three things are represented on a triangle: the truth triangle. Imagine energy flowing from three points of a triangle. The energy is alive, it's flowing.......should one point have a problem.....it cuts the flow. The energy is no longer flowing.....if the energy is no longer flowing......there's no life. Things start to die and decay.
The three points are:
1) Interest level...............the degree of feelings that the woman has towards you. The most important factor of all. She has to like you first.
2) Three major Male character traits..........masculine traits which increase attraction. Think polarity. Opposite male and female energy attract. Like the polar ends of a magnet.
3) Three major female traits (Female attitude)..........qualities that the female must have if she's to be considered a long term mate.
Two basic Principles
1. It's all about the interest level. The key is not to project your interest level on to her, instead observe and rate her interest level. You tend to have more fun with a girl with high interest level. Simple philosophy.
2. Bottom line her actions. She'll tell you her interest level via her actions, not her words. Women generally communicate covertly. Bottom line her actions, don't bother analyzing her words, you'll save yourself time.
Remember "A tiger can smile, a snake will say it loves you......" (Fight Club).....don't believe anything, at least until they've got some time in and have proven themselves, even then, take the words with a pinch of salt. The motto is "how does she treat me?". This cuts through so much confusion. "but she says she loves me" how does she treat you!!!!
Instead of rationalizing her actions. "oh she broke the date, because she was tired", "oh she must be busy" etc bottom line her actions. Broke the date? Low interest.
Reality Factor: Men need to look at reality no matter how ugly it may be.
50th Law: Intense Realism: Seeing things for what they are.
"The greatest danger you face is your mind growing soft and your eye getting dull"
You consume more calories than you burn.....reality factor....you put on weight
You spend more money than you have coming in.....reality factor.....you're building debt
She doesn't treat you well............reality factor......she has low interest or a bad attitude....