Danger said:
As far as the "alpha" theories, your suggestion that my dominance did create the attraction is a belief in said alpha theories, it sounds like maybe you don't believe them?
The dominance certainly attracted them, but again, that's a DHV, the indifference only magnifies the attraction.
I can agree with that. I don't think that indifference CREATES attraction, but if it's already there it can magnify it (as you say). Frustration, the challenge, wanting what you can't have, etc.
I do believe the basic alpha principle. Women will tend to be attracted to the most dominant, or most high value male. Problem is, things get complicated when it comes to humans. Men will be alpha in some things but not others, depending on the setting or situation. In modern society the alpha role is often spread out among several males.
One guy may be the boss and wield the most actual power, another guy may be the most social and dominate the conversations, another guy may be the strongest or most athletic, another guy may be the best looking, etc. You don't find the whole package wrapped up all in one very often, so there are chances for everybody.
I'm curious as to what specifically you think your friends were doing wrong, and maybe some of what you were doing right, some of your basic philosophy. For example, do you kino all the girls whether you are attracted to them or not? Use negs, etc? There are a lot of different approaches to take with seduction, I'm wondering what specific techniques work for you.