Romantic Novels and their Hero

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My weekend was really uneventful. If you asked me what I did, I’d tell you I spent most of it doing chores. And, I’m not ashamed to admit, sometimes I enjoy chick flicks. While I was doing those chores, I had the W or Hallmark channel playing in the background. It got me thinking—these romantic novels and movies are basically the equivalent of porn for women. I haven’t done much research on it, but general adult content is consumed by men because it requires little effort, provides instant gratification, and plays on themes like dominance and variety. Romantic movies, on the other hand, take an average woman and elevate her into a dream scenario, where she is pursued, desired, and cherished by an ideal man. In this fantasy world, she becomes the heroine, and the love story plays out effortlessly. I realized that this concept can be used to our advantage.

To truly excel at attracting women, you need to understand one essential truth: women are drawn to emotional fantasies, much like the romantic heroes in the novels they adore. While men may be attracted to physical imagery, women’s fantasies are about being pursued, understood, and made to feel like the heroine in a larger-than-life story. By tapping into these desires, you can create a powerful dynamic that goes beyond attraction and makes you unforgettable.

1. Character
In romantic novels, the male protagonist is never ordinary. He’s confident, mysterious, and emotionally layered—a man who appears untouchable yet is captivated by the heroine. To embody this type of character, you need to cultivate a sense of mystery. The easiest way to become a captivating figure is by speaking less. Being reserved and elusive makes you a blank canvas, allowing her to project her fantasies onto you. This blankness creates intrigue and leaves her wanting more.

To be the hero in her story, you need to provide what she craves: excitement and emotional safety. Women want a man who seems larger than life, yet who allows them to glimpse a vulnerable, hidden side. Confidence and depth are the keys to embodying this balance. Are you the charismatic leader, the passionate lover, or the emotionally available protector? Each woman has different desires, and by knowing how to embody these qualities, you naturally become the hero she yearns for.

2. Understand Her Emotional Fantasy
Every woman has her own unique emotional needs, often rooted in the themes of the heroines of romantic novels. Some women crave adventure and unpredictability, while others long for deep emotional connection and validation. To create a genuine bond, it’s crucial to understand these individual desires and tailor your approach accordingly.

For example, some women may want a partner who matches their strength, while others may desire someone who makes them feel seen and special. By recognizing what emotional script she follows, you can make your attention feel purposeful and unique, creating a powerful sense of connection that feels like destiny.

3. Anti-Seductive Traits
Now, let me tell you: the most important thing you can do is remove all anti-seductive traits, and do so at all costs. If you need to take anything from this post is this chapter. These traits will sabotage any attempt to build the right emotional dynamic. Impatience, neediness, self-consciousness, or a lack of generosity all create an emotional barrier that repels women. Traits like insecurity, oversharing, and rushing things kill the build-up that is vital to creating emotional tension.

To become more magnetic and attract women on a deeper level, you need to eliminate these behaviours completely. Think of it like this: by removing these anti-seductive traits, you are 70% closer to the finish line. You’ll find that when you drop these self-sabotaging actions, you unlock the full potential of any interaction, allowing her to see you as the captivating figure she desires.

Conclusion:

Women’s fantasies thrive on tension, emotional build-up, and the thrill of the unknown. By pacing your interactions and letting her feel the excitement of not knowing what’s coming next, you craft a story that she can’t resist. When you become the mysterious, charismatic figure she can’t read entirely, you become the hero of her own personal fantasy.

I am open to the idea on learning why Hallmark movies are porn for women. If you need me to go into more detail just ask or DM me.

TD;LR = Don’t be a NPC. Have some character, boundaries, values, and something to stand for. Be bold, raunchy, father-like figure, something. Increase your LMSP. Kill your anti-seductive traits.
 
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Thats a masterpiece and pretty advanced.

I look at women like a painter and a blank canvas. In order to seduce the woman, the man has the best chances by painting the picture she wants to see. Its what incites her feelings. The good thing is the man begins to get what he wants after the picture starts to take shape. Even better, the man is the painter. Without the man, there is no picture.

2. Understand Her Emotional Fantasy
Every woman has her own unique emotional needs, often rooted in the themes of the heroines of romantic novels. Some women crave adventure and unpredictability, while others long for deep emotional connection and validation. To create a genuine bond, it’s crucial to understand these individual desires and tailor your approach accordingly.

I've always been the "adventurous & unpredictable" guy that struggled to form deep connections with women that needed large amounts of validation. But get me with the right girl that finds pleasure in going along on my last minute adventures and its game on. Thanks for stating it like you did, it helps reiterate how important it is for me. The patterns have been there, and you helped me make more sense of it.
 

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Hallmark has really become bold, if they're now "porn" for anyone. Solid points all around, OP: I'd just add that most of these fantasies written and sold for women end with the heroine "taming" the hero, turning him into a one-woman man for life. THAT doesn't work to one's advantage
 

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I may be in the minority here, but I think these types of romance fantasies are just as bad for women as p*rn is for men.

From soap operas to reality shows (The Bachelor) to these Hallmark movies and even 50 Shades...they're all about the emotional rollercoaster of FALLING in love, not STAYING in love.

I find a lot of women crave drama because it makes them feel something on an emotional level. Conversely, most men would seek to avoid drama because it's a distraction that negatively impacts their daily lives. When you combine these conflicting mindsets, you get these reality TV shows about finding love, where the couples almost never stay together once they go back to their boring lives and have to actually maintain a relationship.

The point I'm trying to make is that I agree there are certain traits that men should embody. However, I don't think men should try to provide women with this emotional rollercoaster fantasy, because the women who will enjoy that will be the women you will constantly need to do that for in order to keep her happy.
 

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I think these types of romance fantasies are just as bad for women as p*rn is for men.
It is an interesting point. It's not as obviously damaging but I think it can be subtly damaging.

From soap operas to reality shows (The Bachelor) to these Hallmark movies and even 50 Shades...they're all about the emotional rollercoaster of FALLING in love, not STAYING in love.
This is a small part of why I am a proponent of the idea that monogamous relationships have a shelf life of goodness.

Women's mindsets are more about falling in love than staying in love.
 

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Good post but I mis one key component.

In order to be(come ) this man the protagonist still needs to have some dark traits. He needs to be somewhat detached from happiness and be unfazed by event that shake him up for better or for worse.

The reason why I like this post is because thunk about it: 90% of women you've met did looked at you as if you were that hero. You can tell by the way they look at you. It's literally the same concept as written in novels.

It doesn't take that much to *use* a woman's own mind against her. The only downside is that this foundation is extremely fragile and leaves little room for error. Hence the "one slip It's all it takes " thread.

To elaborate on my 1st paragraph: you could say this is all about keeping a solid frame. That's why I always say that self improvement is so important. You wont wake up tomorrow and be the prince of Dubai , but you can however work your way to become tbe king in your own world. And thus conduct like one. Women will come exponentially because they all chase the same thing.
 

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Hallmark has really become bold, if they're now "porn" for anyone. Solid points all around, OP: I'd just add that most of these fantasies written and sold for women end with the heroine "taming" the hero, turning him into a one-woman man for life. THAT doesn't work to one's advantage
Yes thats the key element. This is also found in 1930 40s tough guy movies. By the 50s the emphasis was on the knowing wise dependable provider dad. Boys going steady with a single sweetheart.. Woman was elevated to the prize. By the 1980s mainstream emphasised romantic courtly love where the man was lucky to have her. (This was my era). The emphasis was on the patient beta male who followed his princess to make her happy. By the 2000s it was friendzone oriented, and the sweetheart of a guy rom comedy if she only knew how much the man loved her.

The Beta Male is the building block of a modern society. These are the male drones so eloquently identified in the predatory female book. The back up guys. The guys the unhappy wife has on backup. They are always there ready to serve. And marry.
 

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I may be in the minority here, but I think these types of romance fantasies are just as bad for women as p*rn is for men.

From soap operas to reality shows (The Bachelor) to these Hallmark movies and even 50 Shades...they're all about the emotional rollercoaster of FALLING in love, not STAYING in love.

I find a lot of women crave drama because it makes them feel something on an emotional level. Conversely, most men would seek to avoid drama because it's a distraction that negatively impacts their daily lives. When you combine these conflicting mindsets, you get these reality TV shows about finding love, where the couples almost never stay together once they go back to their boring lives and have to actually maintain a relationship.

The point I'm trying to make is that I agree there are certain traits that men should embody. However, I don't think men should try to provide women with this emotional rollercoaster fantasy, because the women who will enjoy that will be the women you will constantly need to do that for in order to keep her happy.
To be fair, every seduction—starting from the moment two people meet until they become intimate—can be romanticized. There’s often a systematic process that mirrors how romance is portrayed in daily life and in movies. For example, something as simple as a walk in the park can transform into a seductive date filled with intrigue and suspense, where both individuals invest emotionally to connect and bond. Eventually, one may let the other down, prompting a journey of reconciliation or pursuit, culminating in deeper intimacy.

I put your New Year’s Eve story into ChatGPT, and it turned into a Hallmark synopsis lol:

“A guarded visitor from the Dominican Republic, hesitant to let her walls down, meets a modern-day Knight in Shiny Armor who turns their fleeting connection into his New Year’s mission. With determination and charm, he navigates her playful tests and earns her trust, proving himself worthy under the city’s midnight sky. By the night’s end, her resistance gives way to his irresistible allure, leaving them both changed and longing for the next chapter of their story.”

Back to your point about keeping the drama alive to make her happy—after the seduction is complete, you enter the relationship phase, which can be likened to the spinning plates metaphor. Put in too much effort, and it flies away; put in too little, and it falls and breaks. The balance lies in planning and sharing experiences where both partners invest time and energy into each other. Isn’t that drama in itself?

Relationships are an art form, requiring communication, boundaries, commitment, effort, negotiation, shared goals, and countless other variables. When one party stops contributing, you risk ending up in r/deadbedrooms. The flame only burns as long as you keep stroking it. Just my opinion.
 
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“A guarded visitor from the Dominican Republic, hesitant to let her walls down, meets a modern-day Knight in Shiny Armor who turns their fleeting connection into his New Year’s mission. With determination and charm, he navigates her playful tests and earns her trust, proving himself worthy under the city’s midnight sky. By the night’s end, her resistance gives way to his irresistible allure, leaving them both changed and longing for the next chapter of their story.”
My god... :rofl:
 
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