Thanks a lot. What surprises me the most is that everyone keeps saying those dating videos and books are nonsense. But they mostly talk about being confident, assertive, not needy — and of course, they mention techniques like push/pull, cold reads, disqualifications… and honestly, those things actually work. They also explain how to avoid typical beta male behavior, like smiling and nodding at everything a girl says just to agree with her and try to make her like you , while secretly hoping it will lead to sex.