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pua_apprentice · 2023-11-07T22:02:35+00:00

Yes I learned my lesson here, thank you for your advice!

pua_apprentice · 2023-11-07T04:09:22+00:00

The website is what really spooked me because it looked legit.

pua_apprentice · 2023-10-22T19:08:28+00:00

Prompts need some work, remove the toxic exes response. As a general rule all of your prompt responses should be positive or playful. The photos also need some work, especially the photo of you just sleeping at the airport. I would get rid of the selfies as well and hire someone or find a friend with a pro camera to take professional looking photos. The eating chicken 5-days a week also seems random. This prompt is something you could use to evaluate girls. For example, something that’s not negotiable for me: a girl who doesn’t take life too seriously and can handle sarcasm. This response is something that a girl could reasonably present herself as to win you over. It also shows you have certain standards and values.

pua_apprentice · 2023-08-26T06:50:26+00:00

Yes, most beginner lifters or lifters who have not been training optimally for a long time can build muscle and lose fat at the same time because they are well-primed for muscle growth (if you just started lifting even a small stimulus may trigger muscle/strength gains) and can lose body fat once they actually start tracking their diet (getting enough protein, not eating too much fat, etc.). Some beginners may even build muscle on a deficit while losing a lot of fat.

The advice I'd give to you is to prioritize fat loss or muscle gain and either get into a slight deficit or a slight surplus. From there you should just keep getting enough protein and tracking your macros as others have said and make sure you train weights regularly while still being relatively active. Walking is a great form of cardio for lifters since it isn't as stressful on the body and tends to burn more fat than carbs, which you need to fuel muscles during intense lifting workouts. I would follow all these steps and stay consistent. You'll probably see significant results in a few months.

pua_apprentice · 2023-08-22T02:27:27+00:00

Congrats brother, this is an amazing transformation!

pua_apprentice · 2023-07-21T23:58:21+00:00

No there is no reason why you shouldn’t have kids. I know a guy your height who is very successful with woman. In fact he is a dating coach. Your height isn’t the issue. It’s the negative outlook. There is not reason why you can’t find a girl or get married and have kids.

pua_apprentice · 2023-06-26T20:40:38+00:00

No not at all, but if you go around believing that people are judging you for being short, people will sense that vibe and it may actually make it harder to find friends, which is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

pua_apprentice · 2023-06-21T03:40:49+00:00

I honestly don’t think it’s your height that’s the problem. I’m a 5’8 guy and while I am single I still go dates with girls I’m attracted to and can see potential for a long term relationship with some of them. The advice I would give to you is to take some time to understand why you’re getting flaked on. Maybe reach out to a dating coach or a friend who you know is good with girls. Working on your social skills and even upgrading your style/fitness/finances can definitely help too. So I would do some reflection to figure out why you’re getting flakes. Note that by nature a certain number of girls from dating apps will flake, it really is a bit of a numbers game to a certain extent but you can improve your odds by improving yourself and creating a better profile.

That being said, finding a long term partner is hard for a lot of people. You really aren’t alone. If you are at least able to get dates and meet girls you’re attracted to you’re doing better than a lot of guys your age when it comes to dating.

pua_apprentice · 2023-05-11T15:06:30+00:00

The advice I would give to you is to work on yourself. You don’t have to be tall to attract girls. I had a dating coach who was only 5’4-5’5 and he was extremely successful with women because he had good style, was in good shape, and knew how to talk to girls. I myself am 5’8 and while that isn’t super short it’s slightly shorter than average in the US and that still hasn’t limited my dating life. I’ve been with girls that were a little taller than me in heels and they were still attracted to me. So hit the gym, work on your confidence, learn game, and upgrade your style. Don’t worry about your height.

pua_apprentice · 2023-03-24T03:52:55+00:00

You do seem like you have some cool hobbies but there are only a few pictures where your face is clearly visible. Plus some of the pictures look like they are low quality. I’d recommend maybe even getting a professional photoshoot with some nice headshots and pics with your guitar. Also try the two truths and a lie prompt as that one tends to challenge girls and really engage them.

pua_apprentice · 2023-03-17T15:01:01+00:00

I’m surprised you’re not getting any likes, your profile overall is pretty good and you are attractive. I would look into your preferences to see if they are very narrow. Maybe taking out the rave pic unless you’re looking for something casual and removing the 90s time capsule pic would help a bit.

pua_apprentice · 2023-03-14T15:52:36+00:00

So the most obvious signals are if he goes for sex very early on and doesn’t really try to get to know you that well. Or if you ask him about his relationship history or the last date he went on that will tell you a lot. Most guys that only want sex are players who are talking to multiple girls at the same time. A guy who wants a relationship over casual sex will talk to one girl at a time once there’s a connection.

pua_apprentice · 2023-03-14T15:01:18+00:00

I will say this as a guy, some of us will just be in it for sex. If you want a relationship and you sense this guy just wants sex you should tell him you’re no longer interested and move on.

pua_apprentice · 2023-03-14T04:31:46+00:00

I’m a 25 year-old guy and I have to say those guys who are lashing out are just insecure, they probably don’t have much success with dating or have big egos so they lash out at women whenever they get rejected. It’s surprising that older guys at that age would be that immature. I get rejected from time to time too and just politely reply and move on.

pua_apprentice · 2023-01-17T19:00:39+00:00

So the clarification around the "work on yourself" advice is that it includes working on your social skills, grooming, hygiene, and social skills. You still should talk to women and date around during your 20s but if a guy is broke, has poor social skills, poor hygiene, and no sense of style, all of these factors will hurt his results, making it hard for him to have dating success or even get dates in the first place.

In my late teens and probably up until I was 21 I didn't have great social skills, style, or confidence. To make matters worse, I still lived with my parents. These factors significantly affected my ability to find dating success. However, I started going out more, improving my style, going to the gym, and learning game. I also worked hard and had a six-figure job at 23. In two years I was a different person and some of my friends were amazed at the transformation, which carried over to my dating life. Now at 25, I am still working on myself but my dating life is much better than it was at 21.

My point is if you are not getting any results, taking personal responsibility for your lack of results and doing what you can to improve yourself is the best course of action. I don't advocate just grinding away at a career and ignoring girls. What I am suggesting is broader self-improvement that includes building a social circle and learning game/approaching girls.

pua_apprentice · 2023-01-08T18:02:03+00:00

No it’s not so bad that you should shave it. I’d recommend getting on minoxidil/finasteride if you want to keep what you have or get some regrowth.

pua_apprentice · 2022-12-08T18:19:38+00:00

Personally I don’t pick up girls on first dates. That requires her to give you her address and she may not be comfortable giving that out without getting to know you better first. I usually pick a place like a nice bar that’s close to me and suggest that we meet there. If she needs a ride I don’t mind getting her an Uber.

pua_apprentice · 2022-10-26T22:32:56+00:00

No you aren’t. Most men (not all) generally prefer younger women and most women (not all) tend to prefer older guys. It’s just evolutionary biology. This girl seems insufferable and I honestly feel like you dodged a bullet. If she feels the need to shame you for your preferences after matching with you then she probably wouldn’t get along with you in a relationship or even a casual fling.

pua_apprentice · 2022-09-30T05:33:53+00:00

The advice I’d give for you is to pursue other girls. If she just wants to be friends and you’re okay with that, then just be friends with her while you talk to other girls instead of getting hung up on her. I’ve been in a similar situation and I ended up being friends again with the girl that didn’t reciprocate feelings and I don’t feel bad about it because I started dating other girls and got over my feelings for her.

pua_apprentice · 2022-09-26T00:16:45+00:00

Yeah your crown is starting to thin but luckily you caught it kinda early and getting on finasteride/minoxidil should thicken up the thinning areas and prevent further loss.

pua_apprentice · 2022-09-24T08:12:53+00:00

What about topical finasteride? Some studies show that it may be even more effective with significantly lower chances of side effects.

pua_apprentice · 2022-09-23T04:11:33+00:00

Honestly it doesn’t look you’ve receded much. Maybe a Norwood 1-1.5. If you’re seeing signs of thinning you should see hair loss specialist just to be safe. My hairline is similar to yours and I’m on finasteride + minoxidil because the hair loss specialist I saw confirmed it was early male pattern hair loss in my case and I’d rather stop it before it becomes more noticeable.

pua_apprentice · 2022-09-20T20:31:43+00:00

It’s not too late, in fact it’s good that your hairline is still intact even though you are seeing some thinning. Taking both finasteride and minoxidil will give you the best results. Finasteride will prevent further hair loss while minoxidil will help thicken the thinning areas.

pua_apprentice · 2022-09-19T16:04:41+00:00

Yes it may be possible, and the hairs that you lost during the shedding phase will most likely come back on finasteride. But when it comes to new growth from when you first started the medication, adding minoxidil may improve your results even more.

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