So I’ve been writing rather feverishly the last couple of days, on a self-help book of all things! Actually, at the most you’d call it a pseudo-self help book. It’s really just a funny bit of insight into myself and other women I’ve met with similar natures. I’ve already written 7 chapters, and have headings for 5 more ready to go. I can’t believe how much fun I’m having doing this. And I think it’ll be both cathartic and an interesting read.
I’ve been reluctant to share anything of it, until it was a little more formed. But it’s coming along very well now, and I’m ready to show you a little bit. So read below, an excerpt from “The Way into a Stubborn Bitch’s Heart.” And feel free to throw out any comments. I’d like to hear impressions.
Related PostsChapter 3: I Even Tried Complimenting Her On Her Shoes!
Yes, I have heard a man say that before. It took some effort not to shake him like the hysterical chick in Airplane. Now don’t get me wrong. I am not going to pretend that some women don’t love their shoes. HBO did an entire TV show that proved it. But there are two glaring problems with this statement.
- If you’ve never heard a woman talk about shoes, odds are good she’s not too concerned with your impression of hers.
- Compliments are a mine field for both the stubborn bitch and her pursuer.
The stubborn bitch loves compliments, she really does. On the surface, she appears to loathe them, and she might even make you feel like a sissy kiss ass when you offer them. But in reality, what the stubborn bitch hates is bullshit. She doesn’t want you to tell her about how cute her shoes are, unless you are a shoe designer or have a foot fetish, because you couldn’t give a rat’s ass about her shoes. A disingenuous compliment will lose you more points than you could ever hope to gain.
Now here’s a shoe compliment that could yield you something rare and special to receive from a stubborn bitch; curiosity.
I like your new shoes. They look more comfortable than the ones you usually wear. I always wondered if the other ones hurt your feet.
What’s this? Did this guy just express concern about my general comfort level on a day to day basis? Hmm, interesting.
Now, you might say that wasn’t much of a compliment, but if it’s a valid statement about her shoe wearing habits (and if it isn’t please don’t use it because you’ll look like an idiot), it doesn’t really matter. The point of a compliment should be to make the other person feel like you noticed something about them and wanted to make them feel noticed. This is a compliment that’s genuine. It comes from a place of consideration. And if you get her a foot massaging pillow for her birthday, you might just earn a smile of recognition (see Chapter 4), something else that’s key to the success of winning a stubborn bitch over.
