Wow, that's crazy. Thanks for the link.

I don't think gordon2's comment was meant to be mean. It's very difficult to learn another culture without being there. I'm not saying it's right, but it's easy to generalize by the type of tv or movies that come out from that country.

So, minus the part where he didn't listen to you and lashed out... did he do everything right? I mean, as a conversation starter to chat you up, showing interest, etc?

If you're going through the same situation... follow the advice given. If she's not monogamous/going steady with this other person, you can state that you're interested in her and see if she wants to date (dating does not equal mutually exclusive as you can date more than one person). Who knows she may pick you…

What Dyne & Dr.NL said. And if it doesn't work out. Do NOT blame her or otherwise make her feel bad for not choosing you. Just learn from all this move on. (Next time make your intentions clear by asking said interest out on a DATE.)

Agreed with advice for #2. Just state that you're totally into her and that you need some help to get the kissing part down. The fun part is that she'll let you know what works for her. (e.g. Some women like light sucking of the lips. Others do not and like something else) That said, no one I know of liked super…

Rachel, I'm curious about your perspective on this. Please finish this modified sentence...

Surely, there's some point where "maxed out" will yield nothing more than an ever higher resolution and frame rate. Hopefully, someone will release the specs that are running this video. That's good enough for me provided it doesn't break the bank.

MistahBoosh? err.. Capt. Straightforward! Please do tell how your date goes/went. I think we're all rooting for your success.

I want to know the PC specs running this particular video. Is it the recommended specs released on Steam?

Nice guy tokens = sex is a crude way to put it and implies that there's no romance in the equation. If I understand what you're saying, it may be more accurate to state "nice guy tokens = romantic relationship".

Huh. I read that vase bit as an allusion to his "perfect world" shattering.

"It's not a small sweet spot dude. Honestly, it's not. If you're interested in a woman, the only thing you have to do is tell them. Say "Hey, you're a cool person, would you like to go on a date some time?" Not "Hang out" not "Do something sometime" but use the actual word "date"."

While I didn't grow out of it until I was in my early 20's... I don't know it would have happened if I didn't enter a prolonged relationship. Perhaps it takes dating and getting into a relationship to get out of that mentality.

Yes, this needs stars and repeating (keep it up Dr.NerdLove! with all your articles). My wife and I agree that stating your intentions is key. That's the difference between me and that other guy who didn't make his intentions clear.

Yeah, if you look at Dr.NL's description of the different types of "friendzones" there seems to be several and in these threads, there's wildly different interpretations of FZs.

Sorry you had to experience those guys, ESPECIALLY, that 3rd guy blocking your way, situation. Reminds me of the article on Kotaku about a case where a female game designer felt trapped when a male co-worker was hitting on her, while drunk, after hours and blocked her only escape path out of her office. No one…

Thanks for putting this up. I missed the stream, so it's nice to have a comparison shot.

I think I know what you mean.

Yeah. Having worked at a video game store in my younger days, I can attest that there have been cases where the parent will get their kid anything (e.g. GTA III) just to shut the kid up and be done with the "game buying" experience because the parent needs to be somewhere else. Looks like not a lot has changed. :(