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Barry Kirkey (26/Extramask) Talks Comedy – LESSON 1

As promised, my friend Barry Kirkey (aka, “26″/”Extramask” from “The Game”) has provided his first installment on developing your sense of humor/comedy skills…and in particular, in how that relates to attracting women. I’d like to thank him for his guest article on the How to Get a Girlfriend blog today… And now, I hand the [...]

When You Go Out, How Do You “Get In State”?

Hey – I thought that a good Friday post would be my techniques for getting into an open & charged “social state” before you go out. I’ve come up with 5…but I’d love to know your methods too. Is there anything you do? Music you listen to? Something you say to yourself before going into [...]

“How To Get A Girlfriend” Mailbag: Secrets On Being “Friends” With Women

Hi there – Got an interesting mailbag the other day, and thought to convert it into an article, as it highlights some principles I enjoy teaching. Now, let me preface this discussion by saying this – the GOAL (in some respects) of getting GOOD with women is to never hear the following phrase: “Let’s Just [...]

Some Thoughts on Flirting…

What does it mean to be both a man, and to flirt? Seems contradictory in a way doesn’t it? Most guys hear the word man and instantly envision the traditional Marlboro Man pose, with lowered brow, and suspicious gaze… In “How To Get A Girlfriend” I talk endlessly about ways to develop your masculinity, while [...]

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Hey there – I’m good friends with Carlos Xuma…and we have a lot in common in terms of what we teach guys. One of those topics is SOCIAL SKILLS. Obviously, these are key when meeting and dating women. The great thing about learning social skills though is that they translate into other parts of your [...]

Happy Weekend – New Podcast, and an Amazing Video…

Hey there. Wanted to be sure you were aware of this podcast I did recently with Scot McCay (I even bought a brand new microphone for it and everything!). Scot was recently interviewed by David D for his “Dating Guru” series. He and I have a TON in common. We met via a mutual friend [...]

How To Get A Girlfriend – A Primer

I worked with two clients recently who both asked me to summarize how it is that I help guys with this age-old question: How To Get A Girlfriend. I realized this was such a clear request that I have handled in my ebook, but I thought it might be useful to briefly cover this in [...]

How To Compliment Women…Happy Weekend

Hey there, Am heading into a 1-on-1 tomorrow, and was going through my normal ritual of preparations etc. a little while ago. I happened to stumble across this article written about a year ago, and thought it would be apropos for a Friday post – something to stimulate your brains thru the weekend. Try to [...]

From The Archive: Fun With A “10″ Down Under

Hey, Wanted to pass along today a story from my archive…(am going to do this weekly now until the end of the year) During the Project Hollywood experiment (almost four years ago – WOW), I was known as PlayboyLA, or just – Playboy, which was the name Neil Strauss used for me in “The Game”. [...]

From The Archive…I “Heart” NYC

Hey guys, A rainy Tuesday in NYC calls for…a fun/nutso story from my archive… During the Project Hollywood experiment, I was known as PlayboyLA, or just – Playboy (the name Neil used for me in “The Game”). I used to work for a pick-up company, and the following is a lay-report from those times (posted [...]

Important Mailbag: Dating In The Workplace

Ever had an urge to date someone you worked with? If you have, then you are in the majority of those employed in this world. Seriously. My parents met on a job. Years ago, my mom was hired at a Symphony in NC and they had organized a “welcome” drink for her after work. Well, [...]

How To Meet Women on Halloween

I have received a number of emails this week from guys wanting to know cool ideas for Halloween costumes. What they are REALLY asking are what are some ways to get attention with their costume, and even have people (read: WOMEN) approach you. Well, you could always dress as Hugh Hefner – fully robed, with [...]