The Minute Game (Posted by Doug)

I have found that texting is completely illogical. Why text when a call would be so much more efficient? Many argue that texting allows one to accomplish tasks while still talking to someone, and while that may be true it has completely screwed with the way i talk to girls. I have found that when texting, nothing can ever be taken seriously. For example, when asking a girl out, the question is always followed with a “haha” or “lol” to lighten the mood. That way if the girl happens to reject you (and Alex and I don’t experience that much) you can always play it off with something like this: “haha alright that’s cool not a big deal i was just pretty much kidding anyway.” It becomes a way to save face; to keep the male ego intact.

While I despise texting, it is understandable as to why girls would love it. Texting allows females a “screening process” before actually meeting the guy. While actually talking on the phone might be awkward and difficult for some girls, texting lets them talk for hours about virtually nothing while they decide whether the new guy meets the needed criteria for a date.

In response to this, I have developed what I consider a foolproof method when texting a girl you are really into. (remember guys as a warning this is only to be used with the “dream girl” not the “fall back girl” it doesn’t matter with the fall back.) My friends and I call this technique “the minute game.” It is very simple. This is how it works: When texting never respond to the girl quicker than it takes for her to respond to you. For example if she texts you back in 4 minutes, wait 5. If it is 2, wait at least 3. This way you appear as if you are actually doing something. You seem busy and not really into the girl...keeping her on edge. Executed to perfection, you can drive the girl mad waiting to hear from you. Wondering where you are will only add to her “crush”. Happy waiting fellas!