The Devil's Dating Science
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Outline
- A formally published work in four chapters: the secrets of the sexes, the art of communication, dating techniques, and the master's journey
- Analyzes topics in relationship psychology such as sexual attraction, the "sincerity trap," and reading signs of a woman's interest
- The communication section covers three levels of conversation, WeChat/texting strategy (such as the "rule of three"), and reverse-psychology humor
- The dating section proposes a tiered escalation theory and the "9-hour effect," correcting common mistakes in pursuit
- The final chapter is a collection of essays and case studies on approach technique
Core idea
Pursuit is a tiered escalation process of recognizing and responding to signals of interest; being honest about your intentions and acknowledging the other person's emotions works better than pleasing or showing off skill.
Review
Continuing the author's relatively candid, restrained style, its observations on the psychology of chatting and dating are readable; but some concepts (like effects measured in hours) lack real evidence, and its overall view of the sexes still shows the limits of its era.
