Comments on: The Brad Pitt Rule

By: Victoria

Victoria — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:17:35 +0000

Oh how I wish this guy I met through my Uncle had understood and employed the Brad Pitt rule. In college this guy would come visit my family with my Uncle and would send me notes and ask me out, and I was not interested like that whatsoever. I admired him as a nice fella, but….as you can see, any girl that refers to you as a ‘nice fella’ is not interested in you romantically. It was so bad that my Dad (thank you Dad!) took him for a walk one day and was just like “look, she’s not into you at all. No harm, no foul, but maybe spend your energy else where.” I had no idea my Dad did that for me, I just knew that the guy FINALLY stopped pursuing me. I had done my best to not lead him on, I was never ‘available’ to hang out, but he didn’t seem to get it at all. Thank you Dad for helping me out, when I didn’t even know or ask you to! found this out years later…my Dad is the man!

By: Meta

Meta — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:11:33 +0000

This rule is so far beyond true. No girl would ever go against this, and any girl who purposely acts like that when she’s actually interested, is probably crazy or full of drama and might be obsessive or clingy, or just stupid. If someone asked me out, and I couldnt go but still wanted to, I would say I couldnt but imediately follow that with a question of when theyre next free, and make plans for then instead. If I just say I can’t, even if I apologize, even if I say another time (not a specific time, just a generalized statement or a “maybe”) it means I don’t want to but guys are so sensitive, I can’t just say I don’t want to.

Basically, there’s absolutely no situation, and no circumstance, where this isn’t true. Period.

By: davelister

davelister — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:58:55 +0000

@jeremy

If you are at all concerned about how masculine other men are feeling, you should probably be trying to date them instead.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:39:36 +0000

@Jonathan:

I am not a woman, so I could be wrong, but I would be willing to bet both my automobiles that if you present yourself well, and then walk up to a woman you like and ask her out with five guys surrounding her she will be so blown away by your assertiveness she will be unable to resist, assuming she likes you to begin with.

In addition, those five guys around her will feel emasculated by the event, which is not at all your goal, but kind of a nice bonus. :)

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:58:11 +0000

do you guys think that somehow asking her to do something with you is not that hard? whether she accepts your offer or not is her choice. however i find it awkward to ask when there are always like 5 guys surrounding her…

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:27:01 +0000

This article has actually helped me understand my life a little more. I’ve been in love with this girl for the longest time, I can’t even imagine myself with any other girl anytime soon, I’ve asked her out a bit, but she suggested another date instead of simply rejecting me. This may sound corny and lame, but I’m motivated on taking her out. I hope I will get a chance to tell her how I feel about her soon.

By: Jill

Jill — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:57:47 +0000

Ok boys…here it is, so listen carefully as I am divulging some pertinent information on “Be a Man 101″. I like the Bard Pitt Rule somewhat, however I would change that to “What would Brad do?” when in doubt about how to approach a lass that you fancy. Any man who is comfortable in his masculinity or as a human being for that matter, would take a risk of asking a girl out (I’m sorry guys, I know we don’t make it easy for you these days, but really we are thrilled to be asked out) and at the same time ACCEPT the possibility of a “no”-for whatever reason, and you MUST respect the reason…but don’t give up. Also, a good old-fashioned phone call is the BEST way for success…and if you have the balls to ask her in person, that is HOT. No e-mail, no texting crap, no subtle hints, no lazy way out or cowardice. Respect her like the lady she is and your diligence will not go unnoticed :) I say this to you, fine gentleman, as I passed up a date tonight with a man that I have been smitten with the past 5 months who finally worked up the courage to ask me out to dinner via E-MAIL less than 24 hours ago…WRONG WRONG WRONG! Give her at least 2-3 days notice to show her that you respect the possibility that she DOES have a life other than waiting for you to MAN UP and call. So needless to say I am not a smitten kitten anymore ;) but perhaps a wiser one!
I wish you all gents good luck in life & love!

By: Tyler

Tyler — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:13:53 +0000

This rule is the shit
“the power in all relationships lies with whoever cares less”
It all depends, if you want to cultivate an Alpha male mentality and lifestyle you have to get abundance. By no means pursue just one girl, pursue a lot of them tons and tons of girls, they are every fucking where. You asked her out, and she flakes try one more time then give up, call another chick.

You will soon realize that hey are not that special, they are ok. it is only in your head that “she is the one”. Get out of that emo mentality and act like a man.
Go out and talk to girls, flirt with them, they’re everywhere: streets, malls, coffeeshops, clubs etc. of course your are gonna get blown away most of the time at first, but that is good man that will make you hard like a rock, if you identify your mistakes and learn from them.
Someday you will have your little rotation of chicks.
And always remember It is your party you decide who do you want to invite, and if this she doesn’t want to come to your party it’s her lost, but first you’ve gotta have a party going on.

Now, if you want to be the pathetic beta male who only receives pity dates, until she had enough fun with the Alphas and decides to give you a “chance” to become her boyfriend, the go chase her and forget about Brad Pitt’s rule

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:44:40 +0000

Exactly. Spot on.

By: Rick j

Rick j — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:18:51 +0000

And don’t buy into the notion that you aren’t as good as Brad Pitt; you asked her out, and he hasn’t. A woman who has that in her head isn’t worth your time.

Things to keep in mind:
Women, like men, want what they can’t or don’t have. They also want what the other girl has. If she sees you out having fun with another woman, especially one she knows, all of a sudden she becomes more interested.
Having a good time without her is the best cure for rejection, so move on!