A Dating Lesson: Gotham Style

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I normally don't do this, but watching is learning, and a few people here could stand to learn from this show. In the scene above, young Bruce Wayne summons his courage to try to make a move on young Selina Kyle. He struggles, but then follows his instincts and succeeds well enough. Watch the video and note these points.

1. 0:09 Bruce uses a lame excuse to try to get Selina alone. His nervousness shows as his eyes dart down, failing to meet her gaze and hold it. Fail.

2. :024 Selina, a strong willed girl, senses his weakness and shit tests him with an insult. He looks down again, nervous. She gives him another insult and then starts walking away.

3. 0:36 Bruce manages to find his nerves. He doesn't follow Selina, which would be a mistake--he calmly speaks to her and she returns to him. His inexperience shows and he starts being too boring, instead of cutting to the chase.

4. 0:54 Bruce finally manages to spit out that he wants her, he holds her gaze, and her eyes change. Even if you aren't 100% the best with words, girls will give you respect for being direct and calm, for having the guts to make a move.

5. 1:09 She shit tests him again, challenging whether he likes her, and insulting him. He allows *some* passion and emotion into his voice, but only some. He closes the distance and stays calm and confidant that they have a bond.

6. 1:50: she throws out another challenge, but he's passed well enough and she kisses him. The day has been saved and she's happy.

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Main dating lessons for you from this scene:

1. Be bold. Be direct. Cut to the chase. Girls will respect your boldness in an age of cowards.

A Dating Lesson: Gotham Style

2. When, not if, she shit tests you--stay calm and confidant. Women are smaller than men, weaker, and usually unarmed. Treat her shit tests like you would treat an angry declawed kitten you're playing with, amused playfulness.

A Dating Lesson: Gotham Style

You wouldn't bitch slap a kitten that hissed at you, would you? No, duh. Or as an ex of mine told me, "You don't put up with my crap... I like that about you."

A Dating Lesson: Gotham Style

3. Body language. Meet her gaze and hold it until she looks away. Don't chase after her--make her move to adapt to you, just as Bruce refused to chase. He stood there and waited for her to walk back instead of following like a lovesick puppy. You have to be stronger than the girl you want to be yours--she needs to want to follow you, to want to be around you.

Remember--wolves pursue their prey, and they pursue the female they want as their mate. Clingy toddlers chase after their parents or older siblings.

A Dating Lesson: Gotham Style

I would add something about dressing well, but I think that's understood. Farewell!

A Dating Lesson: Gotham Style
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