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(Editor's Note, this letter was written before Doc's death in August, 2020 but still relevant as Doc's principles are timeless).
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Hey Doc,
I hope you can be patient with me. I did everything wrong and I know it.
I’m 28 and work with an amazing girl, Kelsey. From the very first moment I saw her I thought she could be the one. I wanted to meet her like crazy but I didn’t go for it for two reasons. First of all, because she is SO beautiful that I wouldn’t even dream that a girl like her would be available. Second, I’m not a fan of dating people I work with. But I REALLY liked her!
One day, a few months after I first saw her, we talked on the phone for a business reason. The talk was so warm that she invited me to her office for coffee. We met, and I could sense that she liked me too. At that point we started talking via e-mail. Everything looked good so I asked for her phone number and called her the same night. She started bombing me with calls. She even asked if I was single.
A few days later Kelsey said that she just came out of a five-year relationship. (She dumped the guy.) She told me it was a bad period for her and she didn’t want to rush things, but she likes me a lot and wanted to take it really slow. Over the following days I asked her twice to go out but she said it was too soon. I didn’t ask her again and suddenly one night she said she wanted to see me the following day.
We went out for a drink and then she asked me to take her to the beach. I tried to kiss her but she backed off. She told me that kissing me would make things more complicated because then she would start to feel things for me. I told her no problem, take your time and perhaps we can go out some other time if you want to. Then she grabbed me and kissed me and we made out for hours! I left with the feeling that we finally made a start.
The next night I was out with friends and sent Kelsey a couple of texts early in the morning to which she didn’t reply. The next morning Kelsey told me that she felt pressure. She kissed me at the beach because she thought that she could overcome that feeling of pressure, but it didn’t work out for her after all. She told me that at the moment she couldn’t offer anything to me. All she wants is to be with her friends and have fun. I told her that she can have as much space and time as she wants, and that I like her so much I can wait for her to clear her mind.
We haven’t spoken for days since, apart from one time at work for business. I know I rushed things a hell of a lot! I know that I probably did all the wrong things. But please coach me. My question is, what should I do now? I want Kelsey! I am sure you think I’m an idiot, but Kelsey is the woman of my life. Her birthday is next week. Should I give her a present? Send flowers? Thanks for any insight.
Shelton - who should have hit the brakes
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