Also, and this is the cheat code to all relationships, regardless of gender:, be interested in them. Ask them questions about themselves and their interests instead of just trying to impress them with how great you are. Even, maybe especially, if you think you know something about what they’re taking about, play slightly dumb and ask questions.
This lines up with what the ever-quotable Talleyrand once said:
“If you wish to be popular in society consent to be taught many things you already know.”
It didn’t prevent him to be called “shit in a silk stocking” by Napoléon on one occasion, though.
Also, and this is the cheat code to all relationships, regardless of gender:, be interested in them. Ask them questions about themselves and their interests instead of just trying to impress them with how great you are. Even, maybe especially, if you think you know something about what they’re taking about, play slightly dumb and ask questions.
This lines up with what the ever-quotable Talleyrand once said:
“If you wish to be popular in society consent to be taught many things you already know.”
It didn’t prevent him to be called “shit in a silk stocking” by Napoléon on one occasion, though.
I tend to do that with people I like as friends.
Who I really don’t want to rizz up 😭