This
post is about how to be a player. There are several things that make
a player. Now what they are is a matter of perspective. A lot of times it just who you ask. What one may
call a player, some one else may call that same person a
womanizer. It all just boils down to honesty and who your talking
to. Sometimes it's just who got hurt. In any even whether you're a
womanizer, player, dog, or just a guy who has a way
with women, there are certain traits all of these titles share.
So this post is dedicated to talking about exactly what these traits
are and what is required to achieve that reputation.
First
off , you need a swagger. I way of carrying yourself that is
irresistible to women. Not necessarily a tall dark and handsome James
Bond type charm, but something most
women respond to. Now granted that does make things easier in the
reputation department but do you want the rep or do you want
the women. Some of the best players are the ones that don't look
or sound like player but get all the action of a player because of
it. Not to mention they get the women that avoid players like the
plague. I know one player that did his best work by just drifting in
the friend zone. By being the best buddy, he would just hang out and
then create sexual tension from time to time to get what he wanted. Then
always fall right back into the friend zone when the unsuspecting
female tried to take it further. The best part about it was the
friend zone thing was her idea in the first place, therefore she had no right to complain about him trying to stay there. That is just one
instance. In any event, you do need to have something about you that women respond to, that makes you good company. Remember, women don't
hate players, they only hate being played and all of them like the
idea of taming the beast.
After
that you need to have the right mindset. Commitment is never even
considered. Any woman
that gives you her heart is asking to have it broken. It doesn't
matter if she knew you were a player or not. So know all encounters
are not to be taken but so seriously. Also no woman gets too much
attention. There are not special. You only make them feel like they are. Feeling aren't something you have, it's
something you control. You also need to be bold. In matters of
seduction, control is something women have, enjoy, and do
their best to keep. They don't plan on surrendering it easily.
Women are a slave to their emotions. You need to be bold enough to
take charge of the situation and reach her emotion so she doesn't
have much choice. Knowing when to make an exist is also part of
this mindset. That also means every woman has a time limit. You
are never in one place for too long. You may have a time frame in
your head but it is flexible. Depending on the situation, you can
and will deviate from the plan.
Third is your interactions. Having a way with word is the key to having your way with women. You need to have a certain charm. The more original the better. Funny is always a plus. Having a good time with women is the thing that makes you stick out from all the other alpha males. It is also the reason women talk to you even though they see the dangers of a probable heartbreak. You should always know what to say. Therefore you need to be clever because a player has to make quick decisions. Even though you know what to say, you always watch what you say. It's imperative that you're mindful of these things. It might come back to bite you in the ass later.
Lastly
you need the skills. Sex can't just be an activity with you, it needs
to be an experience. You need to be able to seek out and deliver a
fantasy. Not just in the bedroom but the whole randevue. The kissing,
the touching, the foreplay, and especially the sex. It all needs to be some of the best
she ever had. Women talk and if you deliver the good and your rep
is out there, that you are always available, being a player will get
much easier. So make sure you know
your shit.
Now
those are the cues on how to be a player. Good luck on this venture.
It is easier said than done. Once you get a
little practice and figure out exactly how it's done, it can be
very fun. With that I bring this post to an end.
With
all of today's modern advances, communication has become a bit of a
challenge. With emails and texting being the main form of
communication
for so many women, phone calls and love letters have fallen to the
same level as the telegraph and smoke signals. Throw in the pop
culture abbreviations, picture, and punctuation, it could leave
even the smartest of scholars confused. So this post is for figuring
out the texting code. There are good texts and bad texts, it all
depends on how you look at it. This post we are going to give you the
inside track on the texts she sends and what they mean. What she texts will give you an idea of how she feels about you and the
situation. How you respond
to those texts will make or break you. Women are constantly
trying to figure us out, so they use texts to do it. Text are a good
way because they can focus on the words you use instead of just what
you said. In any event, I don't see why we can't do the same thing.
With that being said, lets get to it.
Lets
start with some of
the bad texts because those are the easiest and there aren't that
many. If she doesn't care, she won't waste a lot of time texting you.
If she makes a really stupid
excuse why she can't hang out (playing with my dog) then she
thinks you're a lowlife. Talking about other guys with you isn't good
either. They hide other men from other guys they believe have
potential. If she doesn't text you before her birthday or right after
her birthday then you have messed up somewhere. One word texts are really bad. Women really hate them. So if she gives you one then she
really doesn't care. Another sign she doesn't care anymore is bad
spelling and grammar. The older a woman gets the more she cares about
that sort of thing. If texting is her main source of communication,
the more she tries to communicate the more she like you. The less she
communicates the less she cares. Know if she has a lot of guy
friends and everyone
gets texts then her texting you could her just being friendly.
Other than that, the more texts the better.
As
for the good things in texting, there are a lot more. If she texts
you a lot then she probably likes you. Like I said before, the more
text the more she likes you. Forty or more
texts is obvious sign that yes she is into you. Putting a lot of
XOXO's, smiley faces and exclamation point are all great signs she is
into you. Texting
comments on a string that ended hours ago is another sign. She is
definitely into you if she send these long winded texts, being goofy,
or talking about random things. Pictures with her in them are for you
and a dead give away that she like you. If they are with her friends
it doesn't necessarily mean anything. When they are with you then she
is trying to connect and share with you. Mentioning bed, shower, or
getting dressed is her way
of flirting. If she mentions activities, she is trying to get you
to ask her out. Texts that suggest she is checking up on you or
asking for advice there is a very good chance she is crushing on you.
Those situation is just her trying to make
a connection. Women need to make a connection with a man to have
anything intimate. Late night texts is a sign she likes you. At the
bare minimum it's an attempt at a booty call but it a sign that she
at least trusts you. Sending texts about her looks is her fishing to
see what you like about her. Saying things like I love you or care
about you are ballsy and she wouldn't say it unless she wants some
moves made.
Now
those are a lot of the texting
codes and their meaning. So pay attention to what she text's you.
Women that do a lot of texting give away everything without even
knowing it. So don't let these things confuse you. So here is where
this post comes to an end. So go send some texts.
We
have all been there, the dreaded
friend zone. At some point in time in our life there has been
some girl that we wanted romantically is some capacity. It doesn't
work out that way because she saw us as just a friend. Now what makes
one just a friend and not a lover in a woman's eyes differs with each
girl, with each guy, and with each situation. Now to be honest, it is
usually a case of the guy not being able to create a spark. You
obviously made a connection or you wouldn't be
a friend in the first place. At some point you either failed to
create a spark or you turned her off and you didn't creep her out.
Women are selfish creatures and bigger perverts than we are. They
usually look at men as sexual potential in some shape or form or they
don't have much use for us. So if you're in the friend zone, at the
bare
minimum she see you as some one to at least boost her ego from
time to time. So the good news is you can get out of the friend zone.
Which brings me to the point of this post. Today we are talking about
how to get out of the friend zone.
Now
to get out of the friend zone, we must first figure out why you are
there in the first place. Also you may need to find out if she knows
you like her in that way. If she doesn't know it could be just a
matter of making your feeling known. In that situation, there is a
possibility the only reason you're in the friend zone is because she
doesn't think she can
get anything else. In which case, shame on you for not have
enough balls to make a move. Now to get back to why most are in
the friend zone, like I said before women are very selfish creatures
and there is a chance she has you in the friend zone to use you. It's
the buy the cow, milk for free rule. For her you are too needy and
desperate and doesn't respect you enough to
be her man, but you still have uses. You can boost her ego for
when she is feeling down after a break up. You are good for free
drinks when at the bar or some one to pick her up at the airport. To
be honest you can even move up to booty call if she is desperate
enough and no
one else is available. In that case, don't expect it regularly
because she knows you are hoping for more and she doesn't want to
encourage you. She only does it because she knows she can do it and
not feel like a slut later. Unlike some stranger she met in a bar and
hopes to
never see again to avoid the walk of shame or even worse, an ex
that might think he's still has some hold on her because of it, with
you there is a level of control. Then there is the case of she isn't
using you but she is just being nice to a very good person that
deserves respect. She isn't a bitch and understands that you're a
nice guy that will make some girl happy, just not her. She would love
to hook you up with one of her friends. Then there is the case of
which she
just sees you as very bad boyfriend material. This situation is
usually means you have a personal issue she doesn't want to deal with
(finances, past treatment of women, culture). When you figure out
which one you are, then you can figure out what to do about it.
Once
you figure why you're in the friend zone, you need to decide if
getting out is worth it. You need to decide this for several reasons.
First reason is once you get out, it will be damn near impossible to
go back to the
friendship you had. So if you have been friends for years it
might be in your best interest to remain just friends. Now if you are
friends just so she can get the benefits of a boyfriend
without the commitment, then you need to ask yourself is this thekind of person you want as a partner. The fact that she feels it's OK
to use anyone
for any reason says a lot about her as a person. You really
shouldn't judge people but when you are talking about your
significant other, you really don't have a choice. The last reason to
ask yourself is it worth it is because you may have to change
something about yourself. It is never a good idea to do something
your not comfortable with or pretend to be something
your not to impress
some one else. In other words, the purpose of this paragraph is
to say it might be better to move on to the next girl if this one
won't appreciate you as is.
Remember this there is a difference between changing who you are and bettering yourself. Which is what needs to happen. You are trying to get your crush to see you in a different light. We all have flaws. There are things in all of us that could use some improvement. I am suggesting that you present yourself in a different light. So first get healthier. Try eating better and getting in better shape. Maybe even the opposite, if you're that gym rat in great shape who gets a lot of girls and your crush sees you as shallow or full of yourself. In which case you need to show her that you aren't as bad as she thinks. Then work on being more productive. Getting thing accomplished that you wanted to but always put it off. Work on being less emotional or becoming more spiritual. Just try to improve yourself in any way that you see is better for you. After you have demonstrated the new you. This is when you want to make your move. Ask her why you are in the friend zone. If she has seen the improvements and has changed her mind, she will probably say I don't know. Then you should suggest maybe you two should work on changing it. If it is a teasing no, I'm not sure or anything that resembles a hesitant no, then it has worked. She just wants a little effort. Then get her out on a friendly date and create some sexual tension. If it's a definite no with a legitimate reasons, then you got a little more work to do. Also try dating some one else and make sure your crush knows about it. Ask her advice on what to do for the new girl. You want to give the impression that the new girl is getting spoiled. That's the thing about women, they hate to miss out on a good thing. If they don't want it, they don't want anyone else to have it either. They are competitive and a little controlling. Another girl in her position of controlling you is a little threatening. Now if that doesn't work that usually means there is just some one else in your way. In which case you just need to be patient. Cause like I said before women look at men as sexual or she doesn't have any use for you. So you're just waiting on your night of her being desperate and want to feel better. Then you knock her socks off in the sack and you're in. Now those are the ways to get out of the friend zone. So stop wasting time and go collect that girl you've been crushing on.
This post is dedicated to older women.
Older women can be a relief from younger women in so many ways.
Younger women can only compare physically and even that is a matter
of opinion. Take that out of the equation, and it's like fine
wine. It only gets better with age. Then it's a matter of how much canyou drink before you get drunk. To explain all the reasons why an
older woman might be a better romantic option for whatever intimate
needs you require would take a book, but because there are so
many it will not take long to make my point. So lets stop wasting
time and get into it shall we?
First of all, younger
women want attention. Older women want respect. Her sex appeal
comes from how she carries herself. Even if she has a nice body, her
mind is what will get you wanting to tear her clothes off. Simply put
she knows the difference between being
sexy and looking slutty. Sexually she is young enough to do it
often and old enough to do it well. They are at their sexual peak and
will want it more than you do, and they knows exactly how to get it
from you. They also have at least a decade of practice under her belt
to make it worth your wild. Also depending on her experience, she is
probably more willing to experiment. Younger
women are usually very indecisive. They have no idea what they
want. Even when they get what they think they want, they usually
change their mind after they get it. To take it one step further,
when they loose it (or get rid of it) they want it back when they see
some one else with it. Older
women know what they want and go for it when they find it. Which
brings me to the next benefit, all women have a certain amount
insecurities but older women handle them so much better. In other
words a lot less games. They get to the point. When it comes to
communication, I can't tell you how helpful this is. She is going to
tell you what
you need to know and when you need to know it. She isn't going to
bitch at you, scream at you or yell at you and there is no hinting.
She is going to talk to you directly a put it bluntly. They are also
patient and once committed They are willing to work with you. They
will put in the effort that you put in. The young girls are not
patient and when it's not going the way she likes it, they usually
bail. There is a higher level of responsibility with older woman that
you can't find with younger ones. You can depend on her, even lean on
her. She
will depend on you a lot less and wont depend on you for things
you can't provide. Young girls use the things you can't provide as an
excuses to get rid of you. Now the best part about older women
compared to younger women
is their honesty. They will like you for more genuine reasons. It
won't be anything other than you being you for he being there. She
won't be there for your money, your car, or your status. Your
personality is the only thing that can and will win her heart.
Now there are some common traits and qualities that usually apply to all women regardless of their age. They all want fun, have a sense of adventure, lust for life, and an appreciation for a real man. The difference from the older woman compared to the younger one in these areas are, when it comes to fun an older woman knows how to have fun no matter who she's with. Even if you aren't her cup of tea, she will find common ground as oppose to a younger one who expects you to bring it to her. Also an older woman usually try to make sure you are having as much fun as she is. Her sense of adventure isn't limited to what she wants to do and going to what is considered popular. She is looking for the right travel companion, not just looking for who can afford to take her. She is helping with the bill. Her lust for life is different because of her experiences. They see life differently than their younger counterpart. So she is so much more emotionally, spiritually, sexually, physically and financially put together. She doesn't need anything, it's just a matter of what she wants. To get her all you need is you. What you bring to the table determines how long you stay. Which brings me to liking real men. Younger woman have a preconceived idea of what a man is or at least should be. When you don't measure up to it, she holds it against you. Older women realize that there are all kinds of men in this world and the fun is trying to figure out which one you are and experiencing what you have to offer. Turn her on and she will do her best to give you the experience of your life.
I could go on and on about how an older
woman
are better than younger ones but like I said before that's a
book, not a blog post. To get one just be yourself and let her decide
how much she want to deal with you. They are very smart and can spot
bullshit a mile away. So honesty with a direct
approach is the best policy when approaching them. They will let
you know very early if you're being successful. Just be confident,
sincere, and attentive then see what's
up. Any event I hope I have convinced you enough to at least go
and see if I'm right.
This post is for the nice
guys. The guys that deserve everlasting love but doesn't get it
because he doesn't excite potential mates. There is a saying, nice
guys finish last. Unfortunately when it comes to dating that is true
more often than not. You would think with all the complaining women
do about men, a nice guy would be fought over like Brad Pitt but the
truth is nice guys have the worst time when it comes to dating. To be
honest the problem for the most part is just women are immature when
it comes to
romance. Instead of simply settling for the guy that love
respects and treats her well, they spend 10 to 15 years being abused
by bad boys in hopes of taming the beasts before appreciating the
good
men that like them and treats them well from the beginning.
That's here nor there. You are not a bad boy and you don't have to be
one. So this post is going to talk about problems of being a nice guy
and what to do about it.
The problem with nice guys is
simple, they are usually patient, kind, understanding, and
cooperative. These things are a problem for several reasons. Women
think way too much into things. They look at certain traits the wrong
way and come to ridiculous conclusions. Also they can be selfish and
a little
manipulative. With that being said, here are some don't do s when
dealing
with women. Don't be her doormat. If you're just friends, then
stay just friends. Treat her like one of the guys friends and limit
favors to what an average guy friend would get. Don't buy her drinks,
pick her up from the airport or drop off her dry cleaning. Those are
things for her boyfriend. They don't give you romance because they
don't have to. It's the same as buy the cow, milk for free rule. Nice
guys tend to be overly nice in the hope of impressing them and win
them over. Which brings me to my next don't. Being overly
cooperative is another big no. They see your cooperation as
you're too eager to please and a sign of desperation. So don't
inconvenience yourself for her. Especially if she knows you like her.
There is more than a 50% chance that is the reason she asked, to use
you. To sum it all up, women need to date you and discover that you
are patient, kind, understanding, and cooperative, rather than see
those thing upfront. If it's too early, they wont see them that way. They will see you
as needy, spineless, feminine and pathetic. You are not a challenge
and not worth their time. At best she will consider you after she has
had enough of being used and abused by the bad
boys. In the mean time she will just view you as some one to
boost her ego.
Now here are a few things to do
that will help our cause. First is don't be afraid to put a woman in
the
friend zone. Once she gets there keep her there and don't let her
out without earning it. When she earns it, make her earn her way out
slowly. She goes from friend to friend with benefits or booty call.
Then move her to something very casual, to then something more
meaningful. Second is to limit the amount of attention you give
women. Let her wonder how much you are into her. She
will assume you are naturally but her insecurities will mess with
her and look for clues. So don't give her any. Third is to set
boundaries and stick to them. Women
will push their luck with you to see what she can get away with.
Make sure when she does, she knows early where she stands. Fourth
when you do something for her, make sure it is appreciated and
reciprocated later. Ask for something small if you have to just to
see that it is reciprocated. If she cant do it then, then ask for
something again later to give her second shot but if she doesn't do
it then cut it loose and put her in the friend zone. In
other words make sure you get the effort you're putting in. Fifth
pick nice girls or at least mature who have had enough of the
bullshit games and will appreciate your kindness. You shouldn't have
to play these foolish childish games
with them and the right girl is usually the one that
realizes that and doesn't do it. Lastly but most importantly have
confidence. Remember that as a nice guy you are the man of her
dreams, she is just too immature and inexperienced to see it. Know
you don't need them you want them. As long as you have that attitude
you will elude confidence and be fine.
Dating can be a challenging venture. Getting a date is challenging enough, getting a second date can be even more challenging. Knowing
what to do is very hard. Lets face it women can be picky, difficult,
and confusing. They don't give clues on what to do and they punish
you if you get it wrong. Now what is the right thing to do differs
from girl to girl, but there are some basic don't that you can apply
to most women that will help your chances for a second date. With
that being said, here are few dating mistakes that everyone makes
that you should avoid.
Tip 1:Don't Talk Too Much.
They
say women like to talk. The truth is they like to talk while you
listen. The biggest problem with talking to much is you run the risk
of saying the wrong thing. It doesn't take much to turn most women
off. You mention your into something that she doesn't like or express
an opinion that she disagrees with strongly, you're toast. Just
giving too much information can sabotage you. On a third or fourth
date you may get away with it, but on the first is suicide. Another
problem with talking a lot is how you come off. There are many
different ways to come off by talking a lot and most of them are bad.
If she isn't really into what you're talking about can come off as
boring. Then there is the other way. You could have a very
interesting life with much to tell but too much and you come off
full of yourself. Another bad thing to avoid by talking a lot
is you don't want to look like a know it all. Now there are
exceptions to the rule. Shy women usually like you to talk more but
you do want her to do most of it. So do yourself a favor and keep it
simple. If he want to know something, trust me when I say she will ask.
Tip 2:Don't Misrepresent Yourself
Honesty is very
important to women. So being genuine is very much in your best
interests. It is hard to establish a connection with someone you
don't trust. therefore embellishing isn't a good idea. Depending on the situation it is better to downplay and be a pleasant surprise
than to exaggerate and be a disappointment. Most of the men they come across are full of it anyway, so the look for lies. Also if you brag
about too much and make yourself seem too good to be true, she may
start to think you're just that, to good to be true. You want to say
what you mean, and mean what you say. Don't say it if you can't
deliver. The main reason you don't want to exaggerate is because
it's not necessary. If she is on a date with you then she has already
seen something in you and is just hoping you don't fuck it up more
than she is looking for you to convince her to move forward. Simply
put, be yourself and be humble.
Tip 3: Don't Be Cheap
Being frugal on a first date is always a bad idea. This is one thing most women look
for. For them, this says a lot about you. It say's how much you value
money, how much you value her, and how generous you are. So you don't want to ask to go dutch. You want to avoid fast food restaurants,
walks in the park, even having her meet you instead of picking her up
may hurt you. I'm not saying these are instant killers as much as I'm
saying at some point during the date you need to spend some money.
You don't have to break the bank and get expensive. Just don't be
dirt cheap.
Tip 4: Don't Have Sex On The First
Date.
This
is important because of respect. It maybe tempting and hard to say no
but it does increase your chances for a second date. If you want more
dates or even just establishing a relationship respect does come into
play. She will respect you more if you refrain from sex immediately.
It will say a lot about you and you will come off as different than
most guys. Don't just flat out say no, otherwise she will feel
rejected. Just explain to her that you like her and it is important to you that she respects you. Sometimes a woman may not be into you
but she does find you attractive and decide to use the opportunity to
just get off,. In which case you probably should just get the sex
because you're not going to get another date. If that isn't the situation, to see her again you are better off saying no.
Now those are four really important tips for a first date. I'm not saying that not
making those mistake guarantee a second date I'm just saying they are
a huge help. Not making those mistakes combine with showing her a good time should get you another date. So keep them in mind the next
time you're out with a woman you really like.
A woman can be shy for any
number of reasons. Maybe she was teased in school growing up. She
could have had a very bad past experience, or maybe she isn't that
shy of a person but get shy around guys and intimate encounters. In
any event if you want her, her shyness can and will be a problem if
you don't get her to open up. The good news is her shyness is a dead
giveaway on how she feels about you. If she is shy around you but
still hangs out with you, then she definitely likes you. When she
finally opens up to you and you have made what you're intentions
clear, then you know you have the green light to move forward. Which
we all know is the biggest problem when it comes to women ( reading
them ).
Women are very self conscious as a
whole but shy women, even more so. Inside they are asking themselves
why me. If she likes you then she is saying to herself “he probably
doesn't and never will like me.” More to the point, they just fear
that they are making a fool of themselves. If you can reassure them
that you like them and that you are the biggest clown of the two, she
will relax and open up. The whole situation may seem like shy girls
are difficult but to be honest, they are usually quite an easy score
once you get them past their shyness.
The key to shy women is pressure.
Let them understand that there is no pressure to do anything that
they are not comfortable with. She will eventually warm up to you and
then put pressure on herself to see that things move forward. If you
put too much pressure on her early she will run or shut down and
avoid you just to get out of the situation. So here are a few tips to
help you capture a very easy and worth while target for whatever your
desires maybe. The one night stand is going to be harder than a date
but that's the case with most women.
First tip is to take control of
the situation and let her know that you like her. Compliment her
often. Let her know you like the way she smells or her hair ( Stay
away from looks, eyes, and body ). Talk about how much you like her
style. Basically reassure her that you're into her. Not too much
though, otherwise she won't believe you. Their confidence isn't high
enough to believe you totally. They will think you're saying whatever
to get into her pants. The second tip is alcohol. Get her drinking.
It isn't called liquid courage for nothing. Thirdly ask her what her
concerns are. Unlike most women, they wont mind and probably will
answer and be honest about it. Then address the problem to reassure
her. Also it will show you plan on being patient with her to take
away some of the pressure. When asking questions, try asking things
that require more than one word answers. Ask things like why did she
choose that profession. My fourth tip is to talk about and do things that she likes or knows. In other words, keep her in her type of
environment. It will help her to relax and open up around you. The
last tip is to make her laugh. If you can get her laughing she will
forget how insecure she is. Now those are just a few tips on what you
should do.
Well now that you know what to do
to capture her, there are few things I should mention that you want to try and avoid. The
first thing is not to keep mentioning how shy she is or pointing out
anything about her insecurities. Shy girls already know that they
are shy, so it will only make her even more insecure about it if you
keep bringing it up. The second tip is to avoid places where she
might run into her friends and people she knows. That way she wont
feel self conscious about what her friends might think. That tip is
for everything, asking her out, going for a kiss or maybe even
approaching her in the first place. Anywhere that will help her keep
you on her mind and everything else off her mind. Depending on the
situation you made need to get her on a date to make any serious
moves. The next thing I want to mention not to do, is force anything.
That means don't push her to talk about things that she doesn't want
to talk about or do things she doesn't want to do. Don't harass her
about how quiet she is or doesn't talk to much either. Another tip is
stay away from public displays of affection. It will only tense her
up. Finally don't give any inclination that it bothers you that
she's shy, but it is equally important that you don't say you like
the fact that she's shy.
Now you know all you need to know to get a shy girl. I
recommend shy women to all men, because it doesn't matter what type
of guy you are, she is very obtainable. If you're the type of guy
that doesn't embarrass easily and have no problem approaching women
but have trouble sealing the deal, then I recommend the shy girl
because women like strength in their men, especially in places where
they lack it. So she will let it all loose once you get her to open up and be proud of herself for doing it. If you're the timid guy that
is insecure when it comes to women, the shy girl will probably move
at pace more comfortable for you. Not to mention, with her it's not
as important to be the confident alpha male that most other women
require. If you're the guy who always gets too nice, then this is the
chick who will definitely appreciate you. Now with that being said go
out and have some fun with a woman that will probably like the
attention and you.
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