Be mysterious. Don’t double-text. Use “tricks” to make her chase you. Yuck! Most dating advice is as outdated as flip phones and Fax machines. The old playbook just doesn’t work. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett unveils his 26 New Dating Rules for 2026. In part 1, he shares how to be kind and confident, why texting “like a girl” is a good thing (seriously!), and reveals the playful dating app opener that women love.

Episode Highlights:

02:05: Why Women Want You to Talk to Them IRL (and How to Do It)

07:05: How to Channel Your First Date Nerves to Spark a Connection

09:14: The Dating App Opener You Must Try

20:50: The Dreaded Mistake to Stop Making on Dates

24:51: Talk about This to NEVER Run Out of Things to Say


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