Summary of "97% Of Older Men Don’t Realise Girls Ask THIS To Hit On You | ESTHER PEREL"
Key Wellness, Self-Care, and Productivity Strategies from Esther Perel’s Video on Older Men and Female Flirting Signals
The video explores subtle, non-romantic questions women ask older men (50+) as a way to gauge romantic interest without overt flirting. It emphasizes presence, confidence, and emotional composure over trying harder or performing. The advice centers on recognizing these “soft” tests and responding with calm, grounded, and authentic energy rather than defensiveness or over-explaining.
Key Strategies and Tips
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Recognize subtle flirting cues: Women rarely flirt overtly; they ask seemingly innocent questions that are invitations to deeper connection.
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Respond with presence and confidence: Show comfort in your own skin, own your life story, and answer without flinching or defensiveness.
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Use stoic principles:
- Own your choices without justification.
- Embrace calmness and emotional control.
- Avoid chasing validation or approval.
- Use silence and pauses effectively to maintain intrigue and tension.
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Avoid over-explaining or justifying:
- Keep answers short, direct, and intentional.
- Don’t fill silences unnecessarily; let your presence speak.
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Maintain mystery and unpredictability:
- Don’t list checklists or try to mold your preferences to please her.
- Let attraction build through subtlety and implied standards.
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Hold your frame under tests:
- Questions about age, marital status, dating preferences, charm, calmness, and listening are tests of your emotional steadiness and authenticity.
- Respond with composure, light humor, or reflective questions to flip the dynamic.
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Listen deeply and attentively:
- Listening is a powerful form of presence and emotional connection.
- Don’t interrupt or try to steer the conversation; create a safe, judgment-free space.
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Project peace and selectiveness:
- Being single or unmarried is not a deficit but a sign of standards and intentional living.
- Projecting peace rather than neediness is magnetic.
Practical Example Responses
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How old are you? Own your age with pride or humor that signals confidence, e.g.,
“Old enough to know what matters, young enough to enjoy the ride.”
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Why aren’t you married? Stay calm, don’t justify, imply choice and readiness, e.g.,
“I wait for the right one.”
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Do you date younger women? Normalize your preferences without defensiveness, e.g.,
“I date women I connect with.”
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What kind of woman do you usually go for? Stay vague and grounded, e.g.,
“It reveals itself over time.”
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Are you always this charming? Use minimal, composed replies, e.g.,
“Only when I feel like it.”
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Why don’t you have a girlfriend? Frame it as choice and focus, e.g.,
“I don’t settle or chase.”
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Would you ever date someone like me? Flip the question with a challenge, e.g.,
“That depends. Can you handle a man who doesn’t fold?”
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Are you always this calm? Demonstrate calmness as strength, e.g.,
“I respond when I’m fully present.”
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Do you always listen like this? Accept the compliment with presence, e.g.,
Smile and hold eye contact.
Overall Methodology
- View questions as invitations, not interrogations.
- Use stoic calm and presence to create emotional tension and attraction.
- Avoid performance or approval-seeking behavior.
- Let your life, energy, and centeredness do the “heavy lifting.”
- Use silence and pauses strategically to increase intrigue.
- Embrace your history and authenticity instead of trying to appear younger or more desirable.
Presenter / Source
- Esther Perel
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement
