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Why Do Men Only See Me As a Hookup?

Do you find that men only ever seem to chase you for sex?

In this video, I show a listener live in my Fast Track webinar Q&A how she can make a guy crazy for her personality and not just her body, by making some simple small shifts in her approach to her interactions with him.

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Now in case you’ve been living under a rock or a pile of palm tree leaves… Don’t let people live under you! (Runner jogging by.) Hi… You don’t think she thought anything was weird about that did you?

In case you’ve been living under a rock, I have a membership where every month I work with my private community on getting them the most out of their love lives, whether they’re single or in a relationship. Well, on last month’s membership Webinar, there was a moment that I thought would be useful to bring to all of you. So check it out, and I will see you at the end of the clip.

Myra, how to avoid men seeing you in a sexual way only? Look, people sometimes try to see you in 2D and you need to make it impossible for people to see you in 2D. You have to make it so that someone has to see you in 3D. When someone walks into a room and you think they’re just hot, that’s 2D. When they reveal a vulnerability about themselves, when they reveal a close relationship they have with someone in their life, their sister, their cousin, their niece, their aunt, their mom… When they reveal something they’re truly passionate about, a hobby that they love doing. When they reveal something they’re geeky about, when they reveal a vision that they have for their future, when they reveal ways that they are old school romantic, these things create a 3D picture of someone, and the more 3D elements you give someone, the harder it is for them to see you in that two dimensional way anymore.

When people are seeing each other on apps and things like that, Instagram, whatever, they want to see someone as 2D so that they can… Often guys will dehumanize people by seeing them in 2D. It’s easier for me to reject someone in 2D. It’s easier for me to just be sexual, send crude messages to someone in 2D. It’s easier to send a dick pic to someone you see in 2D. Think about that. People ask, why do guys send dick pics? What is going on? But guys send dick pics to people in 2D. They’re not sending them to someone who they think of as someone’s daughter, someone’s sister, someone who had a difficult childhood, someone who loves painting, someone who loves writing. When someone reveals more and more and more about themselves in a way that you can no longer see them in two dimensions, they become three dimensional. And that’s when they start seeing us as more than one thing.

And that doesn’t just apply to someone seeing you only sexually, it also applies to someone seeing you just as a business person. It also applies to someone seeing you as just a yoga instructor, just a friend, just a whatever. If you want to be more than just a, you have to start paying yourself in 3D and stop putting yourself forward in 2D. And by the way, why do people put themselves forward in 2D? Because even though they don’t like to admit it, most of the time the dimension we complain about being seen in exclusively is the one we use as our power.

So a lot of people who say, “Oh, I just wish…” I know plenty of situations where there’s like women on Instagram who are saying, “I just… Guys only see me sexually,” and then their Instagram is filled with bikini pictures and you’re like, I’ve got nothing against someone putting bikini pictures. If it makes you feel good, if that’s what you like doing, great. But then don’t complain if people consistently see you in a sexual light first and foremost. Or someone who has a high flying job. Like you get men who, this is hilarious, like men who are in some high flying job or whatever, that’s all they ever fucking talk about. All they ever talk about is what they’ve achieved, their status, their power, their money, whatever. And then they’re like, “I just… you know, all these chicks, man, just want me for my money.” It’s like, yeah, douchebag. Because it’s all you ever talk about. So that’s the only dimension you’re seen in.

It tends to be whatever we secretly are most comfortable or feel most able to use as a source of validation. That’s the thing we put forward, but now what we don’t like is when we’re seen as just that. Well, if we don’t want to be seen as just that we have to start painting ourselves as three dimensional and that means bringing things into the frame that we are out of practice at bringing into the frame, or are uncomfortable to bring into the frame. Maybe because we don’t feel as accomplished in that area or because it feels more vulnerable. It feels like we’re being seen more to bring those things into the frame. But unless we’re prepared to bring all of our humanity into the frame, people are going to find it much easier to dehumanize us.

Thanks for watching everyone. I’d love to know what you think of this concept and if you want to have the chance at getting your love life question answered, go to AskMH.com. I will see you there.

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47 Replies to “Why Do Men Only See Me As a Hookup?”

  • This is one of your most helpful videos.
    It pithily references the technological evolution of the dating world …. and the only way we seem to be meeting someone today : in a 2 dimensional virtual manner … the way you deftly weave in the concept of promoting one’s self in a 3D manner and then you cross reference between a woman’s portrayal of herself or conversely the way in which a man profiles himself (if at all possible via his wealth) is masterfully executed … great gender balance … Guys, whilst giving stuff away isn’t at all profitable I think your brand equity benefits considerably… even if that benefit is only reflected beyond your balance sheet … keep up the great work :)

  • Hahaha u make my day matt u make me smile haha

    Thank u matt ur amazing man advicing who’s people need to advice for me u big help me for my feelings and
    I realize to move on
    Im happy to be single I will continue my dreams in my life

    Thank you so much Matt I always read ur mail and see ur video

    Thank you so much matt for sharing this video

  • I never been this situation before I am not in relationship for now So busy with all of the project management in the office I will let you know if I am in relationship with men so many thanks to letting me know, I love you Max

  • Actually I don’t agree. I put out there that I am a mom, a daughter and a great friend, but once I get to know most men all they emphasis is how quickly they want to get with me. Being in a car to talk is hurtful because I’m close to them and they can’t touch me. Keep in mind I’m wearing jeans and a sweatshirt because I have tried to cut out all outfits that are flattering for the last year because I don’t want to come across as a sexy woman. Because I feel less when I get complements from my ex or the other person who does it. I have finally found a person who doesn’t do it but based on my own experiences I think he’s just smart enough to just not say anything like it.

  • Matt I totally agree with you on this. As women we have to take control of how we want to be treated and not be afraid to speak up. You soon find out what kind of person you’re getting to know and if they respect you enough to treat you how you want to be treated. I’m learning. Always thought provoking info. You always give me a perspective I need to consider.

  • Love your work, Matt! Truly appreciate these videos. I love that you inspire people to look at their depth of character. Really look at their behavior, review their IG where there are a million “HEY! Validate me!” pics and and actually focus attention on their value as a person. I am single and seem to find the men who are confident, know their value as a human being and treat me well are over 60. Any advice for the complex woman with self-esteem, style and personality to find someone at least the same age?

  • After a 22 year marriage, finding myself single and totally it is the dating loop. This was very helpful! I am more than Stay at home Mom and greatly appreciate this advice! Thank you AskMH!!

  • Hi Matthew, my name is Jenny & I need help. I am in so much pain. I want my friend back so badly. He is avoiding me last one month. Pls help me. I don’t know how to contact you. But I know you are the only person can take me out from all these. I hope you will reply me & can help me. Again pls help me.

  • Presenting a 3D version of yourself only works if men are seeking relationships, or are at least open to one.
    Men who are only seeking sex and nothing else will continue see you as a hook-up, whatever you do.

  • The problem is, it can be really difficult to get a guy to see you in 3D if you don’t have the opportunities to reveal those character traits. Some guys just try to always force a Netflix and chill hookup type situation and won’t spend time together where you can show him you can cook, sing, dance, or whatever it is you do.

  • I couldn’t agree more with what you say. I’ve seen my female friends making these mistakes for a very long time. They showed their sexy side and witty side and guy automatically put them in 2D and after that, they complained they couldn’t get a serious relationship out it.
    Anyway, I think what you say is quite obvious. My therapist thinks you say valid things, but obvious (for her). I explained to her that the magic in your video lies in the words you use and how you explain concepts. My therapist told me for years -Alice, look, the colour of this couch is red-. Never completely understood. Then you come and you say -Alice, the couch you are sitting on is not yellow, or blue, or green, or violet blablalba. Which colour you might think it is?-. Magic done, I understood the concept XD

  • I am thoughtful about this video and don’t hesitate to be the devil’s advocate!
    I am not sure if it is true or not in every situation. I I complain being seen as a hook up most of the time but why I should complain being sexy at the time? And yes, it gives me a power. But, is there any man who is sexy and don’t want to be like that? I have two pics in bikini on Instagram. But also I have more than 550 pics including all dressed or in a coat or pics of some celebrities, etc… So, why men just concentre on sexy ones? There are plenty of different kind of pics and videos. Besides, I was defined sexy several times by men and women when I wore no décolleté. Maybe it is about my looks. Maybe about my society but it is same in the other countries. The thing is being sexy is not something bad, actually men should proud of their hot partners. Of course behaviors are important.
    Also, being sexy, at the same time intelligent, talented, powerful, and intellectual is worse. That is what I see. It makes you dangerous somehow. Lots of women don’t like you these kind of women and men are afraid of them.
    It seems a closed road and I don’t know the solution. What I know is, there isn’t an equality between women and men all over the world…
    Sibel

  • The 2D, 3D concept is very true. And people complaining about other by seeing their ‘2D strength’ is very very common now you mention it. I did not realize it till now. I will be more 3D from now on ;)

  • I don’t use my body or looks because I don’t think I’m anything special and don’t normally post full body pictures but I still seem to get men only commenting on how good my body looks..and only wanting to bed me?

  • I 100% agree however I feel like men total are using this 3D model to get what they want out of a woman – which in my experience has just been a hook up. Then they go back to the excise that they are just so busy and don’t have time – they go back to 2D. It’s too much of a pattern to ignore and I’m emotionally tired of sharing myself

  • I think that it is fairly natural to show attraction a little sexually when meeting a real person not on an app. If there is a good looking guy across the room most women would be crazy not to look. But after meeting the guy if he is interested in me the relationship should naturally shift due to conversations. Doesn’t mean I am not attracted still. I think i am saying what you said but in a different way. Thanks for sharing this.

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