Derek Rake Insider

"I truly appreciate your tips on dating – The Rake Letter is truly excellent reading. The tips really help in putting the girls at ease. Fortunately, I am lucky enough to know how to talk to strangers, most of all women, and how to get their numbers. My problem is that I have a friend - one who I … [Read More...]

"I'm quite good with openers, but sometimes, that's as far as I get. I hardly ask for phone numbers since I feel like the chance to do so never really comes out. Whenever I'm out, I'm either very cocky or very nice. None of these mindsets work. If I'm nice, girls ignore me, but if I'm cocky, they … [Read More...]

"How can I keep things going when in a relationship? How can I make sure we stay great after two weeks? (Also, am I trying to be too perfect here?) With so many obstacles, insecurities, test failure, and some bad luck, things seem to have changed with us." - Sean B. from North Kingstown, RI Derek … [Read More...]

"I need some help since I seem to be far too analytical sometimes… I honestly have no idea if it's because I don't want something to let go or because I want to reach the root of the problem, tear it open and find a solution to fix it every single time - most of all when I talk to my girlfriend. And … [Read More...]

"My problem has two parts to it. I find it easy to be sexual with women when not in isolation and I know that it should be easier in isolation. However, seduction is more difficult to click during the necessary state in order to isolate her and seduce her after every bit of attraction is needed. My … [Read More...]