Derek Rake Insider

"Hey Derek, I want to know how I can stay motivated in picking up women every day because I have come to realize that I do well when motivated - I kiss and get phone numbers, etc. However, I do want to keep up my motivation as much as I can." - James B. from Huntington, NY Derek Rake's … [Read More...]

"Hey, my relationship has some new developments that require me to ask something. Basically, I learned that my girl has had a bad sexual past and she said that I was being too pushy and demanding by trying to escalate things. I don't know why she waited to tell me about this. (Btw, she's a virgin.) … [Read More...]

"Hi Derek, I have some thoughts. I have no trouble entering a room to make friends with everybody there. On that same note, I have no trouble sitting a person down for a serious talk, either, and I truly enjoy both counts. I don't do any of this in a superficial or glib way, either. I happen to love … [Read More...]

"So, how come she didn't give me her phone number? I'm guessing she has a boyfriend or didn't want to give it to me because she was at work. I've had that happen to me before when I tried to pick up a girl who was catering. She said I should catch her after work. I couldn't really stay for that … [Read More...]

"I know this girl quite well and we are always together - in a group, anyway - at least twice a week. As cliche as this sounds, I like her a lot and want to find out if she likes me, too. The thing is: I have no idea how to find out if she does. I asked her if she was free for a coffee once and her … [Read More...]