How to Be the Other Guy

In this eHow article, you'll learn the basics of being the "Other Guy," from technical aspects "How, What, When, Where," to "WHY" and "If You Get Caught."

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• A Willing Woman
• Strong Survival Instincts
• Charm
• Self-Confidence

1. Plan to Perfection. Establish goals, the motivations for those goals, and the manner in which you will achieve them. Be thorough, but also flexible. Too rigid a game plan, and it's difficult to adapt to change; too loose a plan, and it's easy to flail under stress.
2. Engage. To really "wow" the woman you desire, you must establish a rapport. At first, it is best to go about this in a friendly manner; be the good guy. Be interested. Actively listen as opposed to waiting for moments of silence.
   
   After this, it's best to move from friendly emotional contact to a more desire-driven attitude. Make comments about appearance. Use light, appropriate touching (especially of the hands, arms, and waist).
   
   After you've established a relationship with your desired partner, and have made it clear through words and actions you're desire for that person, it's time to take action.
3. Once you and your partner have made the decision to engage in the "Other Guy" type of relationship, it's best to establish rules, habits, and escape plans.
   
   Rules refer to the level of the relationship, whether it be purely physical, emotional, or some combination of the two. At this phase, it is also important to establish boundaries and run through "what-if" scenarios (WHAT IF we get caught, WHAT IF the other relationship ends, etc).
   
   Habits are very important in this type of relationship, because they are the key for the "First Guy" to see the problem. Habits should be avoided at all cost. It is best to fit in the "Other Guy" relationship in schedule holes already existing in each other's lives. Avoid regular contact; all meetings should be purely irregular, yet not random. Avoid areas where mutual relations are known to be.
   
   Finally, there is the matter of Escape Plans. Similar to the "What If" scenarios of the Rules, Escape Plans refer to the ending of the relationship, the avoidance of altercation between "First Guy" and "Other Guy" and the general dissolution of contact. As stated in the previous steps and rules, this is an area which demands the most planning, and requires the most calm and confidence. With proper planning, though, everything should go off without a hitch.

Tips & Warnings

• Dress well, but prudently. Avoid bright, unnatural colors. In public, this draws attention. In flight, this draws a bullet.
• Never lose your cool. Keeping the feeling of being in total control of everything, especially when you're not, is the key to staying in the game.
• Getting attached to your partner-in-crime is dangerous. When the affair ends, as they all do, you will be emotionally hurt. To avoid this, many people drag the affair on longer than is safe. Don't do this.
• Do not get careless. No matter how long you've been being the "Other Guy," never stop being cautious.
• Do not attempt. This article is written somewhat tongue-in-cheek, though it is based on serious real-world experience. If you follow this advice to actually be the "Other Guy," you are taking your life into your hands, literally. It would be best to use this article as a general reference for many risky, new, or challenging endeavors in life, not just stealing your buddy's cute girl.