Sage wrote:Nah, I'm only interested in a very select group of girls. If they aren't in my network then they aren't going to cut the mustard.
??? WHY
If they are flaking on you than maybe those girls don't deserve your time. Or maybe they know none of the other girls will date you so they don't want you either
Sounds to me like your problem might be your ego (that you are too cool to date a stranger) may be your problem. If your "too cool" to recognize a beautiful women who you don't already know, as a woman of beauty than maybe you have a problem appreciating women for being unique and special. Women are not cattle, branded with social rank and position. They are all different and you want to let them feel like they are appreciated for not only who they are, but you need to make them feel like they are more beautiful in your eyes than any other girl.
I mean, ya attraction can be created by pretending you aren't interested in her until she's into you but if you want to take a girl out you have to get past the point where she already feels safe, knowing that you are excited about learning more about her and pursuing the beauty within her.
I mean you can play games like "push/ pull oh we're only friends. Oh wait, maybe I'll flirt with you but it's safe beccause we're friends.... or are we more" but in my experiance, for the beginner it's usually more of a problem not showing enough direct intent because they are afraid they won't be liked by the girl. So they do this whole "play it safe"" guise where they pretend to be her friend and test the waters to see if she shows interest first. She doesn't want a pussy boy, she wants a man. The super-hot playboy model may already know that every guy is attracted to her so your biggest battle may first showing that she isn't really anything special until she proves herself to you. But for your average girl in a social circle, especially if you don't yet know that much about body language, just focus on showing interest when she is being sexy and not when she is being cold.
Actually, to think of it, there is so much more that is going on that needs to be understood. Guys, if you're not succeeding, go re-read compilations of posts from the style you want to emulate, or better yet, go take a bootcamp from someone who knows what they are doing. You can't just read a couple lines on the internet and try talking to a girl that's a friend and hope everything will just work out. If you don't know what your problem is than read until you find out. Someone else has already found the answer, you just need to find it or learn it from them. If you really want the quick, easy solution, go to someone who knows what they are doing and ask them to see what's wrong with you.
-Elation
-I once was a name. But than I realized the false sincerity in pretending, so I have become content in being worthless