I've brought up this community to my friends in years passed and they all gave me hard times. I don't bring it up anymore.
I'd feel embarrassed if any of my family found out about this pursuit.
Nevertheless, I'm resolved now. I'm going to study AND practice what I learn. Hopefully I can find some
help and wing-men in these forums.

Here's the info newbies are supposed to post:

Where I’m located – Huntington Beach, CA

My age – 33

How I got into "the game" – Some guy I worked with years ago mentioned speed seduction and I looked it up. He was a prick but I’m eternally grateful.

How long I’ve been studying and practicing pickup – Found out about this stuff after a serious relationship 6 years ago. I’ve went through sporadic periods of studying material, through videos, books and various online sources but I haven’t practiced it much. I’ve tried a few openers and worked on noticing IOIs and initiating kino but things always happened in the past that created excuses for me and I never made any real progress.

Which pickup method(s) I like to use – I don’t have a method. I am an AFC who recently got out of a 2-year relationship. I hate admitting my weaknesses but I need help.

What my hobbies/passions are – Can I make women one or both of these? I like basketball, video games, and writing.

What my goals are – I want to be able to see an HB anywhere, open her, build comfort, and close her. I’d like this to be something I regularly do.

Backstory – I’ve had a handful of serious relationships with women and another handful of flings. I want to change and become much more capable with women. I'm nervous just posting this.