hi guys, new user here and thought I'd introduce myself.
I'll follow the template from sticky:

>where you're located
Wales, Pontypool
>your age
31
>how you got into "the game"
Been reading Neil Strauss the game, and the mystery method and has sparked real interest in ways to better my social skills.

>how long you've been studying and practicing pickup
I've been having a go for the last month but still a complete novice.

>which pickup method(s) you like to use
No preference at the moment as I'm just trying to build up inner game.

>what your hobbies/passions are
Into extreme sports, open water swimming, cycling, climbing, and recently snowboarding. Enjoy going out but trying to do more socialising than going out drinking.

>what your goals are
I would like to think I'm an average looking guy, who keeps in shape. However.... ive never approached and picked up a girl, I've always been approached/hit on/introduced etc and its always from women that i dont feel attracted or interested in.
I'd like this to change, I want to feel confident to approach, hit on them for a change and improve my opportunity to meet someone that I feel interested in to have a relationship. Also I want to better my self, and improve my social skills.

>and whatever back story you wish to share with us.
I've always been a happy sociable guy within a good crowd. But since I broke up with my girlfriend of 6years last December 2011, I had totally lost all confidence and had forgotten totally how to socialise with people let alone approach a woman. And because of being with someone for so long I felt I didn't want to go with just anybody, and wanted a similar connection with next person.
But this plan wasnt the most realistic at the time as I didn't have the confidence to talk to women let alone be rejected, so I never tried. It has also been tough as most of my friends were engaged or having children, which has left me pretty isolated and no wingman to support me through. I'm sure a lot of fellas can relate to my experience, and I hope they have had positive journeys also.
For myself it has been a very tough journey, but I have slowly built my confidence back up to get out more and at least have a go at making an approach.
But I literally have NO game and am still struggling with the idea of being rejected by someone i like which in all honesty is a pretty scary idea for me. Now I've been single for 11 months I feel I'm more determined to push the boundaries and take some more risks. 'Like I keep telling myself there is nothing to lose but a lot to gain'.
Now I'm no gambling man but those odds sound good to me .

ill be browsing through the forum trying to get some info and tips, thanks in advance for taking the time to read my post.