Several years ago I read Neil Strauss's "The Game: Penetrating the secrete society of pick up artists", then started reading up on some of the other PUA's around. I read one of Mystery's ebooks, watched several videos from others and then joined a Forum much like this one. Interestingly I learned some thing but my fear of approaching was still there. I have a very easy time talking to women at work, I feel comfortable in that environment, but at clubs or anywhere else I just can't muster up the courage. About a year and a half ago I went out to a club and met a woman through a friend. Things escalated and I landed in a relationship. 1 and a half years later the relationship came to an end.
So I am single again and now I'm not as afraid to approach women. The relationship I was in gave me more confidence, made me feel like hey, if I could attract one, I can attract others. But it has been a while and my inexperience with picking up women still bothers me. I am on here to learn, to be a part of something that can teach me what to do in certain situations, and for advice. I want to pick up where I left off. I know some of the terminology already so I believe I have a head start. I am motivated in several areas of my life right now. This is one of them, the other is to lose weight. The weight doesn't help my confidence, so I've dropped 15 pounds since the breakup 2 months ago, and I've added some muscle to my body to replace the fat. I still have a good 50 pounds to go but 1 day at a time. My goal is not to just find the right girl. My goal is to enjoy every day of my life. Learn how to Open, and Close. Gain confidence by conquering my fears, conquering women and making myself a better person by improving my lifestyle.

Thank You in advanced for any advice I get from this site!

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