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Exactly. He stated on the VH1 show that you never get rid of AA, but you can lessen it and that now he just cuts right through it and opens regardless. I took this as meaning anytime, anywhere, no need for warm-up.
When I started out in PU (2003 – 2004), I suffered from extreme AA. I could barely approach an UG let alone a set of gorgeous HBs! So after trying to force myself to approach for a long while, I decided I needed to delve into and understand the psychological aspects of AA. After extensive research of this complex phenomenon, I identified 4 premises. The more I investigated these premises, the less AA affected me; I went from analysis paralysis to occasional butterflies in my stomach.
For instance, briefly consider premise #4:
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Understand Masculinity: Women Expect Men to Approach and Initiate Conversations
What is it to be a man as opposed to a woman? Obviously, there are physical differences but there are also psychological and behavioural differences too – borne from evolutionary pressures. It’s accepted women are attracted to leaders and protectors. But, from a woman’s perspective, how can a guy who can’t even approach and talk to a girl be a leader and protector? It seems a contradiction in terms…
Following on from the above, I personally believe a relaxed and confident approach can initiate the attraction process – even before a word is said!