Workaholic and Capps,
You know I didn't start out with a wing. I went out alone for months and did just fine in clubs/bars. Hell Mystery went out for YEARS alone perfecting his skills. AFC Adam, guess what he went out alone a lot too. The list goes on. To get good you have to go out alone and see what you're made of.
Don't have social proof? Create it. You can create social proof by working your way through the venue talking to multiple sets. As you work your way from set to set you are creating social proof. How do I know this works? I've done it, AFC Adam has done it, Mystery, Style has done this.
Wing? If you know how to handle Internal & External interruptions this isn't a big deal. Meaning interruptions from the set and from people coming into the set half the battle is covered. I've worked groups upwards of 20 without a wing! Sure it helps to have a wing on your side, but he won't always be able to go out with you.
Now Playr, I won't kid you it takes some serious balls to approach a room of people by yourself working from set to set. It takes a good attitude and some descent inner game too. But it can be done! Don't let these guys convince you it can't be.
I do want to agree with Workaholic on something he said. When he said he goes out and doesn't care about the outcome of the night. I agree that detatching from the outcome and just having FUN is important! You should approach to be social and because YOU are HAVING FUN and whatever happens!
The thing about drunk jealous boyfriend...that's what bouncers in a club are for. When in doubt grab security, this doesn't happen often anyways. This is where approaching indirect helps too because you were just asking for an opinion anyways.
And for the record I doubt you're the creepy old guy. You'll get a great girl before then. My guess is your geared to be more of the fun young guy that's about to go out. It can be done! Many gurus have done this, other members on this forum have done it, I have gone out alone and done well too, and so can you! Get in state before you go out with a good attitude, SMILE

, make your own social proof, talk to everyone, and get the girl!
Jon