I was meeting some friends for a coffee. This gorgeous girl 5'11 blonde girl walked in and I was like shit. I am 6'1 myself so I have a thing for taller girls. My friend had to leave and I was like I really want to talk to her. I went to the bathroom and my heart was racing. I told myself what's the worst that could happen. That every beat of my heart was pure confidence. Eventually it settled and I did the approach. I just said hey I thought you were cute so I'd figured I would say hi. She responded really positively for a while before saying "You are lovely but I have a boyfriend." I took it on the chin and said "No worries" and left her be.

I walked away feeling more confident than ever. As I overcame my fear took her off a pedestal and realized that I left there with no regret or what ifs. Where as before I would have beaten myself up about not taking action. I realize if I always approach my ideal type, say it's 1/10 success rate eventually I'll get her. If you are ever in this situation always do the approach. You will feel more confident and happier with yourself. Where as normally you walk away feeling diminished and regretful.