Rough weekend, especially for someone who still hasn't had a successful approach.

On Saturday, I was stood up and tried to enjoy the night regardless, but the bar I chose was apparently quite unpopular and I just sort of moped around before going home.

Today, I did the best I've ever done. I spoke to a bartender. She was exactly my type. I made her belly laugh right off the get-go. I asked for her advice on things. We had a cool conversation. When it felt like the time to give her a compliment, I shut down. I went silent, then I paid, and then I left.

I'm still trying. I have to jump through crazy mental gymnastics for getting back out there when I'm so far behind and barely making progress. I dont' know if anyone had any tips for those mental gymnastics.