I would consider myself to be a Level 2 MGTOW (bouncing between levels 1 and 3) and although I would like to eventually cut out all forms of sexual relationships with women, I seem to be stuck in the Bargaining phase, which has hindered my MGTOW growth.

I was able to leave Denial and Anger rather quickly, but I can't seem to shake Bargaining. I keep finding myself at the gym or grocery store or some public place, where I start chatting with a cute girl and then my lizard brain turns on and I start thinking about how I can impress her or date her or whatever, y'all know the drill. Rationalizing in my head why it's okay, and how if I set X,Y, and Z boundaries it'll be fine (while knowing full well that it won't be).

Any suggestions or tips out there from guys who were stuck in this stage? What were some thoughts, moments, or life events that helped you progress towards full acceptance?