I have been reading TRP for a couple of months now. I like the logic and theories about women, relationship and all the other stuff. I am slowly internalizing it and clearly see where I have been going wrong like for example shit tests and beta behaviors. Now comes the question.

How can I create a strong first impression?. I think I lose in the first 10-15 mins of meeting a girl. So the typical course I go through meet someone, talk to them for a while but create no strong impression, over time she gets to know me, we become friends and hangout. Its a cycle.

I meet new people but it just does not go anywhere. I am not socially awkward but not charming either. Once I fail to make strong impression then its hard to bounce back. I am funny, can make small talk, good listener. Eventually girls end up sharing very intimate stuff but I still find it hard to take it to the next level as they just dont see me as a partner material. Yes, I am improving body language and other non-verbal communication but needs some more work and time.