Hey. I started reading TRP regularly/seriously about a month ago and have worked on applying the principles to my life. I've read through the essentials on Illimitable Man's blog, gone through half of Tomassi's Year One, read Manson's Models, and watched quite a few RSD videos. I've noticed some solid gains in certain aspects, but still lack in other arenas. I've been hooking up with new girls on a weekly basis now (no sex yet though), which is nice, but I've got a ways to go. I am pretty freed from the "feminine imperative" but still break frame from time to time.

I went through tinder and messaged lots of matches, but soon after our initial small talk the conversation would die down or would completely drop off if I suggested meeting or getting her number. Maybe my profile is bad. I went on one tinder date early on and pussied out of making a move. I decided that sucked so I went on a date with an attractive girl I cold-approached and I made clear my intentions early on, kinoed, and flirted with her into making out. I'm a good-looking, fairly fit but skinny 6' tall blonde guy (21) and I'm still recovering from knee surgery, but I've started exercising a bit again and plan on lifting soon. I started an "approach game" with my friends and we've been working on approaching lots of girls. Gained some confidence so far.

However, I still feel that girls don't give me the attention I deserve. I sometimes break frame if I don't pay attention. My primary issue has been transitioning from the initial approach and introduction/getting the number to actually pulling them in through text. Either I'm not leaving enough of an impression initially, or my text game is bad. I'm good at small talk, but never really learned to assert myself off the bat, which I've improved on.

What would you guys suggest? Thanks