So this is my first post here. A bit about myself. I broke up college 2,5 years ago went back to my hometown and started to read the slight edge, started nofap and develop my art skills (even sold many paintings and my third exhibition is happening soon).

In the meanwhile I got a membership at the gym,reduced my video gaming, got a new job in sales and started to play basketball again...and I moved in my own apartment.

this all happend because of nofap I guess.

But when it comes to women its fucking hard to overcome this Blue pill thinking. I am frustrated that I dont have the balls to talk to women on the streets.

I even got catfished on tinder for 5 Month, it was a nightmare, but I still had this thinking, that she needs time and whatever. In this period I started to smoke cigs again and lost my overall focus for myself. So then two weeks ago i listened to the rational male, and a while ago I read other books suggested in this forum, befor knowing this. And all started to make sens, Doing the same thing again and again without positiv result, has to be a wake up call for change in the other direction.

And now I am here, good looking, successfull and social involved. But a little boy when it comes to attractive women. This frustrations lead to fapping and browsing online dating websites...I know this is not the real deal, but I am so frightened to get vulnerable in front of a real woman.

On the other Hand I talk to good looking woman at my job and I can keep eye contact and lead the conversation, well its my job. But as soon as I am outside alone I feel lost. I started to make eye contact to random girls and even say "Hi" from time to time. To be honest I am scared to lead a conversation with hones sexual intent. I want the pussy, but I dont know how to get out of my own way.

I have the confidence, but lack of expirience. I have the smv but dont know how to handle it.

My last sexual relationship was for 3 Years, and after that nothing really happened. This oneist mindset fucked up my sexual life.

I am 27 now and I want to move on. How have you handled this?

Help me!