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[–]motivated_user21 84 points85 points86 points 4 years ago (12 children) | Copy Link
It’s completely normal, and actually better than normal because most people aren’t even trying.
[–]Imaginary-Chipmunk35 20 points21 points22 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Like me
[–]Mriconicdev 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Facts. Most people won’t even shoot their shot
[–]b_a_d_r0b0t 15 points16 points17 points 4 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
Or women have unrealistic expectations so men don’t care anymore
[–]Mriconicdev 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Not all.
[+]i_love_crazy_hobos -11 points-10 points-9 points 4 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
Women just want a confident strong man. That’s normal. It’s hard for us because easy culture is making us progressively softer, weaker, and more passive.
[–]b_a_d_r0b0t 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Lmao, they have a laundry list of demands.
[–]HerrZunt 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
True
"Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times"
[–]i_love_crazy_hobos -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Yeah, but apparently certain dudes didn't like my comment lol
[–]HerrZunt 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yep, lol
Probably feminists
[–]zexwyomom -2 points-1 points0 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
It’s not gonna work unless you’re extremely good looking. I have such friends I know everything well. I also believed in seduction and such because I’m also a cute guy (above average looking, I had couple hot gfs before) but right now I’m about to give up and not bother about it after my experiences.
[–]Perfect-Resist5478 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Not true. There’s so much more important things than “being hot”. Your defeated attitude is oozing from your post, and that’s probably what these women are picking up on
[–]zexwyomom 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
We clearly speak about different things. Being in a relationship with an attractive woman could be your goal, or even hooking up with average looking women could be your priority. But for me the case is different. I have lost the hope since my friend (good looking, 6’5, athletic, no specific banger game) hooked up with literally a model in vacation. I have another friend (male model) who just hooks up with attractive women FRIeNDLY (lmao), kisses girls who have boyfriends. These guys have more opportunities to build a game than guys like me. Although I had hot girls who wanted to be in a relationship with me, but I am interested in different things.
[–]JacobMoogberg69 30 points31 points32 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
As a newly single guy you probably give off some neediness. When women sense that you want something from them, a specific outcome, whether that's their number, them liking you or going to bed with you, to them it signals neediness which is a turn off.
Try to focus on finding out if the girl is interesting instead of focusing on making her interested.
[–]PLEASEYALE_ 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This is the best comment in this thread
[–]PartyRelation4151 26 points27 points28 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
They smell desperation, just keep your head up and eventually you'll be good. Check what you say to them and maybe change it up a little
[–]Mriconicdev 16 points17 points18 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Shooters shoot and even when they miss they keep shooting. Guys that get a ton of woman get rejected a ton too. All apart of the game my man.
[–]HerrZunt 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I never shooted and I won't
Chad moment
[–][deleted] 28 points29 points30 points 4 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
If you're cold approaching, getting rejected a lot is very normal. That's the main reason that many guys (including myself) are terrified to do it.
[–]surfershane25 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Trust me as someone who just was broken up with after a 5 year relationship, rejection really doesn’t sting by comparison, it’s a drop in an ocean... It’s not worth fearing.
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago* (2 children) | Copy Link
Easy to say once you've overcome the fear. I bet you're right, but to this day, I've only made a move on one girl in person, and that took every ounce of courage I had. I'm working on it though.
It's not that rejection itself is so bad. It's the fear of rejection that's bad.
[–]surfershane25 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Listen I was that way back in hs, I’d have a girl over at my house, no one home, on my bed, touching my arm and questions “is she into me? If I kiss her will she think I’m a creep?”
What helped me get over it was learning to read interest, if you can read interest better the fear of rejection subsides with it. Also managing expectations reduces that fear for me, if you don’t expect anything out of it you go in with a nothing to lose attitude.
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Surprisingly, at that type of escalation I usually have less fear. I do need to read up on IOIs though.
[–]No-Pay9075 8 points9 points10 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
it's just a numbers game. Unless you are extremely good looking, most girls are gonna reject some stranger hitting on her, even if he's 'learnt game'. It's all good. Keep going
[–]i_love_crazy_hobos 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
It’s normal to get rejected a shit ton.
[–]Grappleheart 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Also parties are the most competitive place for landing girls. Your competition is standing right beside you there. Often the best place to talk and meet girls are areas where most men aren't on the prowl. The library, clubs, gym classes sporting and festivals etc. I have gotten more phone numbers in Barnes and Noble than at parties.
[–]PLEASEYALE_ 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I have gotten more phone numbers in Barnes and Noble than at parties.
How do you approach the girls? What's your opener?
[–]Grappleheart 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Usually I ask for a book recommendation, then I ask about new genres. I pivot the conversation to what they like to read and why they like to read it. I then offer to buy them coffee at the Cafe and if they say no ask for their number to meet at some other time.
[–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Cold approaching will always lead to more rejections than the opposite
[–]o0valerierose0o 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Dating nowadays is treacherous. Honestly most ppl in their 30s just become adapted to being alone and focused on themselves.. it’s very difficult to go back after that point. Life with less drama is way more appealing. An who really wants someone who is seeing multiple ppl!
[–]brother_p 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Check your wardrobe, hairstyle, body language and tone of voice. You may be putting off the wrong vibe.
[–]Mundane-Currency5088 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
This is going to sound like a dumb question but..Are you treating women like people that are interesting? Are they interesting? I'm not really attracted to men that don't like me specifically and are happy to have sex just on my looks alone. I'm evaluating them and I'm obvious about it. Like an "I'm deciding how much I'm going to like you" vibe. I don't get rejected very often because I'm mainly just flirting and having fun and if they interest me too then I'm probably going to have sex.
[–]PLEASEYALE_ 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
and if they interest me too then I'm probably going to have sex.
How do guys interest you?
[–]Mundane-Currency5088 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
I do not understand the question. Are you asking what interests me in a man? Like what do I find attractive?
Yes exactly
[–]Mundane-Currency5088 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Hmm. It isn't something I can put into words here that would help anyone else because I'm not the person you would need to impress at a bar or whatever. But I like guys who are kind and funny, and if they tease they know when to stop. I like people that like me and tell me so. But if I feel a spark I'm going to ask them nerdy questions to see if we are compatible.
[–]IamRocksteady 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You should give more details. At which part of the interaction are you getting rejected? When you open they shut you down? Do they reject you when you ask for their contact info, or at which phase? You should be more specific.
[–]greatscotty1234 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
YES
[–]illyxxx 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
in your approach the first thing you want to do is introduce yourself. then you could proceed to asking them about them. blessings!
[–]surfershane25 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Maybe try to actually bring up an observation or compliment, build a little rapport before just asking their name, give them a reason to actually want to know you/your name.
[–]jbsclusive 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
yea bro it happens to everyone trust me . Even the guys who think they are the hottest dudes in the world get rejected . It’s all about your character at the end of the day
[–]maplemario 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You could probably do it better.
It is normal to get rejected. You should do a vibe check. Are you too aggressive? Women pick up on your energy. Do you have unresolved issues, with your ex, you need to address, internally? You’re mojo is down. It happens to everyone.
[–]kbecel 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Stop being so nice. You're flexing. It is normal if you are doing a lot of pick up. If you're doing constant pick up you'll be constantly rejected. If you do it moderately you'll get moderately rejected.
Just learn from rejections and move on. Rejection is painful but take it neutrally and evaluate yourself
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