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[–]burncushlikewood 19 points20 points21 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
It's counterproductive if you don't know what you're doing. But it will help you get over approach anxiety and can lead to sex. Women love the ballsy guy that approaches them during the day or in the club. Women appreciate being approached and the courage that comes with it, fortune favors the brave my friend, it takes a lot more balls to do that then send a message over the internet on tinder. This way you can show that you're a safe and sane guy.
[–]Appropriate_Focus402 17 points18 points19 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Here’s the thing about cold approach. It can be discouraging, you absolutely have to be okay with failure. But once you learn how to be rejected with style and confidence, and the respect of the people you approach... it becomes a superpower.
Here’s whats brilliant about the cold approach:
It creates genuine confidence and bravery. Nothing could be farther from counterproductive.
It makes it habit to get the number of the hottest person in the room. Or the sexiest girl in the dance club. Or the rare gem you find at the grocery store. The type of person you find so beautiful that they turn you on at a glance. It becomes habit to talk to them, and if you do it right, eventually you will bang those super 10’s. Even if they aren’t conventional 10’s in society’s eyes, you’ve conditioned yourselves to be bold with your exact type.
[–]Desperate-Gur-5730 -5 points-4 points-3 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
“Bang”? How charming. 😂
[–]Appropriate_Focus402 9 points10 points11 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Hey, if it’s bangy, it should be banged! I defend the usage of the word, and call into question the utility of your mockery. You’re mean!
[–]Vinniikii 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Can poison the well in college or other fishbowl environment. Get a reputation for being weird or creepy and then all you can do is cold approach. Some misandrist women will interrupt every casual conversation they see between strangers.
[–]Watercrown123 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I’m curious if that’s common for every college or just the small ones? I’m currently going to a reasonably sized state college and don’t exactly want to ruin my reputation before I even start getting anywhere with approach.
[–]AppearanceAccording6 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Generally I would advise not cold approaching in college, especially if you’re going direct. You’re more likely to make girls uncomfortable if you go direct, therefore getting you a reputation. However, if you come off normal and laid back and talk to everyone, you won’t get a bad reputation. Unless it’s a big school and you don’t care about getting a reputation, don’t cold approach at any school under 10,000 people.
[–]IcarusBane1 6 points7 points8 points 5 years ago (10 children) | Copy Link
Choosing signals are outdated they don’t mean shit. Approach women you like
[–]MakeSail 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (8 children) | Copy Link
Are you talking about Gen Z women or all women in general?
[–]IcarusBane1 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
All women in general, gen z women are too intimidated by a real Cock to show choosing signals
[–]MakeSail 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
I though when a woman shows initial attraction to a man she will start to flirt with him, are you saying that this is untrue or just unimportant from your point of view?
Do you have a guess to why Gen Z women are unable to show choosing signals (flirt)?
[–]IcarusBane1 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
Women can be very subtle you wouldn’t be able to tell if she’s attracted. Start approaching women you like and you’ll see. Assume attraction and push interactions forward till a rejection or something more 😉
[–]MakeSail 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
I would say we are very different in our approach to women.
I find, in general for relationships, Gen Z young women seem to be delayed in emotional development in some way, flirting and social skills are a good example. Obviously, this does not apply to all women in the age range, and when the women become self-aware they seem to mature at a rapid pace.
If we talk about emotionally mature women I think their signals of initial attraction (flirting) are easy to understand, and to gauge the level of attraction I flirt back in a kind of flirting conversation at a distance.
So, I don't really approach women who do not show initial attraction to me first. Assuming something during a cold approach, for me personally, is a waste of time. Also, I believe women choose men for sex. So, I don't usually cold approach or chase women I think are attractive.
[–]IcarusBane1 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
You’re missing the point and missing lots of women looking for choosing signals. You’re depending on the female to show signals. You should just assume attraction and push it forward. Older women could hide their attraction. As well as young stop tryna be so pua and turn the mindset from pua to seducer
[–]MakeSail 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
No, I really don't miss anything when it comes to flirting and understanding interested women at a distance. I don't need to assume anything. I know which women are interested in me and which are not. Why would I approach an uninterested woman?
I have found that initial attraction in women is largely instinctual (involuntary), and women will flirt with men they find attractive. Also, older mature women are very effective at sending and receiving flirting signals.
The challenge is in reading Gen Z women who are not yet fully emotionally mature. Many have not polished their flirting skills, but I can still tell much about their personality. If I think they are naturally shy I may approach to understand what I am reading in terms of body language, although I only do this occasionally.
I think you also miss the point that flirting at a distance is the first step in seduction.
[–]IcarusBane1 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Seduction is making a offer one can’t refuse. What about women that haven’t seen you? How would you know if a woman is interested if you haven’t approached?? Women young or old some can hide their attraction well as in they don’t show iois some women don’t mean to. You have to screen out women, being shy or flirting from a distance is for after. Flirting doesn’t mean shit btw screening does
[–]MakeSail 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I can only speak for myself, but when a woman is attracted to me IRL, she can't hide it, it is like an involuntary reaction to me and she will flirt. I don't need to approach to know she is attracted to me. I can then flirt back to learn more about her.
Seduction is about satisfying needs. Before I even approach and talk to a woman I can understand a lot about how she views me and her needs. I am already screening before I even talk to her.
[–]anytimeanycity 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This is right. You will never catch women’s signals most the time, so just try for ones you like and bow out gracefully if they aren’t into it.
[–]Erukpt 3 points4 points5 points 5 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
I prefer emotional approach.
Cold approach is too distant and rational
[–]Philipparty -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Whats the difference?
[–]Erukpt 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Emotional approach, you connect with your emotion, like laughing, smiling, you share the emotions. There are more a question of 'let it go'
The cold approach you are more detached, and you awake the emotion in the other person's body, without living it. There is more a questions of 'control'
[–]Philipparty -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Oh. I thought cold appriach was just the term for approaching someone without any insentive, exept personal attraction/quriosity
[–]donaldtrumpsmistress -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You wot mate
[–]Full-Principle-9758 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Stop with the “girls,” and ask someone real. If you are interested, in so many words, tell her. At best you’ll embarrass the young lady and make her blush. Then at least you’ll know that you’re on your way.
Trust me, I am still a blusher, and whispers of indescretions still arouse me.
[–]the-great-jd 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
It's not, if you're just nice and not weird or creepy about it. In fact, it is 100 times more effective than using dating apps. Dress well, be yourself, show some confidence, be brave and just nicely approach that pretty girl in the supermarket or whereever. It's a skill everone should work on. Thanks to cold approach, I met a really nice girl not long ago at a supermarket.
[+]rivetcitymayor -6 points-5 points-4 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Unless you had a date/sex with that girl from the supermarket, it don’t mean shit
[–]the-great-jd 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Oh, I had. I asked her for her number, we texted for two weeks or so and I took her on a date to a climbing forest, we had a stroll through the forest afterwards and endet up making out in my car. Had a few dates after that, but we accepted we were to different to be in a relationship and stayed friends. Afterall not ever pickup will turn out as your future girlfriend. Moreover not every approach will be a success as there can be really bitchy girls, the trick is to find and approach the nice ones.
[–]Stoner_skateboarder 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
No it is not, my last girlfriend was from cold approach. Ive also had casual sexual encounters because of cold approach.
[–]Desperate-Gur-5730 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Only if you want to be sincere. The most important “rule” for people that want more than a wham/bam is to be genuine. Don’t play games. If you want the real thing, games won’t bring you to it. Especially if you’re playing games and the other is being sincere and you don’t care, please don’t! Unless she’s witty enough to call you out on your bullshit and throws it back at ya! That can lead to some fun banter!
[–]Desperate-Gur-5730 -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I guess I’m not sure we’re defining “cold approach” the same! Lol! If you mean having the boldness to walk up to a woman you find attractive and introducing yourself, going from there, COOL! Always be respectful. But if you don’t ask a girl to coffee or lunch on impulse (not penis-pulse), do it! Even the women that may turn you down will still respect you for trying, and maybe make them blush! Always do the “ring check”. Ring =‘s don’t. No class in that.
[–]iron_ee 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Can't hurt
[–]EdaciousBegetter 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I’m a failure with women but I swear I’ve been told by nearly every one I ever fooled around with that it’s best to be yourself, mind you you have to be crafty on which “You” version you share and when, but all those “You” bits should be truly you, just the right you at the right time
[–]donaldtrumpsmistress 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Not at all. I've met every girlfriend and the lion's share of my hookups through cold approach. It'll suck hard when you first start. You'll get rejected a lot. If you get good you'll still get rejected a lot. But the resilience you build to rejection is a valuable life skill (as in not letting rejections bring you down and you keep trying with other people, not trying with the same girl post rejection for the autists out there). Plus not having to rely on tinder (which has an 8:1 mf ratio) or just creeping on friends of friends is a huge competitive advantage.
No. How would it be?
You see someone you find attractive, you have three options. Someone introduses you to them, they come up to you, or you go up to them.
[–]LoadTop5821 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
As we get older we get wiser. That comes with experience, and being burned many times. So with that thought, everybody goes through. Some better than others, thats why its tough if your quiet and shy. Cannot be intimindated by any means. Everyone had valid points, but everyone will have there style.
[–]Full-Principle-9758 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Besides, how cold is your touch??😛
[–]WanyCaleb 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
It doesn't hurt to try but at this point, I'd rather chose a way that's a bit guaranteed and has some wiggle room in terms of error. Can't do that with cold approaching, now can we?
[–]donaldtrumpsmistress 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Lol what's a 'guaranteed' way to get a girl? Sounds like a cowardly cop out imo
[–]WanyCaleb 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I said a bit guaranteed.
Lol what's a 'guaranteed' way to get a girl?
Idk bro, that's pretty much why I'm in this sub
[–]Eyesrcinnamon_ 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I would say don't do it. Everyone deserves an explanation, regardless if you like them or not.
[–]berttbeans996 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
What do you mean?
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