I'm really new to game and one of my biggest problems has been my friends. They always make fun of me when I get shot down by a girl, even though none of them ever have the courage to approach. Last weekend I saw this site: Two fisted traveler and read the author's guide to going out by yourself. I tried using some of the tips in it, and they worked pretty well. From now on I think I'm only going to go out and meet girls by myself.