I have the same story as most of the people on here. I was socially retarded when I was younger and spurned what few chances I had and fucked up my social development. Then I got into a bad relationship with an even worse. Then, when I hit bottom, I found out about 'seduction', 'PUAs', 'AMOGs' 'AFCs' and more. I saw a huge improvement in my mannerism and ability with women.

But I got cocky. I subconsciously thought 'this is enough' and I stopped trying as hard. I just got a good look at myself and I realized that I've stopped improving. I've become the chump that ok with his current predicament because he's getting laid from time to time. I looked at myself in the mirror when I'd just got my heart shredded and I told myself: "From here on, I'm not going to be chosen. I am going to be the one that chooses" (if that makes sense) and I feel like I've lost touch with that feeling.

I feel trapped. Alcohol doesn't do anything anymore. The nightlife doesn't excite me. I feel completely over meeting the same old new people and chatting up the newest sightseeing girl.

Should I go back to the basics or is there something else you'd advise me to do? A part of me wants to just settle down, but the other part of me knows that settling down is just settling unless you've found that true gem. And God knows I haven't.