Hi guys,
I have been a long time lurker on this subreddit for a while, and have read through Mark Manson's "Models". I am a good looking guy with a still developing group of friends (it was very hard for me to relate to others before), works out from time to time, and is attempting at going more in-depth with his own hobbies.
The problem comes when I try to practice my skills and make myself better with women. I'm fine with the approach, the anxiety is still there but is slowly going away. The responses I have gotten have been pretty positive, and I'm sure that is due to seeing examples of others on here, and I thank you for that. It has helped boost my confidence levels tremendously since the start of this journey. Here's the issue though. Once we actually start talking, I end up losing that confidence and the image of it I worked so hard to maintain the image of in the first impression. Most girls tend to see these cracks fairly quickly, and either make stupid conversation after that, or return my calls less and less.
The other problem comes when I actually find a girl that I enjoy being around and she enjoys being around me. I tend to get one-itis for this girl and my game around her and others certainly shows it. I do try to refrain from this, but sometimes it is happening before I realize what I am doing.
Both of these problems seem to stem from self-esteem and inner game. Are there any suggestions to what I can improve on? There is a long way to go, but that’s why I’m on here.
TL;DR: Approach is just fine, have trouble keeping interest after first meet. I get one-itis before I realize and game reflects it. Self-esteem in the moment is fine, but fades as the conversations progress. Suggestions?
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