Very interesting points. I've always found that being driven on my mission, confident, playful, and only engaging with women who show high interest from the jump to be the most effective methods.

I used to come on as weak, needy, and overwhelming with my interest. Without fail, it ran women right out of my life. Every. Time.

When I stopped pursuing, focused on me, and treated women with respectful indifference (sounds terrible, but I am always a gentleman), my dating life got much better.

I think most men get terrible dating advice from culture, movies, etc. Most of that stuff just doesn't work in real life (at least not with healthy, mature women).

Most of my guy friends (from all over the world) have had similar experiences.

Anyway, this was a fun read! Thanks for sharing.