So I guess I have a pretty typical case - I'm young (20), inexperienced, new to this whole thing and sort of skeptical. Right now I'm in London but generally live in New York; professionally, I'm extremely successful, but personally unable to get results. I can list a dozen women off the top of my head who've hurt me in various capacities, from simple annoyance to complete devastation.

I'm a smart guy. I know what I lack -- confidence. It's the brick that every successful hook-up/relationship/interaction is built upon. But, I'm caught up on my looks, something that makes sense to me rationally and emotionally (would I go out with a woman I find unattractive? No. I'd expect the same from them).

I do feel like there's a code to crack here. I think that, given some direction/mentorship, I can be extremely successful with women, could help others out. Right now I'm stuck on this whole notion of romantic idealism where I want a relationship and happily ever after blah blah blah.

What I need is to get laid. My goal is just to move past this frustration with women and lead a normal sex life so that I can focus on what's important -- my journalism career.

I've read parts of The Game and seen some videos by Owen Cook, but that's about it.

Anyway, that's what I have to say. Any help would be appreciated.