You won't be able to get any girl, one night stand or wife, if you can't create attraction between you. 90% of game is creating that initial spark that will make her interested in you as more than a friend. Furthermore, if you think that you don't really want to be social and at some point in the future you will go out and magically snag the woman of your dreams, you would probably be wrong. Developing basic social skills and emotional intelligence are not only key components in your self development, but scientifically prove to give people the most pleasure in their lives. The game is about becoming the person that naturally attracts women. Becoming the person that conveys strength, leadership, confidence, safety, and emotional understanding.
The techniques that come with 'the game' are just tools in your belt to be used at any point during an interaction, to reach a desired point. These are just things that some people have found to work for them in the past. The true essence of 'the game' is self development and actualization, not getting laid. Take what you want from this, but if you want to have a full, enriched life... If you want the woman of your dreams, and not settle for lower... Then you are going to have to pay attention to your social awareness and emotional acuity.
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Am I just having cognitive dissonance, bluffing myself that I don't care?
This is quite probable. Your mind's greatest compulsion is to do what you've always done. Your subconscious is sabotaging your efforts to change and resisting new experiences because it wants to protect you. If you persist, then this wiring will change and adapt to your new lifestyle and in fact insist subconsciously that you continue in your direction.
Good luck.