I want this part of my life handled so badly but I don't want to be forcing myself to game. I want to like it enough that I'd choose to make approaches over doing other daily activities. Any suggestions on how to make pick-up fun and enjoyable?

Find a lair. Approach Interesting sets. I challenge the guys in my lair to hilarious shit all the time. Last weekend it was "You have to get a girls phone number, but you need to use a mustache comb in a significant way"

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You can't forget about me, stupid. Everywhere I go ima have my own theme music.

to me the pick up/game has always been fun. I never felt like i HAD to game so i didn't stress myself out about it.

go out with some friends with the intention of going out and having fun who cares about anyone else? next step is to watch for opportunities you never know when one will open up so enjoy yourself but be able to act in a moments notice. after that move into game mode talk to girls socially keep the mode light and flowing. last step move in for the close.

you shouldn't have to feel like you need to perform every time you see a female that adds too much stress. by going out and just enjoying yourself see meeting women as a great bonus in addition to the fun YOU are having. Stressing about meeting women means your game will suffer as you will seem like you are under duress rather than a laid back guy.