| It all leads back to the basics. Conversational skills.
A simple exercise that can work wonders is to talk everyone you can. This includes both women and men. That's it. Whether it's a train journey, strolling down the street, the supermarket, a night club, whatever. Strike up a conversation with that person and find out some interesting facts about them. Not only will this help with approach anxiety, it will also improve your conversational skills, help you to think on the spot and at times you will make new friends.
^ Once you get into the habit of constantly talking to people, the next step is changing the way you preceive a particular situation.
What I mean is, say you are at a club and see a hot girl. Treat this exactly as you would if you were doing the above exercise. It's just another random person. Don't make her a big deal, you don't even know her. By treating the situation this way, you are eliminating the pressure you put on yourself in the first place to 'approach with confidence and open successfully'.
At first, concentrate on getting to the know the girl and find out some nice qualities about her. Don't focus on anything else. Forget number closing, kino, escalating etc. Once you get confortable going out, talking to a random girl and having basic conversation.. you can be more flirtatious, implement kino, escalate, kiss her etc.
Being socialable, in my opinion, is a key skill that is often missed out amongst all the material on the internet. Don't take my word for it though, give it a shot and see if it helps you.
PS. I'm willing to bet the only way the interaction ended the way it did was because you were more in your head than in the present with her. Don't be afriad to bruise your ego and get rejected. You never know how far an interaction can go if you end it.
- Kang
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