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@Leo Gura Only reason I had to was because we had some clients who worked in the public health sector, gotta make sure this site runs on old boomer's PC's running windows XP

Play Heart of Darkness on PS1

@LordFall Watching people's feeds of them going out with mutuals gave me the FOMO, plus I got tired of the more general bs posts people make. If I had a brand or a business, that would be how I use social media productively, to promote said brand or business. Otherwise I feel like I'm just consuming other people's crap.

@LordFall I had to stop with IG and social media in general, was affecting my mental health @Leo Gura I see your point, I should be having fun with it above all else, thanks brother

@Leo Gura I know getting through high volume would take the pressure off, but what would you say about approaches if your nerves and anxiety are through the roof? I had been pushing through regardless but - I'm ashamed to admit - I was in tears and wanted to go home. I think a line should be drawn somewhere, surely it's not worth it if I'm in such a state?

@Kalki Avatar Unless it's an e-sports game like Counter Strike I personally don't see the benefit in sinking hundreds of thousands of hours to improve in a game, it's about having fun. As for improving, there's loads of youtube videos out there, some people dedicate their entire channel to making tips and tricks videos on certain games, strategy/sim games especially.

@Judy2 You're probably right, could've been a one off where I just wasn't up to it @Yimpa She was working behind the bar and I striked up conversation with her, wasn't expecting it to go anywhere though she was on the job. It wasn't until I saw her again outside her work that the thought crossed my mind that I could do a genuine approach, but eh it's past now

Unless it's directly affecting your lifestyle and keeping you in the house all the time then there's nothing wrong with video games. Could always set a timer if you get sucked into a session - I'd be playing Civ 6 and 2 hours would go by in the blink of an eye if I'm not careful.

Long story short I've been out making myself do approaches to get over my anxiety and develop some game/social skills. I was approaching girls in the busy streets and malls and stuff and just didn't let anything in my mind stop me from doing so. But today there was a girl I spoke to the night before in a bar, I saw her in the supermarket. When I got my shopping, I saw her sitting alone on the bench. Seemed like a golden opportunity for an approach. And yet I didn't do it, I just walked on. I don't know why I let that happen. My nerves suddenly got the better of me, when just a few weeks ago I was doing approaches that were WAY more nerve wracking. Maybe it's just a mood I was in but maybe I'm missing something?

If you've been having flirty banter during your time and got a kiss and everything, you can suggest coming back for coffee. She might say "I don't like coffee", and you just go "don't worry, I don't have any"

Kanye being a deranged anti-semite? Perish the thought

Maybe you're setting the bar too high for yourself? Try and take things as they come rather than make everything out to be like it has to be a success. The hot cup of coffee in the morning, the warm water from the shower, the fresh air breathing into your lungs - sometimes it's the simplest of things that make us come alive again.

Been putting myself out there more: nearly 30 myself and never dated so I felt like I had some catching up to do. I'd say my game's alright but I'd like to try for something more committal and serious rather than just pulling and one night stands.

@SpiralAgreed, only really one night stands or some brief fling in the club during night game @CARDOZZO Yes! That's the goal. I did an approach earlier today that I felt I kinda messed up. It was in a comic book/manga store. I approached the girl while she was looking at some figurines in a display case. I commented on how some of them get crazy expensive and she laughed and agreed. I noticed she had a bubble tea drink in her hand so I asked if it was manga flavor she was drinking. She said it was and showed it to me. I told her a little funny story about the only time I ordered some bubble tea and the guy didn't cut the mango slice so I had to practically blend it up with my flimsy little straw, and she laughed before saying "well the more the better". I told her my name at that point, and she told me hers. I asked some more about what sorta anime/manga she was into and we were exchanging the same shows and stuff we were into, but then after that she went back to browsing on her own and I didn't wanna push it further. I think the mistake was I didn't close. After she told me her name I should've just asked her for her number or IG to set up a date later. At least I'll know for next time.

Take care!