I’m kind of surprised that wolfalone was the first to ask this: I’ve always been shy throughout my life and I am currently struggling with picking up women at bars and clubs. I can talk but, start to eventually get really nervous and unsure what to say after the opening statement. I’ve been a huge fan of yours for a long time Kristen, and I wasn’t sure if maybe you could give me some pointers that may help me?
Well, I’ll try to help as much as I can, but there’s only so much I can do. Every girl is different, and every situation is different. I’ll give you some general pointers based on what I like, but ultimately, when it comes down to it, you’re on your own.
Be confident. This sounds hard, but it will come with practice. Actually, thinking about it, a little nervousness is good. A guy who’s completely sure of himself is probably some kind of player. If all you’re interested in is fucking her once, then go with it. If you think you’d at least like to see her again, drop the master of the universe act. A little nervousness is kinda cute. It also lets the girl know that you think she’s something special, that you care whether or not she’ll like you. This is a good thing. But being too nervous is going to result in failure. Err on the side of confidence. Be sure of yourself, but don’t let her think that she’s the next in a series of conquests. Keep eye contact as much as you can; just don’t give her the impression that you’re a psycho stalker.
Keep the talk light. Especially at the beginning. Politics, religion, or any other divisive topic should be off limits. This can include sports, depending on where you’re at. Talk about her job, her family, her friends, where she’s from, etc. Which brings us to…
Keep the focus on her. While trying to stay confident, it’s easy to try to impress her any way you can. Don’t. Confidence does not mean full of yourself. You’re interested in her, remember? She’ll be impressed that this impressive guy wants to know about her, rather than this impressive guy wants her to know how impressive he is. Don’t brag, especially if you’re well within your rights. If volleyball comes up, sure, tell her that you used to play. If she bites and asks for more, then you can tell her that you’ve won several championships. But then quickly get the spotlight back on her. Deviations are fine, but always come back to her. Besides, the more she’s talking about herself, the less you have to worry about how impressive you’re being. More