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08-08-2018, 07:42 PM
Hello, RVF. I've recently been trying to learn the concepts behind game and apply them as best I can. However, I need some help convincing myself that looks aren't such a huge part of making game work. I've been having a lot of trouble turning any interactions with females into something more than just simple friendliness.
About me:
I'm 28 years old and I've been trying to find some variety of sexual relationship for about 8 months now. Before that I had never even tried asking a woman out. As it follows, I'm a virgin. I'm average looking, but also fat. I've lost about 180 lbs, although I still weigh 305 lbs; I've got a way to go yet. I have started to dress better and generally take care of my appearance, as well.
I am a very charismatic person. I'm the one leading my social groups, I have excellent rapport with people in general. I have recently returned to school looking to get my BSN, so this has afforded me a lot more opportunities to meet women and create new social circles.
Here's where I have a problem:
I have been fighting my natural introversion and interacting with women as much as I can, rather than just during classes, etc. I always get them laughing and having fun; I play juvenile games with them, I tease them, I establish casual physical contact early. As far as I can tell, that's all textbook stuff and they seem receptive to it. Then I try to arrange a date and I can almost hear the "comedic record scratch" sound effect playing in their head.
I can give some recent examples if you'd like, but every time I make a move for something more than platonic, the entire dynamic changes. Of course, since I have never been the orbiter type I end up just not trying to interact with her anymore upon seeing this dead end. And they are all perfectly fine with this. There's never any reciprocal push to my pulling away when I next them. Further interactions see them acting almost awkward around me, even though I just go back to treating them like I would any other random normal person.
So this is where I'm convinced it's an issue of looks. If they're happy interacting with me as some asexual attentention device, yet balk at the implication of romance, what am I supposed to think?
I understand that this is a touchy subject here, which is why I want to keep an open mind and ask for sincere advice. What could be the cause of this complete dissonance in their reactions?
Thank you.
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08-08-2018, 09:01 PM
Being 300 Lbs is already tough... but being a virgin 300 Pounder... damn! If I was in your shoes... I would simply keep doing what you're doing with the women from your social circle & school... with a little bit of DayGame as a supplement in order to safely try some stuff out.
I would also recommend you stay out of the nightlife for now. That environment is really cutthroat, even for the most seasoned player. As you get in better shape... you will see women's reaction to your Game get better right before your eyes!
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08-08-2018, 09:58 PM
Nice post -- self-aware, and I agree, keep doing what you're doing until little by little you get little. Svelte and make'm melt.
Keep the objective vibe your post carries, just know it'll pay off at some point.
By the way -- some girls dig that "Large And In Charge" kind of fatness (i.e. Biggie Smalls, etc.)... sounds like you are cultivating a larger-than-life social air, just keep it up as you transform.
This guy will probably kill it once he has the outer looks to match his inner confidence.
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08-09-2018, 06:01 AM
It's just probability. If you're fat, your odds of being sexually attractive are low.
Work on that, you will become confident and keep meeting new women. Document your journey and look for trends in behaviour and how they change in response to what you put out there (game, looks etc.).
Welcome to the start of your new life, it only gets better from here and well done on taking initiative.
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08-09-2018, 06:42 AM
You are not wrong. Your problem is looks.
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08-09-2018, 07:17 AM
Can I ask how you got to 480lbs?
That is some weight.
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08-09-2018, 11:16 AM
I have a friend who's that heavy (300lbs) and has a decent girlfriend (not fat, not ugly and same age as him 25). He's like 6'1 which helps but FAR from good looking. I would say a face 4 (below average).
If you lose weight your SMV (sexual market value) will increase, making it easier to get chicks near your SMV. You don't have to be muscular. Just being NORMAL will be a BIG improvement.
To be that obese, you must have anxiety problems. Try doing some sports, preferably ones you can meet more girls, like Volley.
Be a better man and girls will eventually follow. Keep a social circle that keeps girls around and eventually a girl will be interested. With time you'll know how to interpret those signals and do the right move. Maybe its your timing.
Girls don't know what they want and they change their minds all the time.
If you already have girlfriends, try to be more indirect instead of inviting them for "dinner" (and thus turning their shield ON). If you have a place (I hope you do), invite them to watch Netflix (or any downloaded movie) during boring/rainy weekdays. Girls get horny and if you happen to be around, they might choose you.
Maybe you can add medicinal marijuana (if legal in your State) or alcohol to make things easier. The idea is for them to just HANG AROUND your place and feel comfortable. Your only competition is her damn phone.
Imagine sitting next to the girl, comfortable, after some drinks, conversation flowing... try to talk to her with your face near hers. IF you feel some sexual tension in the air, look at her eyes, then her mouth (slowly). If she keeps the tension, go for a kiss (DO NOT ASK FOR ONE, NEVER!). Then escalate.
I think that would be a good start.
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08-09-2018, 11:17 AM
I agree. Your looks are the problem.
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08-09-2018, 02:29 PM
You get laughed at? Figure out how to agree and amplify.
Other than that, plan a trip to Eastern Europe. There are a number of countries that are inexpensive to visit. Make sure you dress really well.
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08-09-2018, 04:22 PM
Ars Amorata has a fundamental course starting up in four days. It would probably be good for you to take. Zan Perrion has been around for a long time and has a positive way of looking at women and dating , and I think positivity and hope is what you need at this point in your life until your self-esteem is better. I imagine a lifetime of rejection has damaged your ego quite a bit.
You're also welcome to come down to South America and the guys in the meet-up section will show you some things as long as you buy us a beer.
goodluck
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08-09-2018, 04:37 PM
Gonna agree with the masses here, your weight/looks are absolutely going to cause you issues.
I notice a significant difference in general reaction when I let myself slip even 20lbs and unless you're a huge human I'd guess you're somewhere in the 100lbs overweight region still, that's going to be affecting your entire look.
Double down and work even harder on that side of your life as it's absolutely the biggest issue.
The major positive is that you're overcoming your anxiety issues and general issues now while you still don't look great so your self confidence is only going to sky rocket once you start losing more weight and getting more positive interactions, basically it will spitball if you do transform yourself.
Keep working hard on the physical aspect and keep working through the mental aspect, you've made a great start so just keep going, fine tune the diet, fine tune your exercise routine and get out there and kill it!
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08-09-2018, 05:36 PM
Take up a real martial art. I suggest Aikido, Judo or Ving Tsun. Not for winning fights, but for learning to move gracefully automatically.
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08-09-2018, 05:42 PM
Check out Patrice O'Neill on YT
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08-09-2018, 06:14 PM
I do nor know any fat player. Losing the weight is the way to go.
If you are disadvantaged look-wise, you can still get some pussay by acting EXTREMELY confident. This is the exact opposite from talking a lot and acting cocky-funny. When others talk, you are silent and listen intently. When shit gets awkward, you stay calm. When there’s a silence, you make 0 attempts to break it.
If a girl laughs at you, raise your eyebrows and look at her like this is the first time some bitch has ever laughed at you, and that she must not know who the fuck you are.
Not angry or bitter, just raised eyebrows, calmly, signaling this is not how you are generally treated.
If you consistently show signals you are used to being treated with respect and if you do not go into dancing monkey mode, maybe you have a chance.
But really, lose the weight. Take before and after pics for my eternal respect.
Edit: watch out with the Zan Perion shit. I’ve met several from his ex students who showed me many pictures of them amongst beautiful women. When I asked them “which ones did they bang”, they would get uncomfortable and eventually admit that they hadn’t slept with any of them.
Maybe there’s an army of Zan-trained players out there but I’ve never met them. I’ve only met some dudes who were taught how to be the gay boyfriend for groups of chicks.
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08-09-2018, 06:33 PM
"Average looking but also fat"
You probably do have average looks but if you weigh 300 pounds that really doesn't matter. All the other person sees and thinks about is flab. You need to fast. One healthy meal a day at most. That's the best way to lose shit loads of weight really quickly. People will say that's extreme and unhealthy, don't listen to them. Fasting is the best thing you could do for your health. And when your stomach starts growling, don't listen to that either. Don't have any food in your house, so if you do get hungry it's harder to do something about it.
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08-09-2018, 08:00 PM
Respect for your honesty and willingness to deal with the problem.
I'm assuming you're in the US here: Gaming American girls in the US is hard, especially these days with their egos being so inflated due to Tinder and other online dating. If you're getting blown out immediately because of your looks and your underdeveloped game skills aren't enough to compensate, it's going to be hard to build those skills at all. . You sound quite confident, but it might not come across that way if you're subconsciously thinking about your v-card. Girls can smell when guys aren't getting any.
You could use some hambeasts to get some practice under your belt, but your dick might not work in the heat of the moment. I tried banging one of them one night when I was bored and thought it might be better than jerking off... but my dick didn't want to cooperate.
So my question is: have you thought about taking a bang mission to another country where men's looks aren't as high on women's priority lists? I can't find the thread now, but another guy was in a similar situation and took a trip to the Philippines, got laid and loosened up. Following that trip he had a lot more success back home.
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08-09-2018, 08:18 PM
Do you like motorcycles?
The harder you practice, the luckier you get.
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08-09-2018, 10:17 PM
You've lost 180 which is a huge achievement. Being 305 means that you are heavier than almost everyone still. The good news is you've seen the gains and have shown an ability to change yourself.
Your game is probably working in the friend zone, so you are learning about relating with chicks and making personal connections. This is a great improvement. They just don't see you in that way, and its a tough moment when you think you've been flirting with them and they thing you're in the friend zone.
You are doing everything right enough in my mind, when you get under 250 (assuming youre 6 foot even) then you might start to get some bites. Keep dropping pounds, styling yourself up, working your social circle and practicing your game. Also, it all depends on what you're going for, anyone can be a virgin if their standards are too high.
Good luck
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