Recently I've been trying to start approaching girls (mostly daygame) when I was out and about. I'm inexperienced and rather introverted, but an experience from a couple of months ago led me to try and improve this area of my life.
So I met this girl at my gym. Pretty short, with a pair of glasses and braces. I was doing hip thrusts as I saw her in front of me and decided I'd approach. The conversation went pretty smoothly and started by asking her if she was finished with the machine. She was very receptive and smiling. It goes well when I'm genuinely interested in the person (especially when it's a foreigner). When I figured she doesn't speak the local language we started to converse in English.
Turns out she's from Sri Lanka. I asked her about the situation in there since I heard it was still pretty rough out there and she told me it's all right there now. She even starts to work at a travel agency soon and recommended I go there. I joked about her trying to get me killed which in hindsight may not be such a good approach since she has roots there.
Turns out she lives here for over 6 years and lives in a different town (the gym is on the edge of the two, but they're only 15 minutes drive away). After about 5 minutes I ended the conversation by saying it's nice talking to her but I gotta finish my sets, and if I could have her Instagram. She told me she doesn't really use it much but can give me her # instead.
I'm still quite new at this so am unsure if I should ask for a number first. I asked for her name and reached out with my hand but did kinda look at it (which I should remember to avoid)
After I finished the workout I messaged her-
She took a taxi to a coffeeshop 15 minutes away from where I was living (which I guess is an IOI) and I paid for the drinks (we both ended up going for chocolate milk rather than coffee). She wore jeans with some tears, a plain white top and a jeans jacket while I wore a buttoned-up blue shirt and gray elegant trousers. I could smell some perfume even though I was just recovering from the flu and my nose was somewhat stuffed.
We sat outside, facing each other. I only once or twice touched her hand when making a point. She told me she lives with roommates at 23 and I disclosed the fact I live with my parents at 25 but will move away "soon". She was impressed with my English and asked if I'm really native.
After an hour at the coffee place we walked to my home and I showed her some points of interest along the way. My dad was just leaving which was pretty awkward (told him to leave beforehand but it is what it is).
I put on Netflix as background noise and she found out her ex has used her Netflix account which led to a bit of drama with her contacting him on WhatsApp and then blocking him again. She started to tell me how he treated her "like a bank" and stuff. I tried to steer the conversation away and eventually took her phone and put it on the table in front of the sofa we were sitting at.
When trying to escalate, I held her back and spoke closer to her, but before even getting too close she said "She doesn't like kissing". It caught me off guard a bit and I later asked if she never kissed while in her relationships (which of course, she did). I guess it's just a weird way to say she's not ready for going forward. Anyhow, I didn't really know how to handle it (I joked "Should we go straight to bed then?" Which she laughed at).
I still did try to use more touch. Holding her hands, trying to feel her heartbeat (when we found out she doesn't have any for some reason and I teased her about it). A couple of times I got close to her face again and she repeated she doesn't like kissing. I playfully asked to just kiss me on the cheek while showing it to her and pointing at it but she didn't oblige. Everything's fine, of course. I told her I don't want to make her do anything she doesn't feel like. She mentioned she didn't even go for a hug until I did when we first met.
Another thing I should mention she showed me another ex of hers who kinda looked like a model, at least body-wise (she said he's a "gym rat"). Although it was sorta long-distance and he didn't keep faithful to her when he was back in Sri Lanka. I told her he was a great catch. I wonder if it's her qualifying herself by showing me.
I think I did a mistake and playfully asked what she thinks of this guy (pointing to myself) and she laughed and said she was still thinking about it and that I'm the first native guy she went out with.
At one point she said something to the point that guys from my country only want sex which led me to do a botched version of Aleks' "Good Sex" gambit and later "8 types of orgasm" gambit. Should've probably skip the latter since it wasn't really fitting and later I sensed she was less comfortable (Sitting upright rather than laying on the couch). I tried comforting her but was kinda nervous about the situation myself.
In the end, she just asked "Should I leave?" And I replied she could leave whenever she wanted. I offered her a drink again but she declined. She ordered another taxi and I told her it was nice meeting her. It really was apart from the awkward moments.
I do feel I was too much in a "chasing" frame (even though I pointed out the fact she took a taxi to see me). I complimented her and sat close to her instead of pulling her towards me (as I recently re-read on the "manhandle kiss"). On that note, I don't know how I should've reacted or acted when she said she "doesn't like kisses". I was conflicted with the articles of GC telling you to be persistent and disregard verbal objections and not wanting to pressure her and be a quasi-rapist.
After the meeting, we had this exchange:
The biggest sticking point is in those aspects. I'm very new to daygame and dating in general, lacking in confidence and experience and am still in the mindset of "I'm bothering her" / "She doesn't feel comfortable". Trying to escalate was a stressful experience. I thought about how "you should kiss within 10 minutes of getting together in home" but it is still so new to me and feels like a different person. And when I faced objections, I didn't know what to do. At one point I considered taking off her jacket but felt it too felt "rapey" to me.
Would be very appreciative of feedback
So I met this girl at my gym. Pretty short, with a pair of glasses and braces. I was doing hip thrusts as I saw her in front of me and decided I'd approach. The conversation went pretty smoothly and started by asking her if she was finished with the machine. She was very receptive and smiling. It goes well when I'm genuinely interested in the person (especially when it's a foreigner). When I figured she doesn't speak the local language we started to converse in English.
Turns out she's from Sri Lanka. I asked her about the situation in there since I heard it was still pretty rough out there and she told me it's all right there now. She even starts to work at a travel agency soon and recommended I go there. I joked about her trying to get me killed which in hindsight may not be such a good approach since she has roots there.
Turns out she lives here for over 6 years and lives in a different town (the gym is on the edge of the two, but they're only 15 minutes drive away). After about 5 minutes I ended the conversation by saying it's nice talking to her but I gotta finish my sets, and if I could have her Instagram. She told me she doesn't really use it much but can give me her # instead.
I'm still quite new at this so am unsure if I should ask for a number first. I asked for her name and reached out with my hand but did kinda look at it (which I should remember to avoid)
After I finished the workout I messaged her-
The next evening, she messaged me-Me: Hey [name]! It was nice meeting you tonight at the gym
I'll be more than glad to teach you a few phrases in [my language] if you teach me some Hindi curses
Lmk if this week works out for you, I'm available mostly on the afternoon and evenings
-[My Name]
Her: Hey. It was nice to meet you too... Actually i'm not speaking hindu. Because it's not my language. We speaks sinhalese in my country. And i'd be glad to teach you some words in my language but I'm kinda busy with this week. May be on friday i'm free because of the holiday.
Me: Oh interesting i didn't know that!
Me: Cool. There's a nice place in [My Town] with coffee and pastries. Or we can go to [Your Town] if you already know a place you like
Her: Yeah it's not really familiar. When someone see me they think I'm speaking hindi.
Her: Is it alright for you if i tell about tomorrow? I'm not usually going out with the guys. So i have to ask my mom first. Kinda stranger for me to go out with people
Me: Oh for sure lol
Me: I thought you were an adult tho
Her: I am... .... but i'm Asian. So i have to tell my mom first
Me: Ok. Technically I am Asian as well so I'll tell them, too. If it's fine with u
Her: How? Where are you from?
Me: [country], of course
Her: No problem at all. It's up to you
Me: I was being sarcastic, dear
Me: You just don't know me enough
Me: But we'll fix it
Her: Lol
Her: We'll see
Me: Anyhow tell her you met a cute weirdo who can teach you some [language] and drink coffee. It's nothing serious
Me: Gotta go charge my phone now, good night!
Her: Good night!
Her: Hey [name]! How are you?
Her: Are you going to gym tonight?
Me: Hey [Misspelled Name]! No I usually don't go day after day
Her: I'm not [Mispelled Name]. *[Correct Name]
Me: Oh yeah sorry
Me: Does mommy only allow you meet people at the gym?
Her: Haha you're funny. She doesn't care about it
Me: Haha okay
Me: Well what did she say??
Her: She's said it's okay. It's up to me though
Me: Cool! So it's basically "Yes"
Her: Yeah!
Me: I assume you're at the gym right now?
Me: Oh you'd only go if I'm there?
Me:
Her: Nooo it's my resting day
Me: Yeah me too. I don't do muscle groups yet
Her: Haha no. I'm not waiting for anyone ... yesterday was my legs day. So i supposed to take a rest today.
Her: It's okay. Take it easy.
Me: I try to
Me: Isn't every day leg day for girls?
Me: And guys only work on the upper?
Her: For me noo....!
Her: Usually i do cardio and upper body too
Me: I could tell you work out btw! Doesn't look like you took too long a break
Me: Anyhow, you said you think Friday morning works out for your schedule?
Her: Yeah. I'm free this Friday. So you have to decide where are we going?
Me: Well there's this nice place 15 minutes away from where I live and I can show you my walking routine
Her: Yeah sure!
Me:
Me: Awesome! So.. 9am? Fri?
Her: Yeah great! But where i supposed to come?
Me: [Adress]
Me: It's open 24 hours and I sometimes go there at night
Me: Actually I'm on the way there now lol. But just to meet other weirdos
Her: Ah cool... have a fun!
Me: Thanks!
Me: Before I go, just one more question
Her: What
Me: Is it convenient for you to arrive there?
Me: Do you have a car?
Her: Nope!
Her: It's okay. I can take a taxi or by bus!
Me: I see
Me: We'll find a solution )
Me: Good night to you, [Name]
Her: Good night
She took a taxi to a coffeeshop 15 minutes away from where I was living (which I guess is an IOI) and I paid for the drinks (we both ended up going for chocolate milk rather than coffee). She wore jeans with some tears, a plain white top and a jeans jacket while I wore a buttoned-up blue shirt and gray elegant trousers. I could smell some perfume even though I was just recovering from the flu and my nose was somewhat stuffed.
We sat outside, facing each other. I only once or twice touched her hand when making a point. She told me she lives with roommates at 23 and I disclosed the fact I live with my parents at 25 but will move away "soon". She was impressed with my English and asked if I'm really native.
After an hour at the coffee place we walked to my home and I showed her some points of interest along the way. My dad was just leaving which was pretty awkward (told him to leave beforehand but it is what it is).
I put on Netflix as background noise and she found out her ex has used her Netflix account which led to a bit of drama with her contacting him on WhatsApp and then blocking him again. She started to tell me how he treated her "like a bank" and stuff. I tried to steer the conversation away and eventually took her phone and put it on the table in front of the sofa we were sitting at.
When trying to escalate, I held her back and spoke closer to her, but before even getting too close she said "She doesn't like kissing". It caught me off guard a bit and I later asked if she never kissed while in her relationships (which of course, she did). I guess it's just a weird way to say she's not ready for going forward. Anyhow, I didn't really know how to handle it (I joked "Should we go straight to bed then?" Which she laughed at).
I still did try to use more touch. Holding her hands, trying to feel her heartbeat (when we found out she doesn't have any for some reason and I teased her about it). A couple of times I got close to her face again and she repeated she doesn't like kissing. I playfully asked to just kiss me on the cheek while showing it to her and pointing at it but she didn't oblige. Everything's fine, of course. I told her I don't want to make her do anything she doesn't feel like. She mentioned she didn't even go for a hug until I did when we first met.
Another thing I should mention she showed me another ex of hers who kinda looked like a model, at least body-wise (she said he's a "gym rat"). Although it was sorta long-distance and he didn't keep faithful to her when he was back in Sri Lanka. I told her he was a great catch. I wonder if it's her qualifying herself by showing me.
I think I did a mistake and playfully asked what she thinks of this guy (pointing to myself) and she laughed and said she was still thinking about it and that I'm the first native guy she went out with.
At one point she said something to the point that guys from my country only want sex which led me to do a botched version of Aleks' "Good Sex" gambit and later "8 types of orgasm" gambit. Should've probably skip the latter since it wasn't really fitting and later I sensed she was less comfortable (Sitting upright rather than laying on the couch). I tried comforting her but was kinda nervous about the situation myself.
In the end, she just asked "Should I leave?" And I replied she could leave whenever she wanted. I offered her a drink again but she declined. She ordered another taxi and I told her it was nice meeting her. It really was apart from the awkward moments.
I do feel I was too much in a "chasing" frame (even though I pointed out the fact she took a taxi to see me). I complimented her and sat close to her instead of pulling her towards me (as I recently re-read on the "manhandle kiss"). On that note, I don't know how I should've reacted or acted when she said she "doesn't like kisses". I was conflicted with the articles of GC telling you to be persistent and disregard verbal objections and not wanting to pressure her and be a quasi-rapist.
After the meeting, we had this exchange:
I think I'll try to meet up for a picnic at a public park nearby my home again. Am unsure how to escalate smoothly, however.Me: Did you arrive safely without getting kidnapped?
Her: Haha yeah. I'm home
Me: Glad to hear!
Her:
Me: Today was nice, would be glad to do it again sometime
Her: Let's try. Won't abe able to go out from next month very often. Because of tha job i have to work as a full time even on Saturday
Me: Wow so you're putting me on a time limit then huh [This was sarcastic but in hindsight didn't seem like it]
Me: Ok I'll see when I have time next week
Her: Nooo i told you i was really focusing on my job right now. I really excited with that that's why...[Wait Emoji]
Me: It's ok I understand )
Her: Thanks [Name]
The biggest sticking point is in those aspects. I'm very new to daygame and dating in general, lacking in confidence and experience and am still in the mindset of "I'm bothering her" / "She doesn't feel comfortable". Trying to escalate was a stressful experience. I thought about how "you should kiss within 10 minutes of getting together in home" but it is still so new to me and feels like a different person. And when I faced objections, I didn't know what to do. At one point I considered taking off her jacket but felt it too felt "rapey" to me.
Would be very appreciative of feedback
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