Hi everyone,

My friend recommended 'The Game' to me which I have almost finished reading in just 2 days and I am very intriguedin this 'culture'.
I've always thought I was poor with the opposite sex, but after reading this I've realised I do have some natural game that I didn't realise. I already neg and use the push pull method. My main problem is opening, I am too shy and worry that I am making a fool of myself. I'm 23 years old and fairly shy, average looks and slightly overweight (which I'm working on). I also have a pretty good career for my age (contract manager for a haulage company). I can hold a conversation when I am opened and make a girl laugh, but I am too worried about closing and unless I know it's nailed on I almost always bottle it.

I am hoping that this book has taught me enough to start opening girls and keep them interested in me, and hopefully close.

Another problem I have is one-itis. I know it, my friends know it, but I can never shake myself out of it. So I have decided to follow what I have learnt and change my approach.

I live in Middlesbrough but my next night out will be Manchester next Saturday. I am going to set myself a task of opening 5 sets. Even if I fail at least I am making progress. I figured Manchester will be a good place to start as noone will recognise me which might help my confidence a little.

I will produce a field report and I look forward to getting your adivce.

I have just been given copies of '48 laws of power' and 'magic bullets' if anyone has any other recommendations they are greatly appreciated.

If you're in manchester get in touch with the guys there. Jaz, Darood, Kowalski, Sapmi and so on and so on, I've never run game with them but they do post some very good posts on here so if that's anything to go by, they should be able to show you around some.

-Loke

I'm only there for one night cheers. It's my annual trip with my older brother and his friends for the rugby final at old trafford. I'll remember for next time I am in that neck of the woods though, thank you.