I turn 32 en of November. I have a 5 year old son. Me and his mom broke up 4 years ago. I spent the last 4 years getting into good shape, learning mma, buying me a nice condo, and secured a 6 figure job. I dated a few girls here and there on the mean time and have come to realize I’m too naive when it comes to women. I found this forum and wanted to dedicate my life now at 32 to getting good with woman. Whenever I start seeing a woman and I don’t feel much interest in they become super clingy but when I see a woman I’m very interested in I can feel their interest fading. It sucks that I have to play the is game but I realize my behavior is greatly affecting the level of affection these women feel for me. It’s like I have to fabricate disinterest or create such an abundance that I don’t feel the need to perform for any of them. Anyways, can you guys give me some good advice on how to kick off. I guess I would need to find a way to go on as many dates as possible with as many woman to start with. What’s the best way to achieve this.
When you speak of 'acting disinterested' or 'playing a game' it's easy to get confused. There are also scant few people who can clearly explain the dynamic, and even if they CAN, sometimes the up and coming Don Juan just can't get his head around it. But you're in the right place. I strongly suggest the DJ boot camp on the site djbible.com.
To answer one of your statements directly, I think I can offer some advice. Women ARE into men more when she KNOWS that she's not the center of your attention, focus, etc. She doesn't trust men, EVEN IF SHE SAYS SHE DOES, who treat her as their number one priority in life.
Think about it. After you broke up, what did you do? You focused on improving YOU and what happened? Women NOTICED, that's what happened. How do we know? You've been going on dates. And having good luck! You just need to understand that women are a COMPLEMENT to your life and not the focal point or mission. What is your mission in life? What is it that you want to set out to do? It's pretty big picture, but I think it's important. This is what women mean when they say they like a guy with "DRIVE" or "AMBITION."
It doesn't always equate to money and looks. Do those help? Damn skippy. But there are solutions in existence when you find yourself lacking in all of these vague nebulous terms women say they want in a man. "Funny" "Charming" "Charismatic" "A leader" "Strong" "Protective" "Has an 'edge' or a badboy side" "Good listener/communicator" so on, so forth, etc etc...
The BIGGEST thing to take away from any lessons you might learn here is that men are men and women are women. We don't operate, think, talk, or behave the same way. Expect that and accept it. Also, women interact with you VERY differently if they have been intimate with you in the past VS not. This is important to understand to some extent, but it isn't as vital as the first. Lastly, you must understand that there are MORE WOMEN out there (sounds like you've got this down PAT, but a lot of guys get stuck on one girl and just CANT MOVE THE EFF ON. Even some accomplished DJs sometimes slip into hyper focusing on one lady and losing themselves in the process.) if a woman steps out of line with your standards or boundaries.
On that note, if a relationship should start, DO NOT stop doing anything or being anything radically different from who she fell in love with! This happens all too often with men who are totally unaware of 'game' or inters3xual dynamics. They start to get comfortable, sacrifice time at the gym or stop playing pool, darts, or whatever it was they used to do for fun just to do what she likes. And it's a wonder these same men have the gall to ask why 'why doesn't she respect any of my hobbies and tells me they're silly or childish?'
There's a LOT to unpack with all of this and you seem like a good natured, mature and focused guy. I'm sure it won't take you as long as it takes others, but it's definitely not something that comes easy and you have to just go out there and try it. The "playing games" becomes easier the more you do it. You'll mess it up, feel like a jerk etc.... but look at it this way. The NEXT WOMAN you find yourself in a long term relationship (if that's something you'd like) will appreciate you doing all those things even if they were uncomfortable. She doesn't need to know every detail, but the guy who is aware of her behaviors and understands her is the man she will continue to stand by and respect.
After a while, 'playing games' and using all these 'tricks and gimmicks' seem less like games or tricks and instead become a part of your personality. Does every football player tackle the same? Does ever chess player who is decently good use the same exact openings? Do successful martial artists only come from striking, grappling or weapons? No. A lot of seemingly silly things drill things into your muscle memory and help you perform. You notice patterns. You spot weaknesses you didn't know you had. You spot EASY things that you beat your head against the wall that used to be so hard because you didn't understand it.
Oh... I'm one of the long winded ones here. I won't apologize though. Welcome to SS, Pacman50!