Most men don’t fail at dating because they’re unattractive, they fail because they never actually approach.​​ 7 dating lessons every guy should know (@datingbyblaine): 1. Women want to be approached: most single women prefer meeting men in real life and wish men did it more often. 2. Treat the first meetup from apps as “date zero,” a vibe check where you stay relaxed and authentic instead of performing. 3. Keep an approach journal to see how rarely you actually start conversations with women in real life. 4. Social media is not socializing; scrolling and parasocial contact cannot replace real reps with real people. 5. Flirt with the world by looking up, making eye contact, smiling, and saying hello throughout your day. 6. Keep it simple and open with a genuine line like “you caught my eye and I wanted to say hi.” 7. Confidence comes from evidence, so every approach is a rep that trains your brain to see socializing as normal.