Alright, I've been reading this thread a bit. I sincerely doubt anyone cares anymore, but I want to address a few things I've read.
(Note that I am aware of the problems single women face. I will only address the male side. This is not meant to marginilize women, it's just the fact that I haven't had any experience being a single woman before.)
In the past year or so, I've dated 6 women. I've also made about 11 female friends, and have gotten shot down literally dozens of times. (I don't track failures, failures are less important.)
Sometimes, you get stuck in the "friend" zone. Sometimes, she just doesn't like your Dethklok T-shirt. On occasion, you might puke all over yourself right before you make your move and abort the mission. (If I had a nickel every time that happened, I'd have three nickels.)
You have to take such things in stride, and keep going. Be friendly with you female friends, but be aloof, don't give her any more leeway than you'd give a male friend. If you get shot down, think about what you did, and how you could improve.
The thing is, you heard the saying that there's one person for everyone out there? That's bologna, unless you are truly and utterly repellent, then there are literally millions of women out there that will date you, you just need to find them. And if that doesn't work, find someone else. All you need is to appear confident, and somehow stand out from all the other guys she knows. If you come in with a nondescript short haircut, polo shirt, and khaki pants, you're going to blend in with everyone else. Don't be afraid to stand out.
