Hmmm... Home Depot? Now there's as interesting one. Yeah, I know he should focus on a career, or go to school. Heck, I've told him several times he should do all he can to get back in school. I'm gonna keep trying. But in the meantime, the guy's got a real lonely life and he wants to meet someone, so I may as well find a way to help him do that. And you know... the owner of this Taekwondo place considers him his best employee, and wants to set him up with his own school sometime soon. So maybe he can make a worth-it career out of what he's already doing. Thanks for all the suggestions guys, seriously. I don't think there's any one magic solution here that will work the best... what I really needed was just a bunch of ideas to get things moving, and I got that. Thanks.
You can meet women anywhere. The Grocery Store or the Mall. These places are easy because women aren't on their guard, and if you hit on saleswomen, they are actually trying to talk to you. So if your friend is nervous about talking to women, he should start practicing at the local mall. He doesn't have to start asking for numbers right away. Just chatting with dozens of hot chicks in one day that are interested (at least on the surface) in what you have to say is amazing for your confidence. It doesn't have to be a bar or club, either. The internet is also an amazingly easy place to meet women. I can't speak from personal experience, but my old roommate used to bring 'em in regularly- he just hit AOL chatrooms. Discount jokes about men pretending to be women. If that's a concern and a pic isn't proof enough, have the prospective girl get on her webcam. Everyone has one these days. I know it may sound silly, but I saw the results of picking up women online. And even if he doesn't meet any, it's another way to practice and get his confidence up. The Gym is also great because it's a relaxed place to talk. Working out is a natural stress relief, and it's easy to strike up a conversation. Whatever happens, if your friend isn't ready to try now, he will be in the short future. Nothing is more motivating than lack of sex, IMO.
How about... Instead of reading a BBS for advice, or using a chat room... Go into an actual room for a chat, and avoid the BS. Worked for me.
Tough times can build character. Does he have credit? Can he apply for student loans? School is a great place to connect up with other people. Personally, I wouldn't hit the bars. Sometimes desparate women hang out there. I'm not saying that this is a bad thing if your friend only cares about screwing. What about online dating. It's worth a try as long as his mother doesn't respond.
That's so true. The only thing the internet can't replace is human contact. Reaching out to random people is hard, but it's very rewarding when you suceed.
