Do you always find yourself asking, “Why can’t I get a girlfriend?” You know you’re a pretty cool guy, and you’ve had some luck with girls in the past. But right now, it seems like getting a girlfriend is impossible!
There may be a few key points you’re overlooking that can prevent you from getting the girlfriend you want. Plenty of guys struggle with this problem because they don’t realize what it is they’re doing wrong.
Let me show you the top ten reasons why you may be having these troubles. This will help you can see if you’re doing anything you’re not supposed to be doing. I’ll also mention what you can do to fix them.
Why can’t you get a girlfriend? The top culprits
There are plenty of reasons guys struggle with women and can’t get themselves a girlfriend. A common one is not knowing how to approach and attract women. This is why we’ve created an in-depth course on how to approach women without fear of rejection.
These reasons can range from something as simple as nervousness to practically showcasing your insecurity when you’re around women.
I’ll go over each of these below and show you how you can get past them, so you can land the girlfriend of your dreams.
1) You don’t know how to flirt
Awkward guy who can't flirt with a girlThis is, by far, one of the biggest reasons most guys can’t get a girlfriend. They simply don’t know how to flirt with women successfully.
Effective and proper flirting is an art form. It doesn’t matter if you’re handsome, average-looking or like something that just crawled out of the sewer. If you know how to flirt and do it well, you’ll often be attractive to most women you meet.
That’s why I highly suggest you learn how to flirt with women the right way. It’s a skill that’s going to be useful for life, and not just for getting yourself a girlfriend.
I say this because guys should continue flirting with their girlfriends and wives even when they’re deep into a relationship. A little flirtation spices things up and keeps the spark alive, making attraction and sexual desire last.
Flirting is about having the right body language to attract a woman. Make eye contact, lean a little closer to her, or touch her arm when you’re making a point. You can also flirt through playful banter and joking around. Everyone has their own flirting style, so find your style and practice it with anyone who’s up for it.
2)You put women on pedestals
Person on a pedestal clutching legsThis is a huge issue for guys who think women, especially beautiful ones, are out of their league.
But the truth is, women hate it when guys are desperate to please them, especially if they do this because they’re pretty.
Putting women on a pedestal is similar to objectifying them. When you do this, you’re not treating her as a regular human being but as a symbol of “perfection.” Women want you to get to know them instead of imagining them to be your dream girl.
When you start projecting your image of a perfect girl onto a woman, you’re ignoring who she is. And when you finally do see that she’s not perfect, you’re sure to be disappointed.
To avoid this disappointment, see her as an imperfect, unique person that you can get to know. Treat her as an equal. She’ll then start respecting you because you’re not putting her on a pedestal.
3) You don’t take care of yourself
Unkept roomAnother reason why a lot of guys can’t get a girlfriend is because they don’t take care of themselves and their bodies.
There are too many fat, lazy slobs who hate how they look but do nothing to change their situation. And then they cry about why they can’t get a girlfriend.
Well, if they don’t even like themselves and the way they look, why would a girl like them?
So the first step to fix this issue is to get off that lazy bum and start taking care of yourself. Invest in a gym membership, some hygiene essentials, and polished clothes. Get a haircut or trim your beard. This will surely make you look more manly.
It doesn’t even matter if you’re not the best-looking guy around. As long as you smell good, look clean and dress well, women will find you more attractive.
4) You’re always negative
Man with negative emotions with womenLet’s face it, no one wants to be around a person who’s always moping about everything.
Would you want to hang out with a friend who’s always complaining about everything that has gone wrong in their lives? Of course not! And it’s the same for women.
As with anxiety, if your negativity feels overwhelming, you may want to consult a professional. But if you’re just generally a pessimistic person, try to at least lessen the negativity you exude.
Before you approach a woman, keep in mind that she will very likely reject you if you keep complaining. Try to think of something positive that happened to you recently or something you really enjoy, and talk about that.
She can pick up on your positive attitude and even reinforce it. It will also let her see your happier side, which she might find attractive.
5) You reek of desperation
Man who feels desperate to girlsThere’s nothing more unattractive to women than a man who’s desperate. Desperation is the opposite of being masculine.
This can manifest itself in many different ways, but often it’s when guys are desperate to have sex. They will do it with anything that moves. And they’ll do anything and everything just to get laid.
This shows that you have zero standards, and that is incredibly unattractive to women. Why would she want to date a guy who has zero standards?
Another way desperation manifests itself is when guys try too hard to please women. A manipulative woman can use this to her own advantage. But any other woman will get turned off.
So how do you avoid this pitfall?
Start by having higher standards, not just for looks, but for the whole package. Don’t be extra nice just because there’s a woman talking to you. Instead, get to know her and decide if you want to woo her.
You don’t want to throw yourself at any woman who would give you the time of day. Have some self-respect. Women will see that you value yourself, and that’s one way to a girl’s heart.
6) You are way too insecure.
Insecure guy talking to a girlfriendGuys who are insecure usually ask themselves “Why can’t I get a girlfriend?” the most often. They’re also the guys who are more likely to drive women away with their insecurities. Their insecurities become too much for her to bear, and this drives a huge wedge in their relationship.
Insecurities manifest themselves in many different ways. The most common signs include being too jealous, too controlling, needy, passive-aggressive, overly dependent, etc.
Getting rid of various insecurities if you have them is a difficult process. But it can be done with the help of a professional therapist or a life coach.
One quick way to get rid of your insecurities is by learning to have self-compassion. Stop being so hard on yourself for the things you can’t do. Try to silence that voice in your head that says you’re not good enough. Then start focusing on positive qualities, the ones that your friends and family love about you.
Remember, you’re not as bad as you think just because you don’t have a girlfriend.
7) You give up too soon
Man giving up on getting a girlfriendWhen guys want to start dating, they go out to various venues and start approaching women. But when they get rejected a few times, they give up.
Don’t be like this.
Rejection is a normal part of the dating process. Everyone gets rejected and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it. Sometimes getting rejected isn’t even your fault. Maybe you just approached someone who doesn’t like you, which is also perfectly fine.
That’s because there are always going to be people who simply don’t like you, no matter who you are, no matter how you look and no matter what you do. Just accept it, don’t let it get to you.
Next time you get rejected, notice what you can improve and adjust. Learn from your mistakes, then try a different approach. Eventually, you’ll meet women who will like your approach. You might even meet one out of pure luck.