Question: Do you have the same level of anxiety and everything that goes with it when speaking to a woman you have no intention of dating?


If the answer is "no, my discomfort is considerably less"


Then Question 2: Have you considered dating women casually, as practice runs?


I would suggest trying it, consider these women training wheels, and once you can ride the dating bicycle with more confidence, you can stop dating training wheels.


I mean, as long as you don't lead anyone on, there's no harm no foul. They get the pleasure of your company and you gain the necessary experience....