calveless wonder said:
true
but pressure depends.
personally the times i went out alone i've had a blast (usually because someone flaked or was too drunk to find the place). Always ended up meeting really cool people, alot of girls, and end up having a blast.
I always manage to make friends with some dudes and have them introduce me to their girls (which half the time are only friends). I act cool and friendly, buy you a drink and you present me your associate poon...nice tradeoff
i think friends can actually be social hinderances(especially when you're more social than your friends)..of course this was much easier at places where i already knew the bartenders and other people who worked there.
i completely agree they can make life difficult, but youre confusing social pressure with ability to socialise and pickup overall
pros of going out with friends:
-slight social proof
-comfort bubble
-reality bubble
-multiple player scenarios ie silk glove iron fist
-obstacle management
-socal group overlaps
-no time constraints in order to socialise
cons of going out with friends:
-you need to associate/align IMMEDIATELY or risk negative proof
-no comfort bubble, far higher emotional stress
-the only reality you have to immerse others in is your own
-youre solo, and must negotiate telegraphing too much interest
-obstacles more problematic
-isolation more problematic
-all social interactions are your own
depending on your personality type, style, target girl, venue, evergy level bla bla bla, one or the other of the above may be favorable
i have a friend who never approaches. NEVER. he relies on proof, is never alone, piggybacking social circles etc to access the girls he wants. on the flip side, i have a buddy who is the biggest approach machine alive and goes out alone constantly.
personally, i think its easier just being an alcoholic
1 drink and golden is humming kumbaya watching everyone approach, giving tips
2 drinks and golden is humming kumbaya watching everyone approach giving tips
3 drinks and golden is humming kumbaya watching everyone approach giving tips
4 drinks and golden is humming kumbaya watching everyone approach giving tips
5 drinks and golden is bopping to kumbaya in his head, ignoring everyone approaching
6 drinks and golden asks the girl next to him the words to fucking kumbaya, and while she thinks about it, smooches her
everyone looks at golden like he grew 6 horns.
"what? what are you mofos looking at?"