I’m not sure in what world these PUA tactics work, and to your point, who would want the lady who would respond positively? Nonetheless, they are indicative of how difficult it can be to make a meaningful connection with a member of the opposite sex. Men have their creepy, dick- oriented behaviors, and women have their “You got 5 minutes to show me you’re my soulmate” behaviors. Among all the other maladaptive behaviors.

I guess it is a fear of vulnerability on both sides. And Brene Brown notwithstanding, people just don’t know HOW to be vulnerable. That makes it way too scary.