I *was* (hopefully I won't regress) big on comparing myself to other guys in relationships. I only saw girls with tall guys 6'1''+ and I felt short (even though 5'10'' isn't short). Then I only saw girls with Hulks and I felt skinny. I used to get depressed just being out and about. When I see a couple, I told myself negative stuff like; "that's why I don't have a girlfriend, I'm not tall enough".
I'm not stuck on myself and think women should approach me, but I've read many comments on this board (and in books) that a guy should only approach females that shows some type of interest. So, I spent too long of a time looking for signals and not just being myself.
I heard a chick say this a couple months ago...
"I ignore guys that don't approach, or jump into conversation. He expects women to come to him."
I used to beat myself up when a girl made eye contact with me and her expression was blank. But then I realize that I didn't throw a flirty smile her way. Why should she smile at me?
I'm going to a LOCK and KEY party tomorrow night. I know girls will respond to me if I do these following things:
Smile
Be the first one to start a conversation
Talk louder
Talk slower
Before,
I never smiled because I was depressed.
I never go up to girls and start a conversation. Girls always seemed unapproachable to me. I made up a thousand excuses why NOT to approach a female.
I never talk loud. You know when someone asks a question, you kinda lower your voice in case your answer is wrong? That's how I talk in social situations. I never wanted to be the loud.
I tend to talk fast. I talk fast even when I'm not nervous, but I know girls will see this as lack of confidence. So, I'll have to train myself to talk slower, especially around females.
I know that I have what it takes to attract a girl. It's just that girls aren't attracted to shy/timid guys. And guys that are afraid to smile, talk loud, or approach a female and be laid-back about it are viewed as timid.
I think body size can affect a woman's view of a man, but I think how you present yourself can override that.