I used to be shy, but I made a decision to be less shy. I practiced small talk, went to parties, and I got more aggressive with girls, but not in a bad way. I just was the one to talk to them first. You can do it too.
But you have a problem. If you were a model you are probably good looking, therefore girls may assume you have a girlfriend, or you are "ungettable". You might be perceived as having ultra-high standards, so girls won't even try to approach you. That means you must be the one to start a conversation.
Also, do you have dreadlocks? If so, girls might like the look, but they don't feel like dating a guy with dreads.
"Weed and peace to da peepoe!"
I have a long time interest in psychology, specializing in relationship dynamics for 30 years.
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