history: I used to be terrified of approaching attractive women, let alone get their numbers...but I found out the easiest way to overcome that irrational fear is to level with them like a friend, instead of a prize to be won / objectified. Back then I was a big chicken and couldn't approach women_comma_ let alone get numbers.  But I discovered that the easiest way to overcome that irrational fear is to level with them like a friend_comma_ instead of seeing them as a prize to be won / objectified.
current: That is a good approach! Has it been successful?
next: Very