Breathe!

The graph above shows that a guy's chances of success with the ladies increase with relaxation level. Trying to chat up a chick is very much like a job interview. The only difference is that in the latter you're trying to talk yourself into a job, while in the former you're trying to talk yourself into her pants! And just like an interview for a job that you really really want, the more you like the woman that you're talking to, the bigger the idiot you're likely to make of yourself. This is obviously because you are more anxious and nervous. You tense up, watching your Ps and Qs and afraid to say anything that might blow your chances. If you could only convince yourself that you didn't fancy the girl, you could relax and be your charming witty self! Ironically, if you could do this, your chances would be much better. Trying to measure your words can reduce you to a boring mute or a disjointed, jabbering mess! As the song says, "be yourself, mistakes and all".

Also, it is well known that it is far easier to attract female attention when you already have a woman. Why is this? I think it is because a man who is spoken for is inherently more relaxed than his single counterpart. A single guy begins to reek more and more of desperation as the time since his last shag increases. Consequently, he will be more anxious than he would be if he was in a happy and committed relationship (and thus getting regular action!). This is not good when trying to attract a new mate as it reduces your carousing efficiency. It might be advisable for the single man to become a Zen Master, especially if he is in a bit of a drought!