>>33558161
Son, it is hard only because you are trying to date like a woman. Overthinking every detail and clinging to outcome

>met her a few times and we've had some small talk
>we know each other's names
>follow her on IG

So far friendly vibes. Nothing indicates that you have asked her out, on a date, man to woman

>slid into her DM saying her content looks cool, she replied with cute messages and lots of emojis
You want to penetrate her. To touch her, to kiss her, to have fun dates, emotional bond and intimacy that will blow your mind

So you find this woman and tell her, instead, that her videos are cool. Do you expect her, a woman, a submissive follower to reply with 'thank you for noticing, come over and fuck me'? You are telling her directly with your vibe that either you want to be friends, or you are inexperienced, or you are experienced but afraid

Neither makes women wet. While you've been submitting to fear, other men are letting her know directly that they find her gorgeous and that she should join them for a cocktail in the evening, if she dares

>she still hasn't followed me back
The only reasons why you would care about such a small detail are 1. You have nothing better to do with your life than worry that some woman you are trying to get friendzoned by is following you or not 2. You have no other women to worry about, women who actually chase you, as it should be

Do you see how backwards your belief system is?

>this stuff feels way harder than it used to
No, its very easy. You put all your time into making yourself irresistible. Then you present yourself to the world and select women who you like most and who make the most effort towards you. Its very easy

When its opposite, you are playing this game as a woman, and women dont desire other women