Should I Have to do ALL the chasing/pursuing?

Is it just me, or all men? I swear, it probably is just me. When it comes to women, it feels like I'm the one doing all the work, getting to know them, asking them out, etc., etc., etc. I've gotten more active in my community, I've started discovering hobbies again (bowling, no-gambling poker tournaments, karaoke, cooking classes, etc.,), gone back to school for a graduate degree, and even started re-organizing my house (now I realize why I'm to !#$% tired), just to re-discover myself and figure out who I'd like to date. Well, this past weekend, I met someone I found interesting, but I couldn't figure out if she was interested in me or not. I'll admit that I'm not a good "pick-up line" guy, and probably never will be since I wasn't given that talent. Nor will I ever be good at reading women's signals, I'd just prefer you tell me outright to "hang-around" or "get lost" as I am not one to play games, and I don't want them played on me, either. Anyway, I thought a getting to know each other was supposed to be a two-way street. Apparently not for me! It feels like I'm on a one-way headed in the wrong direction. Oh well.

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