We all go through this shyt my nikka 


Even when BW have approached me IRL and have shown interest couldn't decipher whether it was real or if it was just small talk. I've had women tell me that I'm standoffish and that they tried to talk to me. The other day, a black woman at work asked me if I was ex military, she said that because she's seen me walk in the hallways many times and noticed how I walked. I asked her if it was a good or bad thing, and she said it could be either or. Mind you, I've never noticed her. She was very attractive too. I didn't know what to say after that. Was it just a general passing statement, or was it something else? I'm also afraid of getting the wrong signals mixed up. So even if a BW is genrally showing intrest, in that very moment I'll convince myself that she actually isn't interested and that I should just keep it moving. The worst fear for me, is confusing general small talk that a BW e, as them showing interest. I don't wanna have a convo with a sista and come away from the convo like
YEAH, She's totally feeling me.
But in her head she's like
I hope this nikka doesn't think I'm feeling him..
That would cripple me.
Candi Burress has gotten more attractive with age. That's not to say she wasn't attractive when she was with Xscape..


and you've got something to talk about. Just talk, sometimes you'll feel awkward but eventually you'll get over it. It seems like a lot the first time, but all the subsequent convos will get easier! I remember having butterflies in my stomach talking to men when I was younger and I would say the stupidest stuff. I'm not saying I still don't say stupid stuff, I just get over it. In a few minutes they won't even be thinking about you. Just look at it like that. Maybe get your confidence up and talk to people you're not attracted to do you don't feel as much pressure at first, just to get conversations started. 

Confidence, my friend, will solve this problem. Although it won't be overnight.
You're not a bad looking dude at all. So your confidence could use some work. As well as it seems to be anxiety could be at play here. I know because I've been there (although it was nearly with people I don't know very well and sometimes people in general)
Start off small, start off by saying hi, how are you, etc. And build from there.
. Alot of times we are reaching,but not always. But beating your head against the wall,understanding you are doing it because you need the validation will be a logical reason for you to do it. Which will help if you are someone who is too logical to be delusional.I guarantee if you tried to talk to a chick off an edible (don't eat too goddamn much lol) you'll see how easy it is and how much mental clarity you'll have. Also, don't put them on a pedestal. They're human just like you. They're also probably a little nervous too.
If you do build up the confidence and get shot down, DO NOT LET IT DISCOURAGE YOU! Try again.