Replying directly to the OP.

IMO Game is the antithesis of hypergamy. If you don't know what that is then look it up.

Women have many options, effortlessly (that's why a stud commands more respect than a slut). That's how they see us, as 'options'. If not this one then another one will do, whatever. We don't think like this, which is why it's dangerous that we have what's called 'one-itus' (the belief that there is an ideal woman other there for us). The truth is, there are lots. We need a way to have options. Game gives us options. When a woman knows you have other options she treats you with more respect.

I'm trying to make it clear why you MUST get over this fear otherwise you will be like 90% of other males, with women that have settled for them.

There are many ways to get over this fear gradually, but the one thing that they ALL involve is eventually walking up to a girl and talking to her. I won't go over these ways, you are not the first and won't be the last to ask this question.

If you are uncomfortable around women (like I was) then you could do what I did. This goes against some rules but it worked for me. Basically, I saw escorts so that I could 1) Quickly catch up with awesome sex with sexy girls, 2) Be comfortable being dominant with a girl and 3) get better at sex. I have spent money JUST to practice giving girls orgasms not using my dick. When you have the knowledge that you can make a girl scream so much that you have put a pillow over her mouth, you can be more confident talking to girls. Some escorts I've fucked are now my friends who I sometimes fuck for free. It's not ideal but it worked for me.

Anyway.

It's not easy but if you want to live a better life then you have to do it. Listen to what others are saying about how to get over the fear but in the end, let the fear of living a shitty life be the fear that pushes you forward.

Personally, I left it till late in my life, because I was in a long (fucked up) relationship. So now I am catching up fast because I want to be with an awesome woman. I will not settle. A woman will not settle for me. Which means I am also finding my own way. The fear of living a lonely, shitty life pushes me forward like nothing else. Tick tock.

Whatever method you decide (to reduce approach anxiety) let the fear of living a shitty life be the strongest motivator. The best advice I can give personally is don't think, just do it.

Every day, you should be eager to go out and talk to girls. I feel like a greyhound every chance I have to go out and talk to girls. It's addictive AF.

I remember my very first approach, it was like my legs just said 'fuck you, stop thinking, let's go!' to my brain and put me in front of a girl and then said 'over to you' to my brain. It was a Korean girl called Summer, 21, in a museum, she was drawing mosaics and wanted to see more of London. Spoiled rich kid. Anyway, bro, you will have your own stories, and sometimes I think these are some of the best life experiences.

You are on the threshold of a better life, don't be afraid, just let that thought drive you forward. It's going to bumpy, IT"S NOT EASY, nothing in life ever is, but it's gets better fast.

You're a man. You can do it. Women want you to do it. So do it.

TIP - Baseline line that gets through the initial female confused brain.

Greeting (genuine smile) - Compliment (genuine and relevant) - Ask her name - Shake her hand (if you can, if she won't then she's not into you and won't take the risk). If she tells you her name then introduce yourself and take it from there. I usually follow with something obvious that's a little teasing.

For example

Hi, You look amazing/cute/gorgeous/adorable(calibrate), what's your name?

That's it. The rest comes from being confident with yourself.

A woman communicates with emotion, all she see's is a guy who is smiling and asking her a question. As soon as you touch her, she will feel the warmth (don't be cold/sweaty) touch of a human, an energy will pass between you. I can't explain it, but you will bond at that point. Keep hold of her hand gently if you can, touch amplifies trust/comfort which is essential. Always smile genuinely because she could be the love of your life.

Another thing you mention is only being able to see their eyes because of the mask.

DUDE! That's one-itus! If she's ugly, then you don't have to fuck her. In my experience, I've said 'you have lovely eyes' and I've been tested, but I just say plainly 'ok, if you're ugly I'll walk away' or (they love this) 'I'll take the risk for those eyes'. And then, when they lower their mask I'll tell them to put it back on when we have sex LOL, as a joke. Whatever makes them laugh.

Ok, that's enough. Good luck with your journey.