Yes and No
I have done a lot of cool stuff in the past, somtimes i feel when i am bringing this up on dates i am alienating the date.
for instance
I have travelled round much of the world, seen wonderous things
i was a proffessional poker player and featured in the Mail on Sunday
I also danced in clubs as a podium/break dancer
Where had my date travelled?-- ibiza a couple of times
there was no comparison in any shape or form, other than her lapdancing
BUt this is the Yes bit to your post-- all that is in the PAST and i have learned to live in the NOW -- my NOW is boring -- what do i do, gym, sports, dogs - i have lost my passion in life in the NOW and that is what i am pursuing to put right - change of career etc
I dont think i can fix that with
PUA etc, this is just a side hobby from a 'personal' development front.
I do feel a bit dead inside like i have lost the ability to make myself shine and let the inside come out