Good essay. I do think that the term game implies someone who is a "player" and who is manipulative to many people but I agree with you and Michael, because I see "game" as having good social skills and confidence in what you as a man bring to the relationship or interaction.

It's funny, when I wrote about being yourself but polishing that up to showcase your best authentic self, it was guys who gave me pushback. 🤷‍♀️

Be Yourself Is Good Dating Advice

“Passivity will get you nowhere in dating or in life. Show up, be engaged, own who you are and what you bring to the table — or get left on the sidelines. If you don’t know how to do that, get some assistance.”