David DeAngelo, author of Double Your Dating, is one of the most prominent teachers of dating, pickup and seduction. His seminal book Double Your Dating provides a simple, but exceptionally effective introduction in to modern dating techniques for men.

According to David, most men have a pretty bad understanding of women, and what women are actually looking for. As a result, they have to accept whatever they can get, rather than being able to attract the women they really desire.

He suggests that typical male tactics like flattery and giving women gifts don’t draw women closer - instead, they push them away. Highly highly recommended.