I think better advice would be to start hanging out with women groups as friends so you know how to behave around them and see them as people not just things to hit on. If you knew how to socialize better with women you wouldn’t be in this situation. This is not me being rude at all I just think we aren’t trained on how to be friends to each other so we get awkward dating because we are missing certain boundary things. Other guys can’t help you pick up women. The masculinity is just gonna make you feel more empowered but not necessarily increase your chances. I’d rather one guy approach me respectfully than him coming with a pack of friends. That would make me feel like you are tryna intimidate me.

Also every woman I know isn’t thinking she’s gonna find her future husband in the club. They are probably also looking for hook ups so your best bet also is to try a different venue to met people. Preferably one where drinking and dancing isn’t the focus but your interest or hobbies are.