Be upfront. I am not friends with women, I have acquaintances that are women that I say hi to or give advice time to time. Though, from the very beginning ask what you want. If you want to be in a relationship with a woman, be upfront. If it doesn't work out, wish em the best and move on. If you want to be friends with women then go for it just don't waste your time trying to change the dynamic in those relationships after the fact. I disagree with most people here telling you to ask your female friends for help or to set you up, I believe that tarnishes or will tarnish those relationships. I do not think women give good advice to men on women either. Figure it out yourself as something completely seperate or ask other men in your life for advice on how to begin. Try online dating, all about numbers and practice. Don't give up.