I'd never recommend any woman follows The Rules, so at least I am equal opportunity in my recommendations not to play games in relationships.
Like Jaamkie says, some women would benefit from learning not to rush so needily into a relationship. so would some men too!
Pick up is a bit like selling. You can do it ethically or sleezily. In my first job I met a man who used to sell bathrooms. He said he loved it when he got an elderly couple to spend thousands on a bathroom they couldn't afford. He said it reflected well on his ability as a salesperson. I was
when he told me and it put me of selling as a career because I thought it was all about manipulation. I couldn't bring myself to do that to people. I felt it was just plain wrong.
Many years later I discovered there is such a thing as ethical selling. You present the facts about your product, you even tell people if it isn't the right product for them (e.g. I don't think I'm the right coach for you, my speciality is in X and you need Y), you explain your processes and the benefits you offer and allow people to decide if they want it or not.
I guess in all professions you can be ethical or be a sleezebag. The choice is ours.