Straight forward or is it creepy?

Ok so in my younger days I could flirt and had charm. I then got married to a female narcissist. She totally destroyed my confidence and any flirting skills I had. I am super shy and intimidated to approach women. I need advice. Is it attractive to be straight forward and be more blunt in flirting?
From my understanding women tend to like more subtle flirting but this never works for me. I always get that shit wrong. Or I come off boring. Help.
Straight forward or is it creepy?
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