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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]Wait Wut
(8,492 posts)10. You do realize...
...that there are thousands of women that would describe themselves the same way. There are probably a few here at DU.
Make eye contact, smile, embrace your awkwardness. She's going to be just as shy as you are, so you'll need to build up the confidence to say, "Hi".
If it's financially feasible, moving out of your parent's house is a huge step towards building confidence.
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Write a humerous book - then self-publish on somplace like Amazon. Sell at a low
patricia92243
May 2013
#85
"I need to fix my depression and anxiety issues first I think." That's probably the biggest mistake
Cal33
May 2013
#67
This is true. Though my interests are mainly cerebral or nerdy which makes it a little harder...
Locut0s
May 2013
#26
Thanks! Indeed what I'm looking for really is a friend. Someone I can share my life with...
Locut0s
May 2013
#28
I'm a 28-year-old dude, never been in a relationship, not a virgin but have little experience.
nomorenomore08
May 2013
#14
Yes, there's definitely hope. But you have to be willing to be creative and take chances.
nolabear
May 2013
#16
Thanks. Taking chances has never been my strong suit. I need to remedy this. nt.
Locut0s
May 2013
#32
Good advice right there. Even assuming #1 isn't feasible, the rest is pretty solid.
nomorenomore08
May 2013
#19
Try a Google search for Vancouver + mental health + clinic or some combo like that
steve2470
May 2013
#42
The pills stop you from sliding deeper into depression, but to really get over it
Lydia Leftcoast
May 2013
#43
“Hope is the most exciting thing in life and if you honestly believe that love is out there,
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2013
#58
Hah, George's opposite solution. Brilliant. And it may not be far off the truth :P
Locut0s
May 2013
#64
You feel "bitter" and like a loser when your best efforts with women end in failure....
Demo_Chris
May 2013
#71
I don't even know what the hell's right or wrong, good or bad, smart or stupid, anymore...
nomorenomore08
May 2013
#69
Confidence breeds confidence so that's a good place to begin. Good hunting! nt
Demo_Chris
May 2013
#93
You are the only one who knows yourself - your level of maturity and competency
distantearlywarning
May 2013
#89