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Originally Posted by
amathew 
Hey folks, I am new to the forum. I am 26 years old Indian American male who recently finished grad school, started a job as a statistician at a start-up, and got interested in fashion. I have never dated in my life. never kissed a girl. and never asked someone of their opposite sex for their number. I wouldn't say that I'm socially inept since I am capable of interacting with people, it's just that I don't attract women. On several occasions, I've heard women say that I was unattractive and have been called a creeper. Over the past few weeks, I've been feeling really lonely and want to change. It's not that I want to have random sex with lots of women, I just want to meet a few good women and do a little dating. Can anyone provide some suggestions?
Things I've changed over the past few months =
- Updated my wardrobe.
Things I need to work on =
- I need to not look angry all the time
- I need to start hanging out at places where I can meet women. These days, my day consists of waking up at 4am, hitting the gym, going to work, going home and doing various things at home. I work with almost all men and just don't have any "normal" situations during the day where I interact with women.
- I need to work on self confidence. I used to be obese and have the same self image I did then even though I now have an athletic physique.
So if you have any suggestions or helpful advice, let me know?
I know our society tends to glorify sex and crucify anyone who chooses to abstain from or has not yet had it, but you can't let that bother you. Saying you want to meet a women because your lonely is one thing. Just wanting to get laid is another. If you don't just want sex why include the fact that your a virgin in the thread title. Why does that mean anything? Who gives a damn if your a virgin? Do you think losing your virginity will quench your thirst for companionship? It won't..... I'm a virgin as well and am choosing to remain one until I tie the knot. I'm sure that will get alot of laughs, but I could care less. Don't worry about social norms or expectations. Live free from all that. It makes life so much more enjoyable.
On another note I can relate to you a lot. Especially with the confidence and "looking angry" bit. I was very overweight when I was young, and like you, ended up getting in shape. My confidence did not follow suit however and I became incredibly uneasy around anyone. I was a complete hermit during my high school years. Too be honest I still struggle with it at times, but not nearly as bad as I used too. The only way to get over it is to force yourself into uncomfortable situations. Act like an idiot, do stupid shit, loosen up... I forced myself to take a drama class at school, fell in love with it, and now I am pursuing an acting career. That did it for me. Changed my life.
The looking angry bit is tough. I would always have people give me shit over looking like I wanted to kill myself or someone else 24/7. I still hear it quite a bit lol. I always thought it was my personality, in which case that's fine. I came to realize though it was just a defense mechanism I had created. It kept people away from me and made me feel safe (not having to talk to anyone). Once I got over my social fears and confidence issues, that seemed to resolve itself.
Just some thoughts. Hopefully some of it helps.