I have no idea how to start a conversation. I’ve never been able to just walk up to someone and strike up casual conversation. I never know what to say. I’ve been single now for eight years or so, and I’m incredibly lonely. At this point I’m not even looking for a anything long term, I just wanna be able to hold a conversation long enough to go on ONE date. I don’t venture out of my social circle much, if ever. I go to work, and I spend most of the rest of my time at home. I don’t approach people I find interesting, or attractive, because I’ve already determined in my mind that they won’t return those feelings. I’m trapped in this self created prison of ostracism. I need someone to help me break out, but I can’t ask for help.

Everyone who doesn’t have this problem will just tell me to “be confident” or “just keep being you, it will all work out”. If it where that simple, do you think I’d still be so lonely, and unable to make connections.

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