It would be great to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation, as in "real-life" I don't know anyone.
Its currently making me feel really upset/down that I've never been able to attract anyone at the age of 21. It makes me feel undesirable, unattractive etc...
I'm currently undertaking therapy with a psychotherapist to discuss low self-esteem and lack of confidence in this area of life, but I'm not sure its helping as the advice/tips she offers require me to have some level of confidence, which quite frankly, I don't have right now.
I'm really happy in other areas of life- Got a lovely family, some great supportive friends and I do well in academia. Its just this lack of relationship experience which is making me feel terrible.
I don't have the most active social life with people around my age, but I do often make the effort to go clubbing, out drinking in bars- which I do enjoy. I suppose I socialise with friends more in the daytime- meals out, day trips, theme parks etc... Where, ultimately, its unlikely I'll meet any potential friends/love interests. I feel I come across as aloof or stuck up when I'm not-I'm just really shy!
I guess I'm coming to a point in life now where this lack of experience, and I suppose validation from men is beginning to really hurt and make me feel very undesirable. From 16-20 the issue never crossed my mind but now I feel like I could be ready, I have no confidence to push forward and pursue. Ultimately, I feel stuck and that relationships are a part of life unavailable to me.
I've uploaded a picture as it may be important.
Any advice/experiences would be great-thanks! X