I’ve also never hooked up with anyone either. I’ve never had any romantic interaction with the opposite sex (not with the same sex either, before anyone asks… Not that there’s anything wrong with that). At first it never phased me. But now that I see friends and family my age getting into relationships, it’s starting to bother me a bit. I don’t think I have any problems talking with girls. Most of my family is female-dominant, and I can hold conversation with most girls platonically whenever we have common interests. But whenever I try to “rizz up” a girl, I fail miserably. It’s not the rejection that bothers me, it’s the potential “creepy” accusations that I’m afraid of, especially since the Me Too movement. I avoid talking to girls at the gym to avoid catching a case (especially since I’m not considered conventionally attractive). I also don’t go out a lot. I don’t go clubbing, I don’t drink or smoke, and I don’t really do anything associated with nightlife, even though I’m in close proximity to NYC. My type of night is usually playing Titanfall 2 with the boys, going to the gym, or marathoning through 90s cartoons. Also, a lot of the activities I do and the hobbies I have are male-dominant, so I don’t get a lot of female interaction on that front. I’ve also tried dating apps, but with no luck. For the last few months, I have desperately tried to get over the fact that I have no dating experience, but the feeling keeps getting worse as each day goes by. I guess what I’m asking is:

1. What can I do to meet more people, not just women?

2. What are some good conversation starters when trying to get a girl interested?

3. What are some cues to gauge a girl’s interest?

4. Is there a “hack” to keep “dating” out of my mind?

5. This question is for introverts: How did you get over not having any dating experience? For those that do, what steps did you take to get girls interested?

If you’ve stuck around long enough to be reading this, thanks for your time. It’s gotten to the point where I’m seeking outside help to see if I’m overthinking, or if there’s something I’m seriously doing wrong.