I’m a 24 year old guy and have never been on a date that I didn’t later find out was out of pity. I live alone attending college online and haven’t seriously seen anyone outside family in around a year. I live in a small town thats nearly an hour from any mall. I say all that to give context to my current situation and my fear that I’ll never find love or any similar happiness. I’m somewhat of a romantic and just want someone to talk too for hours on end, cuddle on the couch while watching a movie, go on adventures with, etc. I can’t imagine how to approach someone I’m interested in without seeming creepy or overly aggressive. Dating online has been a bust so has finding events to go to so I can meet people. I dunno what to do. I know it’s kind of a “woe is me” kinda post but I’ve had this thought since high school and has only been more prevalent in my thoughts over the years. I can only hope and try but the fear will remain.

If you got this far I hope you’re doing well out there.