How to build confidence?

[Anonymous]

I know only being pretty doesn't get you anywhere with dating. So I'd like to work on my confidence. I'm a fun person when people get to know me, but without the confidence I won't stand out.

So how do you build confidence in yourself? I know about excersising and eating healthily, it's just that I don't want to lose weight (I'm skinny) so I'd rather not.

[FiveFingerBroFist]

I don't know how you girls handle gaining confidence, but as for me, as a guy, I did it by throwing myself into the fire. Not literally of course, but it did mean having to "man up" and approach girls even if it was just for small talk. I figured the more I do this, the less scared I'll be and the more confident I'll become.

[Anonymous]

Simply look at the outcome.