26 and I have no confidence with women?

[Anonymous]

I'm gonna be 26 in a few months and I'm getting really self conscious with how late I am compared to everyone I know. I've never had a girlfriend and I haven't done anything with anybody yet so I'm nervous to know what people would think if they knew.
I find it hard to flirt since I'm so shy to even talk to them so I make no progress so I just stopped when I was 22 and just thought it won't happen.
I can't stop thinking that this is it , this is what my life is , go to work and go home so it's really depressing me. Pretty sure my parents think I'm gay as I haven't brought anyone home but my brothers have and they have their own families beginning.
I just want the same thing.
If a women had an issue about the whole thing I don't know how I could cope.
Am I overthinking the whole thing.

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I also have social anxiety , I try to to talk to people but I'm usually quite quiet in social places

[jahaims]

You're in your head too much. It is hard to have confidence with something you don't have experience in. You won't be good at first. Go stumble and fall until you learn what you are doing. Do you lack confidence in other aspects of your life or just with women?

[Asker]

Probably women , dating and my purpose in life
Possibly body confidence aswell
I do quite well financially and I take care of my family

[UniquelyBasic]

Pick your head up champ. Your a very good looking guy and People move at their own pace. Im sure a lot of women are in your boat where they haven't had any sort of relationships by your age.

[Asker]

Is there any way I can feel better about the whole situation

[UniquelyBasic]

The only way to feel better about it is to take initiative and change it. Others can't do it for you and you have to decide for yourself what you want. It may seem like the hardest thing in your life but if you put yourself out there you'll feel much better about yourself. The answer is simple but actually executing it is the hard part. Best of luck to you.

[Anonymous]

"men have to create their value, women have to preserve their value"

[Anonymous]

What's your professional?

[Asker]

I'm currently a security officer for covid testing facilities

[Opinion Owner]

I dunno why but you look different to me and good looking

[Asker]

Different?

[Opinion Owner]

Yea yeah

[IHateBeingaMan]

what is your height?

[Asker]

6 foot