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I’m in my mid twenties and never been in a real relationship. I’ve been on dates and met up with guys but it 9/10 times doesn’t go anywhere. I’m told I’m an attractive woman, I definitely have confidence issues but am realistic about the kind of man I should attract. I’m not a 10 but should not only attract men I’m not interested in. The ones I like don’t like me back & the ones that like me I don’t like back. If I went with any of the men that came my way, I would be settling and miserable. I’m very shy and don’t really talk to people but most women I know were approached by their husbands/fiancé’s/boyfriends first. Why should I do all the legwork? Am I just cursed or is this common?

I've been talking to this guy and we're not a couple yet but were just getting to know each other. We both seem to really like each other and we talk about the future a lot together and how excited we both are. He would consider this a romantic relationship.

Anyways he's been telling me things like:
Lets not jinx things and be realistic (im the same way)
Don't set your expectations high on me , you may not like how i am in person
Im sure I'd really like you in person
Compliments me a lot
Asks me questions
Tells me he really likes me

He seems to be insecure with himself and worries i might not like him in person. He also doesn't want to get his hopes up with us just incase it doesn't work out. One minute he comes off as cocky the next he comes off as shy. He isn't use to so much praise i give him. We both seem to be really realistic about things. he's just not use to some of the things. He hasn't had a real relationship in person before. he's had online relationships