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25 year old male checking in. I’ve never done this before but thought I’d give it a go.
I’m struggling, very badly. I have very low self esteem, no confidence what so ever, I’m anxious all the time, I have pretty bad social phobia, my depression is at an all time high. I have mates, but not close ones and they are busy living their own happy lives so I’m alone 90% of the time. I live away from my family and I have tried dating but as you could imagine it’s a bit of a disaster for me. I’m also not an overly attractive young man, I haven’t learnt to fully accept it yet but I’m trying. It is what it is. I have a full time job, I also train Brazilian jui jitsu twice a week and I am in the army reserves so I stay busy during the week but when the weekends roll around, nothing. Just pure loneliness, there is only so many times you can go to the gym. My social anxiety is stopping me from getting out there on my own and meeting new people and making new friends. It’s even stopping me from having a good time with my exsisting friends.
So all in all, I’d just like some down to earth advice from someone that’s been or is going through something similar. I am seeing a psychologist, but to be honest, she is useless. So I figure I gotta fix myself on my own.
Kind regards,
J.
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Hi and welcome Jay;
Quick story for you ok;
On a girls night out at a city night club, my very beautiful friend complained no-one was asking her to dance. Me; very plain Jane, was dancing up a storm having a ball.
Confused about this she asked what I had that she didn't. I said; "I say yes with a smile unlike you who turns her nose up at each person and says no". When she fobbed this off, I bet her a weeks wage I could get any man she chose to ask me to dance before her without uttering a word.
She jumped at the chance and picked a very handsome man just entering the room. I set my eyes on him, smiled and danced around in my chair. He came straight to our table, bent down and asked me to join him on the dance floor.
He and I had a wonderful night and dated a few times before he had to leave the city.
The moral to this story is, on average, men and women alike appreciate confidence, a fun loving attitude and caring more than looks. A well timed smile can melt a woman's heart and as you probably know, makes a man feel like a hero if it's genuine.
Choose flattering clothes, a good haircut, hold yourself up straight and relaxed with shoulders back will give an impression of confidence and self respect. Add a smile or a cheeky grin to this and you're attracting attention...the good kind; even men will envy you.
The old adage; 'fake it till you make it' holds true in this respect Jay. People respond to confidence more than anything else. How you present yourself is less about looks than you might think. So next time you're out, show the world you've got something special to offer. Look women in the eyes and smile; that's all it takes.
Test it out on your psych too. See how she responds to this new you. You might just be surprised.
I wish you luck in your endeavours my friend. Hope to hear from you soon...
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