Have a feeling i will be single the rest of my life?

I am turning 20 in two weeks and have only had one girlfriend my whole life, which only lasted 2 months. This relationship ended 10 months ago and I have not dated anyone or had anyone show an interest in me since. I always fear that I will be single the rest of my life and always be alone cuz I can never seem to find anyone anywhere I go. Is this normal?

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Based on 143 votes (117 yes)
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  • selena66

    i'm 18 and i also only had 1 bf with whom i had a 3 month relationship which ended 1 n half year back...since den guys have shown intrest in me but i didnt lyk any1...i also think i'll remain single the rest of my lyf....

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  • Highfidelity

    Ok I'm in my mid 20's and a liberal guy and am just like you .... So can't really offer you any advice, only a few observations.

    A lot of women, conform to the old stereotype that a guy has to do the chasing. Girls are all for women's lib banishing traditional values (but it seems only those which suite them). So most girls(unfortunately) don't chase guys. My Ex got with someone else within a couple months that was 5 years ago and i'm still single and only a handful of dates behind me.

    You're obviously concerned about this as you've written this post and I reading it. I've just seen 500 days of summer and completely understand the guy.. but I unfortunately don't get the girl at the end.

    I think, what you're going though is completely normal. I think i'm a decent guy, honest, polite and think a lot of others. I've been told by people i'm a hansom chap and a nice guy etc...

    The biggest problem I have is actually asking a girl out. I fear rejection mostly, being laughed at, and thinking she may have a boyfriend who tells me to F**K off or acts worse!

    But I know I have to take the plunge and ask, and I have done so had some luck. I think once you take that initial step and say hi (that is the hardest) but trust me the rest is a lot easier! And do actually ask her out so it's obvious, and think up something interesting, not like coffee. But what do i know right? my success rate isn't great. But I cant take my own advice, so i'm passing much of what friends tell me I should do.

    Go out with some friends on a night out if need be, to be your wing men. So basically if your sat around a table for example your friend can rescue you if it goes wrong / when you get a stupid silence.

    I've played every character under the sun to impress girls, [thinking thats what they might like] but there is no definitive person to be other than who you are.

    Good luck

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  • okcomputer

    you will remain single unless you feel confident about yourself and accept who you are!!! go out and start meeting girls!! have that "nonchalant attitude" girls love that! be like! hey! what's up... i'm pedro xD

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  • uriahsky

    There are winners and losers in this world. I am a loser. And surprise I am also single mostly my whole life. People want to marry the winners of this world. Look at your parents. Are they successful, Does your dad have a high paying or status filled job? Is your Mom good looking? Are your relatives successful? Then most likely you will also be successful in life. If they are winners and your not you might have to push yourself to become one. If they are losers buckle up it is going to be a long ride. Maybe you will get lucky.

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  • thebeautiful1

    Like Bookwormoo6 said, try just making yourself inviting by smiling and saying hello (not stalker-like). It is all about confidence. You don't have to be the most confident but some level of confidence goes a long way. I asked my guy friends and they all say if you are afraid of rejection, try talking to women online. Don't go looking for a relationship there but just use it to get used to being inviting through your words. This will make speaking to women in person a little easier. You are only 20 yrs old, practice makes perfect to get out there and try!

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  • housecat

    First guy's advice is good. If you really want to learn how to talk to women you can always join the seduction/pickup community.

    If you want girls to show interest in you, be more sexual, in a confident way, not a creepy way. Learn the rules of social engagement. Enjoy life. Stay in the present moment. The more you pity yourself the more pitiful you will be!

    I never used to get any pussy, but now I'd say I'm not so bad :). I got a hot girlfriend and if I lose her I got others waiting in line! =P

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  • Every hot girl you see out there give her a compliment and WALK AWAY! This will give you more confidence to talk to girls even if your not in it for a relationship. Ask a couple girls out. If you get rejected hey at least you tried. Right?

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  • andrian007

    You're only 20, you're hardly one to say. I'm 29 and I have never been in a relationship before. Maybe that's because I'm hopeless in courtship but this is not about me.

    There are people out there who just don't fall in love that easily and this happens a lot more often than you think. At this moment, the most important thing is to be honest to yourself. If you can truly say you like someone, then you have to go for it. If you don't feel suited to the girl, then what can I say.

    The worst situation you can be in is if you like someone but for whatever reason, you don't want to ask her out. You're only shooting yourself in the foot. If you know you're definitely not that kind of person, then there's nothing wrong with you. You just need a bit more time, that's all.

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