Is it normal that men never respected me?

i'm sorry you'd only had crap men till then but it's never too late. you should stick with being glad and start choosing the better ones from now on

Ask yourself these questions:

"Do I draw on my eyebrows with a sharpie?"

"Am I always loud, obnoxious, and constantly yelling non-coherently in Spanglish?"

"Do I constantly tell men that I don't need them because I am a strong Latina woman?"

If you answered yes to most of these questions, it is perfectly normal.

"So few guys". Some people need to take responsibility for the people they choose, rather than making bad choices, then blaming it on there not being enough good choices.

There are many men like this out there, most are overlooked or just not considered due to their physical appearance, and it irritates the crap about of me when women say there aren't many men like that out there, because I have seen women friendzone or ignore guys exactly like that for someone like me, nowhere near as nice, and although I am flattered, it irritates me.

Do you respect yourself? Do you ask for respect? Sorry to sound rude but a lot of women don't get respect from men because they don't seem to care about it. Lots of women don't respect themselves (I think you know what I mean) and, in turn, men don't feel the need to give her respect. If you carry yourself like a respectable woman. If you respect your own body and set up some boundaries, (I'm not saying you can't have sex but if you put it out there for anyone to have anyone will take it)than you are more likely to find a man that respects you.

I don't know you and I'm not saying you don't respect yourself. I'm not sure how you carry yourself. But this is advice to everyone. In order to get respect you have to prove you want it.

Hold out for the right one then. Don't be with just anyone. I mean, that's what dating is ultimately for. If you go out on a date with a man and he doesn't treat you respectfully, then make that you're first and last date.

You have to respect yourself before others can respect you. Dont be easy, and vocalize your boundaries and have it be known you will not bend. In relationships everything must be balanced otherwise someone will be unhappy.
Love is infinite, but make sure the person you love is a person capable of earning it.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Thanks for the comments. The one about respecting my body was not far off and I think having a standard for 'how a woman should be treated' is a good step in that direction.
I'm competent in every other area of everyday life (i.e. happiness with work, family, obligations, etc.)... but I am lacking some fundamental communication and personal skills in the relationship dept.
ANY suggestions (crude or heartfelt) on how to connect with 'nicer' guys would be greatly appreciated.

Men either don't respect women, or they feign respect so often out of cowardice that they come to truly believe it's real.

This is fact.