I haven’t really tried dating yet. I only turned 18 last year and haven’t been to college since so I haven’t had much time to try it.
I wanted to try dating this fall when classes start again. But the longer I wait for this to come, the more intense my anxiety related to dating becomes. I worry about it a lot, about whether I’ll ever be enough for someone, or if I’ll ever find someone compatible with me. What do I do about these feelings?
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You first have to love yourself before another loves you. After that these thoughts will be there of course ,but lesser. Focus on meeting new interesting people and relationships come after. I have found that going out there with a genuine wish to learn about the life and mind of the other person is way better and more productive than worrying over what you show yourself like or wether things will work out or not. Of course the chances are against you and many many things will go wrong. It is the same things as with your career ,yeah failure is a possibility ,but you have to go and try. These stressful thoughts are what give meaning to it all and make things enjoyable anyway. Hope you find what you’re looking for 😊
Hi, you’re pretty young. First, start going out with friends, learn to enjoy time with yourself and people who value you like friends and family. Learn what makes tou feel happy ad good.
Then, you can meet new people. The trick with dating is that it takes time to trust new people with your vulnerability. Even after you meet someone who you can trust, a relationship may not always work out. There may be feelings of hurt, etc , but in the end love yourself enough to give up on someone who isnt right for you even if they are really nice in their heart.