But the main thing that holds me back is this: I’m just not attractive. Not even a little. I don’t mean in a self-deprecating way—I genuinely don’t have the kind of looks that women find appealing. I know it, and I’ve accepted it.
Because of that, dating feels impossible. I never catch anyone’s eye. I don’t get compliments. I don't get approached. And I’ve learned not to approach women either, even in social situations, because I know how it comes across—unwanted, awkward, and sometimes even uncomfortable for them.
I’ve tried dating apps too, but it’s the same story: zero likes, or if I do get a match, they stop replying almost instantly. I don’t blame them—again, I know I’m not someone most people would find attractive. But it still hurt
Brutal it never began
