Hi
I'm a 24 year old woman who has never had a real relationship. I can't figure out why since I'm not terribly ugly or anything. I'm a student in a PhD program, recently begun, and considering that I'm in a University environment and that there are so many people my age, I shouldn't have too much trouble. But it seems like everyone I know is already taken and HAPPY. My friends are getting married. I'm the only one who doesn't even get asked out.
I seem to get along with people and try to be friendly and cheerful. But no guy ever asks me out. I flirt a little, tease sometimes but I tend to be shy. Usually, guys will just flirt with me a bit and then slip in that they have a girlfriend already. I rarely meet anyone that I am actually attracted to and who is single. But even though I try to open-nothing ever happens. Lately, I've only been feeling terrible about this. I just moved to a new city and have started making friends but feel the lack of love in my life. I haven't even been on a date in the last few years. Usually it is just a "friendly" outing. I don't even know where all the single people are!
Please help. I can't even figure out what I'm doing wrong specifically. I feel so helpless and that I may end up an old maid.
Looking forward to your reply.