ummm so i'm turning 20 this year, and i've never had a boyfriend before...
My friends and my family tell me that i'm not ugly, but.. y'know..they're biased so idk
It's just that I would really love to date someone, but I have no clue how to even start :(
So, could you give me some advice, please? ♡
What do you think I should do to get a boyfriend?
The idea that the same things are supposed to happen to everyone around the same times in their life is bullshit and you shouldn't let it bother you. There are plenty of people who haven't dated by the time they are 20 or later and there is nothing wrong with it nor you. Things happen to people at different times in their lives and regardless of that it doesn't diminish their value as a person nor how meaningful their life can be. It also doesn't make those life events any less valid or meaningful when they happen later in life. So, please don't worry yourself over any of that, okay?
A lot of people may tell you it's easy to get a boyfriend, but what they mean is that guys are dumb and horny and will date you to get into your pants. That's not the kind of relationship I want for you. You deserve someone who will genuinely care about you for who you are and want to spend time with you. Don't settle for less, okay?
I do have two tips, though...
First, follow your passions and interests. There must be something you love and can talk about for hours to anyone who will listen, right? Embrace that and seek out others who like it, too. Step one to finding someone to be with is finding other people you like in general. Get out there and talk to people in an environment where you are comfortable. I bet if you think about it, there are multiple interests of yours that can lead to this.
One of my best friends back in my college days was a girl who was honestly very plain and never were make up. Every guy she knew was obsessed with her because she was super nerdy about video games and such while being very confident. I'm not saying you should change who you are for someone. But being who you are and putting yourself in the right place where those wonderful qualities can attract someone is incredibly powerful.
Second, if you're interested in someone, show it. This goes for us guys, too, who increasingly don't feel comfortable approaching women. Admittedly, it's something I've also struggled with a lot. To that point, don't rely on the guy to make the first nor every move. If you're talking to a guy you like, ask him if you can meet up again. You don't need to call it a date, but once you'd hung out a few times you'll pretty much be there, right? Try to make you intentions clear in whatever way you're comfortable with. If you really like someone and trust them, tell them what you said here about not getting to date yet. Maybe they will offer to fix that for you, hm?
I'm certain that you are beautiful and pretty damn cool in your own special way. Any guy would be lucky to be your first date and everything else. I'm almost jealous of whomever that guy will be!