OK, first message here so let's see how it goes..
Some background.. I struggled with social anxiety since my first day of school.. Age five.. And had a very hard time with this at school.. Few friends for the whole ride.
Despite many advances from girls throughout school I never knew how to respond and I think I developed a stuck up kind of reputation.. Anyway.. Out off pure luck at the age of 17 I actually mangaged to break through this and ended up in a long term relationship for a decade... The whole time I kind of hid behind her.. She was extroverted and I just went along with things.. Was always silent around her friends etc.. But felt comfortable with her so things worked out.. A decade later we decided to part and I ended up alone again where I spent most of my time secluded..
Now for the good part.. I'm finally managing to break through my anxiety and depression and Want to get out there so to speak.. I'm still shy but nothing like before... The only issues is I have zero experience with this kind of thing.. I didn't get the "training" in my youth so to speak lol I have little idea how and it where to approach women without seeming like a dick head or making them feel uncomfortable.. I've done the occasional trip to the local pub but no one takes my fancy so to speak.. And likewise zero seem interested in me heh.. I know meeting women isn't easy for the majority of us but I just feel so uneducated on the matter.. Feel like an 18 year old or younger in a mid 30s body...
I've done the online dating thing but everyone is so suspicious of your intentions.. Everyone thinks you only Wana jump in the sack and then run off..
It would be nice if I knew if there was somewhere where similar people grouped? If they do all? Any advice for a late bloomer?