love and dating I am new to anything like this

[cagedBeast]

I personally have a desire to date it is a strong one. I feel as if I am trying my best but I never seem to get the point in dating i want to never got to a love stage and even anything more then some conversations seems to be all I get I want to love and be loved. I was in a bad car accident i can drive a bit did laps around parking lot with family members did a little bit driving on the open road. I hate it i dread it every time I get behind the wheel. it made getting a job and getting a lover well impossible so far. I am also shy which does not help things

[FearIsALiar]

I know the feeling. I don’t like driving because I fear getting into a car accident and being paralyzed or something crazy like that.

[Confidencelove124]

I’m sorry to hear about the car accident that you were in. I’m 22 years old and still don’t have my license due to my learning disability and my anxiety about being the one driving scares me. So I understand what it’s like to feel like your fully not out on your own, taking yourself to places and being able to take yourself on dates. There’s very few people out there that cares, there always in there own worlds. It’s hard to just make friends let alone finding a partner that you are in love with. I’m just like you I’m a very shy person, I’m never the one who makes a move.

[13ga]

hi caged; welcome!

it sounds like you're on the right track. seems you have a fear of the car - and are slowly but surely addressing it - good for you! keep doing it! i know it's scary - but it will always be scary if you don't face the fear! and that's what you're doing - so pat yourself on the back for facing it!

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i may not be an expert for love advise... however - i do know one sure thing. if you want love - look for a friend first! if you focus on finding love, you may find it - but it may be short lived. find a friend first, and see if love blooms from there - if it does; you've a better chance at long term love.

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either way - friend or love - if you want it to last..... i heard you say you're shy - but don't be shy about communicating!!! you gotta communicate.

[Reading_Rando]

I'm terrified of being alone in a car for a long time too. I've never been in any accident that wasn't fairly minor but something about being alone with myself in a claustrophobic car especially on the highway for a longtime kicks my anxeity up to 11. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one.

[Afrohair]

Shyness is a big thing when it comes to dating .if it was me I would work on that before meeting someone .you need to be more confident when meeting people and also when being in a relationship itself I hope this dosent come across as offensive just I've been in relationships all my life and this is something I've noticed on my journey when it comes to dating and relationships