Male 24. I feel pretty crappy posting this, but I feel like anonymously posting something here will make me feel a little better, being able to discuss it with… well anyone. I’ve been single for most my life and any time I’ve been in a relationship it’s only lasted like a month. Usually ends the same way, “you’re a great guy, __” , “it’s not you its me” , etc. I’ve tried dating apps and anytime I get a match they unmatch me. I’ve tried the whole be up front approach, I’ve tried the being friendly (i actually dont knownwhat to call this, casual?) approach, I’ve tried straight up walking up to people and saying I’d like to get their number or get to know them better, whatever. I’ve tried all of these multiple times and then some (both in number and also different types of attempts). Never anything other than refusal or laughs. I’m guessing at this point I’m just undateable or just gross or something. I have no idea. Not saying any part of this is the way to go, and I’ve been pretty careful as to how / when I approach, in any way, but yknow… I felt I must be doing something wrong so I tried… pretty much everything at this point. I know this all sounds super pathetic and I’m not even sure there is any advice for something like this other than what I tell myself daily. “Power through.” “Stop thinking about it and it’ll just happen naturally” “dont give up” the works. But… its beginning to really strike some nerves. Any time I find myself interested in someone close to me, or not, I get shut down immediately. Anyway… sorry for super long post, and thanks in advance for any words of advice you might pass on to this sad story.