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[In a lonely place]

I'm a shy bloke of 48 yrs. Fairly well educated, no Robert Redford (showing my age) but not been hit with the ugly stick either. I try not to judge people on appearance but probably do and I am finally after all this time just gaining a little confidence in myself.
I think my confidence was destroyed by an overbearing parent and elder sibling. I just wanted to say how long it can take to rebuild someone's confidence after it is ruined in childhood. I may find someone to love and cherish (I haven't up to this point) or I may not. This finding a partner is all I have ever wanted. Can anyone give me some hope that this may happen to me in the future? It seems much more difficult than I imagine it would be if I were 30 years younger.

 

[Vagrant Legacy]

Heya, and welcome to the forum.
I'm sure you can find some people to relate to here, especially on the front of overbearing parents and elder siblings - a lot here may very well have dealt with situations like those.
Also, 48 isn't the end of your life just yet There's hope for anyone, at any given age I like to think

 

[Jilted John]

Hi ILP and welcome,loads of people here,all shapes,sizes,and ages.Be lucky!

 

[Sci-Fi]

Welcome to the forum, you never know what life may give you.

 

[Drama]

Hi

 

[In a lonely place]

Cheers all, I quite like it on here.

 

[Peter Lorre]

Welcome! Hope you'll enjoy your stay

 

[Bones]

Welcome to the forum!