In a lonely place
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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.
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.