I believe that vulnerability is the strongest indicator of courage, so I applaud and respect your post.

Whether we want to admit it or not we all want to love and be loved. It's the human condition. Some of us marry our high-school sweetheart while others go a lifetime without finding someone who truly loves them.

You hear all the time that we have to love our selves before we can love someone else, and I have found that to be true. You seem like you do love your self (not in a narcissistic way) and have a full range of emotions. You're a good guy, so don't be afraid to look for a soul mate. Deep down I bet that you really don't want a woman who loves you because you make a lot of money or drive a fancy car, but loves you because you're a good guy. So if a woman turns you down for a date don't worry about it. Be patient, and you'll probably find love when you're not even looking for it.

Again, I applaud you for not being afraid to be vulnerable.