I literally don't know how to meet anyone and advance the relationship, sexually or romantically. I've only had sex once and that was in 2012. I masturbate to fetish porn based around my kinks and fantasies, but honestly it is getting to the point where it's almost sad - I want to experience things real-hand, but I'm ashamed and don't see it happening ever. But of course I want more than all of that (besides, the romance outweighs sexual acts) - adventures, passion, evolving and learning together, etc. I'm not confident, shy & reserved and have a lack of motivation, sometimes not seeing the point or worth. I'm staying hopeful though. Sometimes maybe that's all we can do - I hope I didn't derail the thread too much, but I think at the end of the day good things are going to happen for all of us no matter what. Especially when we least expect it. Here's to the new year and may good things come your way, along with everyone else's