After chatting with my dad for a little while about baseball, weather, and other things, he randomly asked me why I didn't have a girlfriend. I could only answer with "I don't know" It got me thinking a little and I realize I haven't been on a single date in 3 years. I feel like things have changed in that time. I never seem to meet anyone that's single, or if they are, something is just off and they set off red flags to me that scream avoid her. I used to have an easier time hitting it off with ladies, but unfortunately I've had a civil break up. I've had 3 girlfriends, the first one I ever had I almost married but she ended up cheating on me and I ended up taking her to court with her to settle a few matters, The second girl I was with literally dumped after her birthday, to be with someone else. So she waited for a gift first, clever. The third girl I tried dating, ended up taking my credit card to go on a spending spree with another guy. So needless to say that ended up being another bad breakup and a legal matter. After that I fell into very bad depression with bad self esteem issues. I felt unlovable, then after some counseling and anti-depression meds, and religion, I felt good enough to open myself up again, but it feels like everything is different. I've tried online, my friend introduced me to people, the gym, all over. I'm tired of watching all my friends have deep relationships, and I'm at the point where I'm uncomfortable going out with them and their lady friends. I guess I'm just wondering what the hell happened? On the plus side, I like myself and as the years go by, I grow accustomed to being alone 24/7 and it bugs me less and less. Any thoughts? Similar stories? Here's your forum.