I need help getting started with dating as I feel like im running out of time
So im 25 and for the last 5 years ive really been wanting to find a partner to go out and do things with and enjoy life. My friends are pretty boring, we only meet once every few months but I dont let that stop me from going out and doing things alone .
Ive always been a bit shy so id want to meet someone through an app or for someone to approach me. But neither has ever happened. I get like 1 like every few months on the apps and if the conversation gets going, it lasts a day before im ghosted.
I cant cold approach people because apparently I mumble even though I feel like im talking clearly and always have to repeat myself. That wouldn't go smoothly when talking to a stranger. And I struggle with coming up with things to say.
Most people my age have multiple exes while I have never been on a first date. I feel like if I leave it any longer, no one wants someone with no experience later in life.
And no one gets it right the first time, so if I do fid someone and it dosent work out, how long will I have to wait again for a second chance.
It makes me really depressed trying to date, when I get nothing but rejection for literal years. I put the effort it for each message but never get anything in return. Can I even say im dating when ive never been on one.
I have a great job and savings, I drive, always dress nice and keep clean, in good shape. Im not sure what more I can do.
I want someone like me, dosent smoke, dosent have kids yet. But even when expand my search to include anyone thag will take me, I still get nothing.
Idk what else to do and Im lost with not much hope left