MTD--Seen your profile and almost feel like I'm talking to myself. I was extremely, painfully shy and picked on in school for my size. Never dated at all until I was well into college--junior year!! Best advice, try to find a woman who is genuinely interested in you and shares a lot of traits/interests with you. Get to know her on your dates and treat her well. When the time is right, she'll let you know. Go easy and don't rush things and I'm sure you and she will have an enjoyable time. Best of luck to you. BigSki