So, I'm a twenty-nine-year-old female. I'll be thirty next month. This is kind of embarrassing, but I've never had a real relationship. I've hooked up with a whopping total of two people in my life, but those were more like intense flings that never turned into anything (one guy was a much older former professor of mine, the other guy was not someone I would date long-term). I've been told that I'm pretty attractive and that I have a great personality. The thing is, I think I'm afraid to date because of my fear of being rejected. I went on a first date with a guy a couple years ago - he got my number at the end, then texted me later saying that he wasn't feeling it and we wouldn't work out. It HURT. I cried, and I didn't even know the guy! I guess it was just the fact that someone had seen me and talked to me, and still turned me down. But that was ONE guy. I can't bear the thought of that happening again. I know that's what dating is: a lot of rejection, and eventually somebody works out. It bothers me that I just can't put myself out there. I even have a dating app, but just can't bring myself to match with anyone. Anyone else have a similar experience? I have this dream of getting married and having a family, but my clock is ticking, and right now it seems like it's never going to happen.