I think my probalem is I tend to stick to what I know, and it comforts me to do so.
For example, I know if I sit in my room, I will always be alone. It's better to know for certain that I'll always be alone, and thus sit in my room, than to go out and face the unknown.
maybe I could get lucky, or maybe I'd find out just how hideous and repulsive women really think I am. I wouldn't know until I tried, and I prefer to know ahead of time.
because it's comforting.
For example, I know if I sit in my room, I will always be alone. It's better to know for certain that I'll always be alone, and thus sit in my room, than to go out and face the unknown.
maybe I could get lucky, or maybe I'd find out just how hideous and repulsive women really think I am. I wouldn't know until I tried, and I prefer to know ahead of time.
because it's comforting.
There's nothing even remotely hideous/repulsive about you. You're a cute guy.
You should go out. You should try. There's no gain unless you try.
Bee happy.
So here is what you need to do. Don't sit in your room all the time, go out and interact with the world. Even if it is doing that alone. Go to a museum or grab a book and go read at a coffee place, do it regularly.