DEAR DEIDRE: WHILE all my mates are taking their girlfriends out for Valentine’s Day, I’m facing an evening with a microwave meal for one, again.

I thought this year might be different. I’m a guy of 26 and I’ve never been near a woman.

I don’t seem to have the opportunity to meet anyone.

I go to a social club at the weekends with a couple of mates but any women who turn up are already with someone.

I’m also shy and don’t feel very comfortable talking to women.

After lockdown, and a miserable Valentine’s Day last year, I was determined to meet somebody but the only females I speak to are family.

I don’t think I’ll ever have a relationship.

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DEIDRE SAYS: There’s still plenty of time to meet that special person.

Worry less about going out with the intention of finding girlfriend material and more about creating new friendships.

Networking with friends of friends or finding an interest, such as a new hobby or sport, is the best way to make a new friend and you automatically have a good conversation starter.

My support pack on Social Anxiety explains more.

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