So I’m looking for some dating advice (as a girl in 4th year life sci). In the past I was always very socially anxious and combined with being extremely busy I’ve never been in a relationship or even a date. Now I’m in an awkward position because I feel like I’m so behind in relationships and I’m embarrassed because I don’t know if anyone would understand. What would you do if you were me?

Honestly, who cares? Just because you see these testosterone and estrogen juggernauts walking together doesn't mean there is something embarrassing or wrong about you.

People need to stop being conformists and just be themselves. Don't do anything - just be yourself as usual.

You're not behind in relationships, there is no rule that says by University you should have dated said amount of guys. Realistically people who start dating in elementary school/high school have nothing on you, they were practically babies hooking up and playing house when they really knew nothing about relationships.

I think in first year everyone is still stuck in that high school mentality of "hooking up" and not taking relationships seriously. So, as a fourth year I think it's the perfect time to start dating, people are a lot more serious and have more goals in life by then.

Don't look at is as an awkward situation, if you're socially awkward or have social anxiety then don't feel forced to meet guys at parties or large social settings. Coffee shops, libraries, small social events, even in class are all valid places to meet guys.

I think a lot of guys would understand where you're coming from "you just haven't found someone who gets you and you don't fear being alone enough to just date any guy, so you waited." and that's a valid explanation. Plus, a girl who hasn't been with many guys is never a con its always a pro. It's like people don't want a Picasso painting because everyone else has one, they want a Picasso painting because not everyone can have one.

Don't worry, we shall be for ever alone together PROUD TO BE SINGLE~!!!