I have never had a girlfriend. After talking to some of my friends, I think that the reason is because I do not exude confidence. Having said that, everything else in my life is wonderful. I have been accepted into a top 3 college. I am a top 100 chess and squash player in the US under 18 years old. I am a strong singer and leader in school. I am in great health and terrific shape. I have a few close friends.

I mention these accomplishments only to give background to my question: why am I perceived to lack confidence? I have read all of the most popular posts on this forum. I have studied and tried to implement the concepts discussed. I have built a life that I am proud of. What is the piece that I am missing?

Thanks for reading.