So Im 26 and (until recently) never had a relationship. I lost my virginity at 22 entirely out of shame and disgust for myself and couldn’t fathom being 22 and a virgin.

Really the only reason I’d want to be in a relationship is so I don’t come off as a low value male because i genuinely think that men who lack relationship experience in their mid 20s or are virgins in their 20s are lesser, including myself.

I don’t have the most masculine qualities. I try to be kind and empathetic but I’m not super muscular (in decent shape but very skinny) or machismo. I’m known to be rather sensitive, and I’ve even heard people say have mild feminine qualities.

I know the beta male/alpha thing isn’t real but like, come on… most men I see holding hands with girls are probably more manly than I am, don’t seem insecure, and overall just more “alpha” I don’t know how else to say it.

At the end of the day if I ever want to be in a relationship successfully I need to be perfect and flawless.