Currently trying to overcome porn addiction and getting my head straight. Unfortunately because of my addiction and being a little bitch ass pussy I've built a very sheltered and introverted, comfortable lifestyle. I realise I am wasting my life and getting older too.

Because of this I don't get out from my house much at the moment. I work 3 days a week in high street retail and the rest of the time I spend at home working on my business.

I'm on the outskirts of a small city in the UK. The only other times I go out are running/walking and occasional grocery shopping.

I'm in decent shape and good looking but my confidence is fucked!

Some ideas to get out the house more and meeting people, anyone at this point - even just to make a new acquaintance: joining the gym, joining a tennis club.

I understand you can't run before you can walk and you can't walk before you crawl. I understand that socialising with the opposite sex is a skill that needs to be practiced. If I'm going to improve my game I need opportunity - and the way I've structured my life the opportunities are so far and few between that its ridiculous- almost as if I've done it on purpose. Like trying to practice guitar without strings.

Other ideas have been to move to a big city or go back to school.

The idea of joining local meetups has always creeped me out or made me uncomfortable like I'd be creepy and pathetic going there to meet women.

Any advice welcomed.