So I am 19 and in college and I have always been single because I had a phase during my first 2 years of college and my early teens where I had my “fun” and I was definitely a PickMe due to being conditioned to be nice to men that don’t deserve it (nice for what?).

So recently I just decided to change my mindset completely to finally learn the ways of a HVW and not be treated like a doormat. I finally learned my self worth and I will only be going up from here.

I want to eventually start dating finally when I feel right and secure in myself as well as confident in myself and self esteem so I don’t settle for less than I deserve. All my past relationships have been the hookup type/no strings attached which I realized are not good for most women, including me. Most men would take as much as I was willing to put up with.

I want some advice on first time dating, what are the best dating apps and ways to meet guys? What are some signs that he is a HVM? How many dates should we go on to make things official?