So I've been a LOT of 1st dates in 2018.....mostly from apps, some from women I've met out, and some from women that may have wanted to meet up as friends but I may have wanted more.

In each case, I just can't show any interest, make a move, try to flirt, anything. These are all first dates so I go between not wanting to show aggression and take it slow to "I'm tryin to fuckkk" tonight and all the mindsets in between. No matter which mindset I choose, I end up doing nothing. I'm nice, I make jokes, I ask question, I try to let them talk a bit more, I try to show that I'm a fun guy with my stories/jokes, but it just always turns out to be drinks/dinner with a conversation and that's it. I've been on like 20+ dates (I'm 32 and live in NYC) and that's how they've all worked out. No kissing, no second dates, nothing.

Some of the women, I haven't been interested so there's that.

Some of them, I have been and I can't quite read the situation and gauge if they're interested. My confidence sucks so I assume they're not interested and just try to get through the date by being nice and all. The ONE time I put my hand on another girl's hands (after hanging for 2+ hours), she slowly took the hand back after a few seconds. I thought we had a great time and she even said "let's hang out again soon" and then she ghosted me...Point is, even when I make the smallest attempt, the end result was demoralizing.

So I don't know. Need help. I'm so good at making friends and making convo and that's pretty much all I do on dates. I'm not trying to be some PUA, but I want to get better at dating/flirting in person, but I'm terrified and can't take risks. Don't know how and afraid of the result.

any advice would be great. Thanks peeps.