Hi ladies and gentlemen,

I would say I'm fairly new to RPW. I'm in my peak years approaching mid 20s. I've never had a boyfriend, never dated, never hooked up. I've immersed myself in RP philosophies and it's ingrained in my mind that I'm running out of time, the most attractive I will ever be in my lifetime (and I'm not that attractive - my skin bruises very easily and my complexion is far from perfect), and competing with all the other beautiful younger women out there.

At the same time, I'm in college and all this seems surreal and unreal because I spend most of my time studying or working out (not much of a social life) and am aiming to finish my degree and pursue more advanced degree. I don't have a tight knit friend group, but I can get along with people. I don't get a chance to meet many new people, but I always am polite to strangers.

A few RP posts have mentioned to find men in their 30s, ready to settle down... but I don't have the opportunity to meet and further connect with new people. So how on earth can I filter marriage material early 30 males, if I can't even find them.

And if and when I find them/him, how would I know he is? We all say things we don't mean, or change our minds the next day. How can I attract him enough to want to put a ring on it and commit the rest of his life? Could kids AND career fit in the timeline?

I don't know, RPW. I've accepted that I'm going to have to deal with these disadvantages, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to maximize my chances to bring long-term happiness, and a happy marriage (and kids). EDIT ADD: in the short time span that I have.

What practical steps should I take? Where do I go from here?