Anonymous asked: How do I meet new people. I'm going through a break up with an ex that seems to keep going on and off. I work a lot of hours and have night classes.. Often finding myself feeling hopeless and depressed I'm stuck in a cycle that I think could end up to me being single forever. I've never even approached a girl and not self confident at all. I lock up at thinking about trying to approach.

The first step you need to take is to unlock yourself from that dark room in your head and build up your confidence. People cannot respect or love you, unless you think that about your self. Start doing positive things for only you - joining a gym, picking up an old hobby, eating healthier and maybe cut some hours off work. Working yourself too hard could be what’s depressing you and driving you right back to your ex because there’s no time to meet anyone else. This brings me to my next step, cut off all ties with your ex unless she’s the one you want to be with. Go out from time to time, you don’t have to get into intense relationships with people but simply strike up a conversation. Talk with people who like you for who you are and get to know them; before you know it you will lead to ‘the one’. The best advice anyone could give you is to believe in yourself and believe that anything is possible.