Well, how do you end up out of it, without actual reason to not believe what you've already experienced?
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That just seems like a recipe for complacency.
There are already at least three people on this thread who are over 40 and are still single, which tells me that none of this is sure to work. That's not acceptable to me.
You want a reason to believe things will get better? Then change what you've been doing.
Hit the gym. Go religiously, absolute minimum 3 times times/week, for an hour/hour and a half. Ask for trainer or someone to get you started. Tell them your primary goals are putting on muscle and feeling better.
Weight lifting increases your body's production of testosterone, which alone will elevate your mood. It is literally a "good drug". You will feel better, look better, and obsess less on looking for a woman to complete your life.
And then...that boost in self-confidence, and loss of look of desperation, will change your ability to meet and interact better with women. If you are willing to put in the work/effort for six months, I guarantee your outlook will change.
No quitting, no excuses. You have nothing to lose, right?
My parents were in their early 20s when they married. This is extremely discouraging. I'm already too old for this.
Oh hell, i was married at 34, and have two fantastic kids. Didn't even meet my wife until i was 32.
Also...the bane of some guys in your shoes is setting your sights to high. Forget the 9's and 10's. Might want to wait on the 7's and 8's, too. At least until you get some more confidence/experience. Plenty of very nice, lonely girls out there looking for a good guy who cares about more than looks.