I'm lonely

I'm not a virgin, so I guess my only defense mechanism is maintaining my pride and respect for myself, because I'm not a virgin or lonely because of my body or face.<br><br>I've always been an introverted person, never been to parties or clubs, nor I want too. I just don't like socializing or talking to many people. It's not like I hate them, I just prefer having a few close friends. But my few close friends and I drifted apart long ago. I've tried to meet new people at class and stuff, but I just can't seem to create these kind of relationships.<br><br>I don't bother or want to get close to anyone either, I'm a quiet guy and not extremely smart but I usually get good grades and my family is healthy and comfortable financially. So I don't really have problems or worries I guess.<br><br>But I'm not happy, I feel terribly lonely. Not all the time though, but it feels like it's extremely hard to connect with people, and even harder to form a romantic relationship. I've been on dating apps for more than a year now, and not a single match has ever gone past messaging onto dates. I'm 24 and I feel like I need to change my life.<br><br>Editing, I've also blocked my contacts, so it's not a "I'm Extremely Lonely" post, it's more of a rant of my life. I've went to therapy and I don't think I need to go again. I've been in a relationship before and it lasted for a few months, so I know what it's like to be lonely and not lonely. I'm not blaming anyone or anything, I don't think I could be more or less lonely if I had a 10/10 body or face. I just don't want to be lonely anymore.