You seem to have a deep fear of rejection... ... But I'm sure that when you find the type of girl you want to be with, it won't matter what other girls think/thought of you. At least you're a level-headed and mature guy who knows better than to try impress, and sometimes take advatage, of females. And if they aren't impressed, I am

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As for people being fake, that's life. I've had to deal with that same problem for a very long time now and I was starting to feel that I was the only one walking around with my eyes open. ButI found that trying to understand others can help you understand yourself and even put up with them for just a while longer... It stretches your patience and helps you grow (I thinkconfused2, I have yet to feel the full effects!)
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