Afraid of being alone forever?

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The problem is not looks. And since you are here I assume your on the spectrum (correct me if wrong).

The problem I think I see most often in these situations, when we are talking about a young person, is they are slower to develop social skills, need to learn to identify and modify certain behaviors perhaps and develop compensation techniques for any obstacles the condition has created for them. That is not an easy task. It must vary a lot from person to person, but in my case at least I thought I was about 5-6 years behind my peers. Not in all things, or even most things, but definately in the interpersonal skills area.

And there is no certainty about how far one can go with this, towards being able to fit in successfully and be able to relate and understand other people (NTs). This much I can say. With effort, you will progress. Also, from the limited amount you have written my gut feeling is that you are not really that far back on the curve.

Have patience, and have confidence in your ability to overcome difficulties. And probably you will.

I think your first time having sex and your first relationship are kind of just things you have to trust will happen.

I remember, before I did either of those things, I thought I never would. It was hard even just to imagine myself in a relationship or having sex. It felt wrong somehow, like I didn't have the right, or like I wasn't really made for that kind of thing. Partly, this was the result of a lifetime full of invalidation from others who were homophobic or ableist. But I think most people struggle with this sort of anxiety to some degree when they reach a certain age.

People say that once you have sex, you'll realize it's not that big of a deal. And that's true, but in a way, realizing that it isn't a big deal is itself a big deal. And it becomes possible to look at yourself as a sexual being, and as somebody who deserves to be loved and to have that kind of pleasure.

I found my first boyfriend using okcupid, and it was pretty awkward when we first met. Afterwards, the relationship itself wasn't that fun or that healthy, and I think both of us were in a bad place and not right for one another. But it definitely brought me to a place where I can meet people and feel kind of comfortable having sex or going on dates (usually with the help of some alcohol). Spending some time hanging out with a bunch of radical queers made me even more sex-positive and open to new experiences.

You're pretty (based on the photos in the OP), which unfortunately counts for something in our culture. But even if you weren't, you would eventually be able to find somebody to love.

You didn't answer what you study, people's type often differ per major.

Cool! There's a great need for people in your field of study.

I am a guy,and a nerd/adventurer,outdoorsman,former boxer/poet/horror writer. aspie at the same time iv dated quite alot,I dont really go much for physical attraction either,but certain things I have noticed do really bother me in a women,like 1 girl I was with for a month,I really did not like the fact she had really short upper teeth,shed smile id smile shed laugh id laugh,but the second I saw her teeth I had to hold back from wretching. she was a bigger women but I liked her,on the other end iv dated all kinds of women,one girl I didnt like her because she told me she wanted me to be more physically aggressive,another was just offensivly dumb. yet each time I had to be the guy who initiated the contact,from my experience most guys dont know how to react when a girl asks them out because they wont flat out say hey want to go out? they do girly stuff. I have friends who I consider really attractive women but I wont date themm,and iv explained to their boy friends that im just a friend nothing more,they dont understand why but they have come to accept it,so to wind this down,most guys like somebody to chase like show a guy u like to be around that you and him have the same interests but dont quite say I like you until he shows for sure he likes you too. also maybe if your meeting epople online,people online can quite often be very fake about who they truly are,maybe try meeting more guys around friends

The OP has a boyfriend now, this thread is not necessary anymore.

@Face of Boo: When did the oP say this? Through PM?

If so thats amazing - a 'forever alone' thread being exactly what helped them find someone.

I've my own, let's see if it's gonna work and gets me a gf within months .