If you're depressed, worry about yourself first and foremost. In other words, you don't need a partner to be "happy" (i.e. not depressed), believe me. Make sur

If you're depressed, worry about yourself first and foremost. In other words, you don't need a partner to be "happy" (i.e. not depressed), believe me. Make sure your basic needs are taken care of: - In general: Stay busy. - Socialize (this could mean dating, hobbies, sports, etc.) - Exercise (you'll feel better physically, and more confident) - Get enough good sleep - Consider therapy (really!) if the depression is incessant All that said, here are some actionable things that might help you meet someone: Pick up a sport/outdoor hobby. Go with a friend or two. Make more friends. Try OKCupid. YMMV, but the ability to go into great detail has lead me to way fewer "false positives" than some other more popular, somewhat more superficial alternatives... Finally, go on more dates. No, even more dates. Go on one a week, if you can. It might sound crazy (or impossible), but it'll help, I promise. Make the most of it; you'll learn more about what you actually want from a partner, and if you're friendly and positive you'll probably enjoy the socializing even if things don't work out, romantically. As far as "how to act around women"; just be yourself. Be open about what you're looking for and how you feel about dating. Sure, some people might be put off by this, but the sort of person you want to attract will appreciate your honesty and you'll be able to connect a lot more easily if all your cards are on the table. It'll be like night and day when you do connect with someone. When this happens, don't panic: just say how you feel. You wont scare away anyone who feels remotely the same.