This is exactly what I would say, as they are the same conclusions I came up with the hard way. The one thing I might at is about girls: it's a chicken and egg

This is exactly what I would say, as they are the same conclusions I came up with the hard way. The one thing I might at is about girls: it's a chicken and egg problem here. You get good with girls by talking to them. After my first girlfriend I felt like I could talk to almost all girls now. So if you weren't so lucky as to grow up with female family members, start by becoming friends with girls even if you don't find them attractive. Especially so, since you won't feel the extra pressure. Eventually it will all bear fruit. It's a long journey, but the sooner you start the more time you will have.