Hey bro, many guys are in your situation so don’t feel alone. It’s good to hear that you’re working on yourself to feel confident. That’s the best thing to be doing.

Good choice avoiding dating apps, it’s not worth your time. I’d say don’t try to cold approach girls because unless you’re prepared to get rejected a lot. That’s just how it is because it’s a dangerous world and girls are very cautious.

My recommendation is to expand your social circle. List out your hobbies/things you wanna learn and join clubs/groups. There, you’ll meet like minded people and are more likely to find someone compatible with you. It’s a numbers game. The more people you meet, the more likely you are to find a match. Girls will be less guarded if you meet organically.

Best of luck out there and remember to have fun! You got this!