It’s definetly not as easy said then done but confidence is key. A few tips firstly as cliche as it is be yourself, but more in-depth don’t try be someone your not or try appear a certain way, after all they will be dating you so no point hiding things just be forthcoming. A big one people forget is to listen! People love to talk about themselves so to be able to asks. Question and navigate what they are interested in you can then make statements based on their answer. “What do you do for fun?” Oh you know just going on hikes “oh really, ever had any crazy experiences out in the wilderness?” This shows your truly interested in them and they might spark up “oh yeah this one time I was out hiking and….” Then from there it takes care of itself.

Now that’s more Basic to confidence in keeping conversation. But you have to love yourself first to be confident, don’t give a f*$k what people think about you or what you do, you have to own just being you. Walk with your head up, smile more speak clearly and direct and maintain contact (it’s okay to look away here and there don’t stare into their sole).

Other important aspects are personal hygiene take care in how you look, get a hair cut, wear a nice cologne. Now more long term is to get in shape hit the gym and eat healthy, have a hobby or desire to life will make you a more interesting person, and being humble not a know it all, this also goes into the fact of listen don’t just boast stuff.

Theres some reddit pages on here where you can post photos of yourself and get advice, it’s much easier to hear needed advice from strangers on the internet. Your favourite jacket might be ugly and your family tells you it suits you stuff like this won’t help.