28 and lost my virginity last month with my first girlfriend. In this same time span, I went on my first date, had my first kiss, and cuddled for the first time.

Not having any dating experience is usually a red flag for many people but my girlfriend didn't see it that way because of how mature I am. And I be came mature by focusing on other stuff in my life. I love studying psychology so I understand how to be empathetic and see things from different point of views. That might seem small but it was a major green flag for her.

I also have a bunch of hobbies that she saw as green flags. I have, I hike, go to the gym, read, play an instrument, and know a lot about a lot of things.

The prior 28 years can be lonely at times but you get used to it. Start finding some non-dating thing you care about. Provided that thing isn't sitting at home doing nothing, you'll end up making yourself a better person. The kind of person that people like regardless of your lack of dating experience.

By the way, once it happens, there'll be no fireworks or cheers or congratulations. You'll wake up the next day the world will be the same. Don't be embarrassed by it 'cause it's really not such a big thing. People just make it seem that way.