and why not young lady???

Play guitar and sing.

you've proven here to us that you are very intelligent, and ask great honest questions, take that intellectual knowledge, soften it up a bit, and chat to them like you're doing here, with us (easier said than done, i know) for women are generally quite understanding, and sensitive. and definately as a rule, looking for long term earlier than men. so you've got that advantage over most already, i hope this knowledge helps you relax, and give confidence for an smoother time in the beginning, and we are here for you, that is generally what we are all doing here, building up each other's confidence, because it's rough out there.

change your hair style , from what i see in your picture alot of girls are really not into that style ..

Thank you, it really helps us to see people support us like that. And don't feel bad, i sprained my ankle twice in basic (at relaxin jackson no less). Recycled once... then broke the same ankle later in my career... got metal in it now, so it should be good to go, lol.

there are no rules... period. Society puts way too much pressure on us when it comes to dating. My biggest advice to you, would be to stop looking at women as potential girlfriends/lovers/etc. Just talk to them as you would any of your guy friends, find woman friends first... When you take her on her first date, you do it as friends. There's no pressure to keep up interesting conversation, because you allready have plenty to talk about. When the time is right, go for that kiss and the rest is history...

But yeah, like I said... don't stress so much over it. Look for friends, not for lovers.

Sorry, but sometimes life does suck, it's part of learning. If everything came easy, would you appreciate it? Just curious.