>>7802707Do you really know yourself anon? If not, start doing so. You are the only person you have to deal with your entire life so if you accept yourself everything else is so much easier.
Let go of the rules made by society.
Do what YOU want to do, not what everybody expects from you... otherwise you'll just be a copy of so many copies. Basically don't give a shit about other people's opinions because they all have them. YOU are YOU!
Write down a set of rules that you live by, what you want for yourself and make yourself the better version that your parents couldn't be. If you find a partner that is great. Make it clear that you know what you want and that you don't take crap from people. Don't say it in those kind of words, but just show that person that you are serious.
Who is the dominate one in the relationship? A BIG factor if you ask me.
If you feel insecure you could try working out, buy sick clothes.
It can be done. but only if you want to.