I Struggle to Talk to Women After Years of Keeping My Distance

During my college years, I joined a religious group and decided to avoid relationships so I could focus on becoming successful. I stopped talking to women and ignored what people thought about my decision. Now, I feel I have lost the confidence to speak to women my age, especially when it comes to dating or intimacy. The loneliness is beginning to hurt, and I feel emotionally confused and depressed. I have tried to start conversations with younger women, but it still feels difficult. How can I rebuild my confidence, form healthy connections and stop feeling isolated?

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