Need stories of late bloomer dating experiences?

[juicyfruit93]

I'm a 20-year-old college girl, and so far, the only guys I've gone out with have been guys I met at clubs/parties who asked for my number, guys I met online, and one guy my friend tried to set me up with. And I've come to the conclusion that I HATE going on dates with guys I barely know...it just feels like a chore to me. But then again, I feel like that's the only way I can get guys...I'm kinda shy and I suck at flirting, so there's basically no hope for me to be asked out by guys I already know and have a crush on. So now I'm kinda just forcing myself to go on blind dates, because that's the only way I'll meet someone, and I don't wanna end up alone.

Anyone been in a similar situation or know any other late bloomers? It's getting tough for me, because my parents are telling me I need to find someone, and even my 13-year-old sister has had her fair share of boyfriends before me...it's so embarrassing.

So, I just wanna hear stories of other late bloomers, like how they met a guy, when they got their first boyfriend, etc. Basically, I just need to know that there's still hope for me, and what I can do to improve my chances...lol.