I have pretty much isolated myself; due to school, and studying.....I am in your spot! Gee.....
But do you have a pet? I have a dog; I am going to start dog training with her again. It's a way to get out from the school and studying, and work. I feel that just those areas are not social enough.
I am ready to be social again.......

The other problem is that I can be shy in person. I have a hard time approaching women.

There was this really cute girl that was in front of me in the grocery store today. I wanted to talk with her but I was really nervous. When I finally said something I don't think that she realized that I was talking to her.

I am always so worried that I will hit on a girl that has a boyfriend. I always check for rings but you can't tell if someone has a boyfriend :( I hate rejection too.

I really don't know how to approach a woman anymore. I don't have any pickup lines or anything interesting to start a conversation. The only time I am able to start a conversation is when I know someone and then I will be able to talk to them.

There is a cute girl that works in the courthouse that I see once in a while while I am in court. Don't know if she is single or not but she isn't wearing any rings. I would really like to speak with her but I don't know how to break the ice and tell if she is single or that she could possibly be interested in me.

Any thoughts?

i'm social and it doesnt keep the f**king rollercoaster away

You know I tend to be so picky about the people in my life and people I associate closely with. My friends are a reflection of who I am and I don't wantjust anyone representing me. since being in Mayland the only friends and family I have are my work family and I see them 8 hours a day I don't need to see them after that. Also, they are all old enough to be my parents and I have no peers. I feel like a fish out of water because so few people have my value system. I actually enjoy my own company, peace and time to not give so much of myself as I tend to do.

Heave, this is a common phenomenon after college, epecially after being married. Don't beat your self up. What are your interests? (Besides boating :)See if there are any clubs, classes or teams locally. If not, consider putting up fliers, an add in the newspaper, an announcement online and start one.

Can you ask her, a work related question, and go from there. Once you make intial contact, you are on your way. Or be dorect like my dirty married repairman, and come straight out with it..No, do not do the latter...

I am in the same situation. I have all married friends and that makes me feel so alone when we get together. I hate it. But eventually, I will be adding someone to the mix I hope. That will make it lots more fun. You will find someone for sure. It will get easier.

OK, you have me laughing. You are a cop! When my girls were teenagers (they are very beautiful) they were pulled over constantly. For 4 miles an hour over!!! My girls are 5'8" tall and 115 lbs. Long hair and stunning. You can pull over all the women you want to. Flirt a bit and whatever you do, don't give them a ticket if you want a date.

Oh heck no. I would never pull someone over and ask them out. That is so unprofessional and I could get in so much trouble.

The women that I meet in the course of my day are usually not good people to date also.

I know how you feel, I'm in the same boat. It's tough.

You are unusual then. We have a cop in our town that gave a woman a dui and married her.

The cops here pull over all the cute women.

It is tough not living in a social area, trying to break out and make some new friends .. sure is tough for some ...

Do your city have a website that might list things to do in the area? Events going on etc.

As for talking to women, The idea of talking about something work related to get the convo started is a good idea. Maybe go by the courthouse more and just get to know some people there. They might know her and it could be good.