Looking for that special someone :)

idk haha... im not really good at the dating scene. I've only had two relationships. One was online for 3 years and the other was....abusive :( So now I'm 18 and want to put myself out there! Any tips for a nervous otaku girl?

Best thing I can suggest to you is just look around, send out some friend requests, post on some people's walls, and be active on the forums. Many guys on here are looking for a relationship as well although some aren't the most tactful when it comes to conversation. Take a genuine interest in the person you're interested in, ask them about their hobbies, try to chat and spend time with them. I know a lot of couple who are dealing with LDR's (long distance relationships) will game together and keep in contact the best they can. Just showing general engagement with a guy imo will go a long way in showing your interest, although some guys aren't the best with picking up on flirting. XD As far as looking more locally where you are, many college's have anime clubs and it's always a good way to meet new people there. Cons are a good way as well, although it's not as easy there to approach random people. It helps to have freinds to go with.

go to any and all anime cons you can, big or small doesnt matter. Start out by making friends. just be yourself, have fun, and people who like you for you will come to you. As for talking to ppl. i get nervous too, mostly just new ppl in person that have caught my eye. That honestly takes a shit ton of courage. whats helped me before, is by telling myself "i have 10 mins left to live", and that has given me the courage on occasion to at least make an attempt. it certainly isnt easy. ive had to drag my legs before XDD...

RUN AWAY FROM HERE is my advice for real cosplay cute animu girls at cons and go to the after parties tell creeps and smellies to go away and find someone who makes you laugh live laugh love live laugh love live laugh Love Live

Yeah, to be honest, dating sites are not a good starting point at your age. Unless you want your view to be skewed... I mean, who am I to judge? I did meet my wife online, just not here and when I was about 14yrs older than you are now. If anything, just try for friends from here and just go with the flow (No pressure and what not.).

well all I have to say is there are good people here so will you are somewhat in a right place but I feel that dating online AKA going on dating sites are not the way to go when it comes to trying to find that special someone because you never know who the person is on the other end and if they are just going to put you back into that relationship where it doesn't work or just another abusive relationship that was just a ruse to get you comfortable. trust me I've been there and I don't want somebody like you to end up in the same predicament that so many others have been in. Besides all that welcome to Maiotaku.