Ive given up completely but thats only because i realize i really dont want a relationship nor am i ready for one. I think its fine being on my own. You feel lonely but i assure you. Bros before hoes is a good motto to go off on. Start appreciating every day and you wont feel lonely eventually. I agree emotions are only temperary. Remember.IT WILL PASS. Not maybe it will. It will. Time does magic. I just think forcing it really does nothing. Work on fulfilling your own ambitions and dreams and not fulfilling someone elses. I really think forcing relationships is just a deathly circle that can only lead to misery. Other people are outside of you and you are the only one you can control. So start making changes about yourself that can make you happy to just be you.

Welcome! I've already seen you on the forums in a couple threads. It's always nice to see new users taking an interest in it.

Thank you! Oh, haven't been to Anime Expo, but that is definitely on my list! :D

Yeah, that is true. It makes sense because our state has more outdoorsy people and isn't exactly associated with anime/manga so much outside of our anime conventions unlike New York and Los Angeles where there are bigger communities and they hold more well known anime conventions.