all boys jewish school scared missing out too much

Growing up, I went to an all-boys Jewish private school, and for almost nine years, I was completely separated from girls. By the time I graduated, I was genuinely scared I was missing something important. I was embarrassed by how I felt around women, nervous I'd never have the confidence to talk to them, and worried that I'd miss out on one of the best parts of life—a loving relationship.

As an adult, I still feel like I'm missing out, but now I know it's not because I'm missing something, it's because I'm too much