Need some life/relationship advice?

Several things you can do:
1. Find things you enjoy doing by yourself.
2. Stay away from social media groups--they are full of hateful trolls who will latch
onto your depression and try to make you feel worse.
3. What kind of life did you used to have? If positive, try to re-create those
circumstances/situations.
4. Check out adult education classes and groups that meet up for activities like
birdwatching, jogging, hiking, etc. Take a friend/brother/sister with you if you
don't want to go alone.
5. If you are religious, go to church and join groups there.
6. Stay far away from any contact with friends in or out of prison; you don't want to
be sucked into their drama.
7. Join a group like Big Brothers or become a volunteer at a homeless shelter.
8. Don't worry about being a virgin. A lot of young men are but will not admit it; too
influenced by the media. If it REALLY bothers you, save your money and take a
trip to a place that allows legal prostitution--Reno or Holland.
9. On line dating sucks; don't feel like a failure that it didn't work for you.
10. The best way to learn interaction skills is to throw yourself into situations. Believe me, I know from experience. I used to be painfully shy & I was just a little younger than you. Life experience will make you stronger and smarter. One tip--when with others, do not think of yourself and how you are being perceived. Think only of the people you are interacting with. Ask them questions and be interested in them. Think of their comfort. They will believe you are gracious and kind.
11. As for small talk; stay away from politics. You could start with something the other person is interested in. Get them to tell you stories from their lives. If you hit it off with anyone, ask for their email address. Asking for a phone number might seem a bit invasive to begin with.
12. I congratulate you on recognizing what the problem is and being motivated to do something about it. Most people won't. I think you are going to be successful.
HAVE FUN no matter what; life is short.
13. P.S. NEVER admit to a girl that you've never had a girlfriend. Wait until you both are serious to let her know she's the special one you've been waiting for.

Think back to the time when you "had a life"; can you re-create the situation/circumstances?
Stay away from anyone in prison or just out; you don't want to be sucked up into their drama.
Join an adult education class or a group that meets up for dancing, birdwatching, hiking, sports, etc.
Volunteer at a homeless shelter or as a Big Brother
Don't worry about being a virgin; you've got time; if it REALLY bothers you, save up for a trip somewhere prostitution is legal--Reno or Amsterdam
Stay off social media--it is full of trolls who will latch into your depression and they will try to make you feel worse
Do positive/kind things for strangers
Never worry about yourself when dealing with others; focus on them and their comfort; ask them to tell about their lives; how their day has been; ask follow up questions; tell funny stories about yourself; make them laugh; they will enjoy being around you
You are going to be great.