How to approach relationships?

[Angrboda]

It's impossible to tell what you're going to feel once you get into a relationship, so wondering how it will compare to your feelings for this other girl is kinda pointless. You just have to get into a relationship and see what happens. And if it doesn't happen in that one, get into a different one. The thing about relationships is that they offer a lot of potential for growth. Even unsuccessful ones can be worthwhile in that regard. For better or worse, it adds something to your life, and I wouldn't miss it if I were you. (I'm not necessarily speaking from experience. I've been celibate the latter half of my life, due to serious mental health issues. I've pretty much resigned myself to singlehood, and feeling somewhat undesirable. But I still think about it. It probably would do me good to get out there and start dating again now that my health has improved. There's nothing wrong with not dating. But there are things that are right with dating that you won't get anywhere else.)