How to deal with being less than average...?

[Alyssa]

Im in my mid 20s, I dont have any skills or talents. Im a waitress who is trying to finish a bachelors degree in the health care field. I live at home with one of my parents since I dont make enough money to live by myself. I go to school full time and work part time. I dont have any friends to call or hang out with. I dont think people like me much because Im kind of quiet. Im more of a listener than a talker. Sometimes when I speak people talk over me or they dont really listen so I dont really say much. Im not married and I dont have a boyfriend. I havent had a date in over two years. Looks wise Im okay. Iam lonely and bored. I do want friends and of course to get married eventually. I dont think guys are that attracted to me. I feel like Im behind. Arent most women my age engaged or married, or have a degree or have something going for them? I feel like such a loser. What should I do? Any advice?

[nonsense]

Sometimes when I speak people talk over me or they dont really listen so I dont really say much
So then your communication skills do need a bit of polish, sure with efforts and time, it'll be better. I have a feeling that it's not the content of your talk that drives ppl talking over you. It's the way you deliver it. Maybe it's because you talk without the confidence?

I dont think guys are that attracted to me
If you say that, then I'll join the "group of guys" (portrayed by your thought) and not feel attracted to you. If you don't feel comfortable in your own shoes, then how do you expect people to seek out your company?

How busy is your schedule now? you go to school full time and have a job. but if you have time, join a club of some kind. You said now you don't have friends, what have you done lately to change that?

[Gezus]

You said now you don't have friends, what have you done lately to change that?

I am in agreement with this. Think of what you can concretely do to change everything that bothers you and do those things. Socializing is the best way to get better at socializing, so I suggest trying to talk to people in class and joining one or many clubs. As for people talking over you, you need to be assertive and tell them they're being rude and that you weren't finished or were speaking.

[automorphism]

I think as long as you're focusing on school and making decent progress then you're not below average. It might seem that way if you have many friends who have already found jobs, but there are many people your age and still studying, making little money. Surely there are a few people at school with whom you can talk?

I sympathize though, because I have similar problems finding friends. Just try and find one or two good ones, and keep your eye on your degree.

[Brifflez]

Arent most women my age engaged or married, or have a degree

Pffffft....hell no. Besides don't compare yourself to other people, just create goals based on what YOU want to be and continually work on achieving them.