“Rejection is protection” is a cliche? I’ve honestly never heard that before. And I’m not sure I understand what you mean.

Ian, Rock Banana and Aiki Ben have already given you some great advice. I just wanted to say that your “all these flaws” made me smile. Look at me! I have all these flaws!

Honey, if you’re physically intact, can pay for your own lunch and you’re mentally mostly together, you’ve got as much of a shot as anyone. There are plenty of people who don’t have those advantages, and who do just fine. Don’t compare yourself with others and say, oh no, he’s so good looking, oh no, he’s taller than me, oh no, his family is rich. So what, man? What’s that got to do with you?

You are you. That’s what you have to offer. Dive deeper into the things that make you you, and work on getting better bringing those to the front. Don’t try to impress people, just try to enjoy and explore life. That’s the really important part, anyway.