I could probably get laid after a few hours of trying right now if I really wanted to. The problem is that this would require me to go fill myself up with drugs and/or alcohol, things that change my personality to one that (though rather foreign and uncomfortable to me) that can figure me into sexy situations. I used to have a lot of fun sex, but that was during my addiction years when everything was, er, sex, drugs and trance (but I'd screw to rock 'n roll...if I had to...). I never felt comfortable the next day, though, because it was a hollow feeling knowing that all of that only happened because intoxicants led us into those settings. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against casual sex/one-night-stands, and actually think that frequent sex with multiple parters can be good for people. I just would much prefer that the other party/parties want to do it with a sober/clean RL and not some character he plays while fucked up.
So the problem is that now, be it for a relationship or something more short-term, when I'm sober I am also very shy and not all that confident. I don't know how to go about meeting people this way. It feels totally foreign and I overthink everything to death. And women don't like neruotic nutjobs as much

. I do crave deep companionship, good conversations, someone into culture, the arts, philosophy, travel, etc. I don't know if I am ready for a relationship like that yet, but I really crave someone to want RL for all of the good things about him, and not just want his body, to party with him or whatever. I know, I know...sounds so cliche. But that is how it is these days!