How do I get back into dating?

Ok how do i get my family off my back about meeting and dating people when i have given up?

• i am a very shy 35 single full time dad of a 6 year old boy and a 8 year old girl. i really hate being single i was on 5 dating sits in 4 years i met only 2 women. the last one we went out 5 times then i got a email saying i am a nice sweet guy but i don't its going to work that was in feb this year.i have decided to give up ever meeting any one most girls i am attracted to don't give me the time of day any way. being single made me very depressed and sick most of the time. i have decided to concentrate on my kids and my self only. i take my kids to the park build thing with them in the house what ever fun for them, as for my self go the gun range, work in my garage on my hot rods, go to car shows, cook,watch tv. Now my family is giving me a hard time because i will not talk to women meet any of there friends that are single look i am tired of being rejected over stupid stuff like i am not that smart or not good looking what ever i just don't want to deal with it any more how do i get them to back off i asked nicely and i have even cuss them out and they don't under stand and keep trying to set me up i don't answer the phone when i see there numbers any more PS these are mostly girl cousins that pull this crap and try to set me up with there friends they know i would not be attracted to any ways

• Answer:

  I think you're doing great except for one thing. Learn to ignore the carping. Literally ignore it. With a 180 degree in change in attitude you can realize that you have no reason to respond to any of this. Ignoring the phone is good. Or - tell them you've been a homosexual all along and that will end it quick.