You may think males are some form of aliens, but in reality we're not! Some of us may have different interests, but not all women have similar interests either.
The internet is a great way to start up conversations with strangers, and your particular target - men. Just discuss whatever interests you share, Forget gender for a moment and just speak to the human being on the other other end.
I married late in life. As did the woman who is currently my wife! I never dreamed that I would marry outside my own ethnic group (Punjabi). Even though I didn't speak a word of Gujarati or have a clue about Gujarati culture, we got married. Thankfully we had two other languages in common!
If you have too many pre-conditions or are inflexible about the criteria you set for a potential partner, you'll become unstuck. You're not going to find someone that you like that meets everything on any checklist you draw up. Also remember that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Strangers go closer (unless there are major personality clashes) over a period of time. Given that you're not going to get your parents' permission to date (in the full blown western way), you need to check out if there aren't major clashes in attitudes between you and your future partner. If there aren't, then with some degree of accommodation from both sides, the relationship can work and that person can be a potential marriage partner.
Chill out and meet young men over the internet or through your friends, or at social gatherings, whether they be parties, or wedding receptions. If you do make up a list of what you're looking for in a potential husband, just ensure you have several categories: those things which are deal breakers; those things which are negotiable, and those things that in the grand scheme of things are not that important or worth fighting over.
Have faith in yourself. Your self-esteem should not be dependent on what other people think/say about you.
Good luck in your search. 👍🏼
Edited by Deepthought - 10 years ago