<human>: Can you give me a shortened version of the text?

I've been told I'm a solid 8/10, and I personally agree. I've felt pretty good about my looks, personality, intelligence, career, and sense of humor up until recently. By no means am I a stellar gift to mankind, but from what I know I'm a pretty good catch.

However, I've been rejected a lot starting at 18. Most men I take interest in select other women over me. For a long time I resolved that I just wasn't the right gal for them, even though I was reasonably sad about losing my connection to very interesting and exciting people I usually just went back to focusing on personal projects and work. More recently it's not sufficient to conclude that and I've genuinely concluded that something is WRONG with me and I'm inherently unattractive and undesirable. I took a year long break from dating and I'm beginning to feel convinced that what I really need is a lifetime break.

Worse yet, when I confided my problem in anyone I'm typically told that I sound depressed and should see a therapist. Of course I sound depressed, I have a soul-sucking record of rejection! But the downtrod feelings are a symptom not a cause. When I did finally see a counselor I have to admit that I didn't find the sessions very helpful, because I was still experiencing a great deal of romantic rejection. What on Earth could be wrong with me?
<bot>: really tired of being told to address the symptom and not the problem. Starting to feel like there's no hope for me romantically.