<human>: Can you summarize the given text in a few sentences?

So, I'm here to get some advice. I am 23 and have been single for about 3.5 years. Since my ex and I broke up I have no idea how to go about dating and even worse, my self image isn't what it should be. My ex and I were friends prior to dating, so even then it wasn't like trying to date a stranger.

I've been trying online dating but every time I find someone I'm interested in, I'm worried that I look better in photos than I do in person and that my weight (I'm plus size and it's stated in my dating profiles) is going to surprise someone and that I'm going to get humiliated by someone I kinda like. I end up talking myself out of a date and then just kind of avoid meeting them.

I get nervous and awkward around people sometimes, but it's even worse when I find them attractive. I've been on a date or two recently that I realized a few things. One thing being, the person and I weren't compatible at all. I just went because I felt like I was obligated because they were interested. The second thing I realized was that I was going on dates with people I wasn't that attracted to because I felt like I should just lower my standards, but truth be told, I don't want to. I'm not really willing to be with someone I'm not attracted to or compatible with just because they're giving me a chance... (Did I mention I'm a hopeless romantic?)

Does anyone have any constructive advice?
<bot>: I'm an awkward plus size woman who has been single for 3.5 years and needs advice on how to go about dating.