23M here. First, I’d say always disclose your stutter before meeting up or at least early on in the date to clear the air. If they’re weirded out by your stutter (which most people aren’t) then you probably wouldn’t want to be with them in the first place. Biggest tip when you’re on a date: ASK QUESTIONS. As someone who has dated a good bit and has a number of girl friends, I’ve constantly heard how common it is for men to ramble on about themselves on dates. Usually if someone gets to talk a lot in an interaction they come away from it feeling really good. And, by asking questions you get to avoid being anxious about your stutter! Win-win! (Just be sure to avoid interviewing her, toss in your own thoughts/comments). Lastly, I’d say reconsider how you’re approaching dating and relationships. You said “somehow managed to gain a very small amount of friends”. You made those friends. I’m sure they love and respect you for who you are, stutter and all. As a straight man I obviously empathize with the nerves of talking to women, but remember they’re just people. Would you have the same nerves talking to a man? It’s really all the same at the end of the day. If you think you have to put up a different persona to talk to women then you’re not being genuine and that would not build a good relationship. Focus on what you can control. Hair, health, hygiene, clothing, mannerisms/communication. For fashion and grooming you can reference edgyalbert (ig/tiktok), jonsjawns (ig) yanggoh (ig), and codyko (ig). Don’t be discouraged. You will find someone, just don’t force it. Try to have fun with it. Laugh at yourself, laugh at the tough situations. Embrace it. It’s not a linear path. The right person will come when you least expect it, so keep your head high and your mind open for it!