How do I tell whether I actually want a girlfriend or if I just

By getting a girlfriend.

>>18652186
Pros and cons to both. What are you looking for in a gf?

I've struggled with this myself sort of. Do you want sex, or a gf?
You see, for a long time I thought I wanted to casually sleep around with a variety of women, but then I realized,
I don't want to sleep with someone I'm not close to on at least a friendly level, it was the idea of being wanted that I liked.
I don't even like most people, let alone most girls. But when I got a girlfriend, it was amazing.
We shared something special with each other, our world views, our emotions, our bodies. Time together. All of those things.
I don't regret it in the slightest, even though it ended. I'd never share myself in that way unless I'm sure I wouldn't.

What you gotta ask yourself is: do I just want to be desired, or do I want a relationship? They're different.
Maybe what you should be asking yourself is: is there someone that I'd like to share my life with?
I'm not saying to meet people with the intention of making them your gf or some weird shit like that.
Just go out and make friends in an honest manner. If someone ends up rubbing you that way, be up front about it though.

>>18652186
Get a sex doll