Learning to play guitar is a lot like learning to play golf (I enjoy both). They both take a lot of time and patience. I remember way back during my first months of learning guitar. If I tried to play a "d' chord it was all just dead strings when I strummed it. I told my instructor that my hands would never be able to make those shapes and maybe I just wasn't cut out to play guitar. He told me to remain patient and to practice. He was right.

The shapes start getting burned into muscle memory and you will improve rather quickly. Before you know it you'll be ale to play any chord and learn to start soloing if you go that direction.

There's no substitute for paitence and practice. Good luck!