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Too attached? Seems like the opposite, he had a very specific goal and wanted to do whatever he could to achieve it.
He would probably be easy to coach if he came to dating age then lol
Too attached? Seems like the opposite, he had a very specific goal and wanted to do whatever he could to achieve it.
fuuuuck.
Found a really cute girl. She really likes me and we work really well so far (2 months). Problem is she is in grad school and its ramping up and then her life is in going to be in up in the air as soon as she graduates. I think if i stay in it, ill fall for her, but there is like a 60/40 chance she will be leaving my area. I dont want a long distance thing.
So i might just be setting myself up for some sadness, or parlay it into something really awesome, if she can stay in town which has a lot of opportunities.
Don't you say that and lie to all of us. Love is one of the most fantastic experiences a person can enjoy in their lifetime. You gonna give that up cause it didn't work out with someone?
(I say all this with confidence cause it sounds like everything is going well with you two, and I genuinely hope it continues to do so & then some)
Trust me when I say I want this to work out, but I'm a hopeless romantic myself and I don't want to get hurt if it doesn't work. I want to be open but if I get too open then it hurts the most.
I came out of multi year relationship last year, I'm glad it's done as I'm much better for it, but it really sucks being that open with someone and having to start over.
Still, the travels, hobbies and social activities they participate in are facts, independent of how they might feel about themselves. They don't waste their life as I do.
I'd post my highlights too, if I had any.
Still, the travels, hobbies and social activities they participate in are facts, independent of how they might feel about themselves. They don't waste their life as I do.
At the end of the day, though, they're on dating sites just like you. So all these "great" things in their life still leaves them empty. They're not any better or more special than you. In fact, it tends to be the opposite. People that are brash about showing off are often the most shallow.
Do NOT come at dating (especially online dating) with the idea that anyone is out of your league. Forget about "leagues" at all. That sort of cliquey bullshit should be left on the high school playground.
Serious question and not meant to be glib: have you considered not wasting your life?
Otherwise stated, why do you think you're wasting it?
I fundamentally disagree with this, but probably not for the reasons you'd suspect. People with interests are more interesting (tautological statement, I know) than those without. People who engage in social activities are, all else being equal, more socially adept and better at communication, all of which factors into maintaining a healthy relationship, than those who aren't. And those who travel and experience other cultures are, holding everything constant, better positioned to view the world around them.
So, in short: there are leagues. But it's not cliquey bullshit, and they aren't ordered vertically. It's more like a Venn diagram (remember those from high school?). It's simply understanding the fact that, if you want to attract someone who, for instance, has a visceral love of traveling, you've got to at least be open to the idea of going abroad.
Further, many people on dating sites aren't empty at all. Many lead fulfilling lives and find it a convenient way to meet people. And, I'll address the following point, and it's perhaps not something people want to hear: people aren't better than others, but some people's experiences are more special. It's a solid reason to seek out those experiences yourself.
Thanks I really hope so too. To be fair he did calm down a bit with the texting after i said I was busy but it was all the sexual stuff and stuff like "maybe sometime you can shower at my house" shit.That guy sounded like he was getting too attached, too quickly. Also, what kind of grown man calls pussy 'the V'? Like, I dunno, sexual talk in my book has never gone well when incorporating such juvenile descriptions.
Yay for dodging the bullet. I didn't wanna say anything, since people were already sharing the same sentiment I had, but it just didn't sound like it was gonna work out. Hopefully the next guy is more your speed.
Thanks I really hope so too. To be fair he did calm down a bit with the texting after i said I was busy but it was all the sexual stuff and stuff like "maybe sometime you can shower at my house" shit.
i am uncomfortable with sexual talk when I haven't even met the person because I personally think it is inappropriate because I have stated that I am not looking to just fuck around.
I have to ask....was I the only one here who used a single picture of themselves in their bedroom in their profile picture across all dating sites?
I use a single picture of myself in your bedroom, as well.
I use a bunch of photos that showcase my awesomeness
So, I guess the search begins again.
Alright, I just gotta be the one to call this out - whaaaaaaaaaaaat?
You sound awesome. Very grounded & real, not at all stuck up. If guys can't handle a woman who can think for themselves, fuck it. I don't know what you look like, but honestly, i'm at the point in life, and i've seen enough people get together, where I don't really think looks matter all that much. They obviously do to some extent when establishing attraction, but your personality sounds awesome. If guys are gonna treat ya like that, then fuck those guys, they weren't worth it to begin with.
Btw, for anyone still keeping up with my situation, I keep trying to let this girl down easy. There are quite a few parts of the situation I haven't elaborated on yet, mostly because I want the situation to be resolved before I update the whole thread about what happened, but CHRIST, I feel terrible i'm breaking her heart.
I feel like it's been getting worse and worse the more online dating becomes a norm. There used to be a lot of guys genuinely confident and looking to start a relationship but now it's almost like it's another tool for them to just fuck anyone (and yes women do it too) the quality of guys is usually low and I have given up so much so I don't blame you at all for not caring anymore because it seems you are having a similar problem as me a year or so back, just a bunch of freaks that like to insult for no reason and ghost after leading you on. I had a guy I really liked tell me he didn't like how I thought of men when I told him that a Parliament screening was all old white men and how I think that could be a bias in passing bills....anyway, girl there is always a diamond in the rough you just have to keep digging through the coal.
Yeahhhh, pushing sexual stuff too soon can be a bit of a warning sign. The girl I just ended things with actually requested dick pics on the 2nd day we had started talking. Mind you, we hadn't even met yet. It was novel & direct, so I did send her one, but dear lord did that throw me for a loop.
Going forward, i'm gonna keep that in mind when interacting with new romantic interests.
I'm also glad you stopped talking to that guy! He didn't sound worth it at all.
You'll find someone cool, of that I have no doubt![]()
. I think it sends the wrong message when you are too sexual too fast, unless you want to be taken that way.Weird, I didn't know dick pics were requested I just though they were handed out lol
Yeah I feel like this time around I stopped just settling and let my intuition guide me. Thanks, I really hope I meet a guy that matches my coolness![]()
Yeah, I didn't want to reply, at the risk of sounding like a dick, but here goes. The question always is, "would you date you?"
This should be in the op. Every time I whine about not getting any responses on OKC or getting rejected IRL (and I still do whine constantly), this question tends to help out a lot. I've improved myself quite a bit in the past few years, and prior to that, the answer would have been "hell no!" if I were a girl. Nowadays it's more like "eh, maybe".
You want smokin' hot babes, you gotta put in dat effort, yo.
Weird, I didn't know dick pics were requested I just though they were handed out lol. I think it sends the wrong message when you are too sexual too fast, unless you want to be taken that way.
Jeez I feel like this is the reason men are fueled to just throw them at people because a few girls wanna see the south pole. Maybe that's why tinder got rid of 'moments'.I have a blanket request for them in all of my social media profiles
Well I mean she asked you. What other than to see if you are big enough would be her reason? That is the only conclusion I can think of in women requesting PEEN photos, is he big enough?Trust me, that was my reaction too. But i'm not one to turn down a request from a lovely young lady (this situation will never happen again in my life, without a doubt).
It's complicated, but we've already been over this a billion times. We're super close friends now, and every time I pull away to try to get over her I realize that I can't do that without losing a majority of my already small friend group. Plus, I really enjoy being around her, and she enjoys being around me, it just can't work between us right now. I'm not assuming it's going to be a year or two to get over her, but that's just how long until I won't be around her as much anymore, some of the other stuff I'm dealing with may have cleared up, and other stuff may have cropped up (if that makes any sense).Planning a year or two to get over a girl who never actually went out with you? Dude....
It's complicated, but we've already been over this a billion times. We're super close friends now, and every time I pull away to try to get over her I realize that I can't do that without losing a majority of my already small friend group. Plus, I really enjoy being around her, and she enjoys being around me, it just can't work between us right now. I'm not assuming it's going to be a year or two to get over her, but that's just how long until I won't be around her as much anymore, some of the other stuff I'm dealing with may have cleared up, and other stuff may have cropped up (if that makes any sense).
Basically, unless something crazy comes along, I don't want to deal with anything serious for the next year or so. I'm still in college and I have a lot of stuff to deal with, even aside from this whole thing with her so fuck it, why not just screw around? People always tell me that my problem is I'm always going for something serious, so why not stop that and just see what happens? I just don't want to become that douchebag who goes to parties, sleeps with people and then bails, but I have no idea how this stuff goes either, because I've never done it before. I've been around it, but until now always thought I shouldn't do it myself.
Oh, I absolutely wouldn't turn her down, because I'm willing to put the effort in with her and deal with my college/family/health issues at the same time. But I haven't met anyone else I'm willing to do that with. But then again, you're probably right, I'm just making excuses.Be honest with yourself - if this girl turned around and wanted to date you, would you turn her down? Having a lot of stuff to deal with sounds more like an excuse. Yeah, it's not easy to be in college and work a job and have a relationship, but lots of students have done just that.
If you wanna screw around, screw around. That won't fix the "virgin who never has any human connection, physical or emotional" part. True, you won't be a virgin anymore, but likely-drunken casual sex doesn't carry with it connections. It's just fun. You build those connections by having people in your life you see repeatedly. Good friends, family, community, you get the idea.
Oh, I absolutely wouldn't turn her down, because I'm willing to put the effort in with her and deal with my college/family/health issues at the same time. But I haven't met anyone else I'm willing to do that with. But then again, you're probably right, I'm just making excuses.
And that was really poor wording on my part. I'm not thinking casual sex is going to give me emotional connections. And I have that with a fair amount of friends now (although, this girl is one of those connections funnily enough). I've just found myself having a ridiculous amount of sexual... tension? is that the word? Anyway, the last like 2-3 weeks it's gotten really bad. I just need something. And that's not even the type of person I usually am, but lately it's like I don't even care about finding a relationship aside from her, I just want someone to sleep with. It's weird and kind of frustrating. I guess I'm looking for what you said - fun. Fun to distract me or release some of this tension or whatever. This is probably the worst way to go about all this, but I feel like it's the easiest thing to do right now.
I know. And she knows I have feelings for her. She just doesn't want a relationship right now because she just broke up with her boyfriend of 4 years the month I met her. We're one of each others' closest friends, and we both know where we stand, but neither of us really knows how to deal with the situation. I can't just bail on her or even really pull away much, but like you said, at some point I'm probably going to get hurt.You're in college. Casual sex is probably one of the easiest things to get. If all else fails, get Tinder.
Also, staying friends with that girl when you clearly still have feelings for her won't end well for you.
That's literally impossible. I've probably done a poor job of representing the situation to show how close we live/are as friends/how often we're forced to interact, but this is one thing I cannot do, even if I wanted to, I'm sorry.You should not be friends with this girl. You obviously want something more, and none of the things you're saying are healthy. Cut all ties.
That's literally impossible. I've probably done a poor job of representing the situation to show how close we live/are as friends/how often we're forced to interact, but this is one thing I cannot do, even if I wanted to, I'm sorry.
And what isn't healthy? The things I'm thinking, or the things I'm saying about my relationship with her?
I don't want to ignore your advice, and I want to say I'm sorry that I seem ungrateful by doing so. I really appreciate you and everyone else's advice over the last few months. Really, you guys are amazing, and thank you for putting up with my obnoxious bullshit.None of it is healthy. Whatever, you do you. Another product of ignoring all advice, I guess.
Now you will waste years while you're in college, surrounded by eligible girls, pining away for one that isn't interested in you. You'll do it by convincing yourself that you're great friends, and hoping all the time that one day she'll decide to give you a chance.
I've been there. It sucks, and you'll regret it soon after.
I think it's a little of both (which is dumb of me, I know, but I can't shake that last lingering atom of hope), though I know for a fact if she just straight up told me tomorrow "nothing will ever happen between us", I would still want to maintain the relationship I do have with her.One of my best friends is my college crush who never reciprocated those feelings and one of my oldest friends is my first girlfriend. I really don't know how healthy it is, but you can definitly be friends with girls you've liked.
It's a really hard desicion to make tho, but in retrospective a good friend is not something easy to find, you really have to wonder if her friendship is what you cherish from the relationship or are you just waiting for a change of heart.
I'm going to try to the next couple weekends. My best friend is coming home and my roommate might go to some parties with me, so I may be able to meet some new people from around campus or something.Just go out an meet other women. If this girl is a close friend to you then there's really no reason to sever all ties. But you really should not get hung up on the idea that she will eventually decide to have a relationship with you.
I think it's a little of both (which is dumb of me, I know, but I can't shake that last lingering atom of hope), though I know for a fact if she just straight up told me tomorrow "nothing will ever happen between us", I would still want to maintain the relationship I do have with her.
It's still nothing more than exagerations and projections either way. Unless you think these people fill every moment of existance with shit they say in their profile you are also just projecting. If you wanna travel or get hobbies than simply get out more. But a bunch of social media shit does not mean anything. Its none descriptive of anyones life.
I have a picture in social media of me holding an olympic torch. Does that mean I was an.olympian? Of course not. Context is everything. You need to understand social media is all projections you should not buy into.
You're super close because you put yourself there. This didn't happen in a vacuum.We're super close friends now
I really enjoy being around her, and she enjoys being around me
Sexual frustration. You know, that feeling you get when the person you want but can't have is constantly shoved into your face because of a situation you put yourself in? Yeah, that one.I've just found myself having a ridiculous amount of sexual... tension?
Yeah, as Zackie said, 'you do you'. So, if uou do decide that this awful situation is the best thing for you to settle for for now, at least actually genuinely go meet other girls out there. Maybe some will even reciprocate the interest, which is way better than your current situation. This will also help you get over her.Just go out an meet other women.
I think it's a little of both (which is dumb of me, I know, but I can't shake that last lingering atom of hope), though I know for a fact if she just straight up told me tomorrow "nothing will ever happen between us", I would still want to maintain the relationship I do have with her.
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I did it. Australia and Germany. Would not recommend. Even if you can afford to visit each other every few months it is difficult to communicate frequently. Bummed me out seerely and had to call it quits.
I'm in another LDR currently but he's in Australia and I can see him within several hours of flying. It still sucks but it's much easier to manage seeing as we can afford to visit each other every month. Plus the timezone difference is 30 minutes lol.
Running late to a post valentine's party, guess I'm not going to meet any cuties tonight
If she takes treatment when she has a flareup and you avoid physical contact when she does, that should minimize your chances of getting it.
However, if you're paranoid about it, you should know that it will never be a 0% change of transmission (even with condoms), given possible asymptomatic viral shedding too.
But herpes is what it is. For some people, it's not a big deal, for others it is. Yeah, it's a STI, but a large percentage of the population has it, even kids (whoops, kid kissed someone, now s/he has it on the lips). I mean, you get a few crusty vesicles for a few days/week, and it'll be uncomfortable or might sting a bit, but they will go away (and treatment can help make it less severe and last shorter). As for frequency, it varies a long. Some people never get a flareup, some every few years, some every month.
There's technically a difference btw oral herpes (hsv-1) and genital (hsv-2) in terms of severity (2 is worse), but they really are interchangeable. Someone with cold sores could give the milder hsv-1 genital herpes to someone else via oral sex.
Herpes is not a death sentence, and you might even have already been exposed to it if you've ever kissed anyone (or even a family member as a kid). If you stay with someone who has herpes, there's a chance you get it. Maybe, maybe not. But you run that risk if youbget sexually involved with anyone, it'll never be 0%.