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On February 06 2015 16:31 Mikau wrote: I swear you go from "I'm so happy I met this girl" to "sad and alone" 4 times per week. That can't be healthy can it?
So I was thinking this exact same thing only I don't monitor the thread enough and thought maybe I was just confusing him with other people.
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On February 06 2015 07:34 Titusmaster6 wrote:Show nested quote +On February 06 2015 01:59 Thalandros wrote:Damn. Thanks for the support people.  I don't know why I keep hanging on to this, in a couple of weeks/months I'll look back at this wondering why I made such a big deal out of it... It's really bothering me that I can't speak to her right after she receives the rose though. I have no idea when she gets it, and if she gets to read the note alone (I highly doubt it) and that's impacting my decisionmaking on this stuff. :/ Maybe I shouldn't even look at that, but after that friday we have 1-week-holidays, and it's kinda awkward to not even speak to her when you just openly confessed that you fancy someone like that, especially if you have a hard time speaking to that person normally already. That's why I think a hint might be better, but again, as Ghostcom says maybe I just need to stop being a bitch and start being a ''baller''! But anyway, thanks so far guys.  Also, what a pathetic 1000th post!  Let us know how it goes! I think I'm developing a sort of problem where I don't trust myself enough and therefore can't even trust myself to trust myself. Either way, I made a promise to myself no matter what I'd buy the rose. It's not the best thing I could've done in those 6 months but it's something.. When I paid for the rose though, they gave me a really small note, like 4cm in height by 6cm in length On that I had to write her name and class too. My handwriting's awful so I decided not to write anything on it apart from her name because 1. It'd be hard to read, and 2. I'd have no idea WHAT to write on there, as writing my name on there would be pretty weird.. Took me almost 20 minutes to go there and buy a rose in the first place though, heh. Guess my balls aren't that big 
It's just so annoying I can't even be in close proximity when she gets the rose. I only know the date she receives it on. Guess it's a good thing my name's not on there, although I think she might be able to guess by handwriting.
I dunno how to feel to be honest. It's really not even a quarter of the big deal I'm making it and I feel stupid for making it one, but I'm not sure if I feel regret (because I, of my nature, don't really try out this kind of stuff) or relieved because I've actually finally done something and all I've got to do is wait (and make the right move when she gets the fricking flower.)
A lot of thanks to all of you who read through my BS and helped me so far, it's much appreciated!
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Stop thinking about things so much and things will get a lot easier.
Wu-wei bro, wu-wei.
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On February 07 2015 01:32 Thalandros wrote:Show nested quote +On February 06 2015 07:34 Titusmaster6 wrote:On February 06 2015 01:59 Thalandros wrote:Damn. Thanks for the support people.  I don't know why I keep hanging on to this, in a couple of weeks/months I'll look back at this wondering why I made such a big deal out of it... It's really bothering me that I can't speak to her right after she receives the rose though. I have no idea when she gets it, and if she gets to read the note alone (I highly doubt it) and that's impacting my decisionmaking on this stuff. :/ Maybe I shouldn't even look at that, but after that friday we have 1-week-holidays, and it's kinda awkward to not even speak to her when you just openly confessed that you fancy someone like that, especially if you have a hard time speaking to that person normally already. That's why I think a hint might be better, but again, as Ghostcom says maybe I just need to stop being a bitch and start being a ''baller''! But anyway, thanks so far guys.  Also, what a pathetic 1000th post!  Let us know how it goes! I think I'm developing a sort of problem where I don't trust myself enough and therefore can't even trust myself to trust myself.  Either way, I made a promise to myself no matter what I'd buy the rose. It's not the best thing I could've done in those 6 months but it's something.. When I paid for the rose though, they gave me a really small note, like 4cm in height by 6cm in length  On that I had to write her name and class too. My handwriting's awful so I decided not to write anything on it apart from her name because 1. It'd be hard to read, and 2. I'd have no idea WHAT to write on there, as writing my name on there would be pretty weird.. Took me almost 20 minutes to go there and buy a rose in the first place though, heh. Guess my balls aren't that big  It's just so annoying I can't even be in close proximity when she gets the rose. I only know the date she receives it on. Guess it's a good thing my name's not on there, although I think she might be able to guess by handwriting. I dunno how to feel to be honest.  It's really not even a quarter of the big deal I'm making it and I feel stupid for making it one, but I'm not sure if I feel regret (because I, of my nature, don't really try out this kind of stuff) or relieved because I've actually finally done something and all I've got to do is wait (and make the right move when she gets the fricking flower.) A lot of thanks to all of you who read through my BS and helped me so far, it's much appreciated! dude she's going to be happy she gets a rose regardless of her feelings for you, then worse case scenario would be that she doesn't see you as more than friend material
you're young, you'll grow up and realize it wasn't a big deal. at all. plenty of amazing women out there
It's probably pretty hard to do but just try not to have any expectation out of this, like try not to think about what's going to happen afterwards, don't let your imagination run too wild over this
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On February 07 2015 02:15 ROOTFayth wrote:Show nested quote +On February 07 2015 01:32 Thalandros wrote:On February 06 2015 07:34 Titusmaster6 wrote:On February 06 2015 01:59 Thalandros wrote:Damn. Thanks for the support people.  I don't know why I keep hanging on to this, in a couple of weeks/months I'll look back at this wondering why I made such a big deal out of it... It's really bothering me that I can't speak to her right after she receives the rose though. I have no idea when she gets it, and if she gets to read the note alone (I highly doubt it) and that's impacting my decisionmaking on this stuff. :/ Maybe I shouldn't even look at that, but after that friday we have 1-week-holidays, and it's kinda awkward to not even speak to her when you just openly confessed that you fancy someone like that, especially if you have a hard time speaking to that person normally already. That's why I think a hint might be better, but again, as Ghostcom says maybe I just need to stop being a bitch and start being a ''baller''! But anyway, thanks so far guys.  Also, what a pathetic 1000th post!  Let us know how it goes! I think I'm developing a sort of problem where I don't trust myself enough and therefore can't even trust myself to trust myself.  Either way, I made a promise to myself no matter what I'd buy the rose. It's not the best thing I could've done in those 6 months but it's something.. When I paid for the rose though, they gave me a really small note, like 4cm in height by 6cm in length  On that I had to write her name and class too. My handwriting's awful so I decided not to write anything on it apart from her name because 1. It'd be hard to read, and 2. I'd have no idea WHAT to write on there, as writing my name on there would be pretty weird.. Took me almost 20 minutes to go there and buy a rose in the first place though, heh. Guess my balls aren't that big  It's just so annoying I can't even be in close proximity when she gets the rose. I only know the date she receives it on. Guess it's a good thing my name's not on there, although I think she might be able to guess by handwriting. I dunno how to feel to be honest.  It's really not even a quarter of the big deal I'm making it and I feel stupid for making it one, but I'm not sure if I feel regret (because I, of my nature, don't really try out this kind of stuff) or relieved because I've actually finally done something and all I've got to do is wait (and make the right move when she gets the fricking flower.) A lot of thanks to all of you who read through my BS and helped me so far, it's much appreciated! dude she's going to be happy she gets a rose regardless of her feelings for you, then worse case scenario would be that she doesn't see you as more than friend material you're young, you'll grow up and realize it wasn't a big deal. at all. plenty of amazing women out there It's probably pretty hard to do but just try not to have any expectation out of this, like try not to think about what's going to happen afterwards, don't let your imagination run too wild over this Yup, I know man. It's just.. first hand experience dealing with any of this and I find it so hard to smooth my way into it I could ''blame'' my Aspergers but that'd only get in the way of progress in my social life so I try not to. Thanks anyway for all the help, inconfidence and being unsure is my biggest weakness with these things.
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On February 06 2015 16:31 Mikau wrote:I swear you go from "I'm so happy I met this girl" to "sad and alone" 4 times per week. That can't be healthy can it?
Probably better than just Sad and Alone all the time
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Another relationship bites the dust... That makes 5 relationships that met their demise in under 9 months. I suck at this lol.
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On February 07 2015 04:40 B.I.G. wrote: Another relationship bites the dust... That makes 5 relationships that met their demise in under 9 months. I suck at this lol.
A bit of self-reflection would be the best course for you right now. You consistently choose relationships that quickly fail, and you must figure out why.
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On February 07 2015 05:13 CosmicSpiral wrote:Show nested quote +On February 07 2015 04:40 B.I.G. wrote: Another relationship bites the dust... That makes 5 relationships that met their demise in under 9 months. I suck at this lol. A bit of self-reflection would be the best course for you right now. You consistently choose relationships that quickly fail, and you must figure out why. 9 months is not exactly a quick fail...
Meaning you're either hanging in there (way) too long while deluding yourself into thinking it can work when it already isn't. Or something between you changed after a few months together. I doubt there is any one simple reason, though. Life is hardly ever that easy
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On February 07 2015 05:19 Acrofales wrote:Show nested quote +On February 07 2015 05:13 CosmicSpiral wrote:On February 07 2015 04:40 B.I.G. wrote: Another relationship bites the dust... That makes 5 relationships that met their demise in under 9 months. I suck at this lol. A bit of self-reflection would be the best course for you right now. You consistently choose relationships that quickly fail, and you must figure out why. 9 months is not exactly a quick fail... Meaning you're either hanging in there (way) too long while deluding yourself into thinking it can work when it already isn't. Or something between you changed after a few months together. I doubt there is any one simple reason, though. Life is hardly ever that easy 
An average length of 1.8 months assuming immediate turnover is pretty quick.
Edit: just realized it could be interpreted as 5th that each lasted under 9months or the 5th in a 9 month period.
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On February 07 2015 05:19 Acrofales wrote:Show nested quote +On February 07 2015 05:13 CosmicSpiral wrote:On February 07 2015 04:40 B.I.G. wrote: Another relationship bites the dust... That makes 5 relationships that met their demise in under 9 months. I suck at this lol. A bit of self-reflection would be the best course for you right now. You consistently choose relationships that quickly fail, and you must figure out why. 9 months is not exactly a quick fail... Meaning you're either hanging in there (way) too long while deluding yourself into thinking it can work when it already isn't. Or something between you changed after a few months together. I doubt there is any one simple reason, though. Life is hardly ever that easy 
No matter which way the statement is interpreted it implies a pattern, which implies something else. Unconscious sabotage, serial monogamy, no one knows. Or he could simply be unlucky. From my experience, the last option is highly unlikely.
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On February 06 2015 16:31 Mikau wrote:I swear you go from "I'm so happy I met this girl" to "sad and alone" 4 times per week. That can't be healthy can it?
Every four weeks, maybe. And I'm always fine the day after.
The say eight hours heals all wounds.
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lol you talk as if it was normal, you have issues buddy
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Trying to talk to this girl I met online. Got her number and we've been texting on and off for about a week now. Tried asking her if she knew what next weekend was, no response yet after 12hrs+
Not looking good for a possible Valentine's Date for the first time in like 4 yrs.
I feel like she's not too interested by her lack of response sometimes but we have a ton in common and she actually agreed to give me her number when I asked for it. Just kinda confused if she's into me or not.
edit: WarSame, sorry you feel that way about those holidays :/ I don't feel obligated at all, I enjoy celebrating them.
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Dude, fuck Valentine's Day anyway. Things like that holiday bother me. Yeah, it's GREAT that it celebrates the relationship like that, but participating in it because you feel obligated kills the spirit of it for me.
On a side note, yes I hate Christmas. I randomly get gifts for people during the year, not at Christmas. Same idea, if you're expected to do it, it kills a lot of the meaning it has in my opinion.
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So, here's a question. How do you know after the date and you've dropped her off and all that she's interested in going out again? There's the obvious "We should do something again soon!" but what else?
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On February 07 2015 14:12 Dalguno wrote: So, here's a question. How do you know after the date and you've dropped her off and all that she's interested in going out again? There's the obvious "We should do something again soon!" but what else?
Does she text you later after saying she had a good time etc.?
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On February 07 2015 14:33 Zooper31 wrote:Show nested quote +On February 07 2015 14:12 Dalguno wrote: So, here's a question. How do you know after the date and you've dropped her off and all that she's interested in going out again? There's the obvious "We should do something again soon!" but what else? Does she text you later after saying she had a good time etc.?
Yes, actually.
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On February 07 2015 14:38 Dalguno wrote:Show nested quote +On February 07 2015 14:33 Zooper31 wrote:On February 07 2015 14:12 Dalguno wrote: So, here's a question. How do you know after the date and you've dropped her off and all that she's interested in going out again? There's the obvious "We should do something again soon!" but what else? Does she text you later after saying she had a good time etc.? Yes, actually.
There's your answer. If she didn't have a good time she wouldn't be texting you bringing it up so you have a chance to make her go out again.
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On February 07 2015 14:40 Zooper31 wrote:Show nested quote +On February 07 2015 14:38 Dalguno wrote:On February 07 2015 14:33 Zooper31 wrote:On February 07 2015 14:12 Dalguno wrote: So, here's a question. How do you know after the date and you've dropped her off and all that she's interested in going out again? There's the obvious "We should do something again soon!" but what else? Does she text you later after saying she had a good time etc.? Yes, actually. There's your answer. If she didn't have a good time she wouldn't be texting you bringing it up so you have a chance to make her go out again.
That makes good sense. So what would other signs be, aside from "let's do something again" and texting after? Or is that basically it?
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