(for context, I'm an introvert that also doesn't have that many friends) just need to say that it's not normal to only have three friends (... nope, I'm definitely not normal (cries loudly) ) July 21, 2019 at 12:05AM

Welcome to the community. People are very supportive and kind here. There's a lot of information at first but it does get easier and less overwhelming. If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask. July 21, 2019 at 12:04AM

Conversion therapy still happens, and it's legal in most states. People think it's a genuine way to deal with sexualities other than hetero. July 20, 2019 at 11:59PM

nah, it wasn't her fault. a boy in our neighborhood tried to date two girls at once and while the other girl forgave him, she still hasn't and it put a strain on her relationship with them (they used to all be very good friends) I do understand what you're saying though, and I appreciate the advice July 20, 2019 at 11:57PM

Even then, I have trouble comprehending how they wouldn't realize that by trying to introduce "straight" sexual behavior in such extremely stressful circumstances, they would only make the "patient" hate it even more by associating it with imprisonment and coercion. But I guess ultimately when you consider how many people used to think lobotomy was a legitimate treatment for anything , it shouldn't be that surprising... July 20, 2019 at 11:57PM

if she's an asshole, well, it's her fault that she has no friends. you don't have to swallow her shit just 'cause she only has you. take care of yourself first, always. ;) (that doesn't mean being a jerk, tho. just, if someone hurts you, you leave them) July 20, 2019 at 11:56PM

Thanks for the reply, to be honest I think I've been feeling this way for a while but have only recently properly thought about it. Also I'm not really stressed at all, so don't think it's that. July 20, 2019 at 11:52PM

huh, TIL. I guess I've always heard it used in allo contexts, where romantic and sexual attraction go hand in hand. July 20, 2019 at 11:51PM

Thanks for the link! It seems to be one of many identity pendants in that store, but at least it's credibly from an individual and queer-friendly (or queer) crafter instead of sweatshop output. July 20, 2019 at 11:51PM

huh, TIL. I guess I've always heard it used in allo contexts, where romantic and sexual attraction go hand in hand. July 20, 2019 at 11:51PM

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DISCLAIMER; a long read (apologies) but hopefully someone can give me some reassurance and advice! So I (24F) met this girl on a night out and we really hit it off. She told me that she wanted to take me on a date and so we exchanged fb details. The next day I messaged her but no reply. Then she adds me on Instagram & likes my post. Still no reply. She finally replies saying she is crap at social media and gave me her phone number. So I text her, no reply...So I’m thinking she’s not into me clearly. But then the next weekend I have a missed call from her and she messages me saying she’s been showing her friends my pictures because she fancies me so much and to let her know when I’m free so she can take me out. I message her back, no reply... The next weekend after that, I see her in a club and we kiss and she apologies for being crap at replying and we arrange to meet up next Friday to go on the date. She leaves with her friends and I don’t see her again for the rest of the nigh...

Important background info- I am a 22F who has never really been in a serious relationship. Sorta buried myself with school and work and whatnot from the time I was 16. Had a few brief flings here and there, but nothing serious. Fast forward to now, I meet this guy on twitter of all places (long story). We've talked for about two weeks now. He lives about 2 hours away, so we've kinda agreed to hang out over some weekend. My problem here is, I think my relationship-starved brain has kicked into FULL gear. I've never had any feelings this strong towards anyone, not even guys I've met, ever before. I find him super attractive, he's incredibly smart, hilarious, and we have very similar interests. We both have similar aspirations in life regarding kids, work, goals, etc. I know it's just full-blown lust at this point, but it's driving me insane. Although he says he's looking for something long-term, I just have this gnawing feeling in my bones that he's...

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I wouldn’t call myself “one of the guys”, and I’m okay with that. But I do want to start dating and get a boyfriend, because I’m at the point where having one will compliment my life instead because of completing it. However, I’m scared to be around guys! They’re great, but I just admire them from afar, because I assume that they don’t want to talk to me (they almost never talk to me first for some reason). And if I don’t confront it, my nervousness around them is only going to grow. What can I do? Serious answers only, “just say hi” isn’t good advice. Submitted July 20, 2019 at 11:53PM I wouldn’t call myself “one of the guys”, and I’m okay with that. But I do want to start dating and get a boyfriend, because I’m at the point where having one will compliment my life instead because of completing it.However, I’m scared to be around guys! They’re great, but I just admire them from afar, because I assume that they don’t want to talk to me (they almost never talk to me first for s...

I (24F) have chronic headaches. They run in my family. I get about 2-3 per week, and the pain ranges from “I can still work through it but it sucks” to “I just want to sit and do nothing until this goes away.” Anything and everything can trigger headaches, so it doesn’t matter how hydrated and healthy I may be - something as petty as smelly air can trigger a headache. It’s largely out of my control but I take medicines to try to deal with it case by case. My current boyfriend (24M) seems to have issues with this. We’ve been seeing each other pretty casually (albeit, monogamously) for about 7 months now. Sometimes when we’re together I get one of my headaches, and I just want to sit and do nothing with him while I’m dealing with the pain. I can always feel the tension while he’s sitting with me, like he could be having more fun elsewhere but is stuck with me in order to do the right thing. It makes me feel like it’s my fault and I’m doing something wrong. We are leaving for a trip to...

A mutual friend connected me and this guy. She showed me some pictures of him and I said I’d be interested in meeting him, so she told him About me and we connected over social media so he could see pics of me too. It has now been a week and he has not reached out (he has my number). Am I wrong for thinking a week is way too long for him to wait to reach out? I feel like after a week it means he’s not interested. Can anyone weigh in on if I’m being too harsh or if a week is too big of a window? Submitted July 21, 2019 at 12:03AM A mutual friend connected me and this guy. She showed me some pictures of him and I said I’d be interested in meeting him, so she told him About me and we connected over social media so he could see pics of me too. It has now been a week and he has not reached out (he has my number).Am I wrong for thinking a week is way too long for him to wait to reach out? I feel like after a week it means he’s not interested. Can anyone weigh in on if I’m being too h...

We've been dating a month and a half. Last time I saw him was Wednesday night when he stayed over, I messaged him Thursday night to see how he was (we were up late and he was up early the next day, but he let me sleep). We've not talked since, it's late Saturday night, I know he's normally busy on weekends as he works in a bar. I honestly can't tell what's normal, we don't see each other often and he's not into messaging. I think this is just what he's like but it bothers me, because to me regular contact is like validation. I'm not keen on messaging him first as I message him more than he messages me, also I don't have much to talk about - he works a lot and his social life is via work, I've no social life at all right now. I'm not sure if not speaking since Thursday is that big of a deal, or if its just a big deal to me because I've no life so it feels longer...you know? Submitted July 21, 2019 at 12:04AM We've be...