I recently met a stand up guy named (V.) He is the type of guy you read about in dating articles that you think doesn’t exist in real life. We’ve gone out on two dates and so far I’m blown away. Two months ago I got out of a relationship with (A). I was the first woman he ever actually dated in Canada. In his own way he showed me through his actions that he really cared about me. The problem is he is Muslim and I am not which will be relevant later on. From what he told me about his child hood I could tell he was never encouraged to display his emotions. He was emotionally very closed off and had a hard time communicating his feelings. This created a lot of problems for us as I often felt under appreciated and not cared for. After shit hit the fan, he told me he was visiting his family back home for awhile. Since we had been through so much (arguments, unplanned pregnancy and termination) I assumed he would have ended things by this point. We talked on the phone and a giant blow out e...

I matched with a guy on a dating app and we both said we are looking for a relationship. We hit it off texting on the app and he asked for my number. He hinted at a date a couple of times and I thought it was cute and was enjoying talking to him. I didn’t ever directly say anything about a date but was hoping his hinting meant he would ask me out soon. We texted for hours each day for a week and now suddenly he didn’t respond to my text and hasn’t reached out on his own either. It’s very confusing and hurtful to me because he had been texting me all day and night previously and there didn’t seem to be anything wrong. The change was so sudden. It makes me wonder if it’s because a date didn’t happen already within that week period but I would have said yes if he were to ask...I’m feeling down, I thought I made it clear I was interested and he definitely seemed interested and hinted at dates. So I’m confused and unsure if I did something wrong or if he really just suddenly lost interest ...

I (29F) have been seeing a guy, James (27M) for a few months. He recently invited me to a party where 3 of his other friends were also invited. His three friends are polyamorous: the girl, her "primary" boyfriend, and her secondary boyfriend. The party was going great and I had a nice time interacting with his friends, but it felt to me that the girl and her primary boyfriend were hitting on me and trying to sleep with me, which was very intriguing to me, given I was James +1 in the party. This was also the first time a girl was so openly yet subtly hitting on me -- I was flattered, sure, for a bit. I later brought it up with James and he mentioned that yeah they find me attractive and they have tried to sleep with his past dates as well. So they hit on all of his dates, understood. Although it was a small incident and it doesn't bother me much, but I was curious as to whether it is considered appropriate/normal to hit on a friend's date or +1 in western culture. Ja...

I feel like all of my openings are aiming to be witty and/or funny, but I’m just curious, what type of messages do you like receiving the most? Submitted February 28, 2021 at 12:04AM I feel like all of my openings are aiming to be witty and/or funny, but I’m just curious, what type of messages do you like receiving the most?

I (F23) have been texting this guy (M25) for about 2 months and we've finally decided to meet in person with restrictions easing up. He initially asked me out and attempted to make plans, and we decided on tomorrow. However, I still don't know the time or place. I last texted him yesterday afternoon asking a question, to which he never responded. It's getting pretty late in the evening now and still no word. I don't plan on reaching out again, because I feel like it's his responsibility at this point. I haven't had any reason up until this point to expect him to be shady or anything, but maybe I'm just nervous about finally meeting that my anxiety's acting up. Would you reach out again if you were me, or is it in his hands now? I don't even know if it can be considered being stood up if we never had concrete plans but it still feels shitty. Submitted February 28, 2021 at 12:04AM I (F23) have been texting this guy (M25) for about 2 months and ...

I’m an extremely independent and free spirited person and I’m really comfortable being alone. I had my first serious relationship a couple years ago and we moved pretty fast. We moved in together and he became very controlling and smothering. Got mad at me for hanging out with friends. Got mad if I got home late from work. That relationship traumatized the fuck out of me. I’ve been single again for almost 2 years now, and dating around a lot since, just for fun, not to get in a relationship. Before COVID i lived in the city and mostly dated guys who were just traveling through, that way there was no commitment. I’m back in my hometown and I’ve gone on a few dates just to get some human interaction in, and grease my love wheels I suppose. They’re usually duds but this one guy I went out with a couple weeks ago, I had so much in common with, found really attractive, looks and style wise. So we went out again last night, that went super well, and so we went for a hike together today. We...

Yes, I know I should just ask her out so I can find out. However, I always fall into the same pattern: I start to like a girl, she starts to like me as a person/friend (although generally we are not friends by the time I ask her out as I try to avoid the whole "friendzone" / hidden expectations dilemma). Then, after getting what I interpret as signs she likes me, I ask her on a date, only to find out she was not interested in me in that way and doesn't want to go on a date with me. I never get offended because the whole thing came from my misinterpretation of things to begin with. I'm faced with a dilemma now because it seems like an introverted (but more conventionally attractive than me) girl might have started to like me *first*, which never happens to me. Sometimes I catch her sneaking glances at me, but after making an effort to interact with her, and get to know each other, I'm not convinced that means anything. Although through this process and discover...

I (39f) had a tiny crush on a male friend of mine(34m). We constantly flirt. We are both single. We were joking around about dating -- I thought. So I asked him out in the same joking way, over text. He didn't respond. Two days ago I had to text him about something I needed help with, then when I asked him in person about the favor(which he was totally down to do), I asked him about me asking him out and he said "I was talking in general , not about me and you." Ouch! Today we ran into each other out in public and I said hello, but he acted very rude and angry almost after saying hello. I haven't texted him since he rejected me or asked about the favor. My feelings are a little hurt, yeah, but it's cool -- I bounce back fairly quickly. I treasure our friendship and I'm disappointed that he's acting like this. Why would he do this?? Any ideas? Submitted February 28, 2021 at 12:13AM I (39f) had a tiny crush on a male friend of mine(34m). We constan...

Is there implied monogamy while dating? How far into dating is it assumed? Or is it ever implied or assumed? Submitted February 28, 2021 at 12:17AM Is there implied monogamy while dating? How far into dating is it assumed? Or is it ever implied or assumed?

I will try to find it. I'm on Reddit is Fun app and I scrolled down farrrrr. February 28, 2021 at 12:00AM

So you no longer have a gender if you're ace. Suuuuure because that's the only was allos can understand asexuality; it's like you don't have desires because you don't have a gender yourself! Nah, pretty sure I have a gender, I just don't care about yours. Also title is problematic, aromantic people have genders, too. February 27, 2021 at 11:59PM

my dreams fall into one of 3 categories: 1) mundane stuff, starring people I know irl 2) adventure stuff, like climbing or skydiving, driving snowmobiles etc., also starring people I know irl. Rarely have weird twists. 3) weird shit. next lvl bizarro abstract shit with absolutely no context, and no people I know irl. February 27, 2021 at 11:58PM

You’re loved here, and I see you’re also cultured February 27, 2021 at 11:56PM

wait, a post from here made it to r/all ? could you link it? February 27, 2021 at 11:53PM

Those are some wise words! February 27, 2021 at 11:52PM

ace isn't purple son, I am disappoint February 27, 2021 at 11:52PM

I definitely have a type but I am also ace. It can certaintly be confusing... It seems like regardless of why, sex might not be for you and that is okay. Welcome to r/asexuality , I hope you find what you are looking for here. February 27, 2021 at 11:49PM

same tbh February 27, 2021 at 11:47PM

last december, I told a friend "sometimes, I wish I was normal" and she said "you'd still have problems, just different ones from those you have now." doesn't fix the existing problems, but it's true. And if I'm honest, I wouldn't really wanna be 'not me' February 27, 2021 at 11:46PM

​ same not sure why it's on this sub but hey i'm not complaining February 27, 2021 at 11:41PM

Sorry. Over time she will change her mind. February 27, 2021 at 11:36PM

This February 27, 2021 at 11:24PM

It's hard to see but the dots and the lettering are purple February 27, 2021 at 11:17PM