Let me provide some background information. There’s this shy girl that I’ve known since middle school and really started to get to know in high school because we’re both in theatre. We’re both seniors now and I wanted to confess my love to her, so I did over Instagram DMs (I didn’t want to ask her in person out of consideration for her feelings). She said that she replied with the following: “Hey, so I’ve never gone out with anyone before and I’ve never really liked anyone like that before, but you’re a pretty cool guy and we get along quite well. I need you to know that if I went out with you, I’d be testing the waters with the whole going out with someone thing and I don’t want you to feel like I’m using you as an excuse to decide whether or not I would actually want to try dating. It’s difficult to explain over text without writing a whole essay, but long story short some part of me wants to explore something akin to a romantic relationship while at the same time part of me wants ...

So, I’ve noticed this is a highly discussed topic with some controversy so I wanted to open dialogue for it from all different scopes and angles and get advice. Whether it is about body type, height, mental stability, health, having kids, financial situation, education or whatever other examples you may have. Further questions - What is your personal experience with it? - How does your personality influence your outlook on these matters? - Would there be any difference to you if it was dating by having met whatever way in person, experiencing them for who they are and their energy * vs** swiping solely on thousands of online profiles?* DISCLAIMER: I know we’re on Reddit and that people tend to not to show up in their best behaviour in terms of use of words, in fact often in their worst. However, I still want to ask as a kind reminder to please refrain from making (personal) insults and be respective of anyone’s preference to keep this a safe space for people to express themse...

M/F, 32 and 33. Matched this girl two weeks ago on app, texted a decent amount and then went out. Have had 3 dates since then, including one Tuesday night where I stayed the night. We were also texting basically non stop since our first date last weekend until about yesterday. I texted her something to her yesterday like "oh seems like the texting is a bit less/weirder than it has been" she's like blah blah don't worry we're good. She said it makes her anxious when i'm self conscious (about what i say, or if i'm worrying, etc) So, i made it a point since yesterday not to say anything that may come off as worrying, etc. Last night we were texting, seemed better, then she "hearted" my last text, then i said goodnight and didn't hear from her until this morning she said she fell asleep. Today, she's not really keeping up the conversation, and it's a while between replies, so I'm trying to mirror that as well. we have plans tomor...

I decided to message him first, and got no response. Then after a couple weeks, message him again and nothing lol. I eventually deleted the app but recently came back on it and we matched again and he still hasn’t message me. What’s the point of matching with someone if your not going to at least respond? Submitted November 12, 2021 at 01:15AM I decided to message him first, and got no response. Then after a couple weeks, message him again and nothing lol. I eventually deleted the app but recently came back on it and we matched again and he still hasn’t message me. What’s the point of matching with someone if your not going to at least respond?

[21M] I went to an all male school so I never had a chance to experience love, in 2018 I was diagnosed with depression, but that is after I stopped going to school. Fortunately I had the tenacity to graduate and now in Uni/college. Problem is, I gained considerable amount of fat, I was fit and healthy at 70-80kg 180cm back then now I am at least around 100kg so I lost a lot of self confidence in myself. Cause of covid I don't have the chance to meet anyone at Uni/college and I feel like Tinder is made for anyone who is above average and anyone who is average is made below average from the almost 0 matches on my account. I honestly don't know what to do, I just want to find a special someone to share my woes with but not sure how to go about it. I feel like im in a hole that I can't get out of (Lose weight and self improve) and my depression is still lingering. Submitted November 12, 2021 at 01:16AM [21M] I went to an all male school so I never had a chance to experie...

I’m an INTJ November 12, 2021 at 12:41AM

ENFP usually bordering on ENTP lol November 12, 2021 at 12:40AM

really? That's pretty cool but I assume that info is only in the comics? I didn't like the movie at all, but she (and her dynamic with Nat) was the best part. I would headcanon MCU Steve as bi-ro ace, I'd argue it's not out of the question November 12, 2021 at 12:36AM

can this be backed up? November 12, 2021 at 12:33AM

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Wondering if I can get some suggestions on some subreddits that may be dedicated to linking up with people in your area. The Tinder of Reddit if you will Submitted November 12, 2021 at 12:52AM Wondering if I can get some suggestions on some subreddits that may be dedicated to linking up with people in your area. The Tinder of Reddit if you will

My partner came over a few nights ago and we hooked up. We've been seeing each other for a few months and we really like and are comfortable with each other. He's the sweetest, kindest, and most supportive person I've ever dated and the first person I felt like I could totally be myself around. He's been struggling with ED (unrelated to us) and is getting help. Literally every guy I've dated has dealt with ED at one point or another so I'm used to it and know it has nothing to do with me, plus I can't orgasm from PIV so I really don't care. But something happened the other night and I've been incredibly depressed since and can't stop crying when I think about him or being intimate with him again and I don't know what's going on. He came over and after a bit, we started making out. I was pretty tired and not super in the mood, but I could tell he was and I didn't mind fooling around anyways. We made out for a few minutes, got undres...

My girlfriend is pretty new to masturbation and sex in general and I think a childhood of strict parents and stigma surrounding it all made it difficult for her to feel comfortable initially. She's made amazing progress and we are sexually intimate now but she's told me she's having issues with 'letting go' when masturbating at home. The way she put it was she has a good idea of what she needs to do to satisfy herself, but it's not comfy as a feeling - she gets scared by all of the sudden involuntary movements (like leg jerking) and how loud she might be and feels like she needs to back down - she doesn't like the idea that she's not in control of her body (her words). She is open and looking for ideas to overcome this hurdle and fully immerse herself in the moment, as from what she's said she doesn't feel like the orgasms she's been having are as fulfilling as they could be. Any advice would be appreciated :) Submitted November 12, 20...

A year ago my (M21) gf (f 21) was sexually assaulted. Its been four years together this past May. We haven't had sex at all in the last year because she wasn't ready. A couple of days ago she told me that she wanted to try but didn't want to make a big deal about it so told me to just be normal. Last night I tried to initiate and she totally freaked. We were cuddling and watching the game. I get an erection every time we cuddle, the way she was sitting I knew that she could feel it and she did eventually make a sexual comment about it which is where I thought felt like an ok place to initiate. I didn't even go super fast. I was literally just doing shit like stroking her arm, rubbing her thighs and kissing her neck because I was kinda positioned behind her the way we were sitting. I put my hand underneath her shirt...I just rested it on her stomach because going straight for boob felt like an asshole thing to do so I went up and down her rib cage with my finger nowhere...

Recently I ( 19f ) tried anal with my bf for the first time. It wasn't planned we were just having fun and I asked him if he thought his penis could enter, because I already stretched with a plug. Spoiler alert : it did ! Really easily indeed so we were both thrilled and he started moving. It was very new for me, it felt kinda weird but kinda good - but after about 1 minutes I started to feel a little sick. I asked him to slow down a bit and felt better so we changed position and continued, than a minute later I was sick again and felt like I was going to puke or pass out. We decided to stop for the day and to just have vaginal sex which actually gave me back the energy I had lost. I doubt this is a normal reaction to anal but I wonder if I am the only one to feel that. I also felt that when I first tried anal plugs which I now enjoy so I'm thinking that maybe it with go away with time ??? Submitted November 12, 2021 at 12:57AM Recently I ( 19f ) tried anal with my b...

right person (i believe so) cause i understand him and he understands me, our conversations just flow, a few awkward pauses here and there (that last a long time), but we still feel comfortable during the silence. we laugh at each other and smile when around one another, he helps me out when i need it, asks if i’m okay, we both share strong eye contact and never look away. and i catch the guy staring at me all the time, all the attention he’s giving me makes me crush on him more. wrong time because we both work together, work is not the place for relationships. plus power balance is off (he=manager). i just hate it, cause i lose him due to work, why does it have to be that way? what if we are great for one another and we can’t have anything happen due to our job? i like him, and based off body language/other signs, he also likes me back. heck, he even said he liked me (little confused cause he might have only said it to say he likes my company). but we can’t be together b/c of work....

TL;DR - Guy isn't sure about dating but craves intimacy. Hello everyone! I (24/m) have had two major relationships in my life. Before I tell my story, here's a little context about me: I am a decent-looking guy with loads of charisma. I used to perform stand-up comedy and play music at different venues. I am a bit shy in the flirting aspects of life but otherwise, pretty decent at socialising/meeting new people. I love my own space a lot and center my life around building a career, developing hobbies, etc. Okay, so here goes: When I was around 18, I met someone. This was my first love and first experience being with a woman romantically. Before that, I had short romances but nothing serious. We fell hard and fast in love, and soon became the world for each other. We lost our virginity to each other and considered our life together pretty awesome. This went great for a year, and then we realized we weren't the perfect match. However, we were quite incompatible in many ...

It makes everything harder. Submitted November 12, 2021 at 12:06AM It makes everything harder.

I’ve been trying to figure out what my “type” is to help me with dating, and I feel like I like a similar personality type. What’s the similarity between Jack Dawson from titanic, Stiles Stilinski from teen Wolf, And druig from eternals? Does that mean I’m attracted to witty and sarcastic men? Submitted November 12, 2021 at 12:08AM I’ve been trying to figure out what my “type” is to help me with dating, and I feel like I like a similar personality type. What’s the similarity between Jack Dawson from titanic, Stiles Stilinski from teen Wolf, And druig from eternals? Does that mean I’m attracted to witty and sarcastic men?

So last week I (30F) thought I just had allergies, this week my boyfriend (34M) has a sore throat just like I had and he's been sick for a few days. Before he got sick I asked him if we could go on a group bicycling event this Friday and he never really gave me a straight answer. He woke up this morning (thursday)and the first thing I asked was how he was feeling. He said fine and we discussed making plans for today. The only indication he was still sick was he said he couldn't smell still so he wanted to eat something with a lot of flavor. So since he's able to make plans for today I asked if he still wanted to go on the bike ride thing tomorrow. He proceeded to get frustrated with me because "today is the worst he has felt the whole time." I could tell he was mad I asked if I could make him something for breakfast and he said he wanted hot water which we discussed the night before not to use tap water and to only kettle boil it. He got mad again because I brou...