As other commenters have said, just because you said ‘yes’ doesn’t really mean it was consensual. If you have to be pressured into it then it isn’t. It’s really no surprise that you would feel this way about these situations regardless of your sexual orientation - I agree that this sounds like borderline rape/sexual assault. You may be asexual, you may not be, at 16 you’re still really young, and there’s no need to label yourself yet unless it’s something that you feel is helpful to you. Your stories resonate a lot with me, and unfortunately I went through a lot of trauma as a teenager because of experiences like these. One of the challenges that can come with being asexual is that because you don’t know what it’s like to want something (sex, intimacy), it’s harder to be sure that you don’t want it. Because I thought sex was something I was just supposed to like and would like when it happened, I ended up agreeing to it when I shouldn’t have after being pressured into it. If there’s...

So me (18M) and my now Ex girlfriend (18f) have just broken up (we’ve been dating for about 4 years before our breakup) because she’s trying to work on her self and tells me to see other people so that we can work on what we want for the future but I told her that I’m not looking for any other relationship. And so she isn’t looking for a relation ship but she tells me she’s feeling the same emotions she had when we first started dating. I’m trying to make her feel special and show her that I’m willing to make this work again and I’m wanting to reignite this relationship again. Submitted June 22, 2022 at 11:52PM So me (18M) and my now Ex girlfriend (18f) have just broken up (we’ve been dating for about 4 years before our breakup) because she’s trying to work on her self and tells me to see other people so that we can work on what we want for the future but I told her that I’m not looking for any other relationship. And so she isn’t looking for a relation ship but she tells me she...

I've just finished my undergrad and am starting a masters. My exes and men I've dated have all been my age or a year older at most. Thing is, eventually their childishness drives me crazy. I hate being put into a motherly role by men Im dating- I want an equal. Recently I went on a date with a 27 year old. Didn't go anywhere, we texted a little after but he got a little flakey. I felt we really gelled. He seemed more like me than the last 23-25 year olds I've dated. I ended up going on 2 dates with a 29 year (scary I know, but he's gorgeous). I'm very sceptical of age gaps, but they've been 2 of the best dates or my life. I've always laughed when girls my age want to date older men but I'm lowkey thinking I should be trying men in their late 20s. Is it stupid? Submitted June 22, 2022 at 11:53PM I've just finished my undergrad and am starting a masters. My exes and men I've dated have all been my age or a year older at most. Thing is, e...

Seeing this guy who is 32. So far he is very nice but there have been some weird moments and I’m not sure if these are red flags. 1.) on Father’s Day I asked how he was and he said “nobody has texted me happy Father’s Day yet so great” 2.) second date he introduced me to his friends but half way into the night he was just on the other side of the bar with his friends and pretty much forgot I was there. 3.) 3rd date he was talking about a female coworker and then showed me a picture of her in a bikini? I guess I really want it to work out? Stay or move on to the next? Submitted June 22, 2022 at 11:59PM Seeing this guy who is 32. So far he is very nice but there have been some weird moments and I’m not sure if these are red flags. 1.) on Father’s Day I asked how he was and he said “nobody has texted me happy Father’s Day yet so great” 2.) second date he introduced me to his friends but half way into the night he was just on the other side of the bar with his friends and pretty muc...

I have a crush on this guy who works as a security for the building I work in. I lowkey always thought he was into me because he tends to visit my work (he doesn’t have to for his job but he has a couple of friends at my job so I never really thought about him going only specifically to see me.) We will always say hi to each other and small talk. Our convos never really last more than a minute or two. Yesterday before my lunch we saw each other and greeted one another and we ended up walking downstairs together and talked a little. Today, he came to my job and bought something (he has never done this and I was the only cashier). I was ringing him up and he was talking to me. But then I had to leave for a moment to talk with my manager. When I came back I was like “so sorry”. Then he was like “Oh no, it’s okay. Take your time, anyways I get to be with you longer”. I literally was thinking like 😳, ain’t no way he just said that. I don’t remember if or what I said to him after he said...

Seriously. You might think you’re giving a compliment but most people don’t want to hear they look like someone else & some might even consider it flat out rude. Just tell them they have a nice smile or whatever you like about them. It’s a lot easier and less of a chance to backfire Submitted June 23, 2022 at 12:13AM Seriously. You might think you’re giving a compliment but most people don’t want to hear they look like someone else & some might even consider it flat out rude. Just tell them they have a nice smile or whatever you like about them. It’s a lot easier and less of a chance to backfire

I hope y’all are well, Tl;dr at end. Just want to present all the facts Sorry to bother you all but I was hoping someone/some people could give me insight if I’m reading too much into this, as I really like this gal but I’m afraid she may not see me in that light. I don’t want to risk a budding friendship with her if she doesn’t feel that way. Any insight would be appreciated as I have lots of trouble understanding people and often can’t tell if someone wants to be around me or is just tolerating me. Sorry it this rambles on, I just want to provide enough details. Background: Long Version: This woman and I started working together about a year ago. She’s 30 and I’m 25 (4 1/2yr age gap if it makes a difference). We work different shifts and different fields, but out of the same building. My job deals with logisitcs and the building, so whenever she’s needed something she would send me a request and I would get the items. One day when I was talking to a mutual coworker about how I ...