Hey guys, wanted to vent a little. I’m 27, never been on a date, and I believe it’s due to social anxiety and the impact it has had on my social skills. Over the past six months I’ve been trying to use dating apps, but I’ve made no progress. My situation is a bit unique - in that I’m decent looking and have a strong profile. I know what girls are after so I’ve made myself look well travelled and social. I get a lot of likes and matches. But the truth is, I’m not very confident and naturally quiet. I had pretty bad social anxiety in the past. But I’m a lot better these days. In terms of why I can’t get dates - the problem is when I start the conversation. I’d say 95% of the time I get ignored after two messages back and forth. Is this common? Or a sign I’m doing something wrong? My conversations have never progressed to the point where it felt like the right time to ask them out. Usually in conversations I try to ask the girl questions about themselves. They respond, I acknowledge ...

It is natural to go for someone you consider attractive. If overweight or being short is unattractive to said person, oh well. Dating is discriminatory in general. And it’s for the specific reason of finding the right person. Some women don’t want a man who’s a stick. Some women prefer the stick over the man who’s not a stick. Some men prefer overweight women Some men prefer normal weight women But looks aren’t the end all be all factor. Many people can put what they prefer in a person aside if they click with the right one. But that’s why we discriminate in the first place, to find the right person. Some atheists don’t want to date someone religious There are religious who prefer to date someone of the same religion Some people want kids and will date single parents Some don’t want kids and won’t date single parents It is normal. And unless the person is rude about what they prefer in a partner, said preferences should be respected. Their boundaries should be respected. The...

I (33M) have been dating a women (28F) for about 2 months now. We like each other, we click, and we spend quite a bit of time together. We started talking about long-term stuff and the subject of “deal-breakers) came up. One of mine has always been that I want to have kids. She very much does not but is possibly open to fostering. But only possibly. We discussed things and, after a couple different sessions talking about it, we decided to take the weekend (she is away in Michigan with family) to think and decide. For me, I don’t think I can change my mind on this. How do I go about ending things? I know there is no good way to do it but … Submitted October 09, 2021 at 12:58AM I (33M) have been dating a women (28F) for about 2 months now. We like each other, we click, and we spend quite a bit of time together.We started talking about long-term stuff and the subject of “deal-breakers) came up. One of mine has always been that I want to have kids. She very much does not but is ...

I (19M) just went on a first date with an awesome (19F) girl. I felt like we really clicked. We went to a really nice restaurant and had great conversation. I walked there but she drove, so she drove me home. I had an opportunity to kiss her but I didn’t do it. I regretted that I didn’t as soon as I got into my building. Is this a bad thing? She said she wanted to hang out again sometime, but I feel like I should’ve seized the moment. Generally, should you give a girl a kiss when you have a good time on a first date? Submitted October 09, 2021 at 01:00AM I (19M) just went on a first date with an awesome (19F) girl. I felt like we really clicked. We went to a really nice restaurant and had great conversation. I walked there but she drove, so she drove me home. I had an opportunity to kiss her but I didn’t do it. I regretted that I didn’t as soon as I got into my building. Is this a bad thing? She said she wanted to hang out again sometime, but I feel like I should’ve seized the m...

I feel so unfit to live in the US. I am a veteran with ptsd and an ex-Christian who loathes religious faith. But part of me is still puritanical and I utterly despise myself for being unfit To live in a first world society. Submitted October 09, 2021 at 01:05AM I feel so unfit to live in the US. I am a veteran with ptsd and an ex-Christian who loathes religious faith. But part of me is still puritanical and I utterly despise myself for being unfit To live in a first world society.

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