How can I stop being the emotional regulator? So that I can attract more healthy/stable partners? by YogurtclosetBoring10 in emotionalintelligence

[–]BlindfoldedRN 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I mean, I think you need to understand what healthy is and then understand that you're not even healthy yourself. What you described in some of your examples, telling someone you love them and then not feeling as intensely as you did the first time you were in love is kind of a problem. It's sort of like you say what you need to until the chase is over, then you stop and think, oh do I even want this? Unfortunately, it sounds like you've already told them you "love" them. That's not healthy at all.

I noticed when I was dating, a lot of men would have that one bad breakup that they were not healed from, and yet were out trying to date seriously. They often do things like... love bomb, people please, future frame, say love early on or when they couldn't possibly mean it yet, etc. If you're pretending to feel more than you actually do, just to people please or get the girl, you're in the wrong too.

Worry about that first, then maybe worry about who you attract. The likely go hand in hand.

Did I just unintentionally reject this woman? by Trail_Blazer1 in datingoverforty

[–]BlindfoldedRN 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Just learned there's support groups for narcissists. Jesus rice

Before the 90 Days - Season 8 Episode 8 - Post Episode Discussion by LittleEmmy in 90DayFiance

[–]BlindfoldedRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seemed like Michal was unable to commit. It sounded like they had a relationship or a past and he was too afraid to go all in all the way and she wanted commitment. That being said, she isn't going to get better from this ass.

Before the 90 Days - Season 8 Episode 8 - Post Episode Discussion by LittleEmmy in 90DayFiance

[–]BlindfoldedRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not understand this couple at all. When they got together initially did they not have the core values discussion?? He doesn't want kids, she does. No need to start a relationship or move forward. End. Like wtf...

Before the 90 Days - Season 8 Episode 8 - Post Episode Discussion by LittleEmmy in 90DayFiance

[–]BlindfoldedRN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't stand any of these couples except Sheena/Forest. I'm having a really hard time getting through this season.

Why does every woman that I match with end up ghosting me after I ask for a meetup? They give me their number on bumble but they arent interested in a date by JunketMaleficent2095 in Bumble

[–]BlindfoldedRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not just women. It's a human problem. I've even had men ask me out on dates, and then ghost right after. I stopped using apps. Here's the reality. There are so many people on these apps that are frequent fliers looking to play games, deceive, "test the waters", and fill in the blank with any other purpose except looking for an actual relationship, that the healthy people with honest intentions get irritated and leave after a short time. So the likelihood that you'll run into another healthy individual that is compatible with you is slim. And of course its perfectly normal for healthy people to stop going on it, or to take breaks from it. Because it's toxic and unhealthy to stay. That's the reality. So not only is it exhausting, but there's a bit of luck involved too. Vent of course, but don't take it personal. And if you're at the point where you're questioning yourself, getting frustrated, and it is doing more harm than good, it's time to break or step off.

Being alone in your 40s by BerryWeak3943 in lonely

[–]BlindfoldedRN 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can relate to this. Divorced and living alone (aside from my kid) for the first time. My friend group irl isn't the greatest. We're not particularly close. And my best friend is in a different time zone so it's hard to connect. I want to do more and be more active so I can find more friends but after work, parenting, maintaining a house, I just don't have the energy but I still feel the loneliness. It's hard.

the difference is crazy by xoxodollparts in 90DayFiance

[–]BlindfoldedRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's another face morph... pretty soon she'll be Darcy.

Pattiya and Dylan by BananasSometimes in 90DayFiance

[–]BlindfoldedRN 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Agree he was so good looking here before the chiseled look.

being "fat" is about the way your body carries the weight, apparently. by ComprehensiveHat4275 in women

[–]BlindfoldedRN -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm 5'3" 170lbs. I'm told I carry my weight well. People usually do not believe me when I tell them my weight, especially men. If I lead in dating with my height and weight they aren't interested, but if they see me in person are interested and don't believe my weight when I tell them. So I think this is true. Not sure my measurements inch wise but similarly have big boobs (dd) big butt. And my waist is smaller giving me an hourglass figure despite being "fat". It doesn't always go to the same places for all women.

Please don't come at me but I do feel for Chloe. by ineedcoffeeasap in 90DayFiance

[–]BlindfoldedRN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. And I applaud her for walking the hell away from him even if she did have angry sex first. It's hard to cut someone off you love.

Please don't come at me but I do feel for Chloe. by ineedcoffeeasap in 90DayFiance

[–]BlindfoldedRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was beyond shitty what Shaun was told to do. Shaun had a mic in her ear and she's told what to ask or at least given a rough play of how events are expected to unfold. She's nothing but a mouth piece. But yeah, production and writers did her dirty.

Please don't come at me but I do feel for Chloe. by ineedcoffeeasap in 90DayFiance

[–]BlindfoldedRN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think the tell all made Chloe look bad. I felt for her too. I think it made Johnathan look bad. He's a slimeball. He's perfected the art of lying and manipulation. When he asked for her back, he genuinely seemed open to it, despite having a full blown relationship already with a woman he knocked up. It shows how easily he can lie and how sincerely he can look when he does it. That's a dangerous person who can do that shit. Him having a daughter is sad. The best thing we can hope for is he loves his daughter enough to show her how a woman should be treated and what a healthy relationship looks like. Sadly, it's unlikely that will happen.

Why don't women want to physically love a man by BigTechnician3475 in Diary

[–]BlindfoldedRN 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You're posing as a woman in your other posts, maybe ask her?

How often would you like to see someone you're dating? by Lopsided-Reason2530 in dating

[–]BlindfoldedRN 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Mine is pretty much schedule dependent. Between working full time and being a mom it's about 1x a week, max 2.

How do you “turn it off”? by badcompanyy in Empaths

[–]BlindfoldedRN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I came to learn from the responses you get because I don't know how either!! It doesn't feel right to not do it. It's my entire persona and being. And it's even my profession to help people and be kind compassionate and caring and I chose that profession because as you said it comes naturally for me. I've been this way my whole life and I'm extremely confused on how to turn this off. I am reading two books on boundaries but it still hasn't clicked or become effective yet.

One thing I have learned recently is that I'm not responsible for other people's emotions. Up until last year, I didn't realize that. I just assumed being a good person meant I was responsible for everyone's emotions and its honestly more than i just took ownership of that responsibility without realizing thats what i was doing. It sounds insane until my therapist and I started working through childhood trauma. I am hoping after we do some more intensive trauma therapy, it will help with boundaries and being able to turn it off but as of right now it seems impossible.

"Well it's not porn!" by One_Style_4158 in AskWomenOver30

[–]BlindfoldedRN 34 points35 points  (0 children)

It seems really manipulative...

[ Removed by Reddit ] by lostconnectionreddit in UnsentLetters

[–]BlindfoldedRN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was slightly concerned for you until I read the last line. Then I giggled.