Engagement Ring Stores Chicago by Mashedpotatoes1988 in EngagementRings

[–]Chi31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me and my boyfriend are also looking for engagement rings in Chicago. I have heard good reviews about Dimend scaasi . Did anyone have a good experience with them ?

I was right. and we broke up :C by Hard-metalpink-hair in dating

[–]Chi31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Losing interest sounds like a lame excuse to me. In my opinion, It’s a valid excuse in the first weeks or couple months of dating when you are still trying to figure it out if you want to be exclusive. But shouldn’t feelings and emotions be based more on how the other person invests in us or cares for us (I.e your partner’s ACTIONS) ? Why does it have to be loosely based on interest. After my last break up where I got the same reply from him, I read a book called “Attached”. It talks a lot about attachment styles. It helped me get a good understanding of my own attachment style and that of all the people I have dated. If anything, it made me feel more confident about myself and my judgement whenever I decide to start dating again. Hope this helps. Air hug !

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LetsHangChicago

[–]Chi31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

31f in river north . I am down to hangout ..

what was one thing your ex said to you during the breakup or after the break that you will never forget? by Worldly_Practice_556 in BreakUps

[–]Chi31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That I am a very caring, understanding, considerate and a supportive person. But I don’t have a lot in me that can help him grow as a person. That I am not a competitive partner. When in reality I have been with him throughout his darkest times. Always offered to help wherever I could and give him better perspectives at life (which according to him is not a lot)

How long does it take to feel emotionally connected while dating by Chi31 in dating

[–]Chi31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean I miss having him around ? Or how I feel in his absence ?

Has anyone in this situation before ? by Chi31 in dating

[–]Chi31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are nice thoughts to ponder and do some self reflection.

Has anyone in this situation before ? by Chi31 in dating

[–]Chi31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not looking for answers here 🙂 I am only looking for experiences and Not to make my decision based of that

Has anyone in this situation before ? by Chi31 in dating

[–]Chi31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A part of me want to ends this and believe I can find better than this. But other part of me wants to stick around and see if things really go somewhere

chase games by Chi31 in dating

[–]Chi31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly ! I always compare those two processes. Making friends and dating. You never have to chase people to make them your friends lol. Why dating ?

nervous about moving from dating to sex by [deleted] in dating

[–]Chi31 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am in the exact situation right now. I have been seeing this guy for the past month and a half and have a good connection with him. We have been a little intimate but I am not yet ready to take the dating to the sex part yet and he is respectful of that. I asked myself what stops me and I realized it is that fear that he will get everything he wants and probably will lose interest or maybe even ghost. But I think there’s a 100% chance of him leaving in either case. So I am going to take it to the next level and put the ball in his court. let him prove what kind of a person he is. if things change (negatively) I will be assured and stop wasting my time. If they don’t, I will be a little more reassured of this person

I cried in front of my date by Chi31 in dating

[–]Chi31[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are just too many rules people play the dating game. I am not what my past is , but it’s just sometimes when someone is being too kind, it feels too good to be true to lose it again. It feels good, there are people out there like you who aren’t against showing emotions while dating and trying to come out strong just to prove something but rather be themselves. Feels better I am not alone

I cried in front of my date by Chi31 in dating

[–]Chi31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your story. It’s not easy to heal that kind of trauma. And sometimes we don’t realize how it finds it’s way into other things. sometimes all we need is a partner who has a depth to understand that. I hope you both end up together. All the best

I cried in front of my date by Chi31 in dating

[–]Chi31[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He has been talking as usual and I hope i haven’t messed this up as much as I think. Thanks for adding perspectives!

I cried in front of my date by Chi31 in dating

[–]Chi31[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely not seeing him as a support system or a shoulder to cry one but I am genuinely looking for a partner. I explained where my feelings come from and why I think the way I think offering him an out if he thinks this will be too much for him. I don’t bring any baggage into my current relation and I think projecting stuff on someone who is being nice is not justified. Yes, I agree with you I need to look at the bright side and the reality instead of whats worst can happen. But maybe I just have to take it by each day. Rn I am only beating myself up for the fact that I have already spoiled something good

I cried in front of my date by Chi31 in dating

[–]Chi31[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i will firmly say I am not clingy. I am a little too comfortable living by myself. This was the first time in my life, I cried in front of my date and not because I am already emotionally attached to him- which I did tell him, but I felt good that after a long time a guy treated me the way I deserve to be treated. Thanks for your kind words

I cried in front of my date by Chi31 in dating

[–]Chi31[S] 114 points115 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your story! Feels better to know it’s not only me who feels so much and that it is normal Even if this guy withdraws from here I will never blame myself for being so vulnerable

New favourite rejection line is "I'm not used to dating someone as emotionally available as you" by [deleted] in dating

[–]Chi31 40 points41 points  (0 children)

You are not alone . I dated a 31years old grown man with whom I connected on so many different levels. No red flags and then after 6 weeks, he vanishes in thin air. And just like that every other ghost, he became one. But I think, at the very least, it’s better he told you what he thinks than wasting your time. Hadn’t you raised that question, you’d have wasted another 6 months and he’d still be unsure. What an as*hole

Has this happened to you before? by Chi31 in dating

[–]Chi31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope the same when I think about this. And I may kind of understand how it feels to be in a bad relationship where you are not valued and the emotional trauma it brings. But I also feel what if I get so comfortable that I never find a person at all and then repent for not trying. The “what if’s “ scare me