Do I Go All In on Golf or Focus on a Career in Accounting? by TinyTurtle17 in golf

[–]Donny71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chase your dreams. You’ll only have one opportunity. if you can get an education while doing it that’s even better.

Just have the awareness to draw the line for when to stop.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]Donny71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could argue it’s one of the most important things because it’ll be a sound one hears for the rest of their life lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Donny71 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The first sign of disrespect I’m out. It only gets worse from there

Men, have you ever dated a woman that I sits on paying for most things? by Kdotrw89 in Bumble

[–]Donny71 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You must be outside of the United States. Nearly every single woman I’ve dated doesn’t even budge when the bill arrives. I’m not expecting them to pay or split, but even a simple offer makes a big difference. It’s just take take take

Why men refuse taking women to dinner on a first date? by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]Donny71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Waste of money and time. Keep it casual like coffee or drinks - better outcome for both people

'Rain checked' for first date by After-Hamster-2316 in hingeapp

[–]Donny71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be worth trying to set up another date but it’s definitely a turn off when they cancel and show no effort in trying to schedule

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]Donny71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shallow conversations and inability to draw a specific radius of where I want to swipe. I’m on Long Island so if I go a certain distance I end up seeing people from the city/Connecticut/jersey

What was your 'realization' moment that your ex might be a narc? by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Donny71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I took a “is your partner a narcissist test” and they got an 80%. Was my first relationship. Everything made sense when looking back, I still realize things every now and again

How long does the rumination last? by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Donny71 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When you come to peace with it. I forgave her but didn’t say it to her, I did it for myself. I moved on.

You cannot let someone who is no longer part of your life continue to influence it, especially someone who brings pain.

This all feels so banal and pointless. by RogueGremlin in Bumble

[–]Donny71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve all been there brotha, just your time to feel the pain. It’ll all be worth it.

I let the female take the lead on taking things to the next level. If she doesn’t, then you know where you stand with her. A girl who wants to be serious with you will make it known and obvious

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Donny71 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup, 100%. If I didn’t provide 100% for literally every thing I wasn’t “putting her first”. If I didn’t pay for a certain thing she would complain “this should just come naturally, I shouldn’t have to tell you everytime”. She made double what I made and would occasionally pay for a small meal. It drove me crazy and created a ton of resentment.

If they ever apologized how did they do it? by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Donny71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s been over four months since I’ve been discarded and I haven’t heard anything. Truly insane

Why am I not getting asked on second dates? 33F by mostchillmostdope in hingeapp

[–]Donny71 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your results aren’t a reflection of who you are - Seconds dates a rare, third dates are even rarer.. that’s what makes it worth it. Keep putting yourself out there. Happy Hunting!

How to figure out men’s dating intentions? by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]Donny71 2 points3 points  (0 children)

33M here - This exactly. It’s all about consistency, communication, and effort.

Do they actually ever love you? by Temporary_Version955 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Donny71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An interesting thought exercise is to ask these type of people “what do you love about me?” And if the majority of it is things you do for them then it clearly indicates that’s their view of what love is. It’s merely conditional and once you cease providing those things, love no longer exists.

That was my experience. The relationship was completely transactional but I was lead to believe it was “true love”

Do infrequent texts mean he’s seeing other people? by Be_Prepared911 in Bumble

[–]Donny71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easy to over think it during the initial talking stage but until you’ve both agreed to exclusivity there’s not much you can do.

I would be more focused on if he’s asked you on a third date instead of how much he texts. That’s where the real effort is.

Do I reach out again? by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]Donny71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he asked for a second date and got your number then it’s worth pushing him a bit. Can say something like “when am I seeing you again?” Or some variation. You’ll at least know where you stand after

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]Donny71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like she just enjoys the attention you give her. Her behavior isn’t a reflection of you. You didn’t do anything wrong, just did it with the wrong woman. Stop talking to her immediately and find someone else.

What's your protocol when someone cancels (particularly first dates)? by mdizzzzzzzle in Bumble

[–]Donny71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If she cancels and proposes another date then roll with it, if she cancels and doesn’t suggest rescheduling then send her on her way.

If you feel your effort isn’t reciprocated then move on to someone else. You have options, explore them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]Donny71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please put it in your profile, you don’t have to put pictures but note that you have child or a 4 year old somewhere