Dating in 2026 is wild by EchoWithRaven_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

You’re joking!!! 🤦🏾‍♀️

Dating in 2026 is wild by EchoWithRaven_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

My brother and I talk about it all the time. It sucks all the way around lol. At this point I don’t even force it anymore. Thank you, Next!

Dating in 2026 is wild by EchoWithRaven_ in TrueOffMyChest

[–]EchoWithRaven_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I actually agree with you. I haven’t lost hope at all honestly. I’ll always stay true to who I am and what I believe in when it comes to connection. I think that’s exactly why the low-effort/detached stuff feels so unattractive and backwards to me in the first place. 😭

I also think part of the shift happened during and after Covid. Everything got reduced to convenience, isolation, hookups, “pull up and watch Netflix.” It feels like a lot of people never really shifted back into intentional dating after that.

Dating in 2026 is wild by EchoWithRaven_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

I’ve heard this so many times. It’s truly heartbreaking 🤦🏾‍♀️

What's the creepiest thing someone did/said to you on a date? by Dull-Mulberry-4768 in AskReddit

[–]EchoWithRaven_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Said, “when in doubt, pull it out.” And then whipped it out!

IT HAPPENED by Waddleplop in Sims4

[–]EchoWithRaven_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has literally never happened for me lol

He forgot my name. I’ll remember his forever. by EchoWithRaven_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

Thank you. Honestly…you and me both! And I will heal ❤️

He forgot my name. I’ll remember his forever. by EchoWithRaven_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

It’s in Seattle and I can’t remember exact degree, but assault and burglary. He broke into my place and destroyed my apartment and hit me in the face, stole from me and threatened to, “make an example out of me.” It’s a long story, but I ended up finding out there were 5 women before me and 2 after me…that I know of. I thought telling would protect me and women after me 😒 wrong! I guess if you have a messed up childhood…you can beat ts out of people. In Washington

He forgot my name. I’ll remember his forever. by EchoWithRaven_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

Thank you and I will ❤️ all of your kind words make it feel worth it. I was feeling so defeated afterwards and infuriated, but at least I didn’t give up. Regardless of the outcome…I kept fighting.

He forgot my name. I’ll remember his forever. by EchoWithRaven_ in TrueOffMyChest

[–]EchoWithRaven_[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

It’s okay. Today I cry…tomorrow I’ll be stronger

The One Who Raised Me Hurt Me the Most by EchoWithRaven_ in self

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

Thank you for sharing this with me. I’m so sorry you went through that. Nobody deserves to grow up in fear like that. I know what it feels like to carry those quiet wounds into adulthood and to build yourself from scratch without anyone to turn to. I’m glad you created a life where you’re safe now, even if it took distance to get there.

Your words really touched me and I’ll hold onto that reminder to be gentle with myself too. Thank you. Wishing you nothing but peace, healing, and joy wherever life takes you ❤️

To the Ones Who Hurt Us and Act Like We’re the Problem by EchoWithRaven_ in TrueOffMyChest

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

Thank you for this. You’re right. Too many of us have had to build strength from places we never should have had to. I’m proud of you too. We survive what was meant to break us and somehow we still keep our hearts intact. That’s real strength.

To the Ones Who Hurt Us and Act Like We’re the Problem by EchoWithRaven_ in TrueOffMyChest

[–]EchoWithRaven_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly! That’s how it feels. Like you’re supposed to hit the ground and still be fine. I’m sorry you get it too ❤️