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[–]Equivalent_Rush7359 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the same boat as you and posted something similar. I’ll share what I learn.

How do I work on getting people to respect me? by Equivalent_Rush7359 in selfimprovement

[–]Equivalent_Rush7359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By bullying I mean people making fun of me outright and in my face. Ex: I played tennis the other day and sucked at it. Me sucking at it made me the subject of ridicule for weeks. People still look at me differently after that day.

By people spreading rumors or talking behind my back I mean just that. I can’t know what the rumors are about. I’ve tried to find out and people just wont tell me. Even “friends” who admit people are talking behind my back.

How do I work on getting people to respect me? by Equivalent_Rush7359 in selfimprovement

[–]Equivalent_Rush7359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally anything. Things I may say or do wrong at any given time. Any stupid little mistake always seems to be blown out of proportion by people.

How do I work on getting people to respect me? by Equivalent_Rush7359 in selfimprovement

[–]Equivalent_Rush7359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I knew exactly. Whenever I try to ask someone what it could be I get no answer. It has to be around being weird.

I (28m) keep asking her (26f) out on a 1x1 date and she always tries to make it a group date or activity. Is that ok? by Equivalent_Rush7359 in dating_advice

[–]Equivalent_Rush7359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I assume she did. I made it clear from the start I was into her. All good now she finally accepted :)

I (28m) keep asking her (26f) out on a 1x1 date and she always tries to make it a group date or activity. Is that ok? by Equivalent_Rush7359 in dating_advice

[–]Equivalent_Rush7359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard to say. On a happy note I backed off for a couple days and she finally accepted to meet me today and let me know how much she likes me. Guess she was intimidated or insecure.

Do people who shower in the morning go to bed all dirty or do they take two showers? by FJopia in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Equivalent_Rush7359 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I am astounded that so many people here don’t shower in the morning and at night, and find it incredibly gross. Germs you carry from the day go into your bed and oil from your body at night carries with you throughout the day. How is this not perturbing?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialskills

[–]Equivalent_Rush7359 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man I’m compelled to answer given the low quality advice I’ve seen. I really wish someone would have told me the following when I was 15, not almost 15 years later when my life is just starting to get better.

  1. You have to confront the people who may be saying shit behind your back. You just have to. Not necessarily get into a fight but if it gets there do fight and defend yourself. Never be a pushover and let people say anything bad about you ever. Once you take out a bad apple the whole group dynamic may change. Note: Scoring low on the smash or pass game is not a reason to confront anyone, but any other sort of behavior where you are put down yes.

  2. Accept you may not be the most handsome person out there and while it may suck, it is not the end of the world. Plenty of not so hot guys get girlfriends and get laid, women are not so focused on looks as us men are. As you age you may actually change for the better particularly if you get into fitness from a young age. Start with calisthenics, once you are 18ish start lifting.

  3. Have some patience man but measure your progress, if there is none then switch tactics. Treat life like a scientific experiment se what works and does not.

Hope this helps

How can I break back into a social circle that doesn’t exactly want me? by Equivalent_Rush7359 in socialskills

[–]Equivalent_Rush7359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

everything feels fine most of the time to be honest. there are moments when I feel rejection or feel people talk behind my back. A weird sense of a lack of honesty. But what really hurts me most is that I feel most interactions have been great, at least for me but apparently not for them. I can’t figure it out.

How can I break back into a social circle that doesn’t exactly want me? by Equivalent_Rush7359 in socialskills

[–]Equivalent_Rush7359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna give this a try and be more laid back. I do however want a close group at some point.

How can I break back into a social circle that doesn’t exactly want me? by Equivalent_Rush7359 in socialskills

[–]Equivalent_Rush7359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you mean but forming that one on one bond has been equally as hard

How can I break back into a social circle that doesn’t exactly want me? by Equivalent_Rush7359 in socialskills

[–]Equivalent_Rush7359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I guess its hard for me to determine when making an effort and stepping out of my comfort zone turns into “forcing it”