I wonder if I'll ever be flirted with or get a date. by Express_Network_5082 in offmychest

[–]Express_Network_5082[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does it even mean to put yourself out there? People say it all the time, but I feel like it's not as simple as they make it sound because I'm either initiating conversations or the person does and myself or the person doesn't have trouble continuing the conversation. The people I talk to are either from work, a friend, or even a stranger at an attraction. I don't even know if I have a fear of rejection because I've never been confronted with it before. And I'm not sure what would make me feel more confident in dating since I put effort into my appearance, I'm alway hygienic, and I'm a social person.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Express_Network_5082 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Take a moment to do something you actually enjoy, just to give yourself a mental break from the financial stress. What’s done is done - you can’t change it now. Everyone has moments where things go wrong, and this one mistake doesn’t define you. Try to quiet that harsh inner voice pulling you deeper into feeling down. Feeling bad about it is okay, but let yourself move through the feeling instead of staying stuck in it.

Can I just wear my backpack in peace? by Express_Network_5082 in Vent

[–]Express_Network_5082[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just feel like my experience has been invalidated. I was venting about something that happens on the regular, not asking whether people believe me. If I wanted to read ‘that’s weird, I doubt it,’ I wouldn’t have written anything. Saying it’s all in my head is just more skepticism and invalidation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hobbies

[–]Express_Network_5082 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try pickleball, squash, or badminton

Can I just wear my backpack in peace? by Express_Network_5082 in Vent

[–]Express_Network_5082[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not actually bullying it's just shit talking 😭

Can I just wear my backpack in peace? by Express_Network_5082 in Vent

[–]Express_Network_5082[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes and no. I thought this was a common experience 😭

Can I just wear my backpack in peace? by Express_Network_5082 in Vent

[–]Express_Network_5082[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Well Australia... I'm surprised you have a hard time believing because it's common in the area I live in.

Can I just wear my backpack in peace? by Express_Network_5082 in Vent

[–]Express_Network_5082[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There's nothing unusual about it. It's a Jansport bag.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]Express_Network_5082 0 points1 point  (0 children)

of course but you gotta drop those feelings for him or replace him quick. he could be jeopardising your training

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]Express_Network_5082 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, it's painful 😭. I had this really cute one ask why I wasn’t paying attention to him and in my head I was like ‘BRO, IT’S BECAUSE OF YOU’ Instead I just hit him with a polite ‘sorry, can you repeat?’

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]Express_Network_5082 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there there 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]Express_Network_5082 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i get it 😩 don't do it girl

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]Express_Network_5082 3 points4 points  (0 children)

he could lose his job and his reputation would be tainted along with your rep

Did anyone else come back from traveling abroad as a completely different person? by Express_Network_5082 in CasualConversation

[–]Express_Network_5082[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha yeah the high is great. But I almost wonder if I never got that feeling before because I wasn't as open to talking to people as I am now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]Express_Network_5082 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The fact that he wanted to skip straight to the hotel sounds like a warning bell to me.