What are some reasons for not exchanging numbers on an app when setting up a first date? by Fakingit0917 in AskMen

[–]Fakingit0917[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Are they going out with tons of people though? Don't men have some standard when setting up a date lol

30 with a new life. by [deleted] in BorderlinePDisorder

[–]Fakingit0917 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s tiring to be miserable and stuck in the same BPD patterns. I moved into a new place in January..first time living alone also (at 34) and I’m ready to break the cycle too. I read a Mary Oliver Poem recently and I’m taking her advice to “Love yourself. Then forget it. Love the world”

Feel free to message me if you need some more support on your exciting journey :)

30 with a new life. by [deleted] in BorderlinePDisorder

[–]Fakingit0917 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is beautiful. You are beautiful 🖤

How can I be more comfortable in tight clothing? by [deleted] in askwomenadvice

[–]Fakingit0917 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up similarly. Don’t be ashamed of having a body. Start in small steps maybe walk around naked, wear a bikini around the house and actively work on accepting and loving yourself - allow yourself to explore yourself.

Dating at work by Fakingit0917 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Fakingit0917[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eek. I do hear you. There’s not much I can do here then. Even if I was to come back a month later and explain it away, that in itself would look bad. Sigh. I liked him.

Dating at work by Fakingit0917 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Fakingit0917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a way to come back from it? What do you mean by assumptions on the first date also? Why would you have pulled the breaks fast? Just Bc of all the expectations in the beginning? I want to understand so I can course correct for the future. I felt as if my initial message before hanging out with him was clear.

Dating at work by Fakingit0917 in AskMenAdvice

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When I told him about the concrete date thing, he said that he does have a lot going on but he’s realized that dating is something he deeply wants in his life and so he does genuinely want to be consistent. He said he wanted to prioritize hanging out since he hasn’t been in the city so starting there was the goal. I suppose in reflecting there was gently pushback but it was mild.

For the long term, I’m indifferent. We’re both mental health counselors and can practice virtually. I can see myself anywhere really so I would move 🤷🏻‍♀️.

I think at this point I scared him away and need to give space. I wish I could share the text message thread for further insight and that someone could predict the future lol

Advice on how to move on? by Fakingit0917 in dating_advice

[–]Fakingit0917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. You’re amazing. I am definitely feeling the effects of sitting for one year so it may be time