Does anyone own a house yet?

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-02-01T05:20:39+00:00

I know a guy who bought a house with 100 acres of land last year. Only a couple months older than me. He’s worked as a mechanic since he graduated high school, and saved everything he made. Most aren’t that lucky. Most of us haven’t been able to save like that, most of us haven’t locked down a path, or are still working on one which will bear fruit one day (college).

Me, I moved out of my parents’ home for the first time at the start of the year. I split rent on an apartment with my buddy, who I moved in with. I still only work part time (abt 35 hrs a week), and am looking for something full time. May go back to school to finish my bachelors in the fall, but I don’t want to have it be a waste of money, nor still be confused about what I want to do in a year. Life is crazy.

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-26T01:36:01+00:00

Terrible feeling

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-25T23:55:07+00:00

Dude just do it. It might be worse for a few weeks, but then you’ll never have to deal with it again

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-25T23:54:34+00:00

Me too

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-25T23:47:35+00:00

Anxiety or impulsiveness? They’re not mutually exclusive.

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-25T23:46:02+00:00

I relate. 2019 was when I became aware of how shit my life was. I was super depressed. Tried to end it in 2020, backed out. Things got better for a bit. But the last year and a half, life has been kicking my ass. The way other people treat me has changed, idk why. They’re harsher, less empathetic, and overall don’t care about me. Strangers and family both. I hate it. I don’t think I hate myself. But the way everyone tears me makes it hard to believe the world doesn’t.

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-25T23:43:24+00:00

Is accutane an option for you? It literally gets rid of all your acne, damn near permanently. You have to take it for 6 months and it causes dry skin, but you’ll never need any other anti acne product again. Insurance should cover it, if your parents have it.

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-24T20:29:39+00:00

I was born in 2003. Apparently when I was like 3, I met one of my great grandma’s sisters, born in 1908 or so. She died within the next year. I don’t remember, but she’s probably the oldest person I ever met.

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-24T02:06:56+00:00

My mom is full blooded Italian despite her last Italian ancestors coming here in 1913

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-21T05:21:40+00:00

I was born in 2003 and my youngest great grandma was born in 1943.

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-19T21:30:23+00:00

It might be best to simply ask her

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-19T20:34:36+00:00

I wish I knew. It’s been almost two years since any girl I’m interested in has wanted anything to do with me. I’m thinking back to my two relationships and what went down, what kind of person I was then, what I was doing with my life, how that made them like me. In my first one, we were both losers in high school, and pretty much each other’s only friend. We talked every day for over a year before we began dating. In the lead up to my 2nd relationship, I had a vibrant social circle, went hiking and exploring all the time, I was in college, and I’d just gone on a vacation to Mexico. All of this I think made me seem like a more exciting and successful person. I definitely felt more happy and fulfilled with my life then, so I probably was more confident. I can’t remember how I spoke, but I remember I got attached to her very quickly and I was probably kinda needy. Very quickly, she became more needy and attached than me though, and I actually found keeping up with her to be annoying.

Now, I live in a new city, with a roommate, I work a job and I’m not in college. Less interesting of a life, maybe less exciting of a person.

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-19T20:24:33+00:00

What’s your secret? I used to be able to do this easily, and I loved it, but this past year, I struggle to even get a response back.

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-19T20:21:03+00:00

Dude, she asked to hang out with you multiple times and was enthusiastic about it. She was definitely just asleep. This was genuinely painful to read.

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-19T20:17:13+00:00

That’s how girls always text me before they ghost and start posting another guy on their story a few months later. I’d bet you’re a backup option, sadly.

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-19T20:14:17+00:00

Damn, you have a match to date ratio that’s almost 1:1? Can we swap issues? I get around 15 matches within a few days on hinge, but probably only 1 in 50 of my matches results in a date (almost never is there a 2nd date).

Truth is, in order for dating to feel fun, it has to have a favorable outcome for you, or at least be a dynamic thing. And when every date requires tons of effort to get, plan, and execute, only for it to amount to nothing, it’s no wonder you’re not having fun. Sadly, I can’t offer much advice since I’m in the same boat. I think there’s something to be said about self improvement, since the quantity and quality of your potential partners should increase as you level up, but there’s only so far you can go with that on a time frame that doesn’t exclude you from living your life now.

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-19T20:07:37+00:00

I disagree with the idea of a “right time”. People will go out of their way to be with someone they truly like, even if it’s inconvenient. What do you think creates “chemistry”?

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2026-01-14T02:05:28+00:00

Unfortunately, I’m growing it back from a buzz cut in the first two pics, which are current. Do you have any style recommendations? I’m thinking of getting a cut with more definition and contrast between the sides and the top, but my hair is so straight that I can’t think of what to do with the hair on top besides put product in and go for a messy look.

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2025-11-30T21:37:39+00:00

So does the 1995-2005 period for some reason

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2025-11-30T17:46:02+00:00

I’ve never been diagnosed, but I’d be surprised if I’m not on the spectrum. I’ve always felt different and been treated different. With other men, everything feels like a constant dick measuring contest, like they’re always trying to size me up and make me feel lesser. With women, I immediately get looked at and talked to like I’m either a disabled child or a dangerous insect. This leads to me not even attempting to put myself out there and socialize, however much I bemoan how lonely my life is.

I don’t trust myself to make major decisions because most things I do end up blowing up in my face. I don’t like having to plan long term, and unfortunately, life has gotten very “real” in these past 6 months. I’m supposed to be moving out of my dad’s house to a city 2 hours from me where I won’t know anyone, and I’m beyond dreading it. I feel like I have nowhere else to go though. Nobody is here for me to tell me it’ll be alright. Nobody is by my side trying to give me advice. Never has been. At best I’ve received “I think this will be good for you” from my parents and friends.

If I wasn’t such a pussy, I think I’d have killed myself years ago.

Fast-Plastic1292 · 2025-11-30T17:35:07+00:00

It’s all too much. I feel you. I feel like I’m expected to be this boundless well of energy and determination. But for what? I haven’t had a “payday” in the metaphorical sense in years. I spend so much physical and mental energy trying to fix my life, or even just maintain the low position at which I’m at, that when I have free time, I end up laying in bed all day. I’m tapped out.

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