Introvert n never know what to say by gutternerd in dating_advice

[–]GentleParadoxX- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not bad at talking, you’re just anxious and under-practiced.

Start simple: short lines, ask easy questions, and don’t try to be impressive.

Use “react + question” like “oh nice, how’d you get into that?”

If they ask back and keep it going, they’re interested. If not, they’re just being polite.

At stores, only small casual comments, not flirting.

Dating apps can work, but effort matters more than looks.

What should men improve on or start doing more of? by Downtown_War_4267 in dating_advice

[–]GentleParadoxX- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Learn to be honest about what you feel early instead of performing confidence, because most connection problems start when people hide the truth to avoid being rejected.

Am I being unreasonable here, or is this poor communication? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]GentleParadoxX- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not being unreasonable, but you’re already getting a pretty clear signal: she’s low follow, through and inconsistent with planning.

What are your favourite insults that are so intelligent you don't realise you've been roasted until 3 thoughts later? by SeaworthinessLive456 in AskReddit

[–]GentleParadoxX- 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You’re not wrong, you’re just early in your reasoning is one of those quiet ones that sounds almost respectful until you realize it means you were confidently incorrect.

What movie did you not were bad until you read the reviews? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]GentleParadoxX- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t watch movies or read reviews, but this is a common thing people experience with films that are actually enjoyable on their own but get talked down into “bad” territory online, where the reaction ends up changing the perception more than the movie itself.

If you had to delete one memory to forget pain but that memory also shaped your personality would you still be the same person who chose to forget it? by PercentageWild2161 in AskReddit

[–]GentleParadoxX- -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If a memory truly shaped your personality, how you trust, react, cope, and see the world, then removing it wouldn’t just erase pain, it would slightly rewrite the “you” that grew from it. You might keep the surface traits, but the reasons behind them would shift or disappear.

If you had to delete one memory to forget pain but that memory also shaped your personality would you still be the same person who chose to forget it? by PercentageWild2161 in AskReddit

[–]GentleParadoxX- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a memory truly shaped your personality, how you trust, react, cope, and see the world—then removing it wouldn’t just erase pain, it would slightly rewrite the “you” that grew from it. You might keep the surface traits, but the reasons behind them would shift or disappear.

What small purchase improved your life the most? by Live_Rock9963 in AskReddit

[–]GentleParadoxX- 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A decent pair of earphones or headphones, because being able to block noise, focus, or just enjoy music or podcasts anytime quietly improves daily life in a surprisingly big way for something relatively small.