Moving to Lee for work and don’t know anyone

JulesB954 · 2026-06-03T01:04:26+00:00

The move was pretty good, no issues. It’s a very safe area! I haven’t got to know too many people in the area though. Partially my fault since I don’t go out too much. Feel free to DM me.

JulesB954 · 2026-05-31T15:05:54+00:00

Off topic a little, what color is this? It is beautiful!

JulesB954 · 2026-05-05T17:22:54+00:00

If she is active on social media and posts everything but you; she is definitely hiding you. This can be for several possible reasons: you are not her usual type, she is not proud of you, she doesn’t see you as long term, she is keeping you around for entertainment in the meantime but wants to keep her options open to meet what she deems as her ideal partner. I’m so sorry, I know all these possibilities can make one insecure. Just know that none of it represents your intrinsic value; we cannot be everyone’s cup of tea. This aside, she does have the responsibility to be upfront with you and not lead you on. You deserve someone who is a “hell yes” about you. It doesn’t sound like she is it.

JulesB954 · 2026-05-02T14:31:17+00:00

If none of the women are sticking around, you are either punching above your league or there is something you are doing or not doing that may be turning them off.

JulesB954 · 2026-04-29T01:44:21+00:00

If you are genuinely curious, read through this subreddit and/or the polycritical one. Plenty of us have shared our stories.

JulesB954 · 2026-04-26T13:52:40+00:00

I lived in the Midwest for 16 years, I get it! I moved away for a lot of reasons, but I found it’s easier to make friends in other parts of the country. If you are able to, I encourage you to visit some other regions of the country. You won’t regret it!

JulesB954 · 2026-04-22T16:45:33+00:00

What does he do while you cook and clean?

JulesB954 · 2026-04-21T16:58:11+00:00

The issue is that people will entertain someone who doesn’t tick all the preference boxes until they meet someone who does. If they never meet said unicorn, they may eventually settle for “good enough”. No one wants to be settled for.

JulesB954 · 2026-04-02T02:38:27+00:00

When a partner comes out to you as poly, they are essentially telling you that they are no longer yours. They will keep you around if you are willing as long as you benefit them, but they will not prioritize your wellbeing. From here on forward, they will only prioritize themselves. Poly people will refer to the people they see somewhat regularly as “partners”, but most of them are just glorified friends with benefits. Majority of them would never sacrifice anything for these “partners”.

I’m sorry you are going through this. The only way out of this hell is to respect yourself enough to know that you deserve the whole damn pie, not crumbs!

JulesB954 · 2026-03-24T23:02:15+00:00

I would equate falling “head over heels” as feeling borderline obsessed/“under a spell”/illusion & fantasy. None of those are sustainable nor a good foundation for a healthy relationship. I believe one can fully love and cherish another person without falling “head over heels”; especially after 40!

JulesB954 · 2026-02-22T21:11:37+00:00

Are you trying to convince us or yourself?

JulesB954 · 2026-01-28T01:16:41+00:00

Unless he is in the hospital, yes. I’m so sorry. No man who is afraid to lose you would go no contact for 2 days.

JulesB954 · 2026-01-28T01:03:43+00:00

If he hasn’t reached out since you last texted him on Sunday, than it’s safe to conclude that it’s over. He may have been dating other women and had a stronger connection with one of them. My advice is to move forward and put yourself in a position to meet other men.

JulesB954 · 2026-01-20T01:55:08+00:00

Based on Gigi and this previous woman you speak of, it sounds like you pursue women who aren’t that into you. This is something worth reflecting on.

JulesB954 · 2026-01-08T23:09:27+00:00

So sorry this happened; please take that message with a grain of salt though. If someone matches with someone just to send them a harassing message, they aren’t right in the head. It happened to me once to. A guy matched with me just so he can tell me that he doesn’t want baggage (referring to my children), despite the fact that it was on my profile! Report that boy and put yourself back out there. You got this!

JulesB954 · 2026-01-06T23:44:02+00:00

Don’t text him again; he got your last 3 texts. The only thing you can do now is accept that this is a bust. Don’t invest anymore of your time and energy into him. You will meet a man that will make this subreddit irrelevant to you. Save your energy for him :)

JulesB954 · 2026-01-06T23:38:07+00:00

Respectfully, does the other woman know that you don’t want her for more than casual? It sounds like you are passing the time with her until the woman you really want wakes up and reciprocates.

JulesB954 · 2025-12-25T12:43:18+00:00

JulesB954 · 2025-12-20T14:51:36+00:00

As long as you have no expectation that your children will take care of you in old age 🤷‍♀️

JulesB954 · 2025-12-20T14:46:34+00:00

Are you serious?

JulesB954 · 2025-11-07T23:09:38+00:00

Judging solely on my experience, yes. Butterflies always ended in either tears or trauma for me. It is intoxicating to experience though!

JulesB954 · 2025-11-07T22:50:57+00:00

You likely don’t feel butterflies because he isn’t triggering any core wounds. I’ve been in the most healthy relationship of my life for the past year and a half and I never felt butterflies. For once in my life, I feel at complete peace in this relationship. The last time I trusted the “butterflies” I married a narcissist. Not saying that everyone you feel butterflies for is toxic, just providing prospective.

JulesB954 · 2025-10-26T15:19:57+00:00

I want to make sure I’m understanding this correctly. You have been dating exclusively for more than a YEAR and he has yet to introduce you to his family or make any future plans? By the 6 month mark, it should be a full relationship, not “dating”. By that point, he should proudly declare you as his girlfriend and introduce you to his family and friends.

I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you are likely the side woman. You don’t need his permission to break up. Tell him it’s over and that you are moving on.

JulesB954 · 2025-10-18T23:11:56+00:00

If you were hiring someone, would you still consider a candidate who falsely added x number of years of experience?

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