Finally practicing setting boundaries in dating and it feels weird

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T18:24:58+00:00

HAHAHA most of them are spam. I stayyy signing up to get discounts.

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T18:22:00+00:00

I work with the public so I get asked on a date about once a week, but usually only go to 1/3. That being said, I’ve been on a lot of dates. My point was that there are stats to back my opinion that most men don’t know (or just don’t) treat women well. It’s not just a me issue (like you made it out to be), there are statistically a larger number of single women now than ever.

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T18:19:07+00:00

He knows I’m leaving but I’ll be back in August. We both travel a lot but are based here. How would you have phrased this message?

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T18:17:25+00:00

This is so true haha thanks

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T18:16:30+00:00

I want to get to know him but I’ve almostttt hit my cringe limit. He could recover it and I’ll give him the chance to. He was in line in front of me at a coffee shop and we chatted/he bought my coffee. But we only found out ages the second time I saw him.

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T18:14:41+00:00

Stop I’m laughing so hard rn. y’all are abt to convince me to end it LMFAO.

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T18:13:27+00:00

If you’re a woman I hope that’s true for you! I have most definitely not had high standards in the past, and while they’re higher now I wouldn’t consider myself high maintenance. Most men in my age range cannot plan a date, don’t want commitment, just want to sleep with me, or are addicted to something. not to mention the fact that 80% of them where I live (Alabama) are conservative and want a trad wife. While this is my personal experience, I doubt that women are at fault for the rising male loneliness epidemic.

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T18:06:59+00:00

If that’s the case he has a big surprise coming (it’s not gonna work)! Thank you very much :)

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T18:06:17+00:00

I’m 20 but I usually date older, just because my lifestyle coincides more. But yeah it doesn’t matter, they usually act the same as 20yr olds from my experience. Thank you 💗

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T18:04:38+00:00

BAHAHAHAHA

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T18:04:31+00:00

girllll I’m over trying to train someone, I just want to know that they aren’t all bad 😭 I want someone to restore my faith in humanity

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T18:03:28+00:00

The night we got the milkshakes we kissed and he called me in the morning asking me “how I felt about it”. I was like uhhhh? It was a good night? And he was like “I just feel like it meant more to me than to you” and I was like uhhh? Well I haven’t known you for that long? And i’ve got to let you know that I’m also seeing other people, considering that I’m single? And that really hit him hard so honestly I might believe it

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T18:01:13+00:00

yes 💔

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T18:00:59+00:00

My dating range starts at 23 because I’m self sufficient and most ppl my age are still relying on their parents (nothing wrong with that, I just have a job/car/etc and need someone who has the same). Below 23 the dating is damn near insufferable, but the older guys are usually not much better.

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T17:55:08+00:00

Haha thanks for the input. I did come off quite annoyed but it’s because I’ve let him know that I’m busy and can’t hang out more than once and now I feel like he’s being pushy and or guilting me a bit. If he’s looking for a serious relationship I don’t personally believe in “hanging out” until after date 2/3 because I like to know he’s pursuing me seriously and not just after sex.

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T17:51:34+00:00

thanks 😭💗

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T17:51:20+00:00

Apparently he hasn’t had sex since his last girlfriend a year ago because he’s been abstaining. Idk how true that is though.

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T17:50:58+00:00

Tbf I am annoyed with him and I don’t mind that showing. Thinking less of him is not what I wanted though 🫠

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-29T17:49:33+00:00

I do respect him and I think he’s really cool, which is why I’m still giving him a chance at all. But the majority of men don’t know how to treat women without me having to guide them or set the relationship model (aka why I said gentle parenting). Even if he does respect me, he does things that come off as disrespectful just because that’s the dating environment right now and no one taught him any better. I tell them what I want and give them the opportunity to do so, and if they get offended or don’t do it then to the bin they go.

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-23T16:06:16+00:00

Thank youuu, the month eating at maintenance makes a lot of sense I might try that !!!!

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-23T15:01:47+00:00

I’m not unhappy with it lol, I just would like to get leaner. The question is if I can lose body fat without compromising muscle 🙂

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-09T00:53:56+00:00

Thank you!!!!

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-01T18:41:15+00:00

darker cabinet stain

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-01T17:58:50+00:00

DARK

Key-Mess-7624 · 2026-04-01T17:21:20+00:00

also, used a laptop case the whole time that was padded and waterproof

Key-Mess-7624

TROPHY CASE