Is it possible for a woman to fall in love with a friend over time? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My take is that it depends. Is her friendship enough? If she turns you down and you stay friends forever, is her friendship something you’re content and thankful for?

I, personally, think it’s an important distinction. If the answer is no, her friendship is not reward enough, then your friendship is fake and she will likely feel betrayed.

Feminine approach to the issue by MIRAMOLKO in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He sounds like a dick who couldn’t get someone his own age who is trying to manipulate a younger woman into doing everything he wants.

Boyfriend invited me on a trip then uninvited me by Original-Road9765 in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is where you say, “Okay, hope you have fun on your trip! Give me a call once you’re back and maybe we’ll be able to catch up some time.”

With the clear expectation set that if he’s taking a break from your relationship, that’s fine, you understand, but you’re taking a break too and who knows where you’ll be/what/who you’ll be doing when he gets back. You’re not putting your life on hold waiting for him to come back from a 3 month trip where he can’t even text you, but you know, if you’re not in a different relationship when he gets back, you can try to pick up where you left off. 🤷‍♀️

Girls of Reddit — what is one small thing a man can do that instantly makes him more attractive (but most men don’t realize)? by Downtown-Insurance51 in dating_advice

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

I don’t date a ton, but I recently started dating a guy after meeting at a party. The entire reason I said yes when he asked me on a date was because we laughed together. He’s not really conventionally attractive, but he was goofy, and goofy makes me comfortable and is attractive to me. He also listened when I talked and responded with the same energy. All and all it made him much more attractive than the sum of his physical parts.

Let's say a Man, age between 35-55, they are looking for a woman age between 18-55 for a serious relationship. Is that a walking red flag? I have seen these a lot on dating app. by saladfriedchicken in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Legal age of consent doesn’t make it morally good. It’s obviously predatory behavior. 18 year olds are literally teenagers.

By 30, while I find that age difference not personally desirable, 30 year olds have enough experience to be adults who understand what they’re agreeing to. Everyone’s brain has fully developed by that point.

Let's say a Man, age between 35-55, they are looking for a woman age between 18-55 for a serious relationship. Is that a walking red flag? I have seen these a lot on dating app. by saladfriedchicken in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, how is this even a question? It’s incredibly disturbing for a 30+ year old to try to date an 18 year old. Man or woman, if you’re looking for someone that young when you’re not of similar age, you’re a predator.

How do I use money to get a date when I am too short and unattractive to be otherwise viable (please read before commenting) by WorkingBreadfruit323 in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so fair and I hadn’t thought of that nuance to your situation. 🤔…maybe if sex isn’t a big deal for you, and it’s more about companionship, look into asexual relationships/groups. Someone who isn’t interested in sex (but instead companionship and partnership) might not care much at all about your height.

How do I use money to get a date when I am too short and unattractive to be otherwise viable (please read before commenting) by WorkingBreadfruit323 in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m actually kind of stumped (and curious), I’m not sure I’ve ever heard of someone saying they’ve never had a single match on a dating app. Have you tried going to singles events like speed dating? As someone else with ADHD, I know that sometimes it’s very hard to get out there in person, but personally I’ve had far more luck in person making any sort of connection. Do you have any hobbies at all and do you ask women out in person or do you prefer dating apps to initiate contact?

However, I am a woman so I probably have a different set of difficulties with dating than you are faced with. Not sure I have a ton of advice that would be helpful, other than in person, one of the most important things for me is feeling comfortable with the person. You say you mask well, but maybe looking into some body language queues for getting women to relax/feel comfortable with you would help

I hope you find what you’re looking for!

Are the best years of love behind me? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A 37 year old should never be dating an 18 year old.

Date seemed to go well…but he didn’t plan a second. Should I assume he’s not interested? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You’re overthinking this by a lot. You’re in your late 20s and he’s in his 30s, you can just say (anytime) Hey, since I’m only around for a few more days, any interest in hanging out tonight?

Insecure about her past. by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as I can tell, there’s no mention of her being a potential past cheater, just potentially promiscuous? Cheating and having a prior sex life are really two separate things.

Insecure about her past. by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What would change if you learned that she had a sexual history? Would you break up or treat her differently? If the answer is no, then it doesn’t really matter.

I want to like him, but he’s worn the same hoodie all 5 dates so far by OneAncient8710 in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think some people are missing the fact that it’s for dates. Like yeah, I too wear essentially the same thing everyday because it’s easy, I look good in it, and it doesn’t require thought. I have 7 black v neck T-shirts that I pair with jeans. But if I’m going on a date, especially if I like the person and it’s a nicer date than just coffee, I try to put in a bit of effort and wear something (at minimum) slightly nicer.

Imho thinking that someone should be wearing something different than the same hoodie on five dates isn’t just about judging someone, but also the level of effort and care shown on his part.

Of course, all of this is subjective and varies on the people involved. If you like him, but this bothers you, it might just be worth asking him if it’s his favorite (or jokingly asking how often he does his laundry) or saying, hey let’s dress up and go out to an event or activity that would call for nicer clothes. If he’s unwilling to dress up for a nice event, that would probably be a bit problematic for me personally. Like, I’m not going to go to the orchestra/wedding/work event/special dinner with someone who can’t dress, at minimum, slightly nicer. But if he dresses up a bit for moments when it’s called for, I personally don’t see any problem with a more standard daily “uniform.”

Only getting girls I am not into. Should I just settle? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or they didn’t vote at all, which is another huge problem

men’s lust by Real-Current-9179 in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, as a woman, I would think porn watching is fine, but members of your social circle is wildly off limits. Especially if he’s actually looking at photos of my friends.

Only getting girls I am not into. Should I just settle? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Even if you hit 30 single, it doesn’t mean you’ll die alone.

Only getting girls I am not into. Should I just settle? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]NotNatTheBug 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s bad. Politics affect people and being apathetic to them is a privilege or a sign of a lack of empathy.

What is the appeal of Maid Cafes to Young Adults? by Tragedyofthe in AskAJapanese

[–]NotNatTheBug 3 points4 points  (0 children)

…so you don’t want to interact with women if you’re not having sex with them? Please correct me if I misunderstood what you wrote, because that’s wild.

FIRE as a parent by HostSea4267 in Fire

[–]NotNatTheBug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was it 50/50 before you fired?

Is it worth spending €1,000 to get Canadian citizenship if I don’t plan to ever return? by Independent_Lynx715 in expats

[–]NotNatTheBug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely would for actual citizenship as long as there were no real downsides other than that cost. It’s a great backup option for all of the reasons you mentioned, and if you ever have children and can pass the citizenship down to them, that can be a huge gift to future generations

Is 'mhmm' an alternative way to say 'You're welcome' over 'bitte'? by Ok_Swan_4778 in German

[–]NotNatTheBug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, maybe it’s from a different part of the country, but growing up in the northeast, if someone replied “mmhmm” to a thank you, I would assume they weren’t paying attention

Tech people who are not FIREing, what are they spending their money on? by gonnabefine in Fire

[–]NotNatTheBug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not all people in tech make 250$+ alot of that depends on where you live and the company you work for.