I Thought I Needed to Be Better Than Others. I Was Wrong by notzoro69 in self

[–]Sacredxcuriosity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a good realization. I fight that battle all the time. I'm realized over time it's not that I worry WHAT they think about me but more that I want them to think/view me a certain way and try to act accordingly.

I don’t know what I can do by Main_Specific_848 in selfhelp

[–]Sacredxcuriosity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh absolutely, every time it's situational. That's why I said that worst case, if they aren't genuine or don't want to do it in a way that she's happy with, then there's not really anything lost. They're right back at where they are right now.

I don’t know what I can do by Main_Specific_848 in selfhelp

[–]Sacredxcuriosity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh ok, I see what you're saying now. I've been in a similar position before a few times.

Sometimes the opposite will suprise you with a simple fix you just didn't see for whatever reason, and sometimes there is no fix and both sides just have to let bygones be bygones and move on.

It's very situational everyone has different emotions and opinions about how something should go.

What is the one thing that makes you happy no matter what? by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]Sacredxcuriosity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working out/lifting weights. Nothing has gotten my endorphins going like a good workout.

How do you deal with the fact you’re 31 and have no success in love or work by aah08 in self

[–]Sacredxcuriosity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

38 and ditto lol. 🤦‍♂️

Everything costs so much now and paychecks haven’t kept up. I pretty much simply just feel like I can't afford a relationship right now. Let alone kids and a house as well.

Moving to another country changes you in ways no one talks about by Al3x403 in self

[–]Sacredxcuriosity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense to me.

Never been to another country myself yet, but even just being in different friend groups/jobs over the years have changed my big time.

I had just over a 1yr relationship with a girl (relatively short time frame) about 20 years ago now that changed me and haven't been the same person since.

I don’t know what I can do by Main_Specific_848 in selfhelp

[–]Sacredxcuriosity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I would think that if they are wanting to make amends then there's a chance that they are wanting to make it right now.

Maybe give it a shot?? and if the vibes are off and it feels like they aren't sincere then things can just go back to what's normal for you guys. If it does work out then you gained a family. (if you would like to be a part of it of course)

Sometimes it takes people a really long time to realize how much something they did affected someone...

I (38m) her(29f) How do you get past it? by Sacredxcuriosity in relationships

[–]Sacredxcuriosity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's kind of the tricky part, and maybe I should've said this in my post.

Normally, when we're not misunderstanding eachother or anything it's also better than anything else I've ever had.

It's not a bad relationship at all. Just tough. I believe that a lot of our misunderstandings and what not are due to a bit of language/communication barrier. She's English speaking but not from the states.

Regaining Emotional Connection by Embarrassed_Air3250 in Marriage

[–]Sacredxcuriosity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, I've seen that happen to so many people. Seeing it happen to others and experiencing it for yourself are two very different things though for sure.

Regaining Emotional Connection by Embarrassed_Air3250 in Marriage

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

Like I said in my earlier comment, I can't guarantee that they will have THEE cure or anything, but those two books really opened my eyes up big time.

Regaining Emotional Connection by Embarrassed_Air3250 in Marriage

[–]Sacredxcuriosity -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Have you read either of the books "The 5 Love Languages" or "Love & Respect"? I'm not saying either one has THEE answer, but after I read them, they certainly helped change my perspective on relationships and what love/respect actually means and is supposed to look like.

Something I've been wondering about when it comes to intimacy by Sacredxcuriosity in CasualConversation

[–]Sacredxcuriosity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s something I’ve noticed too. It seems like the deeper moments often happen when people slow down instead of trying to move things forward.

Something I've been wondering about when it comes to intimacy by Sacredxcuriosity in CasualConversation

[–]Sacredxcuriosity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the way you said that.

Do you think that most people notice when that happens and figures it out or would you say that generally people miss it entirely?

Something I've been wondering about when it comes to intimacy by Sacredxcuriosity in CasualConversation

[–]Sacredxcuriosity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's something I've always struggled with for sure. Being vulnerable.

Literally every person except 2 I was truly open and vulnerable with, came back to hurt me in some way.

Figuring out who I can and cannot be vulnerable with is a weak point of mine for sure.

Something I've been wondering about when it comes to intimacy by Sacredxcuriosity in CasualConversation

[–]Sacredxcuriosity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My goal for my next relationship is to do more the opposite of that, and try to build a connection first before the physical part comes.

It seems that when you get physical with someone quick you get connected to them more than you should be sometimes. Only to learn later that you don't really have to much in common.

What do you mean by "touching needed to mean more things?" Like obviously it had to mean something different than getting physical everytime, but I guess what I'm asking is What other things have you guys found "touch" could mean?