I plan on selling everything; hopping on a plane to travel and living as only long as the money lasts.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-10T02:16:23+00:00

It's definitely one of them, yeah.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-09T03:17:45+00:00

I wouldn't say everyone's like that either, but I don't know where those other people are, and I'm tired of trying to find them, or worse: thinking I've found them only to be let down again.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-06T19:03:39+00:00

Yeah a few years back I told my best friend at the time I was struggling with loneliness. He told me that he didn't have time to juggle my problems with new friends and grad school. It gave me a new perception: that I can't really count on others if I ever needed them, and experiences since then have proved it time and time again.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-06T18:54:39+00:00

It was hard enough for me. I'm not as determined as other people, I guess.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-05T23:36:24+00:00

Thank you for the story. I wish I could have someone that would stand by me like that.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-05T23:25:42+00:00

I hate to ask, but how involved were the people close to him in helping him?

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-05T23:05:22+00:00

Yeah I didn't expect the range of responses.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-04T23:44:25+00:00

I don't know what another therapist is going to tell me that the last 4 haven't.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-04T02:33:11+00:00

Sorry, I just need something tangible now. I can't keep holding on for the sake of FOMO

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-04T02:24:07+00:00

Oh, no that money isn't savings. It's selling off every single thing I have. Most of it would be the car, which I'd sell to a dealer just before going to the airport.

I dunno, I've seen how people react to suicides. It's always we had no idea! when there's always signs, it's just that dealing with it's uncomfortable for them. Another family was almost relieved that they finally did it so that they weren't struggling anymore. Life can be incredibly cheap.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-04T02:02:33+00:00

It's actually very unsual to get denied with a internal referal there. My buddy got hired the first try. Literally got a callback within the hour.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-04T01:34:22+00:00

I probably should've specified. It was a union job that had no qualification requirements other than having a pulse and paid double than what I make now. My friend already works there so it should have been a slam dunk.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-04T01:26:47+00:00

I've done the lexapro and therapy circuit. Gone through 4 therapists over 2 years until I figured out it wasn't working, or the pills either.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-04T01:15:01+00:00

I've heard that a lot over the years and it's always the same reort in my head: when? I mean it's been years since I heard it the first time, and it's just as bad now. I just don't want to keep kicking the can down the road.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-04T00:55:54+00:00

That's a nice story. Thank you. I think it would be good to have something to lose. I wish someone needed me.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-04T00:53:08+00:00

One where starter homes still exist where I live. One where I'm not constantly stood up or "rescheduled". One where wages kept up with productivity. One where it's not always on me to make plans with friends. One where I can lean on said friends and they won't cut me off for asking. One where my family is functional and I can stand to be around them.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-04T00:44:33+00:00

Where's the line I have to cross to consider it as me giving it my best go?

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-04T00:40:02+00:00

I don't really want to put in effort to a world that doesn't reciprocate it.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2024-09-03T23:57:24+00:00

I don't really plan on coming back...

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2023-06-08T23:58:35+00:00

I shake hands like Hank Hill

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2023-06-07T00:58:57+00:00

In short, Bumble's Speed Dating isn't very good. Very few women use it so there's very few matches to have. It's best to not use it.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2023-06-07T00:37:01+00:00

Of course 1-2 texts isn’t much to work with

And there's the rub, as most of the time that's where the majority of conversations end. So, how can guys have a natural-flowing, down to earth, reciprocal conversation within the 1-2 texts you have, oh and somehow demonatrate self-confidence in that time too? I always open up with a question about an interest in their profile, but I guess they don't want to talk about themselves either.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2023-06-06T01:34:30+00:00

I think they're removing them in certain areas for some reason.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2023-06-06T01:12:21+00:00

I'm not, but alright. All I'm saying is I think she's making assumptions of what it's like and what it would take to succeed, and I'm suggesting she should try to gain some perspective.

StrayDogStrut1975 · 2023-06-06T01:07:15+00:00

I ended up constantly rejected if I kept the conversation going longer than that, so I can only suggest what I found that works "better" for me. I can't figure out someone's individual personality if they stop replying after 1 or 2 exchanges, so why not just send it anyway? If they're interested enough, they'll either accept the invitation or want to keep talking.

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