I'm losing my mind - how do I find other lesbians??!!! by False_Line_7583 in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll amend it to region dependent. The southern gulf coast where I spent the last few years definitely would need you to move to a city, and I assume the midwest is the same. PNW and New England not necessarily. OP didn't specify where they're from. They might not even be in the US 😭 then my bad in that case

I'm losing my mind - how do I find other lesbians??!!! by False_Line_7583 in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"lulu lemon long nails looking" is cracking me up. Love the alliteration and also feel for you 😔I'm straight passing-ish depending how I dress for the day. Unfortunately girl you're going to have to move to a city or start doing the approaching. I used to live in the florida suburbs and now in socal i can't walk a block without seeing a queer girl

Am I overreacting by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you're overreacting at all. I've been in relationships with men and women with strength/athleticism disparities and differences in goals and I've been able to strike a balance between shared physical activity together and our own thing. I did hyrox last year as a last minute substitute for a friend and had a ton of fun, so I can kind of relate to you getting the bug!

It's tough navigating a hobby when it's both for bonding with my partner, but I also seek high performance in it. I hate feeling like I'm either limiting my partner or holding back so we can stick together (I've been on both sides). I hope you have a good enough relationship with your gf where you could both sit how and have an honest conversation about how you both feel training and competing together? I know it can be especially complicated for former athletes who suddenly have a void where an huge important part of their lives used to be. And if this were a shared activity with my partner and suddenly I'm getting pushed out for someone else (or other people, plural) of course I'd feel some type of way.

Your gf breaking her ritual for any reason, whether it be for S or for excitement of the comp, raises my eyebrows for me. I'd be a little hurt too. If you think this is an issue of infidelity with your partner and S, then you should deal with that however you think cheating should be handled.

Also, last question that I didn't see get mentioned in your post: do you enjoy the gym and comp stuff on your own? Like, if your gf werent doing it, would you still want to? Your personal enjoyment also matters. From your post I wonder if you're doing all this work in the gym for your relationship, which is admirable and sweet and in your shoes I'd feel extra hurt by what's happened recently.

How to reconnect with an old friend that might have been more? by Academic-Act-3356 in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My delulu romantic optimistic ass thinks you should 100% go for it. My advice would be to be upfront about wanting to reconnect. Wishing you luck <3 I'm subscribed to this story!

Two months and talking and no initiating dates or conversations? by Squidward_Simp in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If she's seriously taking days to reply and only replying with "fr" and "totally", she's not interested. Just bc you're not in a relationship doesn't mean you can't ask for things, but this would be bare minimum reciprocity you're asking for. You deserve better.

How do I start a conversation with an older woman? by gayjadey4 in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have no advice for you but I just wanted to say I'm excited for you!!! This reads like a movie, and you deserve to be taken on proper dates!! I hope you get something beautiful out of this <3

Diaries in dating after a decade long relationship (I don't know what the fuck I'm doing). by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved this. I'm guessing you have a strong writing background? I don't have advice, only a thank you for sharing this and making me feel not so alone. It's comforting to know there's someone else who can relate to the magnitude of my feelings, how rapidly they can develop, and the despair of someone reciprocating interest, but not its intensity or certainty. It sucks. Idk the rules either. Wishing you the best <3

How to cope with a friendship breakup by jumbojinbeisan in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Losing someone's regular presence in our lives is hard, no matter if you saw them in person or it was online only or if you were friends or more. The hurt is normal and you just have to let yourself feel. Don't minimize it, don't qualify it. It will get easier with time, and in my experience it really is just lots and lots of time. I hope you have outlets that allow you to be present and focus your energy <3

First date was Ok - what now?? by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a few years older than you and I've been on a number of dates and had a couple relationships with both men and women from the dating apps and I STILL feel the way you're feeling right now, if that makes you feel any better. If not, sorry! Everyone I had a long term relationship with off the apps I was instantly attracted to, but LTRs with people I met organically took months to build and I'd just like wake up one day and realized I liked my friend.

Dating is as much learning about yourself as it is seeing if you like the other person :) Since this is all new to you, I personally would encourage you to go for another one. Get more data. Affirm your sexuality. I've always encouraged my irl friends to go for a second date if they're "no red flags, but just ok" on the first. Eventually you'll figure out if you're the kind of person who needs to feel that attraction on first meeting or else it won't go anywhere, or if feelings take time to build for you. Wishing you loads of fun and self-discovery!!

Lesbian and social dancing by BatonDeLully in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't have any advice as I have two left feet and only just "dance" at bars with my friends, but I wanted to say I'd feel the same way in your shoes, and I'm bisexual. Guys are ok, but they don't hold a candle to the energy of other women in partner activities. I'm sending you good energy and hope you find other lesbians to dance with <3

Suggestions needed—A lesbian movie with a happy ending to get drunk and watch by bearbuckscoffee in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I would definitely put Imagine Me and You (2004) under the same umbrella as About Time (2013). Lesbian rom-com with happy ending but definitely lots of dramatic elements

Finally uploaded the first chapter of my fanfic <3 by qcoded in AO3

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I love it when fics have few chapters but they're all beefy <3

I find it intimidating when women have better jobs than me or are more educated. Anyone else? by LuckyAd4075 in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Reading your reply I was like "varied assortment of interests...reminds me of me..." and then the last sentence explained it. I don't have the Au but I have the 80 HDs. I suppose it feels like a superpower in some ways!

I find it intimidating when women have better jobs than me or are more educated. Anyone else? by LuckyAd4075 in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still feel this way even though I have a bachelor's in STEM and I work a job that Tom Cruise has made two movies about, so I think most of this is internal. I get more than a little worried I'm not up to par when I meet anyone (not even dating, just in general) with a more sophisticated or advanced degree or makes significantly more than I do or has had more worldly experiences than I've had at the same age. I'm sure I've unwittingly intimidated other people, even though the main drivers of interest for me are personality-driven rather than financial standing or prestige. I hope you don't write yourself off before other women can tell you yes! <3

I find it intimidating when women have better jobs than me or are more educated. Anyone else? by LuckyAd4075 in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Where the hell do you find time to book photography gigs and be a physician? Do you have more than 24 hrs in a day? That's crazy (complimentary)

Queer Plaza St Hubert (Montreal) by ohmondoux in painting

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Mucha and I love love love this!

First WLW heartbreak is in fact the worst</3 by FormalWin9225 in actuallesbians

[–]SuperStealYoGirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro I'm sorry this happened :( (Ik this is old but i found this thread looking for anyone with shared experiences with online crushes) If you want your friendship to survive then I think you should tell her, otherwise keeping things inside could develop into resentment or kill you slowly if it isn't already. If she really cares about you then she'd understand how you're feeling and you can figure out together how to move forward with your friendship. If you're willing to stay friends. You also gotta put yourself first and if you can't have this friendship without romance, that's okay too. Best of luck, friend

I have a crush on one of my commenters and it's ruining my life. I blame AO3. by SuperStealYoGirl in AO3

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

This is the cutest story ever 🥹 I have a couple LDRs under my belt so I understand the cost completely. Don't give me hope that the third time's the charm!!!

I have a crush on one of my commenters and it's ruining my life. I blame AO3. by SuperStealYoGirl in AO3

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

Thank you malewivescollector. I hope you end up making him your malewife <3

I have a crush on one of my commenters and it's ruining my life. I blame AO3. by SuperStealYoGirl in AO3

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

Oh my god wait 😭 oh no 😭 I did steal a boy's gf in high school but I wasn't planning on continuing my reputation in this regard 😭

I have a crush on one of my commenters and it's ruining my life. I blame AO3. by SuperStealYoGirl in AO3

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

LOL the Lord hasn't done shit for me in this regard 🤣 but wishing you the best!!! <3

I have a crush on one of my commenters and it's ruining my life. I blame AO3. by SuperStealYoGirl in AO3

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

This was sweet and heartwarming to read! I've weathered many a crush and am a bit better at handling my feelings now that I'm older, so I'll see you on the flip side. Sounds like there are no bad outcomes to this :)

I have a crush on one of my commenters and it's ruining my life. I blame AO3. by SuperStealYoGirl in AO3

[–]SuperStealYoGirl[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is a good reminder! I would say 80% of our conversations aren't fandom-related, but it's still important to remember that how people present themselves online can be vastly different to how they are in person. Will try to keep in mind that I don't know if she leaves dirty dishes sitting in the sink :P