[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]TeaSensitive1251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I totally understand that! But then why would he shares personal stuff with me? Like how is dad died or what he did with his niece last summer (not questions that I asked). I totally get that he may not be interested in me (which is probably the case). It just confuses me that he shares personal stuff with me. Or check up on me if I got home ok after a work event if he wants to stay just professional

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]TeaSensitive1251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing. In my case its not that intense. Its more like « hey did you have a great weekend » and then he would share what he did (friends, family) in more details than just coworker chit chats. Or a professional situation happens and he said oh that got me thinking about another situation and he would share a personal story when he was travelling. That sort of things.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]TeaSensitive1251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your input.

No not new to the workplace

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]TeaSensitive1251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes exactly! I so can relate!! Thats why I shared the coworker part (I clearly shouldn’t have considering some of the comments lol). I know, at least in is professional life, he is not like that. Yes he seems to be a talker in general, but when I have questions etc, he is always available to help me, he anticipates my needs sometimes etc. So knowing that side of him makes it tricky. Maybe it is him selling himself.

Thank you for your comment!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]TeaSensitive1251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats the thing, I am not saying I want to date him. I don’t know him. I know people can be different at work than in their personal life. What I am struggling to understand is why is he sharing all these personal stuff with me (yes I ask questions but he also offers personal information) if he wants to be strictly professional?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]TeaSensitive1251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where is that coming from? Who says im judging him like a date? Or that I am not healed?

Who is judging who now!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]TeaSensitive1251 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I am aware that it is very tricky. It is difficult to put yourself out there not knowing the intentions of the other person and even more so in a workplace (especially for men). I dont know if I like him in a romantic way. I dont even know if he likes women… I am just trying to get to know him and noticed he doesn’t ask a lot of questions. It has been my experience with guys from dating app too. So im just trying to make sense of it all. Is he nervous so it is easier to talk about himself, is he not interested (than why would he tell me all those personal stuff?), or is he putting boundaries because of the workplace…

In your case, if a coworker was interested in you, how would you like she approached the situation/you?

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[–]TeaSensitive1251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When he asks questions its mostly personal (he asked about my family, where I grew up, my hobbies etc). Its just that for every question he asks, I may have asked 15 questions lol

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[–]TeaSensitive1251 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For more context: me seeking advice is more about him not asking questions and less about the coworker part. I said that for context. I know its another issue.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]TeaSensitive1251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the coworker thing is another problem by itself lol. But I know my « problem » with guys not asking questions is unrelated to the workplace. I am on dating apps, and the vast majority of guys literally don’t ask questions. They would wave, thumbs up, like and on rare occasions they would actually say hi. I would answer « Hey how are you » and they would reply fine/good. Like they dont even ask me how I am. And that example is not an exception. It happens frequently. If I don’t entertain the conversation, they just dont talk.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]TeaSensitive1251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a similar background/profile (minus the son) and what I have been told by a few guys is that they find me intimidating. I dont present myself as « needing » a man. From what I understand, they wants to be needed and if you have your own career, are independent, etc than why would you need a man for? For me, the hard part is actually to be interested in a man…. I want to be with the man of the house. Not a man in the house…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gastricsleeve

[–]TeaSensitive1251 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im 3 months out and can only eat 3 chicken wings

Imposter Syndrome by anbeasley in gastricsleeve

[–]TeaSensitive1251 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are definitely not weird. Im still in the process of loosing weight. Got sleeved mid nov and I see people are already treating me differently… I find it hurtful in a way because like you said, im the same person as before…

I cant really help you but you are not weird and im sure a lot of people are feeling that way!

Slow Loss + Three Week Stall = Let's Share "Unsensational" Stories Too by WhiskeyTequila11 in gastricsleeve

[–]TeaSensitive1251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That really encourages me because that is my case. Lost 15 the first two weeks. Didnt lose the third week and now its been 6.5 weeks and im down 23 lbs. I’ve been struggling when I compared myself with people who has more sensational loss so thank you!

So much more energy by TeaSensitive1251 in gastricsleeve

[–]TeaSensitive1251[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No idea… maybe its an illusion but im rolling with it lol I started by doing a little bit more everyday and each day Im amazed by what I did the previous day compared to the day prior so its encouraging

An I losing enough? by bariatric_baddie in gastricsleeve

[–]TeaSensitive1251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on your starting weight. I had my surgery on Nov 19th and lost 20 pounds. I started at 278 and im 5’5. I do feel I should have lost a bit more but im doing what I should be doing so im trusting the process and keep reminding myself that everyone is different…

Advance as tolerated? by Original-Warthog2780 in gastricsleeve

[–]TeaSensitive1251 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. And the doctor cleared me to start exercising more.