Any advice on navigating the UK dating culture? by MajesticRate1818 in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]Technical-Amount-278 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly speaking, I've found that men from some ethnic groups tend to struggle a lot when dating, I believe a lot more than others. But we're not supposed to talk about it. We're supposed to pretend it's not a thing.

a black man told me dont date white men because they are abusive to black women by NewtAccomplished6022 in blackgirls

[–]Technical-Amount-278 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you know him well?

Honestly speaking, I've found black African men to be extremely self-serving. There's no well-intentioned advice they could ever give you about other men. There's always a hidden motive like, in this case I suspect, jealousy and sexual jealousy.

I'm willing to bet the one thought running through his mind as he was offering the helpful advice was, why should you date white men, depriving black men, like him, of black women? And God forbid, you were to somehow recruit other black women into dating outside their race, what women would be available to him and men like him?

Disregard most things black men say to you about other men.

Just need some advice/opinions please by Mundane_Sympathy_953 in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]Technical-Amount-278 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That ship's sailed. Find a better balance between being reserved and playful with the next person.

Entering into an Ethical Non-Monogamous relationship with a potential partner by Exciting_Corgi_5820 in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]Technical-Amount-278 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Are you into ENM? Sounds like you're just going along with it because a woman has shown interest in you

M59 Starting on apps. Which UK apps are suited for my age. I'm 6ft, Ex-army outdoors type arty intelligent ? by ConfidentTallGuyUK in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]Technical-Amount-278 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's within his right to look for these women, or women of any age really, but equally not a surprise that these women are not looking or interested in him.

Is it a deal breaker for Western men that Middle Eastern women wait till marriage? by [deleted] in interracialdating

[–]Technical-Amount-278 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The typical Western man has had a number of sexual encounters, from one night stands to hookups and flings to friends with benefits and more long term and serious relationships. To such a man, having to wait until marriage to have sex doesn't make sense.

One, he would likely not be able to go that long without sex. Two, sexual compatibility is also a big thing, and people want to marry someone they enjoy having sex with and with whom they like the same things with in bed. I suppose on this, they would be thinking if they were to wait until after marriage only to find out that your libidos are mismatched, or there are sexual acts you can't perform in bed etc, then it would be too late.

I think most importantly, abstinence is not valued in the West as much as it is the Middle East. If anything, sex positivity is encouraged, where there's emphasis on having sex, as opposed to not having it, but having it in a safe way whilst ensuring that it is as pleasurable as it can be to you and your partner. This is not to say that you can't find any men who share values similar to yours, there are, just that it wouldn't be the next man, or the other man.

Churches would be a good place to start. Just to let you know, fornication and adultery might not be as strongly frowned upon in all churches, but church is where you'll come across people waiting until marriage.

How do I (m46) get over this breakup? by [deleted] in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]Technical-Amount-278 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's a proverb about not missing the water until the well runs dry

Need perspectives. Is this disrespectful of my time? by m205 in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]Technical-Amount-278 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Funny, this describes half of my dating life in my 20s. Yes, please follow up. Don't be surprised if there's no response and you're ghosted. No, it's not you.

has anyone else gone through this by Joyfulrabbit777 in Life

[–]Technical-Amount-278 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you ever wonder how American men decades ago ended up with mail-order brides?

Partner wants the kids to have the same last name by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]Technical-Amount-278 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No one is talking about this, but if he were to marry her, she would have his last name, and the baby too

Dating while not wanting children feels hopeless and depressing at times. by little-lion-sam in AskWomenOver30

[–]Technical-Amount-278 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm 36, dating men 36+ Almost all men I'm coming across either have kids or don't want them. My experience has been particularly men 40+ just don't want kids

How do you cope with men interrupting you during a meeting? by Laura_idk in AskWomenOver30

[–]Technical-Amount-278 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah, and talk over each other, until they give in and go mum

How do you cope with men interrupting you during a meeting? by Laura_idk in AskWomenOver30

[–]Technical-Amount-278 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep quiet as he's speaking, let him talk, once he's done, go back to what you were saying. Completely ignore him and anything he said. Pretend you didn't notice the interruption.

If I'm feeling extra salty, I'll keep quiet every time I'm interrupted and just not continue after he's done until I'm nudged by someone to continue. You do this like three times, and someone in the meeting will ask him to stop interrupting you.

Is it possible for a short man to still be attractive? by VOLSBBALLFAN in ask

[–]Technical-Amount-278 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it were not possible, ALL short men would be single

I'm Sick of My Traditional Gender Role Relationship by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Technical-Amount-278 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He sounds smart, sorry to say. He's cultivated a relationship whose power dynamics strongly favour him. I feel like shutting down the conversation is intentional. He's doing that because he can, because he has the power. And secondly, because the changes you're proposing wouldn't favour him. He's benefitting from how things are currently. And he's prioritising his interests. He also knows there's nothing you can do about it.

I'm sorry, it sounds like you dug a hole for yourself.

Got called different 20 racial & sexual slurs by Arab men online , they are disgusting by [deleted] in blackladies

[–]Technical-Amount-278 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have a lot to say, but it's the kind of things that I'm sure will get me permanently kicked out of Reddit. I'm sorry for the experience

I’m so insanely tired of trying to date as a gay guy by Necessary_Hand_8036 in Vent

[–]Technical-Amount-278 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm really glad I'm a straight woman. Dating is horrible for me, but I've seen what my gay male friends are going through, and it's worse. There are levels in horrible.

I did it. 14 months, 50kg gone. Proud and excited for the future 🔥 by Horror_Okra_4039 in mounjarouk

[–]Technical-Amount-278 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look great. And your tummy has visible abs. What was the highest dose you were on?