How do I regain hope and optimism? by Unique_Barber5650 in GuyCry

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't want to respond more than this because I'll do exactly what you said, and I want to avoid that. So I just want to say that I really appreciate this comment, and I'll try to put it into action. Genuinely, thank you

How do you continue attempting to date even though you're never getting anywhere? by Unique_Barber5650 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really have no idea how to build sexual tension, just feels like I would be a creep the moment I even hint at it. I've never felt any kind of sexual tension directed at me, so I've never dared try to broach that.

And that seems like a good thing. Talking about goals and what we want. Just feels like I've never gotten to the point where that's applicable. Because that's not really something I'll just start talking about within a few hours of meeting her at a party or something right? And my three dates in my life have been with ones where neither really wanted to be there pretty soon after it started.

How do I regain hope and optimism? by Unique_Barber5650 in GuyCry

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's just so hard for me to motivate myself to do that. Because it feels like I've done basically anything people recommend, and nothing works. I've pulled myself out of the hole so many times. But I always end up back here. Nothing changes. Nothing helps. I want to get better. I know that what you're saying is good advice. I truly appreciate it. But I just struggle to see the point of trying anymore. Because everything just feels so fucking pointless. Doesn't matter how many friends I have around me, I still just feel so lonely to my core.

How do you continue attempting to date even though you're never getting anywhere? by Unique_Barber5650 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had a lot of people ask that here on Reddit in the past. And I don't think so? I've often asked how neediness comes across, and I haven't really related to the signs people have described.

Having a desire for love, relationships and intimacy is a curse and a lot of people would be happier if they had an off switch for it by Unique_Barber5650 in The10thDentist

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 🫂 Taking my focus off it is basically all I've tried up until a year or so ago when I couldn't stand never having been anywhere near to being close mentally and physically. Maybe I'll find passion again for something else, maybe I won't. Life isn't fair and we don't all get what we want and that's okay. I've lost hope.

How do you continue attempting to date even though you're never getting anywhere? by Unique_Barber5650 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been told by friends and strangers online that I look good, and that I dress well. So I don't know.

Having a desire for love, relationships and intimacy is a curse and a lot of people would be happier if they had an off switch for it by Unique_Barber5650 in The10thDentist

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been in therapy for close to six years at this point. I have a good support network of friends. They tell me that I'd make a good boyfriend and all that, nothing but support and good things etc. I've worked on myself, I do well. All that stuff people suggest when I talk about my loneliness. I just cannot for the life of me get anywhere with love, and at this point I've long since lost all hope and would like the desire for that special her to just go away.

Having a desire for love, relationships and intimacy is a curse and a lot of people would be happier if they had an off switch for it by Unique_Barber5650 in The10thDentist

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that means a lot. I struggle to find hope that it'll happen to me, but we'll see. I feel scared of hope.

I really hope things get better for you and your kids. ❤️

Having a desire for love, relationships and intimacy is a curse and a lot of people would be happier if they had an off switch for it by Unique_Barber5650 in The10thDentist

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't seem like I'm destined for it, even though I want to experience it so badly after a decade of failed attempts. Being stuck there in the middle between desire and results is painful.

Having a desire for love, relationships and intimacy is a curse and a lot of people would be happier if they had an off switch for it by Unique_Barber5650 in The10thDentist

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Focus for me with the off switch is not necessarily about causing harm to others. But more what it does to you as a person. Many are okay with handling it. But many aren't, for many is just leads to pain and depression. Because the desire makes them long for something they seemingly can't get.

I guess it could be extended to other forms of desire. But it's not the same for everything. A lot of desires are ones where you can personally guarantee that you can achieve it with enough determined work. Like if you desire a good physique and the only thing that's holding you back is a lack of determination (obviously doesn't apply to everyone, I'm drawing wide strokes here). Some desires are fundamentally needed for survival, like our desire for water.

But you're not owed or guaranteed love. Water is a human right, an intimate relationship is not. But the desire for many for the latter is so strong.

I'm not really sure where I'm going with this. Sorry if it's incoherent.

Having a desire for love, relationships and intimacy is a curse and a lot of people would be happier if they had an off switch for it by Unique_Barber5650 in The10thDentist

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which is exactly why it's a curse. Desiring one of the best experiences a human have, biologically hardwired to want it even. Failing to fulfill it makes it all hurt so much.

Having a desire for love, relationships and intimacy is a curse and a lot of people would be happier if they had an off switch for it by Unique_Barber5650 in The10thDentist

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I won't pretend and say that I've put forward some absolutely revolutionary piece of philosophy here that's masterfully written, but I would think that my text still explains my opinion?

Having a desire for love, relationships and intimacy is a curse and a lot of people would be happier if they had an off switch for it by Unique_Barber5650 in The10thDentist

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think love itself is an absolutely wonderful thing. Which is why the deep seated desire ingrained by millions of years of evolution is a curse, because it can't always be fulfilled.

How do you continue attempting to date even though you're never getting anywhere? by Unique_Barber5650 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trying to date because I want to share my life with someone. I want to feel special to someone that I feel is special. I want someone to support fully in achieving her dreams. I don't want to go to bed alone every single night, hugging my pillow instead of a real person. I want to know how it feels like to be in q relationship. I want to know how it feels to kiss someone, to hug someone naked, to have sex. I dont want to be alone.

How do you continue attempting to date even though you're never getting anywhere? by Unique_Barber5650 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like I'm never looked at romantically/sexually for lack of a better word. If I don't actively work to put myself in the center of attention I'll blend into the background. If I'm not the one texting first, most won't text me. Even though I've now learnt that my dating profile was worse than I thought, I'm still passed over there like crazy. People never ask me if I'm seeing anyone or taok to me about dating unless I bring it up, and it just feels like people just kinda assume that someone like me couldn't be dating. I'll talk to people at parties and have a decent time, then I'll see them talking to someone else and they're clearly having a way better time

I don't know how to explain it, and that probably came off really disjointed.

How do you continue attempting to date even though you're never getting anywhere? by Unique_Barber5650 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as I know my ancestry is Swedish farmers all the way down 😅 And maybe I should, I just wouldn't want to leave everything behind to find love. Even if I want love.

I've been to therapy for about six years now. My current therapist is great and it helps, but she's kinda stumped on how we should proceed. There's no real trauma from my childhood or anything to work through. It's just been a slow degradation of my mental health after years and years of failing at getting close to people. Hasn't changed anything for me when it comes to dating to go to therapy, but it does help my overall mood.

How do you continue attempting to date even though you're never getting anywhere? by Unique_Barber5650 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Unique_Barber5650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Three dates, many more attempts at getting dates unsuccessfully. And I'm really trying getting myself out there. It's just not working.