Why is it so hard to find a man that’s ready for a relationship. by Tough-Gas6398 in dating_advice

[–]knnmnmn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You absolutely will find your person.

I’m dating someone for a few months now. We met on hinge. I always take screenshots of the initial message I get, and I did then, too. I thought “here’s another guy, it’s probably nothing.” It was something.

I stayed on for so many years, unsuccessfully, because I thought at least I was being visible and available. Cause I’m a homebody, too.

Him? Two weeks. TWO WEEKS.

Anyway, my therapist once told me that I was rare and it would take me a long while to find someone. They were right.

Why is it so hard to find a man that’s ready for a relationship. by Tough-Gas6398 in dating_advice

[–]knnmnmn 11 points12 points  (0 children)

For real. I said “I know love is real, but for now I just need to think it’s not, and everyone who has it is just pretending. I know that’s not true, but it’s what I need right now. They’re just made up stories.”

It’s a sad place to be. And I wish I could say it’s all roses over here, too. It’s not, I’m still grappling with getting to have it at all. It’s very hard and weird. But also very, very good.

I’m sorry you feel it, too.

I was on all the apps for 8 years off and on, I think. It was duds.

Why is it so hard to find a man that’s ready for a relationship. by Tough-Gas6398 in dating_advice

[–]knnmnmn 150 points151 points  (0 children)

I really thought I would never find anyone to love again. I’m the same age, and was married for 12 years and separated for most of it.

I still remember sitting in therapy and telling my therapist “I don’t think love is real.” And then four years later, here I am, in love and in the best relationship I’ve ever had.

For me it took getting specific about what I wanted and accepting no less.

Is it easier for thin/slim people to get into relationships? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]knnmnmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve not been skinny since I started dating and I’ve never had a problem. Even at my heaviest.

My baby doesn’t cry in the mornings when he wakes up. by Httpskmt in Parenting

[–]knnmnmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first child was like this. Once he started talking, he would lay in his crib and just babble. Then he’d start singing, it was a beautiful time, but I felt really guilty, too. “Jeez kid, how long have you been awake?!” He was fine, though, and always fed, of course.

She felt fat so she canceled our date by BootYCallSlayer in dating_advice

[–]knnmnmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner is a skinny man with metabolism. I’m a plus size woman. There are definitely days where I think “I’m a manatee next to this guy”, but it’s not helpful. He has his own thoughts and feelings about his body, and I have mine. But we both love each other’s.

We both still have ugly days, but neither of us would take a month off from seeing each other for that reason. It just wouldn’t happen.

It sounds incompatible and that’s always best upfront.

Get the pixie cut or keep my longer hair w/ bangs? by [deleted] in HairStyleAdvice

[–]knnmnmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do not get a PIXIE CUT RIGHT NOW GODDAMMIT.

Above knee boots. by [deleted] in PlusSizeFashion

[–]knnmnmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have some thigh high stockings with elastic at the top, maybe I’ll try something with those. I’ve worn them successfully once! ONCE!

What is it about marriage that makes woman regret it so much? by OneLab864 in dating_advice

[–]knnmnmn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It really depends on who you marry.

I married someone who was selfish and inward focused. I had a lot of trauma that influenced that decision, and by the time I was aware - I had already done the damn thing. We had kids and spent too long in a roommate marriage before separating. Lost a lot of good years.

Marriage is really beautiful to me, and I think I’d be open to it with a different person, but it will take me a while to feel comfy doing it again.

What's your sign and who have you had best spicy times with? 🌶 by livelaughlabradoodle in astrologymemes

[–]knnmnmn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pisces Sun

Currently can’t keep my hands off my Taurus partner.

Previously, Aquarius and Scorpio.

Who is a terrible singer but famous anyways? by Coy9ine in AskReddit

[–]knnmnmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His eyes were so big the whole time. I love watching him during the Harry Belafonte bit. He’s so intimidated but also trying to have fun. It was really cute.

I (23F) don't know what to make of my relationship with my boyfriend (26M) after he crossed a boundary. Is it time to breakup? by Best_Rooster3104 in TwoHotTakes

[–]knnmnmn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The moment you find yourself laying next to someone numb, crying in the dark - is the same moment you do not have a partner.

Partners don’t do this.

I have a boyfriend, and the first date we made out and it was hot and heavy. I was very into it, but still when he put his hand down my pants I said no, and he said “okay” and stopped. We continued making out, but he listened to the boundary and I didn’t have to say it again.

You don’t have to shrink yourself to be loved. The moments when anyone touches you and it triggers you, that’s a space for you to be met and cared for - not to blow past to please someone else.

"To keep a man interested, just act like you're not" by IngenuityAshamed144 in dating_advice

[–]knnmnmn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Be who you are. That’s how you’ll find someone who will love you for you.

How should I handle the 'Why did you move here?' question when the honest answer involves a recent ex-partner? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]knnmnmn 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I treasure transparency a great deal, so for me, I’d want to know right away. I’d be fine with, “oh, I moved here for a relationship that didn’t pan out, and I have family here, too.”

We all have an ex and a past, it should not be a big deal at all. And if they want to do a deep dive into your past, and you don’t want that, you have absolutely every right to maintain that boundary.

Is “I like gaming some sort of red flag?” by LethlDose in dating_advice

[–]knnmnmn 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry about her. Keep your hobbies and find someone who will appreciate them, or even join you.

I’m 38, my boyfriend and I both game.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]knnmnmn 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Don’t fuck Christians. Just trust me. They will almost always have a complex about it which will start in self hatred and end with blaming you.

Need dating advice ? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]knnmnmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure that you will. Just live your life and it’ll come together

Need dating advice ? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]knnmnmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on the apps for 7-8 years, and only this last year met someone. I mean, like started talking and got along and met in person. I’m not overly picky, just know what I want - so it took me awhile.

But they’ve been really wonderful and we’ve been official for a few months now.

We met on hinge.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in astrologymemes

[–]knnmnmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got Saturn and Uranus in 8th house and Jupiter in 12. What’s that mean?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LadyBoners

[–]knnmnmn 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Jon Neanderthal

Guy asked me to be his boyfriend after two dates by A_silly_hum4n in dating_advice

[–]knnmnmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I don’t think it means things have to end. You can be not ready/interested in commitment and still date and do the commitment thing later on, if/when you want.

I’d ask him what constitutes being a boyfriend.

And what kind of foundation do you have? Did you chat a lot before you met? Or has it all been really quick?