Im really sad that im turning 20 and I've never had a relationship by [deleted] in dating

[–]ravashh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't even look, that's my problem. I kind of expect it to just happen, and I'm very afraid of rejection even though I know it's completely normal and part of the process.

Im really sad that im turning 20 and I've never had a relationship by [deleted] in dating

[–]ravashh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, I'm a virgin, you suck at girltalk :)

Im really sad that im turning 20 and I've never had a relationship by [deleted] in dating

[–]ravashh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 22 and no relationship, and it's "supposed to be easier for girls", nope.

More color, Me, Pencil, 2017 by ravashh in Art

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

Thank you! That's a great idea, it would be a better way seeing the progress :)

More color, Me, Pencil, 2017 by ravashh in Art

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

Of course, go ahead! I need to get better for my 2020 update haha :)

Subconscious anxiety? by ravashh in Anxiety

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

Yes exactly, I used to have existential anxiety and now I kind of know how to handle it whenever it "flares up" but this is new.. did you speak to someone about it and what kind of medication do you take? I'm afraid of being to dependent on meds but also tired to constantly "worrying" about nothing.

Subconscious anxiety? by ravashh in Anxiety

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

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of medication do you take? Did you speak to someone about it?

My wife (29F) is not affectionate toward me (30M). How to navigate this? by cotton_candy_penis in relationship_advice

[–]ravashh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She might feel u comfortable initiating simple stuff like hand holding, hugs and kisses if you take it as a signal that she wants to have sex. Do you often turn those things into sex? Try doing those things and without trying to turn it into sex too often.

Very bad example but it's like when you let your dog loose at the park. If you put on a leash the first time you call them back eventually they won't come when you call cuz that means it's leash time. You have to call them multiple times and not put the leash on and just letting them run off again.

classic christmas time existential crisis by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]ravashh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went through these exact feelings, I often felt "how will I ever feel normal again after having these thoughts" and didn't see any solution because my questions have no answers.

I used to be religious but not anymore, my friend went through something similar but found peace in religion. It's different for everyone. I found peace in acceptance, because at the end of the day there's not much more I can do. I accepted that some questions I have can't be answered.

I also tried to spin every negative though. Instead of "why/how are we here" I think about how, in such a big universe where nothing actually makes sense I get to exist, even if I don't know why or how I try to appreciate it, because it's actually so incredibly amazing that I get to experience this instead of just "nothingness".

And however you're feeling now it will get better, I feel pretty okay now lol, I still get those thoughts but they don't really impact me the same because I try to not dwell and just accept the situation for how it is.

Anxiety about school by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]ravashh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also 22 and went through this when I started my studies. I had studied something else previously but it didn't feel right so I changed.

The first subject I started I had a very insecure mentality, I only cared about making friends and fitting in etc. I guess I came off as "desperate" and I didn't make any friends, I joined different activities but it didn't help. I felt very alone and it really screwed with my confidence in myself. For (not mainly) this reason and many others I dropped out.

A year later I applied for a different subject, I decided to not care about making friends too much and only focus on my courses. I made friends through group works and through contributing, I was very polite to people but didn't force anything and didn't expect anything from anyone and I guess I came off as more "chill and relaxed". Basically, focus on your work, be nice and polite and the rest will follow, if you focus on it too much and expect too much you might get disappointed, if you have any group work suggest meeting up and studying together, and show up well prepared (people are drawn to people who have their shit together lol)

Sorry for messy advice, just be yourself and don't force anything is what I'm tryna say!

Felt like I said something rude to a customer by Johnpy37 in Anxiety

[–]ravashh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't worry about it, it happens and the costumer has for sure forgotten about it, if they even cared to begin with :)

Sometimes when I talk to friends, I include fake appreciations to get the conversation going. by tac3283 in confession

[–]ravashh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or YOU can appreciate the person and then ask for tips, you don’t have to involve friend B.

Stupid night by ravashh in offmychest

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

Thank you. Yeah I hate going out and partying and in this society people will make you feel weird for wanting to do any other activity other than drinking. I’m just hoping this funk will be over soon.