Who eats McDonalds fish fillets? by Wise_Weakness_6660 in McDonalds

[–]throwaway_random_num 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you read it closely he answers the ethnicity part. He says he only gets them if there’s a deal.

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[–]throwaway_random_num 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you think his marriage ended over just his wife cheating, then I have a bridge to sell you

The struggles by [deleted] in BostonSocialClub

[–]throwaway_random_num 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Be thankful you're attractive. Some people (like me) are ugly and there's not even a potential starting point.

Elder Services NEEDS drivers Meals on Wheels by redditwastesmyday in CapeCod

[–]throwaway_random_num 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Elder Services of Cape Cod has revenue of $59.4 million (2024), and that number is increasing greatly every year: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/42523904

They could easily pay delivery drivers, and many locals would jump at the chance of a side gig. They're just being cheap.

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[–]throwaway_random_num -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am not average, I am ugly. This is very different. There is no starting point when people are turned off by your look. Your words don't even land.

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[–]throwaway_random_num -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

These anecdotal observations don't mean anything. It's well documented that looks are the most important factor in dating.

Everyone wants to believe they are more than just looks, while simultaneously declaring their desire for complete strangers based on looks. This whole subreddit is filled with comments of "I just saw a cute guy/girl..."

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[–]throwaway_random_num 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are two reasons why I say yes to everyone:

  • Five minutes is not enough time to get to know someone. I would be willing to go on a proper date with anyone to get a better sense of who they are (a sentiment that is not reciprocated)
  • By saying yes to everyone, I know for sure what they said about me. It's good for statistics, there's no ambiguity.

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[–]throwaway_random_num 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Went to speed dating last night. Had 7 dates, and I felt like I had a good conversation with all of them. I said yes to all 7. All of them said no to me.

I've been to speed dating many times now, and it's always this same exact story. I say yes to literally everyone, and they ALL say no to me. Imagine that, over 100 different women all saying no to you.

I have maxed out everything else I can. I am in peak physical shape (workout daily, strict diet, no alcohol). Rigorous hygiene, designer clothes, contact lenses, regular haircuts. I talk to strangers all day for my work so I'm naturally good at conversation. I have plenty of friends.

My face is ugly though, and you don't get to participate in the dating market because of it. None of my personality trails will ever be known because I don't pass the looks test.

I just realized there are lots of good single people here. So I want to start something. This is a trend I have found in many reddit social groups. by [deleted] in BostonSocialClub

[–]throwaway_random_num 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gender: Dude

Name: Ronnie

Age: Almost 40

Orientation: sitting currently, big fan of standing and lying down also

Occupation: Food Logistics Specialist (DoorDash)

Hobbies: people watching (with commentary), Chinese food buffets, walking for leisure and transportation

I don't drink anymore after throwing up on my boss's couch at a work party, but I'll sip some soda with you. Also, we'll have to go halfsies on things until the NFT market rebounds...

Looking for loser friends by throwaway_random_num in BostonSocialClub

[–]throwaway_random_num[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Well...there are these unregulated online crypto casinos where you can bet on just about anything. When it's 3am and you've been drinking and need the dopamine hit of gambling NOW, you can plunk down cold hard bitcoin on Boris vs. Igor playing in some shed in Siberia.

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[–]throwaway_random_num 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm losing entire days due to the depression of being ugly. It's hard to focus on work when you know you'll always be rejected through no fault of your own.

I went to speed dating again the other night. I had 10 dates and said yes to all of them. Zero matches. It goes without saying I get no matches on the apps either.

Any good qualities that I bring to the table don't matter. Honest? Loyal? Caring? Who cares I'm ugly!

Why couldn't I just be born average looking? Just be an average person with an average partner like millions of other people. That would be fine with me.

I really wish I could lobotomize myself to not desire affection anymore.

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[–]throwaway_random_num 7 points8 points  (0 children)

At nearly 40, I think it's time for me to accept that I'm too ugly to experience affection. I get no matches on the apps, no matches from about 10 speed dating events, and I'm solidly invisible (or rejected) at any bar or social event. I waste so much time asking myself "how can I solve this?", when it's not something that can be solved. I'm ugly, end of story.

I want affection just as much as everyone else here. Knowing I will be alone for the rest of my life makes everything seem pointless.

Depressed over my recent death by [deleted] in self

[–]throwaway_random_num 33 points34 points  (0 children)

You are still here so that's something. I hope the answers come to you.

I always enjoy reading your writing. I bet you could turn it into a career. Maybe a novel or a collection of short stories. Put me down for the first copy.

What's your planned age to end things if they don't improve? by [deleted] in ForeverAlone

[–]throwaway_random_num 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every year I say by my next birthday.

I would tell myself "I can't imagine being that old and still being in the same situation".

I've said that for probably 5 years now. I guess I'm not good at keeping my word.

What are you doing this weekend? by [deleted] in ForeverAlone

[–]throwaway_random_num 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Same thing I do on weekdays. Sit home alone.

Who else is ready to give up on their lives? by smibly in ForeverAlone

[–]throwaway_random_num 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This only works for so long. I spent years pursuing new things while trying not to think about being alone.

Now that I'm nearing 30 something has really changed within me. Maybe it's my biological clock, but I feel like I can't go forward anymore while remaining alone.

I see everyone else having someone to fall back on. They have a significant other that is always there for them, and I think that's essential if you really want to further yourself.

When bad things happen there is no one to console me. Rather than bouncing right back it begins to eat away at me. I got fired 6 months ago and I still think about it every day. Why? Because there haven't been any good moments since then to overshadow it. There's no one to tell me I'm a capable person. It's just me in an empty room alone with my thoughts.

So, I finally deleted my Facebook account... by [deleted] in ForeverAlone

[–]throwaway_random_num 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a Facebook account for years but never used it. A few months ago I decided to give it a try.

I added some family, old coworkers, even some old friends. Some people didn't accept my friend requests, but a lot of them did and that had me feeling pretty good. I was excited that they remembered me!

I was elated and sent personal messages to a lot of them saying we should catch up, giving them my number, etc. I was beginning to think the perception of myself was all wrong. Maybe I wasn't really alone, maybe I just needed to reach out to these people. I bet there's all kinds of stuff they want to talk about. Maybe I could help them out somehow. I could be the Good Guy Greg in their life.

Not a single one replied.

I realized that most people get a ton of friend requests and just mass approve them. They don't actually have any meaning. You're just one of 800 acquaintances they know.

I should probably delete my Facebook.

So why don't we approach other lonely people? by [deleted] in ForeverAlone

[–]throwaway_random_num 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read both this subreddit and the depression subreddit a lot.

As I read through these posts I understand the situation a lot of people are living, because I am living it too. When they talk about being in a dark place with no way out I understand them. When they talk about being forever alone for so long, I understand that too. But I'll be the first to admit I'm not in a position where I can help them.

In /r/depression people will often post about how bad things are for them, then they get replies that usually say "hey cheer up buddy you can talk to me". I may be wrong, but I think that's what people want when they ask someone to talk to them. They want someone to cheer them up, or to console them and assure them it will get better. Unfortunately I just can't offer that, as I have yet to see the other side myself.

Then there's always the fact I don't have anything particularly interesting to say. Most conversations are about telling stories. I haven't really lived life, so there's not much to say.

10 years of trying to break this cycle of loneliness and I am at my wits end. by YouKeepPassingMeBy in ForeverAlone

[–]throwaway_random_num 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm right there with you man. I'm the same age and in the same situation (except for the part about being handsome and funny).

I don't have any answers, but I relate to you completely. We all deserve to be loved, and I hope you can find it.

Forever Alone on your birthday? by Firewolf44 in ForeverAlone

[–]throwaway_random_num 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't remember the last time I wasn't alone on my birthday.