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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/Specialist-Tap9880 on 2023-09-06 15:18:42.


my gf brought up recently that she prefers i didn’t watch porn. It’s wasn’t because it’s affecting our sex life or anything (i’ll use it if she’s away etc)

What is it with porn and looking at other women that gf’s don’t like?

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/aarongalve on 2023-09-06 14:09:34.


Very long story very long read and yes this is all from my perspective with every detail. Also sorry for bad grammar I am not the best at it mainly because I'm honestly crying while typing.

TLDR

GF goes to party, adds some dude on insta later after the party, they snap each other too. Doesn't tell me anything. I bring it up and freak out because I've been stalking them two for weeks. I think she cheated. We both fight over text. Break happens. She still is snapping and probably messaging this guy.

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Okay me (M22) my gf (f22). We have been together for a little bit over a year and 4 months. Usually we have a monogamous relationship and her friends are my friends vice versa. She doesn't talk to any guys outside of her girlfriends boyfriends, who I am good friends with. For context the party consists mostly of Indian people this will be important later on.

Well one night she went to one of her friends birthday parties. Its at a college at an apartment. I know this friend as I used to work with her. Its whatever I know my girlfriend wouldn't do anything bad and I inherently trust her because usually she tells me if guys hit her up and stuff when she goes to clubs and bars.

Well for reference I pick her up at 12:30 AM at the afterparty (she told me to come get her). The first party ended early. I was texting her and she is obviously immediately responding telling me to wait a sec. So I waited. after about 30mins I call her. No answer but she texts me telling me sorry and to wait a little more. I wait more and then I call her again. No answer and she texts me immediately to give her more time. Okay fine. I wait. In total I wait about 2 HOURS. Its 2:30AM I have work at 8AM and she knows this. I call her and she tells me her friend will talk to me to help me find the place to pick her up. I roll around and I pick her up. Its her friends sister (The friend I already knew and worked with). And some guys there talking waiting with them for me.

The friends sister helps put my girlfriend into the car. My girlfriends tells me to IMMEDITLY LEAVE. With almost tears in her eyes. She ends up crying. I ask her what's wrong and no answer. I ask if anything happened at the party, she responds with "no nothing happened" I kept on bugging her because I've never seen her cry after a party and also she usually is all over me after one and during this time she was sitting in the seat quiet. She at this point is already passing out black out drunk. I call up her sister when we get to her house and safely drop her home with her sister. (my suspicions were already rising like a gut feeling that something happened because this is not normal from her).

So next day she is obviously hungover. She refuses to throw up alch. Fast forward. A week later I think, after a couple of dates together and spending good time with her. But I notice she added a guy on Instagram I cant remember why I looked but that's besides the point. Actually wait its because she usually doesn't add people too often so I get curious. Its not too many people so I just check. I know it does sound kind of crazy but this is the one time it mattered. So this guy on his bio has the Indian flag and the location of the Uni party where my GF was at a bit ago. So in essence good chance my gf gave her socials to this guy because how else could he have gotten it. I just keep note of this guy. But at this point it starts to bother me and I kind of wait it out for a good time to confront her. (for context usually she would tell me if she added a guy on Instagram and its usually for a good reason like "I'm stalking for one of my girls" which is totally fine to me.)

So couple days pass by and I use snapchat just to keep streaks with my guys friends. The guy from Instagram pops up as "you might know" which means one of my friends on snapchat has this guy added and me added. I have no connection with this guy other than the random friend that also added him. Since its the guy from my girlfriends insta that she added I check her snap score. I write it down just incase. (btw my gf doesn't use snap and the score hasn't gone up for a couple months and if it did it was only once or twice mainly because we don't use snap at all anymore it was the app we used when we first started dating, that and Instagram since then we moved to apple msg.)

So I end up noticing my GF is active on snapchat again. Weird. I see her score go up multiple times. I sit on this for another week watching it go up maybe 3-6+ everyday. Its especially weird because she doesn't use snap at all unless its her cousins who they use text feature for anyways and not sending that many snaps. At this point its obvious guys, she is snapping the dude she added from the party. She never mentioned this to me and at this point I'm just adding up all the clues. I sit on this for a while with a sick feeling in my gut. Very sick feeling. The feeling of all your intestines dropping onto the floor.

We have another date but with her friends. Honestly was a fun date, she acted normal and I played along even though I knew something was up. In the middle of her talking with her girls and me with the boys. I check my snapchat and check her score. (remember I'm keeping track because its suspicious.) And I see the snap score go up I look up at her and she is on her phone. Me having the WILL OF GOD holding my guts together even though it hurts so bad, I don't confront her about it.

Eventually the next day we were supposed to hang out together and she skipped on me. Makes sense she was tired from going to the gym with her friend and shopping. (btw we had a museum date planned for that day) I'm kind of annoyed but it isn't the first time. Also during this her snap score continues to go up 3-6+ through out the day.

Next day rolls by and I have to work. But during work I was texting her and she wasn't responding immediately. She told me that day she was staying at home doing chores and homework. So I get curious and check her location since sometimes she might be out with her mom and brother grocery shopping. Her location is off. Weird. So I asked her why it was off and she got defensive telling me that she must have turned it off from a couple days ago when we went out on a date (to hide from her mom). But I know because recently I'm on high alert from that guy. I also notice her snap score continue to go up again 3-6+ through out the day. Weird she got defensive she usually never does. I assume she isn't at home and she sends me a picture of her room. She later never turned it back on because she got mad at me asking why it was off.

This is when I bring up that I'm bothered by something and asked if we could speak later after my work. Which she says yes to. Fast forward through work I get out and text her that I am coming over. She says her dad is at home and for me to not come. Okay that's fine I can wait it out. Then after waiting she says her head hurts and doesn't want to. At this point she is avoiding me or at least I think. I get home and she asks me what was bothering me. This is where I SPILL IT ALL.

I ask about the indian guy she added. She admits he asked her for her socials and she willingly gave it to him. Btw this is a party where my gf was black out drunk by the end of it. She told me he was nice to her and everything.

And her words in quotations after me asking why did she add him "cuz he requested me? He asked me for it. I didn't see anything wrong with it".

So I continue on asking "so a random guy at a part when you are drunk asks for your socials and you give it"

in which she responds with "Yup I don't see anything wrong with it"

I further investigate and ask if he dm'd her. She said yes and told me he sent her some memes and that was about it.

(((((BTW she doesn't know that I know about the snapchat part yet.)))))

I ask her if she added him on snap and she responds with "Yea I do ig we added each other there as well". At this point im furious. She also says "He wasn't flirting with me or anything"

Then I tell her that its fucked up and that I knew in my guts that she was talking to this guy. She responds with "just cuz he's a guy, am I not allowed to have any guy friends" "its normal chill plus were not even texting or anything just added each other, just the memes". This is where I talk about the snapchat part and I tell her I see her snap him every single day. This is where she responds with Her friend snaps her and her cousins. (I know they don't I've fact checked that one above). So an obvious lie.

I freak out and tell her to just go hang out with that guy instead of me. I'm furious at this point and I let my intrusive thoughts win instead of thinking over my texts. So I call her so we can talk. She doesn't answer she tells me she is downstairs with her mom. I tell her why the fuck does she think this is okay to meet up with a guy at the party and him asking for socials and her connecting with him. She tells me that they were talking in the party like normal people. I start saying stuff that was kinda mean things like "do i not work 12 hrs every day and go to school just for our future"

She then says "I cant have a social life, a normal one?"

At this point my spirit is broken I go full insecure mode. I start asking questions about myself, I'm self doubting through text. Things like "are they attractive to you?" "am I not good enough".

I then ask for proof. Proof that t...


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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/beachperson22 on 2023-09-06 14:33:10.


It seems people ghost so much nowadays we might as all be zombies.

In the dating world especially, it seems so normal to people now so I’m asking all of you, why do you honestly do it, especially if the conversation seems to be going well?

For context, I was talking to someone they ghosted a month before. They came back apologized, we started texting very good conversation it seemed and then out of no where they vanished again. Keep in mind for a solid week our texts were flowing naturally, very long and natural. Even voice notes were sent! So it wasn’t like the convo was dead or one sided.

(We are both late 20s) So not in HS.

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/DivineHawk28 on 2023-09-06 13:14:11.


I have heard this term a lot of times. I haven’t been told this thing but lot of people have mentioned it especially girls. What exactly does being bad in bed would mean to a girl and a boy.

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/MsCrankkyy on 2023-09-06 12:32:34.


I (F27) have been hanging out with this guy (M28) and I have such an amazing time with him. Normally I prefer older men - 7-10 years age gap. I should also mention that his Caucasian and I am African. Despite the cultural differences, we click. (Or maybe I’m delu lu)

Every meeting gets better to be honest (at least for me). I usually get excited and tell my friends. The last time we met was probably the best Sex I’ve ever had in my life with viscous orgasms haha/

He’s sweet and when he’s around but I just wonder if he ever tells his friends about me.

So hence my question.

Men, do you talk about the girlies you like and do you get excited?

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/No_Assumption_5864 on 2023-09-06 13:04:23.


does it really have to be so hard? Was it very hard even decades ago or not as far as you remember???

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/90210534 on 2023-09-06 09:23:47.


So I am noticing this pattern in dating especially the last years. We are all so afraid of rejection or being laughed at or played, that the slightest thing or misunderstanding we immediately become defensive and demonstrate disinterest in order to preserve our pride and ego.

How many times you have spoken to someone, you have felt connection to them, and then you meet them, the things become a little more real and a little more personal, and it just becomes complicated? Who texted who first? When did they respond? Was their response dry? Even when the two want each other.

Everybody is preserving their ego so much. This is going to ruin so many potentially beautiful relationships.

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/Altruistic-Rub-9509 on 2023-09-06 09:44:32.


As cliche as it sounds….. my gf told me she feels like all I want from her is just sex .

That means she feels used, right?

What is the one thing women want from a man (that is equivalent to men just wanting sex from women)

Is it money? Or emotional connection?

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/RupeeGoldberg on 2023-09-06 06:10:34.


I'm so lonely and feel constantly depressed and immaculated because I'm still a virgin and I'm just trying to find any kind of connection but it seems impossible. I go out and try to meet new people and start conversations but people just aren't interested in me like they were in hs. I must have peeked then. Now I talk to people or try to flirt with girls and it seems the conversations cannot end soon enough for them.

I've tried every dating app I can find, even paid for premium on bumble and tinder but those efforts are in vain because I can't get a single match ever. My standards have since gotten lower but I still get no reaction no matter how much I Swipe.

Looks wise, I'm about a 5, a pretty average looking guy with interests in cooking and film and I'm good with animals and good at making my family laugh. Overall I think I have a good personality.

Why is it impossible to peuque interest anymore? I'm afraid to even try anymore. Help

Part of me thinks this is a self-pitying rant that'll be taken down but I'm desperate so will try to find answers anywhere

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/_Wandering_Person on 2023-09-06 07:07:58.


I am in my early 30s hard stuck on how I can find a lady to date.

I work out, work, and sleep during weekdays, and during weekends, I work out, do chores, play computer games, and sleep. Although I do exercise frequently, I am not fit, just an average man.

I try to not strike a conversation with ladies at gym because I have read that no ladies want to talk with random man. And therefore, I keep my mouth zipped, get my workout done, and leave.

I am an introvert and tries to not go out as often as I am still uncomfortable in my own skin (bald Asian man). And I have been put down (as in not good looking because I am bald) by few ladies including married women because I am bald. So, I am scared to get on social media to be put down more than I am; I feel like if I can put down furthermore, I will break. And being an introvert, I do not have any hobbies other than gym and computer games. And lately, I have been developing less interest in computer games, and have been wondering if this is how life (gym, work, and slee) is going to be like more often than usual.

My career is in engineering and I work full remote, so I do not see or interact with co-workers a lot (sometimes, none).

I am not sure what to do...

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/Diligent_Soup2080 on 2023-09-06 04:28:25.


(Warning: extremely bad sentence structure - I am writing like I rant in my own head).

So I'm lonely sometimes. And I'm a very needy and attention / affection loving person. I don't ask for a lot - just someone I am attracted to who has goals in life and is taking steps to achieve those goals. And can also hold a conversation. And want to see me.

I'm not ugly. Not even close. Without makeup depending on the day and hormones going on I'm anywhere from a 6 to a 9.

I'm smart, have goals, can hold up a conversation, i like sarcasm and humor, i can cook better than your grandma, turn into this mush of femininity and softness around people that I like and feel safe around, and love to cuddle and show affection.

So why am I single? I am very frustrated right now because I have this massive urge to show and receive affection and I am all alone. And this circumstance sucks. And while it might sound like I'm angry I'm actually very sad. I feel like giving up.

I mean... I could get this... but not from anyone that interests me. I haven't met many men who meet the above criteria and the ones that do... well, I haven't really found anyone that does. But i am not even asking for a lot. Most of them are just decent human being stuff.

I don't understand why this is happening to me. I have literally no one to even date. I tried dating apps but there is just something off about it. I feel like people who swipe never truly stop swiping. I don't want someone who swipes. But in public, no one really approaches me.

I am just... so done with men at this point. Where are all the good 20something and early 30 something year old men who like giving affection?

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/slp2be_123 on 2023-09-06 02:11:37.


My mom has recently voiced to me that my boyfriend (age 24- who has not completed high school, but was raised in Europe and didn’t finish due to immigrating to USA w/ his family) is not a good match for me (age 25) because I have a masters degree. I’m wondering if people have found (from experience) that this educational gap matters? I find him to be very intelligent and intellectual. We both speak the same 3 languages and he teaches me new things just by the way that he thinks and I find our conversations to be stimulating.

He’s had different life experiences than me and I have never been concerned with the fact he did not go to college… I don’t think that formal education really teaches someone how to communicate and/or be a good partner. But maybe I’m wrong in that it matters more. We are considering getting married and my mom saying this to me concerns me.

Wondering what others think?

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/white_disc_4_holes on 2023-09-05 22:51:18.


I find it extremely difficult to believe that girls wouldn't even send a simple text unless the guy initiates a conversation. The guy has already shown that he's interested by initiating conversations several times.

Is it unreasonable to expect a girl to initiate conversations?

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/ask_nae on 2023-09-06 03:10:59.


Is it because there is no connection and I’m giving them sex easily?

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/Spiritual-Emu-2180 on 2023-09-06 01:24:47.


Honestly, it felt like a major red flag to me. I like to talk on the phone before meeting and we were having a good conversation. We got on the topic of dating apps having filters for preferences, and I said something along the lines of, “I don’t think that app has it”. He aggressively said, “whoa how many dating apps are you on?!?”

I kind of sat there for a second and was confused. I answered and said I’m on three of them because I’m actively looking for a relationship. He got really weird about it. He went on to tell me that he doesn’t want to date a woman that is “distracted” and that goes on regular first dates. We kind of went back and forth about it because to me, the point is to date people to find someone. I explained that I’m picky about who I go out with, but I do go on dates at least once every 2 weeks or so. Sometimes I go longer without if I don’t find someone I’m willing to meet. The phone calls help me filter that. If I’m on date 2-3 with someone, and see potential, I pause the apps and give them my attention. But I haven’t had very many second dates, and have really only gone further in the dating process with one guy this year. That lasted about 2 months and mutually ended. I’m very selective but have also not been the right fit for some guys too. Just how it goes.

He told me about how he went out with a girl and she told him she had a date earlier that week, and how put off he was by it. Like even before their first date he wasn’t ok with her having multiple lined up???

I’m so confused. Is this a regular thing for guys to feel? I know the dating pool is much smaller for them and that it’s more difficult to get a date, but to be turned off by a woman going on regular first dates… isn’t that to be expected of someone on a dating app? Am I missing something here?

I don’t know, this threw me off so much. Prior to that conversation, we had planned to meet in a few days but I think I’m just going to cancel it because it seemed almost like a jealous/territorial vibe, and we literally just matched today. Any tips on how to cancel without making him mad? I’ve never encountered anything like that before… there was so much judgment for… dating lol

Edit: wanted to add for context, I am 8 months post divorce. I was married for 7 years. So I’m newish in the dating scene. I haven’t been doing multiple first dates for years and years. But on the same coin, I have quite a few first dates because I’m being highly selective after my last relationship. Also, there are guys who aren’t interested in me after the first date, not all me not taking the next step. This is in response to someone saying I’m a serial dater lol 😂

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/Individual-Care-7918 on 2023-09-06 00:46:29.


Okay so I’m kind of late to the game (just never really had any interest in dating/ relationships or guys). I (26F) recently had my first kiss with a guy whilst on our bar date and it went smoothly…he kissed me a lot that night and the kisses were fairly long (I had to pull away and end them at some points but they were nice and he tasted sweet which I liked), soo I assume the kisses weren’t bad for him either.

The only thing that keeps me up when I think about the kisses were the fact that I held his waist? We were both sitting and I put my one hand on his waist whilst we kissed? Is that strange or emasculating for men?? I’ve checked to see if this is normal but hands usually go on the face/chest… never waist.

This sounds like such a childish question, but as an inexperienced adult, Im just doing whatever in the moment and that felt comfortable…do you think that was a weird gesture from me?

—also bonus Q: when kissing we basically touched the tip of our tongues and that was it. I followed his lead and it seemed smooth and nice but I never thought that was what you do with your tongue- thought there would be more movement or something, but I followed his lead and that’s what he did. That was nice and wasn’t weird, just want to know, is this a thing? Like what people generally do with tongues?

Not sure if it was pheromones but fortunately he tasted sweet, hopefully I tasted the same for him.

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/LouraMax on 2023-09-06 00:13:35.


I(31F) have been talking to this guy (30) for over a month. We met on Hinge and really hit it off. We've hung out a few times, mostly grabbing meals because he's got a hectic schedule with two jobs. Things got physical on our 4th date, and our communication was going strong. He was the one initiating texts, and it was great.

Now, here's where it gets confusing. Last Friday, he went to a wedding and was sending flirty texts during the reception, talking about what we'd do when he got back. I was excited and thought we were going to meet up. He finally texted "Can't wait." But then he went totally silent, which was unusual because he usually updates me on his whereabouts. On Saturday, not sure if we are meeting or not, I texted him but he hasn't replied.

It's been four days of radio silence, and I think I've been ghosted. Going from daily texting to nothing hurts, especially after opening up to someone. Our relationship wasn't purely physical from my perspective. We talk about everything and he shared a lot personal struggles with me. I thought we were at least friends at this point.

I can't help but wonder if I did something wrong. I've never done sexting before, but it felt right at the moment. Maybe I shouldn't do that? I was even planning to follow through the next day before he disappeared. The awkward part is I still have his apartment key. I'm hesitant to reach out to return it because it might seem pathetic if he's not interested in talking to me again. I've been ghosted before and decided If someone wants to leave, I really don't have the energy to chase them. What do you guys think I should do in this situation?

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/emotionalh0e on 2023-09-05 23:18:13.


This has happened to two of the past three men I’ve dated. With each one, they started to drift whether it was emotionally or physically. When I try to communicate, they both said “You deserve better” and that I’ll find the one some day.

They don’t flat out tell me they don’t want to be with me which leaves me confused. Do they want something but they feel they can’t be better? Do they just not want me? Please men, tell me what you mean when you say this..

Edit: the always being busy is also the reason the woman he was going to marry left him before.

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/vigiks on 2023-09-05 22:59:21.


I just started a relationship with a gril, which is going well. But today i learned that our grandparents were relatives. To be excact her grandfather (her father side) was the son of the brother's mother of my grandfather (my father side).

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/DissonantOne on 2023-09-05 22:44:23.


I'm (40M) on Hinge and Match.com right now nearly all the profiles I see are not for me. It feels like every profile is the same: loves travel, hiking, photos with drinks and photos in formal dresses with tons of friends...It's not inherently bad, but it's just not me.

Where are all the 'different' women out there? If I wanted to meet a woman with purple hair, or wears a metal shirt, or is highly introverted or likes video games or likes anime--it's like you're non-existent on these sites. Am I looking in the wrong place? Where do I find you?

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/moosifer333 on 2023-09-05 20:36:22.


Hey hey!

33 year old guy here.

Recently out of a 2 year relationship and diving back into the dating scene, and we all know what that means...dating apps lol.

Prior to my relationship I had an active dating life. I'm not exactly a tall dark and handsome dream boat, but I'm charismatic, sociable, fit, and good looking enough that I did alright for myself when I was single.

That said, I have ZERO good pictures for a profile. I have pretty few pictures of myself in general.

Any advice for a guy starting from scratch to get a handful of good photos to throw on the profile???

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/ToxyNate on 2023-09-05 22:55:44.


So I’m planning to talk to this girl at my gym today, I know how to initiate the conversation at the start.

Just that I wanted something to spice things up in addition to the rizz.

Any suggestions?

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/Last_Maize_3519 on 2023-09-05 21:26:18.


Pros:

  1. Work full time
  2. Going to school for bachelor's degree
  3. Good hygiene
  4. Have my own car

Cons:

  1. Live with mom to save up money
  2. Money actually is not technically saved (am degenerate crypto gambler)
  3. On days off stay in my room all day and play 2d map strategy games
  4. Have 4 cats
  5. Have practically no friends
  6. Have a battery or medicine on my table because I'm mentally ill (bipolar/adhd/autism)

Not rlly sure why I'm asking I looked at this and said hell no. Look I can't help the mentally ill part though I'm actually a decent person beyond that but if you read it you'll come to terrible conclusions

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The original was posted on /r/dating_advice by /u/No-Kale708 on 2023-09-05 21:25:42.


What is this behaviour? Am I over reacting?

So the thing is i have met a girl and we have been dating for a few weeks and i left her house last night pretty abrudptly without a real explanation becouse i felt super bad becouse of some incidents. and the day after i called her to tell her it was becouse sometimes she does certain stuff that im not okay with or makes me feel bad.

A couple exemples

1)we can have a nice conversation and then a Notification comes off and in the middle of it all she loses all attention to me and smiles more at the phone and laughs to these other guys texts. And its like i dont exist anymore or are there And after she forgot what we where talking about.

2)we had plans for the day and where hanging out in a park when she asked me if i wanted to meet her friend and i said yes. So we Walked to his place and it was all okay at first (we all get along) and then they started to talk alone with eachother and i didnt feel bad then. i was just happy they had alot to talk about and where catching up and i know that they are verry good friends. But then this went on for a long time and then they started talking about what they where gonna do on the weekend togheter and made a bunch of plans to go party togheter And i just felt totaly awkward and freezed out. I mean i would love for them to hangout but I felt left out and like i was not existing listening to them hyping each other up word for Word on how epic and cool their whole weekend where gonna be. going clubbing and raving and partying togheter. while i was sitting right next to them like i was not there for over an hour and a half.

3)silly one but made me feel bad… I came with the idea that I wanted to take her swimming and we went to make plans to do that sometimes during the week, and she was super excited about it. 2 days later when I was with her at her house and in the evening She asked if I wanted to sleep over, and I said sure. Then she said cool but you have to leave at 11 becouse I’m going swimming with a friend. So I felt a lump in my stomach, and asked (cool is it anyone I met or know?) and she said (no) And I was just trying to make conversation so I Said cool what’s her name? She said some guy name I never heard of before. And then looks at me and smiles and says (why are you jealous) and I just felt so bad and said I sleep at home tonight becouse im having (work) and just left.

4)long story short, We made plans to go to club togheter The plan was I was gonna show her and her friend (who was new in town) around and introduce them to two of my friends. And when i show up at the meeting spot her and her girl friend Stod with two Random guys they just met outside another club and told me they where going with us. Weird feeling. I could tell they where trying to flirt with her but she didnt seem bothered.

Well i made a meeting with her this morning to apologize and explain why i just took off from her without an explanation last night I said I can not continue dating if it is like this. And finally spilled the beans that she sometimes makes me feel uncomfortable or invincible or not heard or seen. And she didnt take it verry well. But all she seemed to care about was if i still wanted to hangout with her in the future and be friends atleast. And just skipped the point i was trying to make that i feel bad sometimes with certain things she does. I heard (im sorry my actions hurt you) (Im sorry you feel that way) (this is making me uncomfortable now that you are saying all these stuff) I also said wich maybe was dumb of me, but that i know she is flirting with one of these guys (lets call him jakob) and she said (is it becouse of those sticker messages, hahyou are paranoid) and then i said okay but im not dumb. And she said lets walk, pointed to me where the train was and said you dont have to go this way the train is there) So i Said aha alright and said (goodbye) and open my arms for a hug and she said while looking me in the eyes (no hugs becouse where are not friends) So i just said (alright bye) And walked instantly away as fast as i could And felt embarrassed and empty.

How could me opening up to her Wich she wants me to (she said) trying to communciate that I feel sad and horrible and showing vulnerability end up with an argument and all of this shit?

When i got home she sent me this message

“”” I feel really bad that some behavior of mine made you feel uncomfortable, I'm sorry for that Sometimes when i talked to you I felt like you were bothered and this had put me in a defensive modality I think, I'm sorry for that too. Without communication it's hard to understand each other. I really though this was going somewhere even if we do have some different attitudes and thoughts. But I did feel kinda uncomfortable too with this situation, I didn't understand which were the borders. Anyway when I go away I'll leave a lot of stuff in (city), if you need pillows, the blanket and some other stuff you can have it for free “””

The message didn’t make me feel better at all, just a little annoyed I need help, what is this exacly? What is the best response to this? I don’t want to be a bad person, I don’t want to over react, I don’t want to make her feel bad or ignored either, how do I maybe save this friendship if it’s sincere?

A part of me feels really bad that I told her how I felt and all the problems becouse she got sad and and mad and it made her uncomfortable. but another part of me feels relief that I did tell her, I feel a little bit more free and at peace now and some pressure got of my chest.

What is the best thing to do here? What would you guys do?

Thanks for taking your time and reading

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I typically meet women through apps. Most of the time we proceed to messaging off the app.

My policy is that I don't send pictures until we see each other in person first because there are a lot of scammers nowadays.

Usually, the girl asks for a pic of me first, and I tell her that we should get coffee first. They then proceed to show immediate disinterest.

Is it normal to send pictures before a first date? Or is it only scammers that employ these tactics?

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