why are you still single - and general discussion of the dating game

I'm very recently not single (as of last week...we'll see), but i'll tell you what kept me single or pseudo-single for the three years prior: Women not wanting to commit. Due to them either not wanting to do basic things necessary for a relationship out of an overabundance of individuality, or just flat out wanting to keep their options open, whatever the case, that is what kept me single. I took it as a signal I needed to improve myself to become more appealing as a partner (after cursing women and seething for a while).
 
It's a messed-up situation, because the way the whole thing played out was incredibly stereotypical. She never brought up the things that were bothering her, didn't tell me what she wanted, didn't believe I was committed - it felt like no matter what I did it wouldn't help. After it all played out, I sat there going through the scenario in my head, amazed at how well it fit the stereotypical red pill mindset.
Your relationship lack communication. Not you, but her. If she has something she is not happy with, she can express it but she does not show it. She doesn't trust you enough and a healthy relationship requires communication on both sides and trust.

If one day you think you can go back to playing the love game, the first criterion you need in a girl is her trust in you.
 
high school on top of being a directionless sperg.
Even after I got over those issues, I ended up being an immature late bloomer who would make things harder for myself and I even got sabatoged and slandered by a psycho creep. I spent the past year ruminating on that issue amongst a million
shit i’m in the same place too. the reality probably is that the past really doesn’t affect much how people think of you but damn it sure doesn’t feel that way. sometimes i think my fear of getting to know people deeply is just assuming by default that everyone knows every fuckup, embarrassing moment, or intimate detail of my life.

it’s easy to forget sometimes that people around you only know a small fraction of your personality and life, and aren’t as critical of yourself as you are. it’s still so frustrating though being afraid of getting too close to someone and thinking of all the ways it could go wrong
I want someone who has some common interests and stuff, and I like getting to know potential partners before I make a jump.
same here, it’s worrying too to see all the stories of people who’s partner hurts them, cheats on them etc. just makes it even more intimidating to try to interact with someone with the fear that they will end up being one of those people
 
The last time I genuinely dated someone, she was a schizophrenic who broke up with me after a month due to her no longer taking her meds. I don't go outside nor am I good with actually talking to women that aren't much older than me. Plus I fear being exploited cheaply. Plus I crave my freedom too much even though I do nothing with it.
 
same here, it’s worrying too to see all the stories of people who’s partner hurts them, cheats on them etc. just makes it even more intimidating to try to interact with someone with the fear that they will end up being one of those people
Yeah, I think that fear is always there for me too, especially since my first relationship was full of that. But if I really click with someone I try to make an effort to pursue the avenue in the chance that it might lead to something greater. If we just end up friends then I have another friend, but if it becomes more I'm pleasantly surprised but open to it. It's just reminding yourself that there are some good men and/or women out there, which can be understandably difficult to grasp if you have some kind of trauma or anxiety tied to the opposite sex.
 
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it’s easy to forget sometimes that people around you only know a small fraction of your personality and life, and aren’t as critical of yourself as you are. it’s still so frustrating though being afraid of getting too close to someone and thinking of all the ways it could go wrong
That's what I hold on to. As weird as it sounds, I relish talking to strangers because it means I can be someone new. Past me was rejected or has rejected so many people and my family has so much bullshit attached even if I need them. But, the well dressed, clean smiling me didn't. I can talk to someone for at least a short time without all the biases, failures and insecurities.
 
As weird as it sounds, I relish talking to strangers because it means I can be someone new.
i do too. unfortunately the worry is still there and probably always will be until i end up moving somewhere new. people are probably forgiving hopefully, especially since it’s not high school anymore.
 
Typical nerdy/autistic social awkwardness combined with the fact that I'm still somewhat reeling from the fallout of my marriage's disastrous ending and the realization that I'm quite a bit older, fatter, and grayer than the last time I dated anyone and I really have no idea how single people socialize and meet people in current year. Bars were never my scene and dating apps just feel so gross to even think about. I've tried other types of social activity but nothing serious come of it quite yet.

I haven't given up, though. Don't you dare put that "incel" sign around my neck.
 
is it by choice?

Yes. I've realized that my interests are esoteric and bizarre. And that further interactions with Females in the hope of finding someone similar would only hurt others and myself. So it's better this way. I have nothing left in me after past relationships anyway.
 
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