alterego1234 Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 I quit for the indefinite future. Women are too difficult to understand. They are too complicated to please. She likes me but I don't like her. She wants love, I want friendship. I am too broken to fix. I am too selfish and opinionated to compromise. I like her but she doesn't like me. I want love, she wants friendship. Relationships are too challenging to succeed. Of my potential serious relationship candidates, two turned me down, two are married, two are lost to the sands of time, and one divorced me. That totals seven; yes, I know that. I am withdrawing from the dating pool. Good luck to the rest of you.
Krytie TV Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 I'm with ya brudder. I was joking with my friend yesterday that I have successfully gone 2 weeks without going on a date or asking someone out, and it feels good. Going through what I was going through was starting to be hard on me, so I bailed out of the game too. I'm taking a breather and getting my "self" back into shape before I consider even entertaining the thought of a date with someone. One can only take so much rejection and indifference before it starts to take a toll. Rest up. Soon enough you'll be ready to go back at it.
Mistaken Identity Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Seven isn't that many. How old are you?
Lucasarts Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 7 huh? wow...i have to say thats not a lot...i've been in 4 (all disasters) and pending on a 5th...which i still don't believe will happen but for some reason she still lingers around and keeps me hanging on a string. It sucks. I need a new girl to pursue but i want the one that still keeps me hanging. Anywho, its always a good idea to start fresh, just be single, go out and find some women who'll give it up for one night stands (that'll help you enjoy women more) and re-build your self-esteem and confidence. We're only human, so its natural to feel like everything is hopeless at some time or another. Good luck though.
Trialbyfire Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 (edited) I quit for the indefinite future. Ah, another casualty. I hear you. I've also withdrawn now for well over two months. While my reasons aren't the same as your reasons, it's been pretty relaxing and drama free. Take some time and recharge. It's well worth your while. Edit - Wow, it's been well over 3 months. Time flies when it's drama free. Edited January 19, 2008 by Trialbyfire
Author alterego1234 Posted January 19, 2008 Author Posted January 19, 2008 Krytie, thanks. Soon enough may be in about 10 years. MI, I'm almost 40. I'm picky, too monogamous for my own good, and I take things very, probably too seriously. LA, you're right, it isn't very many. #5, the wife, lasted nearly 20 years, though. I don't do one night stands, and even if I did, I don't think that's the way to build self esteem or confidence. I would say I don't lack either, it's more a lack of optimism. TBF, enjoy. As I've been thinking about it today, I think I'll be enjoying it too. I also meant to say that I don't mean to put any one down...not men, not women, not myself, not any of the seven. I just don't think the effort and risk that goes into romantic relationships with women is worth it for me now. I'll still hang out with women, and have beers, and work with them, and treat them well, and even have them as friends. But the romance department and that part of my heart is closed. ae
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