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Can I / should I open up more to my friends?

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YouAreNotBatman · 07/12/2022 20:37

So, here is my issue.
I am lonely, so fucking lonely.
I am single, been all my life. Friends and some family members have asked about my dating life or try and set me up with someone they know, mostly I skirt around and try and change the topic.

I do want to talk about my life and not hide anymore.
And I would like to be in a relationship, but the thing is I don’t want to have to have sex - I’m actually very sex-repulsed.

I feel like I’ve hide myself, have been shamed of this for a long time and it has made me very lonely and isolated accidentally.

So my question is: would it be okey to talk about my problem?
Would you shame or bully someone like me?

And just to be clear, the one’s I’m thinking about talking about this, talk a lot of personal stuff : their dating life, about sex, medical stuff.
So since they talk about private / personal things, I should be able to do the same, right?

Yabu: stfu, no one cares
Yanbu: sure, you should be able to talk about personal stuff with your friends

OP posts:
Whatevergetsyouthroughthenight · 07/12/2022 20:41

YANBU. I would certainly not shame or bully you. If you were open to it, I would want to give you a hug.

Please talk to your friends.

YouAreNotBatman · 07/12/2022 21:08

Thank you for your kindness @Whatevergetsyouthroughthenight

OP posts:
Tabasco007 · 07/12/2022 21:10

Talk to your friends, that's what they are there for, no one should bottle everything up! I wish you well OP.

Delectable · 07/12/2022 21:10

It's fine to consider whether to tell them but know that those you're comfortable sharing it with and who don't shame you for it are more likely to be better friends for you.

Whatevergetsyouthroughthenight · 07/12/2022 21:12

There are plenty of asexual people out there who would love a relationship too. This link lists seven dating sites that cater to asexual people.

www.datingadvice.com/online-dating/dating-sites-for-asexuals

Good luck OP.

NewToWoo · 07/12/2022 21:19

You could mention it. But maybe explore asexual dating sites first. It might not be an issue if you find the right partner through one of them.

Iwritethissittinginthekitchensink · 07/12/2022 21:21

I would go more by whether your friends are safe people to open up to rather than what they choose to share. Will they be supportive, will they listen instead of offering solutions?

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