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Why is dating so difficult/disappointing/frustrating and hard work

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Notgettinganyyounger23 · 24/05/2024 10:10

I've decided to dip my toe back into dating and have been online. After a few non starters I met a great guy. He was really keen we were chatting and have met up a few times, there was a lot of chemistry and we made plans for this weekend. Most of this was driven by him, his suggestions. It was my birthday yesterday he popped round and bought a huge bunch of flowers. Then today I got a message saying, I need to be on my own this is making me anxious etc. It was quite intense but it was reciprocal and was more him initially. Is this a game I have no idea what's happened. It's really put me off. Anyone else find it difficult?

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Notgettinganyyounger23 · 24/05/2024 21:16

Oh crikey I'm destined to be single forever

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StarsBeneathMyFeet · 24/05/2024 21:37

I’ve only been properly attracted to 5 men in my life. (If I’m been totally honest, I wasn’t strongly attracted to my XH. I loved him for him but it was never ‘rip your clothes off’ passion). I never really expected it. Somehow I stumbled upon my OH - not even swiping, it was Bumble banter the speed dating thing. So we messaged for 3 minutes, saw one picture of each other and matched (I do recall thinking ‘Ohh he’s fit! And swiping right). We were both amazed by the attraction we have. Still great 18 months later. It’s rare but it’s possible!

Notgettinganyyounger23 · 25/05/2024 09:35

Well I've gone back in...will see how I get on. I've definitely learnt from the last experience. Wish me luck 🤞

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CM97 · 25/05/2024 15:32

Notgettinganyyounger23 · 25/05/2024 09:35

Well I've gone back in...will see how I get on. I've definitely learnt from the last experience. Wish me luck 🤞

Good luck!!

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