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Lack of intimacy and partnership

Discussion in 'Loneliness' started by Petros Santos, Aug 1, 2017.

  1. Petros Santos

    Petros Santos Fapstronaut

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    Hi guys, I know that there's a post talking about intimacy in this section, but my story is different and I have to share with somebody, because I don't have anyone who I can talk about it. I'm 22 and never had a girlfriend, never had a friend that is a girl, or never talk too long with a girl since ever. I consider myself a good looking guy, but I'm not confident enough. I'm very lonely man and it's been really hard to no to feel depressed about it. I know that this is just a thought in my mind and that I can change my state focusing in something that make me feel happy, but how can I feel happy, when there's no intimacy at all and don't have anyone to talk more profoundly?

    I got a part-time job and did volunteering work and there's girls on there, but I talk to them and do some jokes, but I need more than that. When I began to talk about myself with them, they start saying that I'm weird and weak. But weakness not bother me, I respect everyone weakness. We are the most vulnerable creature on earth, but when I want to share intimacy people seems to step back. I'm not saying that I need a girlfriend to be happy, I'm saying that I need someone(whatever man or women) to connect with more profoundly, because it's impossible to feel happy alone forever.

    When I'm not working or studying and have free-time it's hard to hang out alone. I try to do things that I enjoy like TRX, calisthenics, running, meditation, writing, reading or go to a calm place and embrace nature. I like to be alone, but not 100% of the time.
     
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  2. Baroque

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    I can relate. It's okay to be alone sometimes but the loneliness gets to me after a while. I get tired of doing everything by myself. Humans are social creatures. We need to be interacting with other people.
     
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  3. aps1991

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    Your predicament is similar to mine. Keep doing what you're doing - it's moving you towards your ultimate goal. Perhaps consider any additional ways you can move towards connecting with people. Dancing and artistic communities tend to be better for this in my experience, but follow your own interests. You may consider looking into what's available in your local area.
     
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  4. Gagan352

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    Hey friend, I can understand your feeling. I'm going through the same. I have many acquaintances, but not single one with whom I can chill out with.
    Not been in a relationship since 5 years. But now, I think of it, It's my fault I came across girls as nuetral like showing no interest in them. It's mostly because I was afraid of rejection and what others would think If I get rejected. Also major role in my failure was played by PMO , Instead of doing something about the weaknesses I suppressed them by jacking off.

    Coming to the current status, I am on day 5 seeing some positive changes and more dominating behaviour. Also now that I've found the reasons that are holding me back, I'm thinking of joining some PUA community to learn how to talk to girls and act towards it.
    "BE STRONG"
     
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  5. Petros Santos

    Petros Santos Fapstronaut

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    I just want someone with whom I can share my feelings and get out. I think that I'm afraid of rejection too, because I tend to be more nice to others than real, because I think too much about what others think of me, but that's something that I'm already trying to change. Sometimes it's ok to demonstrate dissatisfaction or say our point of view, because if we don't do it, we are being somebody that we don't are. But this is not easy, for me, because I'm very anxious when I'm in front of somebody that talks with authority or a girl. When a beautiful girl talk to me I start to get anxious and my body starts to shake, because I'm afraid of what she may think about me and I also used to think that most girls are out of my league(low self-stem), because I think to myself that I'm not good enough or she may have already a boyfriend that has more character than me( this is an act that I do unconsciously). Maybe that's the reason why my conversations with girls don't last. I have a sense of shame and guilt also when talking to girls, because I think to myself "oh I'm such a looser I can't stop watching porn and go to prostitutes and other guys instead have a real life with real girls".

    So, this is what I want to do in the next days:
    1. Forgive myself and forget about the past;
    2. Talk to girls without judging me;
    3. Don't give a shit about what others may think about me and allow me to be an asshole sometimes and contradict other's opinions;
    4. See myself with the same values as others;
    5. Be patient about loneliness;
    6. Don't letting nobody disrespect me;
    7. Try to say what I feel, when somebody contradict me;
    It's gonna be hard changing this(I'm sharing some points of my journal already). I hope that this helps you guys, if you can relate with this.


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  6. Gagan352

    Gagan352 Fapstronaut

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    I can totally relate bruv, and I am here listening to you. You are not much different than me.(It's good to know different perception of same problem)
    So all the points you've given will help me too.
    What I've realised is the reason I am nice to other people is because I want to be treated the same from them and others around. Also afraid of getting hurt if they are rude and not being able to reciprocate with same rudeness.(makes sense?) - "lack of confidence and assertiveness"
    -> You should reconsider your 6th point.. as the definition of disrespect can be different and to be of varying degrees. Loosen up and don't be the sensitive guy but do reply back.
    This:eek::eek: ,Gahd !! This is what I do.. Like I would say - she has more fun bf and friends than me why would she need me ! - enormous nervousness.
    Eventually I'm improving.. Building more self esteem by doing things (Lifting, Programming and trying to be better in Academics) - So have some hobby.
    Some extra wisdom to you:
    Girls dig emotions, so build up your emotional side, make them feel something (laugh,sad,horny, beautiful, surprised)
    Also flirt casually with no Agenda because if you express some intentions behind the flirt you may come as creepy.
     
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