I want to give an alternative perspective that will hopefully help.
A lot of people make arbitrary lists of requirements, like they need these physical features, these hobbies, etc. Then when they’re getting to know people, they go one by one down that checklist to see if they measure up like they’re shopping for furniture instead of making a friend. Then they get frustrated that “nobody is interested in a relationship” when the fact is they’re just not interested in being treated like a product at a store.
My advice is to go out with the intent to make friends. It could turn out that you find a new hobby you really enjoy with one friend that just doesn’t hit the same with anyone else or by yourself. Maybe that’s DnD, quilting, or skating. Try new things with new people and maybe you’ll find companionship with someone you didn’t expect.
As you begin a new relationship, make sure you align on whatever’s most important to you, but be flexible with the rest, and be comfortable with the other person not changing in the ways you expect or want. Here are some things I think it’s goods to be picky about:
- long term plans and goals - what does ideal retirement look like? Are kids a possibility or necessity?
- religious/political values - you don’t need to agree, but you do need to be okay with any disagreement
- money - will you combine finances or keep things separate? What expectations do you have for discussing spending?
I think pretty much everything else becomes less important once you meet the right person.
Whostosay@sh.itjust.works 1 week ago
Hell yeah dude, you highlighted rule 2 extremely well.
COMMUNICATE, ITS NOT WEIRD, SOMEONE ELSE ALREADY THOUGHT IT AND FUCKED IT OR STUCK IT UP THEIR ASS, WHO CARES GET WEIRD, TALK ABOUT IT.
also not confident either, but if you’re not announcing yourself, you’re probably complaining about being stood up by an employee that doesn’t even know your name somewhere.