Is it ok to never date or put yourself out there again?

[Anonymous]

[DaveJord]

Sure it is okay as long as that is what you want for yourself... but if it isn't then you need to do some self reflection on that and make what ever adjustments you feel you need to make in order to become the best possible version of yourself.

In the end guys like confident women, so if you have any insecurities about dating or men, then you need to determine for yourself what you should do about that. Nothing brings out ones own insecurities more than dating does, and failure and disappointment is just apart of the process so I would not get to discouraged if I was you.

[CoffeeBeanBlack]

The short answer is no. The long answer is that it depends. If you're asexual, a romantic then you don't have to date anyone at all. If it's a trauma thing, then probably not. You would be depriving yourself experiences that you need. You however in any case can choose to be unpaired until you're ready. I've considered the same thing. Maybe I could give up my dreams of being a husband and father and just make money and be a cool uncle who supports his clan/family rather than forming a new nuclear family. Dying along sounds nice when you're afraid of being eternally unfulfilled or neglected again. Doesn't make it an objectively good choice

[Passion_Devil]

It is okay. You can be happy single. It is okay if it's something you want to do, that's the only condition. If the answer is no or there is even the slightest bit of doubt, you should probably keep dating.

[Slartybartfast]

Sure, most guys I know stopped years ago. Once I hit 30 I called it quits. From a mans perspective it's like giving up a second job you have to pay to go to. You wind up with more money more time and don't have to risk approaching. I'm not sure women will benefit as much as men, they usually don't have to spend the time, money, or take the risks men do approaching.

[Agagagagaga]

Of course it is. I’ve completely given up on women, dating, relationships, all of it. It’s quite liberating, truth be told. I no longer look for women, try to date them, impress them, stress over them, or deal with the abusive bullshit. It’s great.

[TommyMountainFigure]

If it's ok wit you then it doesn't matter to anyone else. I personally would be horrified to live like that though.

[Asker]

Yeah I have friends and lots going for me that’ll keep me afloat. But I don't know I just don’t think I’ll ever be with anyone again.

[TommyMountainFigure]

Is it a choice or because of a fear?

[Asker]

Definitely fear. And I never hear anything positive about relationships anymore like people cheating and just not giving the other person 100%. It just seems kind of exhausting.

[TommyMountainFigure]

Wanna know why you don't hear anything positive regarding really good relationships? It's because when you are in one, you don't have to talk about it or brag about it, you are living it.. I'm in one such relationship, and it's great.
I wouldn't close your eyes to the possibility if I were you. I really wouldn't.

[crossdressingrihno]

Well I mean it's evil but you're probably gonna miss out

I mean not actively pursuing a relationship and just taking the opportunity when ever decent one pops up is probably your best bet

[Luggit]

Sure why not. I haven't dated, or had sex in 23 years. I love my life!

[Wise4myage]

Seems lonely to me, but more power to you if that's what you want.

[Berethor]

You want to become a nun? :)

[JoyGirl]

If that is what you want to do, then it is ok.

[Asker]

It’s not necessarily what I want to do, but I just don’t think it’s meant to ever happen for me.

[JoyGirl]

What makes you say that?

[TheMajesticKing777]

Whatever floats their boat

[scott04sa22]

If you want to stay a bachelorette, sure

[IsoUser]

Why, wouldn't you want to date again?

[Anonymous]

Do whatever you want.

[RedpRms]

Sure