If you're single, how long have you been out of the dating pool & why?

[TrulyPink28]

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Thanks everyone and thank you to the men, in particular, who've been rather transparent about their situations. I'm very grateful for your openness.

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These questions were meant to assist in your thought process. Not to patronize, insult or intrude. You don't need to share with me or anyone on here. The point I'm gently saying is that we all contribute to where we are in our lives. If we choose to not take ownership or some responsibility of our situation, that's a problem. I wish you well Agagagagaga.

[Anonymous]

I have not dated anyone exclusively for almost 4 years. It is soon soon a year ago I went on a date. I also never been with someone I'd consider a partner/boyfriend and someone who would consider me a girlfriend anyway. So kinda always been single.
I am very bad at it, brings out many insecurities and it is very stressful to date and let someone in who is maybe (likely it feels like for me) not going to stay. I've been hurt and felt dissappointed many times when giving it a chance.
Overall I am happy being single so that's what I choose for now.

[TrulyPink28]

It can feel rather safe to not confront the why's behind one's previous actions in relationship. At least you've become more self aware e. g. nothing that you're "very bad (at relationships)... it brings our many insecurities... stressful" and fears that this other person would leave you. At least you're happy where you are now x

[Opinion Owner]

yeah, I deal with such in friendships aswell to a lesser/more manageable degree, trying to improve it there, that's enough for now :D

[dorksided1]

i met someone when i was younger, he was my best friend and we were going to be more but he passed before that and never met anyone i connect with on that level, so i have no interest in dating is my reasoning for being single.

[TrulyPink28]

That's tough. My heart goes out to you... was his passing unexpected?

[dorksided1]

cancer so yes

[boobliker]

I don't think I was ever in a pool for dating. most of my girls have come along after the last one left, it never been a thing i have done go looking for a date. even now at 68 I have my SO and another who would take over from her if she left. and may be a third if both left?

[MCheetah]

Been single since February 1st, 2016. Haven't had sex since the movie Skyscraper came out; it was on that night. (Internet says July 13th, 2018.)

Notice how all the women on here are saying less than two years and all; like that's an eternity for them.

[Anonymous]

I've been happily single for ages, must be almost 20 years by now. Too many proud and promiscuous women in this age so I don't bother. I don't care how much they try to shame... high body counts will never be attractive!

I was approached the other week but I'm done regardless.

[Anonymous]

Have been out of the dating pool completely for 16 months or so.
I was burned real bad with my last boyfriend and realized I needed a serious break to get over it. I'm not ready to date again primarily because of that, and also because I want a job first and that seems to be taking its fluffing time.

And well, I enjoy just being me as well.

[Freyke]

Love? a couple of years. Because I don't know what I'm looking for yet.

[TrulyPink28]

Aww❤. Patience x

[Freyke]

I need to find out what's wrong with my love radar, it seems defect. I want a relationship but I'm never ready when they are. It's strange.

[TrulyPink28]

What does it mean to be ready?

[TrulyPink28]

(To you)

[Freyke]

To be sure of wanting to be in a relationship with a person. I don't know how I can come to that point to seal the deal. It's not that I'm scared, nervous, or that she is a bad person. I just don't know how to be sure.

[TrulyPink28]

Do you feel that by being in a relationship you're in it for the long haul?

[Freyke]

I hope it is. It should be for life

[TrulyPink28]

How do you get to know women generally? This is how you'll know who you like being around and those you feel you never get enough of... keep it simple:) My parents are 50 years married & still learning about each other.

[Freyke]

Is it alright if I dm you about this?

[TrulyPink28]

Of course

[Freyke]

It doesn't work for some reason 😭

[Anonymous]

46 years.
Why? Simply put, the women I like don't like me. And the women that like me, I don't like. I know my value. And if a woman is unwilling to meet that then I'm quite content to stay single. It's really NOT a hard choice when women of today give so little.

[Opinion Owner]

You're forgiven @trulypink28
You're a woman. No one expected you to fully get what women are like. Or what a man has to endure from women these days.

[Anonymous]

Uh, maybe about 3 or 4 years.

I’m just tired of it. I’m exhausted from looking at pictures and reading profiles and hoping to actually get a message or a date that isn’t anything more than a waste of time and money.

[TrulyPink28]

I know what you mean & to be frank, I'm so happy that Covid is no longer a barrier to meeting people. Were you on dating apps exclusively before Covid?

[Opinion Owner]

I mean I never really let Covid keep me from living my life like normal. I didn’t have much of a social life before Covid, nor do I have much of one after lol. I don’t really think Covid was ever a barrier to meet people.

But I’ve tried Tinder in the past. It’s incredibly depressing swiping on profile after profile hundreds of times and you get nothing. Just nothing. It really started to fuck with me because I used to think I was a good looking guy. I used to have women hit on me. I’m not saying I got loads of women chasing after me, but it’s nice to actually know that someone finds you attractive and wants to spend time with you. You don’t get that with Tinder. I don’t really think of myself as attractive anymore and I know that no amount of exercise of new clothes or whatever will amount to anything—-been there, tried that. I think I went on four dates on Tinder in as many years. Out of those women only one of them I kinda sorta was interested in—the others were very boring, terrible conversationalists, and I just didn’t feel any interest or speak. But this one gal ended up saying she was seeing another guy while also seeing me and she decided he was the better choice for her. Oh well.

This is modern dating. At least it was for me.

[TrulyPink28]

I hear you. If becoming a bachelor, dying alone, and giving up on relationships is your goal, this is a choice. Some people opt to speak with life coaches or counsellors, to get down to the root of what's going on. If not happy with your current situation, something has to change.❤

[Opinion Owner]

I haven’t given up on relationships. I’ve given up on the chase. The juice simply isn’t worth the squeeze. Single life isn’t a “goal” of mine. It is what it is. It’d be nice for a woman to actually approach me for a change, but we both know that’ll never happen.

Or I could just compromise myself and be in a shitty relationship just for the sake of being in one.

[TrulyPink28]

What kind of women are you seeking and what's changed in you and your environment, of late? You mention getting quite some attention before... what's different? Also, if a woman goes after another man for exclusivity, what is that man providing to her which you may not have?

[Opinion Owner]

What? I don’t know why you’re turning this into some interrogation of what I do or do not provide to women.

I’m not looking for any advice or a “solution.” There is nothing “wrong” with me. And I’m not another man whining about how he can’t get a date. I can get a date. I could call up my friends with benefits right now. I want to meet a woman who will be worth having a relationship with and sharing life together.

I’d rather not continue this dialogue. You said some pretty insulting and patronizing things and I found your questions intrusive. As if it is some failing on my part for being single or not somehow being able to find the perfect woman for me. Whatever lady. Good day.

[FunkyMonkee]

I've been single for 21 years but I haven't been out of the dating pool, there's just no one interested. I don't beat up the people that I love so, girls aren't really interested in me.

[PatriceONeal]

I'm 33 and have been gleefully single for a few years. Feminism is why. Why buy the cow when any random glass of milk will come home with me from the bar?

[TrulyPink28]

Heard that before... it's too easy

[PatriceONeal]

Feminism is no longer healthy for women.

[TrulyPink28]

Personally, never have supported modern feminism and the route we're going now. If I wanted to be regarded as a man, I might as well become one. What and why women are pouncing around trying to minimize, shame, rebuke men so much this season, is crazy.

[PatriceONeal]

Yeah first couple waves might have been okay. Too early to say. If feminism was so effective it should have ended once its accomplished its goals, but it's continued and now searches for a reasons to justify it's existence. Therefor becoming an organization driven by power and not equality. America shuts down communism everywhere it rears its ugly head. Unfortunately it's breached into the minds of our youth and weak minded populous.

[poneglyphs]

I have been single all of my life. Most women don't take me serious, ghost me, lie too me, or just ignore me :^(

[MCheetah]

Sorry to hear that. At least you didn't say it was cause of your height, though. That is my flaw.

[zagor]

My last date was Summer 2019, the year before covid. Though that isn't really what's responsible for my lack of activity. Pretty much have decided it's not worth the bother anymore.

[Yucy_Gluttony]

Since covid started! I don't know how to fall in love

[genericname85]

forever. i dipped in and out of the dating pool a few times. just nothing that i want there. so i'm single.

[Aakash_Hangargi]

Nobody loves me

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I've been Single for 18 years now. Why cause I never found true love?

[nik4play]

15 years. My ex put me off through her cheating and ugly personality. So I prefer to be alone rather than be with the wrong person.

[TrulyPink28]

❤ goes out to you...

[nik4play]

thanks sweet

[nik4play]

But I learnt to like my own company and I feel I can have fun and have No one to have to answer to. I'm not a jealous guy and I have never hurt ex's. I still with the exception of one have a good friendship with my ex's, if the right girl came along, then happy days.

[gabby100]

Was married for a number of years , now divorced, im a reasonably free agent..

[CuriousMufuxka]

Going on 7 years. I put my all into my last and swore to her and myself that would be it.

[TrulyPink28]

:( life, ey

[CuriousMufuxka]

Fuck it :)

[Cowboy6666]

I have been single since last 5 years due to my lack of finding a girl
but Now I am looking

[TrulyPink28]

All the best to you! Hope you're looking good😘

[Cowboy6666]

I am trying my best ;)

[Adam_West]

i am single and i am waiting for cocksuckers.
come suck my cock

[idonotexist]

I'll suck it lmao

[Adam_West]

@idonotexist WOW HEY!!! That's amazing!!! I want you to do it!!! Suck my cock!!

[Anonymous]

I've never been in the dating pool because I'm a young guy lol

[moonpie89]

I'm rarely ever single. I hate being alone..

[TheMajesticKing777]

Most if not all my life

[Likes2drive]

6 years so far, no luck, it’s never been by choice

[TrulyPink28]

Divorced?

[Likes2drive]

Yeah..

[TrulyPink28]

❤. How are the kids in this?

[TrulyPink28]

About what's going on?

[Likes2drive]

They are all grown and finishing up school

[TrulyPink28]

Was it your ex who walked away?

[Likes2drive]

No she cheated on me and married him 2 weeks after the divorce was final

[darealanswers]

5 years. Need time to work on myself

[TheBigGuy9]

Single. Yes.
2 years.

[Anonymous]

Never joined the dating pool

[TrulyPink28]

Jumped straight into bachelorhood?

[Opinion Owner]

More like Monk

[TrulyPink28]

Uhh... the spiritual bachelor lol

[Opinion Owner]

Does dating A. I. count?

[TrulyPink28]

Some marry AI...

[JesseJayNeak]

8 years. Never could find the one

[UpdateGloomyNights_]

Honestly i gave up flirting 2 months

[Pudsmucker]

44 years

[TrulyPink28]

❤. Why so long?

[Pudsmucker]

Married.

[TrulyPink28]

Lol! Good one, but not single😉

[Pudsmucker]

No, not single. I would not know what to do if she would die an me.

[TrulyPink28]

Awwwwwww😘

[Anonymous]

too busy trying to master levitation

[Fromdusktilldawn]

Single since birth

[Uptowngirl88]

Since 2021