Why do I not catch feelings anymore? Is this normal for other people to stop catching feelings for others as they get older?

[Anonymous]

I used to until around 16 years old

[Anonymous]

This may not be the case for you.. The more sexual partners a person has, the harder it becomes to form emotional bonds. You'll have the desire to do so, but it will take a longer time to do so. I mention this because a lot of younger women are curently experiencing this, as a byproduct of hook up culture. If this is the case for you, I recommend taking some time away from sex. 3-6 months should be enough to understand how the energy exchange during sex can affect your ability to bond. Also, therapy is a great outlet to further analyze your emotions.

[Finchie40]

Yea I feel this way at times , my reason is mainly due to already experiencing relationships and the drama , the heart break , realizing every relationship is a 50/50 chance on whether it will last or not , Once I been through all the ups and does I got to a point where for me to ever catch feelings for some that have to really prove to me they are in it for the long haul. If not then it’s just a waste of time

[Mmmariaxc]

Maybe now you just know what you like more and the guys around you aren’t it. You say 16 so at that age you were probably in school surrounded by lots of different people your age so it might make sense that there was more opportunity to find someone you liked.

[Anonymous]

I feel it does become harder the older you are.

[FilmGuy93]

Could be boredom, or just that you're getting experienced and tired of dealing with people.

[xJeremyx]

It happened to me around 17-18 years old.

haven't had feelings for anyone ever since.

I think it is part of the maturation process. You begin to realise what you need to focus on before getting into a relationship.

And sometimes, there just isn't anyone that you like, and that is ok. Good things are worth the wait.

[Guy13]

Typically at a pre-thirty age, one has watched porn and/or body hopped until you are desensitized. It is in layman detail in a small book called "Hooked" on Amazon.

[Avicenna]

It's likely explained by you not meeting guys you really want

[OddBeMe]

Catch feelings…as in empathy? You don’t sense their feelings or you don’t care?

[KrakenAttackin]

Perhaps you are already an Alpha Widow.

[In_Trance]

maybe you're surrounded by douchebags

[Nominal]

Harsh truth