I'm 32 years old, at the time of this question. The longest I've ever dated anyone was for 2 months. A large majority of the time, on very rare occassions when I actually do go on a date with someone, I either get ghosted or they tell me they're not interested. The lady I dated for 2 months, I'm still friends with today, and that was over 3 years ago, but she told me she didn't feel the magic or the pull with me. She would then go on to date guys who treated her way worse than I did, but she'd be with them longer than she was with me. I feel like I'm a very genuine good person. I believe in fairness, I believe in communication, and honesty. I also don't try to hookup on first date. If a date goes REALLY well, and I can tell she wants it, I'd be down, but I've never had a first date like that in my lifetime. At the time, when she broke up with me, I thought I screwed up, and thought I was too affectionate towards her and that turned her off, but she says that wasn't the case with me. I've heard women prefer the bad boy, since it's more exciting. I can understand wanting to be with someone who has a spine, and who you feel safe with. I can also understand it in a sexual way too. But when you'd rather date someone who moves in with you, doesn't make money for 6 months and takes advantage of you, just because it's "more exciting", that, I don't understand at all. To be fair, that guy she dated after me, and she says she's learned a lot over the last few years and has regrets, but that thought still lingers in my head. I've asked 2 other friends of mine, both male, about this scenario, and they think I should be myself, no matter what. I also have another friend who believes dating is a number's game. I understand if you think I'm insecure after reading all this, and maybe I am, but I've just been having these thoughts lately that I'm the perfect kind of person to be friendzoned, and nothing more than that.
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You know man, it's tough out there in the dating world sometimes. I get where those insecurities are coming from after years of dating struggles. A couple thoughts on your situation:
First, don't let one bad experience or one girl's opinion shake your confidence in who YOU are. Some people just aren't compatible, and it's not a reflection on your character. You sound like a caring, honest dude - those are great qualities to bring to a relationship.
Second, it's easy to assume you're doing something "wrong", but don't lose sight of loving yourself first. Changing your genuine personality probably won't help in the long run if deep down you're not accepting you.
My advice would be put yourself out there socially more. Not necessarily to date, but to naturally meet new people via hobbies or groups. Let relationships form organically over time rather than only pursuing quick first dates. Quality over quantity, you know?
Also, two exes' decisions do not define your worth. Some guys just luck out dating cheaters - doesn't mean you're not worthy of love too. Stay optimistic, my friend! The right person will appreciate you for you.
Keep being authentic. That realness will attract the real one eventually. Focus on living well and feeling whole by yourself in the meantime. You've got this - keep your head up high!
You are indeed insecure. You’re also probably autistic
What in what he wrote would indicate autism?
Maybe so, but it's hard not to think about these kinds of things in this kind of scenario
Thinking about it is normal. It does not indicate any kind of disorder,
Learn to accept that what you find attractive is not what most women find attractive. It's sounds like you're waking up to that fact.