Do you just eventually get emotionally stronger?

[Selliebeanz]

After being hurt, rejected, and disappointed so many times I'm to the point where things don't bother me so much. I don't do anything to numb out my experience and I'll rationally go over what's going on, but I don't feel that jab in my chest anymore, I can find ways to make myself happy. I'm not sure if that's normal though. It's not like I feel nothing I'm more likely to just shake myself as opposed to sitting in a dark room drowing in my tears like I used to. Thing is, I'm wondering if I'm not just disassociting even tho I'm quite mindful.

[Anonymous]

Yes, at this point nothing women do surprises me anymore. It's like switching off a light switch and moving on to the next one at this point. The only problem now is it's so much that way I see little reason to connect with women anymore (in terms of a meaningful relationship that is). I mean I'll still date. I enjoy dating and having fun. But I'm kind of ambivalent to feelings. I'm not numb either. I've just heard it all now. When a woman tells me she loves me, I know what she really means is she loves the feelings she gets being around/with me. It's not really me she loves. So if she tells me she loves me I either have to fake i love her back (which I'm not good at). Or anger her by saying "thank you". Which is my more natural response.

[Sameone]

Yes, I agree with you.
In my experience a lot of betrayal in my previous relationships. (Because sex problem)

Now when I enter a new relationship, it becomes like gambling. How long will it take for her to cheat on me 🤣

[Sameone]

Tnx for MHO

[IslaTheWitch]

you should learn. If you got disappointed, give up expectations. If you got hurt, be more picky in choosing people you let closer. If you got rejected work on yourself

[BarryLiverstone]

Like you said you are numb to it. That’s an indication you aren’t trying something new and outside of your comfort zone. Are you reach to take a risk and try something new?

[BLP11520]

Yes you do it differs from person to person.