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Should I be self-conscious about this stuff?

Due in no small part to plenty of bad past experiences, I have become highly self-conscious and have developed an intense fear of rejection at the hands of both potential and definite friends and romantic partners. In...
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Friend Zone Checklist

Friend Zone Check list...You already know your are friend zoned when... 1. You are posting on the forum asking if you’re in the friend zone (if you need to ask then you probably are) 2. You’ve never explicitly let...
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When do I, if ever I do, bring up my severe anxiety with my boyfriend.

I have really bad anxiety and a fear of abandonment. Growing up, I was teased a lot, and at some point, I learned to distrust others and turn all my emotions and thoughts inwards as a means of self protection. I analyze...
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What happens to a man?

Before I post this, I just want to apologize on behalf of my gender to all men out there that have been hurt by a woman. Women can be very manipulative, cruel, shallow, judgmental, and entitled. I feel like men are the...
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What are the roles and responsibilties of each partner in a relationship?

I've been trying to understand why I've been single, but more importantly why I don't ask out girls I fancy. An instrospective look lead me to believe that the reason is fear. Not fear of rejection, but fear of success....
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Why do shy guys expect me to do all of the work? I am shy myself.

You sometimes expect that very outgoing and popular people might be a bit blase because they're used to so much attention, but the guys I'm meeting are shy and quiet. They complain about being single, yet they're not...
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Why am I terrified to ask women out?

I'm a 26 year old man from Bangalore, India. I'm really scared to ask women out, and haven't asked anyone out till now. I have been in a few relationships earlier, which were highly unstable and crumbled very soon. Even...
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Where am I going wrong?

I’m a 27 year old guy attending college and am over weight due to some medical things and bad past choices—which I am actively trying to work on the weight. I am like 300 pounds which is embarrassing and unattractive and...
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What is the real deal on girls asking guys out?

I see so many articles written by women claiming that girls shouldn't ask guys out, that there is no guy too shy to go after what he wants and if he's not asking you out then he's just not interested enough. But surely...
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How to show a girl I like that I am interested?

Just as the question says. My biggest problem is I don't really put myself out there, because I am too afraid of being embarrassed through rejection, being too clingy and others. Even though more then likely with the...
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Should I just accept my low confidence and deal with it?

I have a very low self-esteem. I know I'm not kill it with fire before it procreates ugly but I'm a 4 on a good day. I'm afraid that if a guy asks me out he will stop liking me once he gets to know me better or when he...
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Do you think everyone can fall for each other, or that there is a certain match for everyone out there?

I'm curious as to what people think. When I was younger, I would always fall head over heels for my crush. Imagining life without them was like almost like imagining I had no future. I've been dating someone for two...
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I'm curious as to what people think. When I was younger, I would always fall head over heels for my crush. Imagining life without them was like almost like imagining I had no future. Show More
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Does he have real feelings for me or are we just friends?

Hi - I've known a guy for about 10yrs. We were both young and worked together for a long time, we hooked up after awhile, but I knew he didn't want a relationship with me, he was in his early 20's and I'm 6yrs older. I...
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Close guy friend flying cross country to visit...could there be something more?

My close guy friend and I have known each other for about four years and we met at the beginning of college. I was in a committed long term relationship back then and made it pretty clear that I was only interested in...
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Anyone else feel like the internet and texting has made our society?

Into a bunch of whiny cowards? ha ha a bit harsh I know but thinking about it, that's about as accurate as I can put it. We have countless different forums and websites there for no other pursue than to whine and complain...
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Should I try dating again or stay out longer?

I'm an introvert. Everybody characterizes me as being quiet and serious most of the time. I'm not one to show a lot of emotion or engage in small talk. I don't really fit in a particular social group. I don't consider...
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Your Feelings Don't Matter

Listen, I'm just a guy. I was born with testosterone, a propensity for growing hair on my back, and a lack of vocabulary to explain my feelings. And what I can't explain I don't discuss. And yet I DO have...
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HELP!!! Decoding a guy's mixed signals!?

After a lot of thought, I decided to tell this guy I am crazy about that I have feelings for him. For 3 months now, I know I have been guilty of sending constant mixed signals & hiding my interest due to my shyness and...
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Does anyone else have a fear of commitment?

I haven't been in a relationship in 3 year, but have had flings here and there. My friends insist I have a fear of rejection and that my standards are too high. I don't think that is the case because I don't have problems...
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The Girlfriendless Innkeeper

Alright ladies and gentlemen, I'm having a tough time here. For the past couple of years, it's been nearly IMPOSSIBLE for me to get a girlfriend. I'll try and articulate this as best and as briefly as I can. To put it...
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