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We broke up 3 years ago (my fault, combination of immature, scared, and got jealous of little things). I've been working really hard on myself to not be like that. Last Friday I went out to celebrate, got drunk and then text her. Following morning after woke up and realized I had become a stereotype of "what could have been" and immediately felt like crap. Ever since then though we've been talking for hours a day. She's single, I'm single, and she said that I have changed in all the right ways. I keep thinking maybe I'm just imagining it. But its at least 100 texts a day, and my heart races like it did when we first started dating. It definitely feels like it could be more than 2 people who were good friends catching up. Am I trying to find find gold in a silver mine here?

I’ve had to deal with this disgusting bullying bs for the better part of my life. I’m 100% straight but also unfortunately a sensitive & “nice” guy.

But the thought of doing it with another man gives me a gag reflex. That doesn’t mean I hold anything against gay people (I’m friends with a few). But it’s not for me when it comes down to it nor will it ever be.

I’ve had gfs but I’ve never had anything that was serious and lasted longer then a year.

There is just a disgusting unfair stereotype that long time single men past the age of 30 are “secretly gay”. In 2020 there is very little downside of coming out in the western world. It’s often celebrated. So why would a straight man lie about his sexuality? Why is it such a big deal to everyone else?

I really do want a serious girlfriend and to start a family. But this is extremely challenging considering where I live and several other factors. My girlfriend had a good personality but I didn’t see a bright future with her (she has clinical psychological problems). I had to break it off.