Search Results: expectations

I started dating my best friend and things have changed for the worse. How do I deal with this?

My boyfriend and I have been dating for a month now. Before this we were friends for years , he has liked me for 5. He has been through two breaks ups with me and we have always talked about what we expect from a...

Anonymous

(18-24)

Why do I feel like men are not allowed to have standards in dating?

Every time I say in front of girls what kind of a girl i want they always say you're not gonna find anyone like that, lower your standards, you're picky, such a girl doesn't exist and stuff. But when they talk about a guy...

Anonymous

(25-29)

Guy's Behavior

Hey girls , what is an expectation vs reality situation that is true?

Okay simple question , but seriously what is an expectation vs reality situation that you've come to realize is true - for example a guy has a fancy car & wants to impress the ladies & would hope they show up but instead...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Break Up & Divorce

Possible temporary breakup?

My 'ex' and I broke up a couple of times. We tended to push and pull each other. Couldn't find balance. We agree we rushed into a relationship, naively thought our feelings for each other would be enough. We came to find...

Anonymous

(25-29)

Guys and Gals, what’s the distinction between dating approaches in different cultures?

A few friends and I have a running dialogue about the dating approaches/styles/expectations based on our cultural backgrounds. I’d love to hear everyone’s take on this question as well. Answers can be about PDA, showing...

DishLady

Master Age: 52

From Skinny to Strong: My Wife’s Bodybuilding Journey

Our love story took an unexpected turn when I confessed to my slim and delicate wife about my fascination with muscular women and female bodybuilders. Little did I know, this revelation would spark a transformation in her...

Randy121

Xper 5 Age: 44

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Does my boyfriend want some space?

I started dating my boyfriend now for about 3 months and we are still working on some communication and expectations. We are quite literally inseparable from each other; we talk all the time for at least 4 or 5 hours a...

Anonymous

(25-29)

Why women have such high expectations of men nowdays?

A man must look good, earn quite well and meet a whole list of individual characteristics depending on the woman. In general, I have the impression that if men were equally demanding, they would help each other in life....

Anonymous

(25-29)

Girls, do girls/women essentially have higher expectations on dating apps of best looking guys, best guys in shape and that's it?

I feel like girls and women don't take dating apps seriously. I understand you need to be attracted to the person. But in this day and age. I think there's no exact formula to talk to a girl or a woman. I understand...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Hobbies & Leisure

Nonfiction only. please share the title of the best book you’ve recently read?

What Happened to You? by Oprah and a child psychiatrist Dare to Lead by Bréné Brown The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks-could’ve been better, when journalists write a biography they often try to sensationalize it...

DreamCrescent

Xper 7 Age: 39

Family & Friends

I feel inadequate. Feel like I dont meet peoples expectations of me. what can I do to solve it?

feel inferior to most ordinary people

Anonymous

(30-35)

You’re single, but not for the reasons you think?

You’re not single because there’s nobody out there for you. Your expectations are too high. There are 7 billion people on earth and you act like none of them are good enough for you. You set standards for others that you...

Anonymous

(30-35)

My boyfriend won’t get rid of a tattoo he has of his ex?

My ex and I recently got back together we broke up 2 years ago because he was still involved with his child’s mother, I caught him texting other women and he asked me to get a abortion because he wasn’t ready for another...

Anonymous

(25-29)

Dating is exhausting!! why the hell doesn’t even exist to begin?

I am done with dating as a whole! I don’t even want a man at all, I am tired of looking stupid. I am tired of the lies, misconceptions, the miscommunications, misunderstandings, the dishonesty…like damn you are not...

Anonymous

(36-45)

I (m31) didn't wish my partner (f33) a happy International Womens Day and tell her I appreciate everything she does. Was I wrong to forget?

We have been together two years so this would be the second IWD that has passed during our time together. Last year she didn't say anything about it and has never mentioned that IWD is an important event for her and that...

Anonymous

(36-45)

Marriage & Weddings

What’s the best way to start a conversation about getting married with your S. O?

Also, when do you think is the right time to start bringing up marriage and getting hitched? For context: My boyfriend and I have been dating for 3 years, official for 2. We’ve talked about our expectations on what a...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Are those women who expect men to pay for everything, actually low quality?

A girl who expects men to pay for everything generally cares only about the money, not the guy. They will most likely ignore any personal flaws or other qualities in a guy. Generally, guys like such are drawn to such...

Anonymous

(30-35)

My boyfriend is not romantic enough. Is this just the way he is? Or is it me that expecting too much from him?

We've been together for 1 month and it is a quite new relationship but I feel that he is not romantic to me. Is this normal in our 1st month? What would you do if your partner is not romantic enough even if you have...

pancake

Influencer Age: 42