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Lost hair to a telogen alopecia at 18. Shave what’s left. Still have eyebrows and most body hair. I’m a decent looking guy, even told I’m handsome by many. But I’m 28 now and I’ve just had no luck dating. Never even been kissed or on a date. I’m very social, involved in many groups and activities, went through 4 years of college and always had big social circles. So so many times women have shared how they can’t believe I’m single etc but yet, sometimes even those same women, turn me down. There’s been a small few who were into me but honestly I just wasn’t attracted to them. That physical attraction has to be there as well as the emotional one. I got one life and I am not settling on what I want just due to a genetic condition. But I don’t blame the women who aren’t interested either, looks do matter, just sad to think hair really is such a big determining factor for men’s looks and there’s nothing I can do but wear a wig (which I actually started doing-a full custom one, it’s 2024 and makes me happy).

But yeah, I’ve probably asked out 40 odd women in the decade I’ve shaved my head, all no’s. About 12 made it clear it was the baldness. (I always journal so I have reread this many times and remember the numbers, probably not healthy) and I’m sure others were the same. Just sad, really wanted to be married to a young woman I found beautiful and who I loved dearly. Didn’t care about much else. Not interested in waiting until I’m older, nor in dating women older than me. I’m 27.

Honestly friends I think I may clock out here soon. Love each other out there and please be kind. We all need to learn to take rejection yes but please be kind giving it. This world is mean enough.

I have had platonic relationships with the opposite sex and I can honestly say that I never wanted to have sex with the women who had always been just friends. Yes, it is possible. . . at least for me and some other people, but maybe not everyone.

Once upon a time, I tried to maintain a platonic relationship with a girl who had previously been a sexual partner. She had broken up with me and I still wanted a relationship, so I tried to maintain contact, hoping that she would reconsider our relationship. I simply wasted my time and, when I was ready to start dating again, having a "friendship" with the ex would have been a huge red flag for any potential future partner.

If I was still dating now, I would walk away from any woman who was trying to maintain an active "friendship" with a former dating/sexual partner. HBU?