Search Results: lack of confidence

Confident guys/girls, how do you "not care about what others think"? How do you validate yourself without the opinions of others?

It's become increasingly obvious that a good portion of my problems is a result of my lack of confidence and my need for validation in order to feel good about myself. However, whenever I try to get help with this,...

FýrdracaDócincel

Guru Age: 29

No Sleep, No Sex, No Summer :'(

No sleep. My loving husband of only 3 months was diagnosed with severe Restless Leg Syndrome, which until it is properly controlled, prevents him from getting to sleep at night. We no longer sleep in the same bed, because...

Anonymous

(30-35)

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Matchmaking: Why the Old Timers Did It Better

Society, with each generation thinks it has a newfound wisdom. That it can crap on the old, obsolete and "outdated" values, cause... well... it always knows best. #Can't stop da "progress" bro. Matchmaking in the old...

levantine99

Yoda Age: 38

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How Do I Look?

Can guys sense when a girl is not confident?

Let's get this out the way: I, personally, don't think I'm ugly BUT I feel everyone thinks I'm ugly, so I am constantly doubting myself. This leaves me with zero confidence in my appearance. I was told my lack of self...

Anonymous

(25-29)

Will I turn out okay?

So I'm gonna cut the story short but for the last couple of years it's been rough and there's so much going on like getting told I'm stupid by my family for little things and told I have issues and that I'm not normal...

Envykillahfate

Xper 4 Age: 32

25 and Dateless, Where am I Going Wrong?

I'm a 25 year old guy and I've never been on an date let alone had a relationship, I've had a few girls I've spoken to on a regular basis and have asked a few out, all have either turned me down, stopped communicating...

Anonymous

(30-35)

When a girl is looking for a relationship, is she likely to be much more forgiving of nerves and mistakes early on compared to one seeking a hookup?

I met someone and she seemed either uninterested or nervous. I don't know her well enough yet to tell which it was. I was nervous and probably gave the impression I lacked confidence. But I approached her.

Anonymous

(30-35)

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Flirting

How do I overcome the anxiety of initiating conversation with women that I find attractive?

I always have a tough time convincing myself to go and talk to attractive women. I'm always afraid that after saying hey I won't know what to say next. I'm also afraid that after finishing talking about a topic I will...

ArkhamJokes

Xper 3 Age: 29

All the Wrong Women: My Online Dating Experience

Like most of my Takes, this is not a short one, and if you can’t handle it, that’s okay. Some others won’t mind spending the time. But I definitely want to invite guys to read this who may have tried online dating and...

ManOnFire

Editor Age: 39

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Should I pursue this relationship?

So yesterday I met this girl online. We hit it off great. Come to find out we both believe the same about the world, which is **very** hard to come by and important to me, I'll just say that. Last night, when asked she...

goodstaka

Xper 3 Age: 26

How would you keep the conversation going?

I have this issue with small talk. I can talk about the essentials and then my mind goes blank. I'm lacking in social skills so it has been a problem for quite some time (i don't have any of these issues when it's through...

MarkGerrits

Xper 6 Age: 33

Fashion & Beauty

The Deplorable 7: Fashion Trends I Hate the Most

Of many fashion trends, the following are the ones I have a difficulty seeing anything beautiful in. Do you agree? Number 1 : Men's Short Pants These are somehow feminine, especially when worn as a classic look. Number...

BlueLights

Xper 6 Age: 42

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Guy's Behavior

What do men find attractive about confident women?

Confidence comes in all shapes and sizes. I've been in the company of slim, gorgeous women that can never get a guy because they're so shy or lack the engaging personality... but likewise, I've been in the company of...

Anonymous

(36-45)

Guy's Behavior

When guys get rejected, why do they blame everything except their looks?

Girls usually blame their looks when they get rejected. Some girls are delusional enough to think it's because something about them intimidates men. i know there are some guys who blame their looks and their height....

Anonymous

(30-35)

Flirting

Can I "hang" with the hot girls?

Now I've never had a girlfriend at all before, but I was out with some people last night and there was a case when a girl approached the group and was sort of dropping hints to one guy but he wasn't having it and was...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Girls, I have a receding hairline. Will this effect me with women?

I'm 23 and have a noticeable receding hairline. I'm thinking about getting a hair transplant in the future and I'm currently taking medication to save my hair. But I'm worried that in the meantime my hair will affect how...

Anonymous

(30-35)

How do you get rid of that deeply embedded low self esteem that shows itself when talking to women?

I need help from someone who understands what I'm talking about. Someone who has managed to get rid of this shit! I work hard. I have made myself the best person I can be up to this point, and I'm looking forward to a...

Anonymous

(36-45)

I don't see anything special about myself, so why would anyone else?

I see myself as a pretty average women, I'm not huge but could do with loosing a few pounds, I'm not stunning and I'm not too bothered with make up even when I go out with friends. I lack quite a bit of confidence in...

Anonymous

(36-45)