Finally got a girlfriend!

Adorable_FecalSpray · 2021-03-21T22:58:16+00:00

Sounds like you need to start working out.

Some of these suggestions would be good for you.

Advice when faced w divorce

Here is what I did and highly recommend to other guys going through divorce to start doing (these are just basics).

Lift, heavy weights. If you don’t have access to heavy weights, then body weight exercises and cardio. The idea is you physically exhaust your body, which increases good chemicals in your brain. It will make you look better too, which helps with self-confidence. This can help w feelings of anger too.

Start and do BJJ, Muay Thai and/or Boxing 3-6x a week. This will help you mentally as well as physically. Also it will help you be somewhat social. This can help w feelings of anger too. Punching a heavy bag for 5 minutes straight is pretty tiring and builds strength.

Find some hobbies to do, old ones you stopped or some new ones. Guitar, woodworking, piano, dancing, yoga, stamp collecting, shooting, home improvement projects, model building. For when you aren’t lifting heavy weights and/or rolling or punching something.

Stay away from alcohol, do not rely on it to numb the pain. Sure, have a drink or two but don’t let it be a crutch. You are stronger then that. Also use this time to fix your nutrition (I prefer low carb and high protein and fat, along w Intermittent Fasting). And get your sleep, your brain needs to be sharp while you are going through this.

Start pursuing some alternate stream(s) of income other then your regular 9-5. Start w writing business ideas and plans then start pursuing them. Doesn’t have to be huge but something that brings in extra money and gives your mind something to do. (Legal bills will add up quickly, even on amicable splits).

Learn to meditate, starting w a couple minutes a day and work your way up to 10-15 minutes. (This actually lowers my blood pressure, I’ve measured before and after. It also helps w obsessive negative thoughts). There are several apps out there, I use Headspace.

Make your living space your own. Whether you get to stay in your house or have to move. Over time put furniture, art and other items that YOU want and will be proud to show to people you invite over.

Get a therapist. You might have to trial a couple before you find one that you click with and you feel that they understand you. Don’t feel bad about firing them. If they are any good they will help you set some goals for the sessions.

Reach out to friends and family to keep those connections alive or to re-kindle them. Be careful about venting to family and friends about your situation or Ex. It is alright to do for close relationships but keep it vague and short. That is what the therapist is mostly for.

Read books and/or listen to audiobooks, here are some recommendations that I found helpful:

• ⁠Models

• ⁠No More Mr. Nice Guy!

• ⁠The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

• ⁠The 4-Hour Workweek

• ⁠48 Laws of Power

• ⁠How to Win Friends and Influence People

• ⁠The Rational Male

• ⁠Extreme Ownership

• Discipline Equals Freedom

• ⁠Boundaries After a Pathological Relationship

• ⁠Stop Walking on Eggshells

• ⁠Magic Words

• ⁠The Co-dependent’s User Manual (The last 4 are if your Ex was a Narc or Borderline)

The above are just the basics, if you have kids there should be a few others things you should start doing. If your Ex has a personality disorder there are several more things you need to do. Do not share w your Ex you are doing these things. If she finds out, ok but this is your business for you to focus on.

And lastly, do NOT jump right back into another serious relationship. Figure out the part you played incoming to the divorce. Maybe it wasn’t much or maybe it was. Figure that out. Be ok w being on your own for awhile. Do not repeat the same mistakes that got you where you are right now. I would recommend taking at least a year to work on the above before dating again. If you really focus on the above you will go back to the dating market in a much much better position.

rickyspanish12345 · 2021-03-22T01:01:56+00:00

27! Nice. You'd better hit the gym and work on that core and cardio. Congratulations!

random_topix · 2021-03-22T01:55:20+00:00

If you are 45 and can’t orgasm with a new, young girlfriend, you should consider seeing a doctor. That’s a sign of cardiovascular disease. Doctors ask about ED for that reason, not because they want to know if you’re getting laid. Sorry if I misread that.

mnomoto · 2021-03-22T00:21:19+00:00

MyNewNormal808 · 2021-03-22T05:47:18+00:00

Congrats dude. Yup, we're not the same as when we were in our 20s. Definitely need to step up the cardio. Still, you got experience and knowledge that can compensate for going into beast mode of your 20s. In my youth, it was all about my needs. Now, it's all about the woman's needs. Good luck brother.

MartyMcFly7 · 2021-03-22T16:30:50+00:00

Congrats! I don't see any mention of ED, just a lack of energy and inability to finish the job. The latter can be caused by not feeling comfortable and relaxed. When you're with the same person for many years, it can be awkward and different to start off with someone new. You don't know each other's likes, dislikes, and expectations and there are a lot of nerves. Things may take longer than usual, but this will pass as you become more comfortable with each other. Also... you might try going without the "self-care" for a while.

Philo_Beddoe99 · 2021-03-22T04:12:24+00:00

I thought asking someone to be your girlfriend stopped after high school. Doesn't it just sort of happen?

HeHeHaHaHaHyena · 2021-03-22T06:29:52+00:00

The last time I saw a red flag as big as that age difference was before the fall of the Soviet Union.

awesomeroy · 2021-03-21T23:35:34+00:00

half your age plus 7?

Tis_Of_Thee · 2021-03-22T00:21:41+00:00

Good job Tiger, have fun and enjoy your new relationship.

oneknocka · 2021-03-22T04:14:27+00:00

I think it’s the emotional aspect. Once u let that wall down I believe things will change. Also maybe stop eating meat.

cloudburr · 2021-03-22T01:18:35+00:00

Good job! I'm not back in the dating game yet, but is it normal to wait that long before consummating the relationship?

Back in my day it was usually within the first month.

Title	Finally got a girlfriend!
Author	rrockman
Upvotes	18
Comments	24
Date	March 21, 2021 10:07 PM UTC (5 years ago)
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