I wanted to just start of by saying that this community has given me a lot clarity. I've felt crazy for the longest time. This post will be all over the place, so thanks in advance if you decide to read it.

I recently turned 18, and I've seriously considered just going my own way. Here's the thing; I've never been in a relationship before. Throughout my life I've seen really solid relationships end in the nastiest breakups. My whole life I've watched my guy friends date girls like there's no tomorrow. I've felt weird because I've never really wanted that. Don't get me wrong, as I'm completely straight and I think women are really attractive, but there's obviously way more to a person than looks, as a lot of men have learned the hard way.

I dont feel like I'm missing out. At all. I dont want to date if I essentially already know the very possible outcome. Women date men for social status, and I've witnessed it. Girls just want 6 ft boyfriendtall ntially just bragging rights and money. Real love and connection is far too rare nowadays in my opinion.

I guess what I'm trying to say here is that should I either experience the bullshit, get my wallet drained and heart broken, or just day fuck it and go my own way. My parents think I'm weird for not wanting a relationship. They tell he how wonderful it is, and I've had to explain to them that this generation is very different theirs. Women have been the same for a long time, but have changed in a bad way if that makes any sense. Thank you all in advance guys.