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[–]Zebrahead033 28 points29 points30 points 4 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
I would try the hobbies route. Something physical. Hiking, swimming, martial arts.
As far as dating goes, you can try hiring a matchmaker. Not saying they will get you married but they will get you a date.
Seems like your biggest obstacle is social anxiety. The only way to improve that is to get out there and be social.
[–]CulturalChemical8034 4 years ago [recovered] (5 children) | Copy Link
Ok thanks
[–]4goodluck 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
when it’s comes to me and my social anxiety, i remind myself that regardless if i wanna do it or not that it’s gonna happen either way.
sometimes it’s better to go feet first in uncomfortable situations
[–]Zebrahead033 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
There's a saying I think Will Smith came up with.
If you're scared to do something, then do it scared.
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[–]mgn_will 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Or lifting weights, running. Fitness has changed my life. Gives you something to look forward to
[–]Zebrahead033 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Personally I love going to the gym. Sucks when my day is too busy and I can't make it.
I wish people would stick with it. It really does become very enjoyable. The first week is always the hardest.
[–]Therocksays2020 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This is excellent advice
[–]artseesloth 14 points15 points16 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yo bro, dont give up, its ok to feel alone, i do too, i was seriously planning to do something similar to what you plan to do, but i got a sign
Here> ☣ This is your sign,
Now ill give you a few reasons why you should keep fighting:
1) people with less than you still get ladies, so its not impossible to find a date, maybe try something new? Like cold approach? New cologne? New clothes?
2) male friends are mostly leeches and pests anyway, they are doing you a favor by not replying
3) you are over 6ft, with a good job, you came too far to just quit
4) the new Jurassic world comes out in june and you shouldn't miss it, it looks like its gonne be awesome
5) have you tried cannabis? 🤔
6) if you are set on self destruction then do some good deeds for people in need before you go, so you leave the world with a positive impact and fond memories
7) why not stick around to see how one piece ends? lol
[–]That_Ad4734 11 points12 points13 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I recently relocated for a new job. For about a month or two I had no friends, people at work were al twice my age so I had no one to talk to since we had nothing in common.
Guess what? I joined a rock climbing gym and now I’ve started to make friends. The first few weeks were awkward because I didn’t fit in, I was the loner who was climbing alone. Eventually, after seeing me daily for a few weeks they came up and talked to me and now I know the best rock climbers in the gym.
Why am I telling you this? I have social anxiety too. I forced myself to join a gym and talk to people. Now I have friends. Only took me about 2 months to make a new friend group after a total life altering relocation.
[–]False-Clerk-5073 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I also forced myself to go through that uncomfortable situation. It's so awkward but that's the best way.
[–]SlabbedSack 13 points14 points15 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Dude, if your job makes you relocate, that is a fucking fresh start.
Enjoy your own company. Walk by that bridge every day and tell it to fuck off. You're letting yourself beat yourself right now. You already have the good job in place and that makes everything else a lot easier.
Just pick a place and fucking start. It won't happen overnight and fuck sometimes it won't happen in a year. But 12 years of nothing... you have to look at yourself and make changes. Nobody said it would be easy.
You got this. Tell yourself to go fuck yourself, you're better than this.
[–]CulturalChemical8034 4 years ago* [recovered] (1 child) | Copy Link
It doesn’t feel like a fresh start, it feels like an ending. I have no hope. My trauma is constantly overwhelming me. I want to die so badly. Therapy has only made things worse
[–]mer-reddit 5 points6 points7 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Please get a new therapist. It’s not helpful if it’s not working.
[–]Erbium-Oxide 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Not counting rom-coms with female friends, I haven’t been on a date in almost 20.
[–]CulturalChemical8034 4 years ago [recovered] (2 children) | Copy Link
Wow, I’m sorry about that. But if you’re a girl, aren’t dating apps incredibly easy to meet guys on?
[–]mjak11 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I think the person you replied to is male but just has female friends. That’s how I interpreted it. Anyways that could be a great place to start for you l. Finding some female friends. And I do mean ONLY friends. Not making moves on them even if you find them attractive. It would allow you to understand the current mindset of most girls as you could ask them questions and also for some people if they see you have some female friends it can lead to them seeing that you are a safe person to be around and from that point everything else can fall into place pretty naturally
[–]Erbium-Oxide 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Oh, I appreciate the advice, but I just haven’t been searching properly. I consider myself attractive, but I don’t care for anything that isn’t longer term, which I’m not quite ready for.
[–]java5head 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I would recommend getting in shape, hit the gym and start eating healty. Also start small. Talk to cashier, store workers etc. They are paid to be friendly.
Do a smalltalk. Start with only hello and bye. Then throw in a little comment. Then a compliment probably. Do this with 3-5 people. Remember its ok to say hi and run away. It builds momentum.
If ur struggling with depression and not being consistent do the Jordan Petterson method. Like get up make the bed, brush your teeth and take a shower. First it will be hard (i assume that you are not doing this). Then throw in a 10 pages of a book. Small wins. This is similar with the upper method with the saying hi.
[–]_526 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You just need to reinvent yourself. You're obviously not too happy with the man in the mirror. Start making some life changes, gradually. Just don't go all over board because then idiots will be all "DuRhUrr midlife crisis"
[–]stanthemilkman88 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Are you in shape? Are you doing anything to be more social? Have you taken any action in improving your situation at all?
[–]CulturalChemical8034 4 years ago [recovered] (1 child) | Copy Link
I’m 6’1 175 pounds, I lift weights 4 times a week, I go for walks 3 times a week. I have no idea how to improve my social life. I want to kill myself
[–]stanthemilkman88 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Sweet, youee not a fat fuck, got that out of the way.
Well your in shape. you're socially isolated, not healthy. I'll tell you what I did
My story 18month ago relationship of 6 years ended, most of my friends don't really do much no more. So I decided I wanted to cultivate a new group of friends. So went out to find a bar. I then started talking to regulars, a diverse group of people. Mostly younger in 20s and early 30s( I'm 33) So chatted to them and over a year. I started going out with them, started going back to their places started to go to house parties again. I had to force myself to do this, "social anxiety" be damned. You know what cures social anxiety? Is repeated exposure to social events.
Your feelings are bad and you should feel bad for having them. You are not your feelings, they get in the way of your life. I mean do you want the rest of your life to be as miserable as it is now? No? Then get uncomfortable and fuck your feelings.
Goal: A better social life
Method: Move to a place near a bar district, not suburban waste land. Start going out. Talk to strangers, smile and ask for the time. Or where something is you're new to the city.
Become a regular at a bar. Not too busy. Go for months start trying to talk to people who are there.
Join a physical sport. I join Historical European martial arts clubs. Hitting people with swords. It fun.
Meet up if there are good ones.
Read the book when I say no I feeling guilty. It'll help alot.
Do you live in a city? Could you move if you wanted? Are your finaces good?
Smile more.
[–]SnooMarzipans5277 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I moved to a new country knowing absolutely no one. Had to start from scratch. I feel that friends are usually made in settings where you see them often like a hobby, work,school or any other activity. I started Muay Thai a couple of months back. Initially it was just 'hi' and 'bye' and 'how are you doing' but over a period of 3 months I've gotten to know some amazing people and the classes massively helped with my confidence. For the dating part, I wouldn't give any advice as I'm struggling there as well. Still a long way to go but baby steps.
[–]Impossible-Music-407 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Tbh with you dude I felt this post my ex cheated on me and all my friends chose her side and I was lonely for so long but try picking up a hobbie you’ll make a lot or new friends sign up for a Sunday ligue soccer team or try some other sports like boxing or basket ball you can always make friends through sports
[–]Glad_p 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I can relate because i have not been on a date for almost five years now, but i do go out and to meet new people(girls too). the truth is dont be hard on yourself nor compare yourself with others. I would say get to know what you are good at (with women and things). Just please dont take the option of the bridge.. So many women are out there looking for you, so dont beat yourself, if one or more date turns down or you get declined , do see it as a test, its always comes down to this "yes" or "no".. do you first, make you happy 🤗
[–]NootropicLove1 point 4 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
warm baths to think about things, nootropics? dm me and I can get you into a good server or just give u some info, it's kinda complicated but plz do
[–]DB_Cooper_is_alive1 point 4 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Don't worry bruh you're not alone. My last date was in 2014 lol. But don't ever think life is not worth living. You gotta learn to live with yourself first, trust me. Get a hobby, it really helps. I've been learning to play guitar for abt 2 years nw and I'm getting pretty good at it. I've also been hitting the gym regularly for over 3 years, I'm fuckin ripped now. And I feel great! It really helps both physical and mental fitness. I focused completely on myself and I have a decent career that I can see myself growing professionally in. And you know what? I'm slowly losing my social anxiety! It's still kinda bad, a lot of times approach anxiety kicks in, but I do things like count to 3 and then just start walking to the person I want to talk to. Whatever helps you step out of your mental confort zone. I also moved cities because I wanted a change in environment, start fresh! And looks like you're just in the right position too, think of this as a new beginning!
[–]Monopoly41[🍰] -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
If you have such a good job and zero social skills , simply pay some girls to hang out with you. It happens all the time .
Do you think those millionaires goes to clubs and try to approach girls ? Hell nah . They either pay cash to provide some $$ value to those girls life like paying rent , bills etc
[–]CulturalChemical8034 4 years ago [recovered] (3 children) | Copy Link
I’ve gotten escorts before and I’m not a millionaire. I’m not a fan of how getting an escort makes me feel. I’m willing to get a girl a car if she was in a long term relationship with me though
[–]Monopoly41[🍰] 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Then whenever you go to those dating sites , add it to your bio that thing. You are willing to provide financial support to your girl. But at this point , You need to accept girls will like you for whatever you provide to themselves , not for your personality.
Still better than paying for sex coz you will have some company
[–]feriz_xyz 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Terrible idea. He's lining himself up to be emotionally manipulated and used for money probably ending in a divorce and even worse mental health.
What to do instead, leverage money you have to improve yourself and your life. Buy better clothes, consider hiring a stylist, buy cologne, go out more, consider joining some clubs and gyms around activities you are interested in. And I would consider paying for a dating coach. Do your research though because there is a lot of false advertisement and promising results that they can't deliver in that space. John Anthony Lifestyle and Alex PlayingWithFire seem to be the most legit ones to me.
[–]CulturalChemical80341 point 4 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
I really don’t have much personality, I’d rather just buy a regular things and fuck her whenever I want
[–]appmanga -3 points-2 points-1 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Before you jump, can I have your stuff?
Maybe. Give me advice
[–]appmanga 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Don't waste money on a casket.
[–]Kieldro 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]Then-Recording6836 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
Social life is entirely overrated unless you're a person that doesn't handle being alone often well. Many thrive with little social activity.
Friends will leave you hanging when you need them the most and Women can leave you much worse off than you started. Be grateful that you didn't get into a toxic relationship or accidentally have kids with that person.
I would handle the social anxiety first. Know that we all have social anxiety to a degree. You may find that some otc substance or prescription can eliminate this. Experiment with supplements and find a doc who will let you try different prescriptions. Also, do blood work and see if there is an imbalance with your hormones. That can be a major cause of social anxiety and depression.
And it really comes down to self image as well. You would be surprised how other people see you. They often have a much higher perception of you as opposed to how we feel about ourselves. Read some books on this subject. Once you make progress on these two issues I think you can easily begin approaching/attracting people and building the social life you want.
[–]incognito3107 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I think you place too much value on such relations, sometimes you just don't need anybody around, especially got in such forceful way.
I guess you should firstly take care of your own physical and mental health. You don't need anyone to validate your value except yourself.
[–]ProfessionalPie8852 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Jump on testosterone broski you wont regret it, it will save your life.
[–]Ok_Macaron3002 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
U just need to gain some confidence and things will take a turn. Theres ways to learn this
[–]LegendaryPrabhpreet 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Me neither
[–]WhamHead 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Have you told your therapist what you have written out here?
[–]Xenonzess 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
you should be on r/suicidal
[–]RSDAbhijeet 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Bro.. contact Yadhuvir Singh from India. He's the best in social skills and helped 1500+ men like you in developing social skills and dating. His Instagram ID is:- iamtheyadhuvir . How do I know he's the best.. because I'm one of those 1500+ men
[–]beta0209 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You should try volunteering, giving is very rewarding. Plus you will meet some people.
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Join martial arts and CrossFit gym
[–]girlgurufordudes 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Have you tried Bumble BFF?
[–]BlancheCorbeau 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
When therapy doesn’t work, it’s like a date not working out… it’s just a bad match, not a bad idea.
Find a new therapist.
[–]dropmeoffhere 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You should quit your job and start bartending. It’s one the the funnest jobs Iv ever had and it’s much easier to make friends with coworkers than it is working in an office.
[–]Affectionate-Bat-235 4 years ago [recovered] (2 children) | Copy Link
Maybe get a hobby. Anything really, preferably something you like and want to put time into.
I don’t know what to do. I don’t really like anything
[–]Affectionate-Bat-2351 point 4 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Well now your new hobby is to look for a hobby. Maybe that word is bad. Something you like. I know you like the internet and reddit. Try looking around it or maybe think about your past, surely u like some things.
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