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Finding proof that you were right to be anxious

When you say you "actually like them", what does that really mean? Is that when you've gotten to know them well enough to understand how they approach relationships and communication? When you've seen…

r/AnxiousAttachmentcomment10/22/2025
Finding proof that you were right to be anxious

It's tough because when I'm only half-interested someone, it's very easy for me to say "so what" when they appear to be losing interest. The spiraling starts when I actually like them and it's hard to…

r/AnxiousAttachmentcomment10/22/2025
Finding proof that you were right to be anxious

Ok we've gotten kinda off topic here. My point was that you need to keep saying "so what" even when it gets hard, no excuses. When you spiral because now you "actually like them", that is all the more…

r/AnxiousAttachmentcomment10/22/2025
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

I was so ready to give it up last night. Me and dude were vibing, dancing, having fun. He had a new haircut and looked great. I’m like ohhh maybe I’ll stop holding out and finally get some. In the mi…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/10/2026
Weekly Rant/Vent Thread

Invited a guy to come to a concert with me, fully expecting he would decline. He texted me later to decline claiming he ended up being busy helping his dad. I would've been shocked had he accepted, bu…

r/AvoidantAttachmentcomment3/1/2026
Why should one person do all the work?

Prior to an actual match, I would agree. But once you have matched with someone, interest should be confirmed and effort should then be equal. Also, if I was a woman matching with 20-100 men a week, …

r/datingoverfortycomment3/31/2026
How do I (30f) deal with repeated gift disappointment from my boyfriend (35m)

Because she is “a creature.” What in the actual what, there is no way he thought she’d actually like them, he’s just turning her birthday into a joke that only he thinks is funny.

r/relationship_advicecomment4/8/2026
Phone numbers on the apps

I don't want to promise it at the first date in case I don't actually like them. I want to meet before making the decision. Even then it's still a risk with all the info tied to it. I'm actually not s…

r/datingoverfortycomment4/13/2026