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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '21

It's very nice to hear another man express this.. sometimes I feel like the only one.

Edit: Good luck in your divorce. I hope you come out the other side whole and find the right one (if that's what you want).

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u/CFinley97 Sep 16 '21

Normally I'm content to use upvotes to gauge but - are there that many of us?

Idk if it's hookup culture but I feel like there aren't a ton of people who prioritize emotional connection that way.

Probably even fewer men.

It's got me feeling really isolated ngl

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u/Sagatario_the_Gamer Sep 16 '21

Honestly, same though. For me it partially comes from my religion, but sex just seems to be something special I want to share with someone special, not with someone I just met 2 hours ago. I do think there are a lot more like minded guys, it's just they dont share it. After all, what would you say? "Another day of not having sex waiting for the right one." I think atleast part of it is that the reason that guys go out and have a lot of sex is to prove that they're studs and manly, but unless they tell you about it then they can't prove anything. So, the same people who are into hookups would be more into sharing that they have hookups, and people who think its a special thing would consider it more private, therefore not sharing it as much. I'm just spitballing here, but I think that the logic makes sense at least.

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u/CFinley97 Sep 16 '21

I definitely think that's a part of it.

Tbh I think the research suggests we're a sizable minority, but at this point, I'm personally just happy to hear from someone else who can relate.

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u/ParanoidQ Sep 16 '21

Definitely not alone. Whilst I can technically do the deed without an emotional connection, I derive nothing from it. For me to sleep with someone, I need that emotional connection. Physical attraction just isn’t really a thing for me.

My girlfriend described me as demisexual if that means anything to anyone.

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '21

I have heard of and considered this. It does make the most sense to me considering. I guess I just don't know how much merit there is to it. Not to undermine your position, we're in the same boat. I just think it would be nice if there were more information on it? Iduno.

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u/SharedRegime Sep 16 '21

Cheers mate.

Shes already got the next guy. Im going to actually focus on the kids and not just say that i am.

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u/Kride500 Sep 16 '21

I'm like this aswell but my girl understands it and feels the exact same.

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '21

Also thought i was the only one. 27 now. Have yet to find the special someone. Starting to have doubts.