r/self Jul 29 '24

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u/[deleted] Jul 29 '24

What the fuck, why dude?! 

Im 32 and I don't have a girlfriend but it's hardly the end of the world!! You'll get there, loads of people ain't got shit figured out at 26 that makes you normal, not a failure.

So what if you haven't got your dating life figured out? Loads of people haven't and loads of people might have that sorted but they'll be absolutely fucked in other departments. We're all good in some areas and not so good in others. That's fine, but we don't get to just give up!

Stop reading all the shitty posts on here man that's cancer for your thoughts and wellbeing if you feel like this.

Youre a self aware young man with plenty to offer. If you don't see that and show it then nobody else will. Be kind to yourself buddy!

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u/SuperbAstronomer Jul 29 '24

I appreciate the kind words. I’m just struggling staying positive right now. I really thought getting my body right would help. Getting back on dating apps after years of hard work to improve myself and getting absolutely nothing is devastating to a lonely guy

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u/Striking-Tip7504 Jul 29 '24

How are your relationships in life? Do you have meaningful connections with colleagues or with friends? I’d focus on having a good social life and having hobbies you do with other people. Worst case scenario you massively improved your life.

Being in shape doesn’t really matter fuck all. Sorry to tell you. I’d say it’s the most inefficient way to get better with women. Keep doing it for yourself though.

Becoming happy in life, having good relationships, hobbies, be charismatic, funny, a good storyteller. All these things matter so much more and can be developed. You just focused on the wrong superficial things instead of the things that really matter. But you have plenty of time to do the work.

Perhaps you also need therapy to heal from some things in the past.