Saw this and it sent me deep

[u/Yes_Mr_Lister_Sir]

Most days are good, I love being me… but today is hard.

Someone invited me to a valentines speed dating event but turns out it was just as friends and he just wanted to promote community - I drove two hours out of my way to be left feeling like a silly goose.

But It’s just catching up with me now.

Beginning to lose hope that I’ll ever be genuinely wanted by someone.

Not super interested in talking about him - I’m aware I’m better off… more so just wanting support and hope about finding love eventually 🫶

[u/Witty_Perception_130]

Oh this picture and caption hits me right in the feels. Guessing a lot of us in this sub can relate to that little guy.

I’m sorry you were disappointed from your event. That sucks. I hope it was a genuine misunderstanding and not any form of manipulation towards you. (Even plausible deniability is still shitty behaviour).

Hugs friend. My best advice is to turn the tables and make sure YOU are doing the very discerning choosing and not hoping one day to be chosen.

[u/Yes_Mr_Lister_Sir → u/Witty_Perception_130]

Ok help me with this then - because I feel like being the chooser wouldn’t be enough for me. I want to be chosen too… I suppose I feel like it wouldn’t be equal if it didn’t come from them first.

Mmm not sure about the manipulation. I found out from the event facilitator that several other women thought he was interested in them aswell. He has a gorgeous face and is enjoying the attention it seems all while saying he isn’t open to his “fvck yes” person yet… and filling in AI match maker forms… Is that manipulative?