Not that I'm super active on here but I'm about to share more in this discussion than I have with even some of my closest friends. I am like most people on here introverted by nature and always preferred working rather than socializing in high school. This continued through college, and even still to this day I would consider myself partly "Forever Alone" (/r/foreveralone for the uninitiated). But still it is inherent in our genetics to want to find a mate to share our life with.

I have never really dated before because I will admit it, I AM LAZY. It takes effort and some money; simply put: you get what you put in. But now at 28, it finally clicked I was ready to meet someone. With no dating experience or self confidence, lingering anxiety and depression how bad could things go? Well, thankfully I am not completely socially inept so making profiles and casual conversation through the dating app scene wasn't a problem. Eventually it did lead to a few first dates; I thought they went well but never heard from them again. It hurt but I knew it was par for the course. And then I met someone who is looking for the same thing I am, has the values/interests, can make each other laugh, and are attracted to each other. Even after three dates she still makes me feel a way I cannot describe. I don't know if that feeling is love, how long things will last or if she is "the one" but I can say for once in my life I am genuinely happy and can look forward to tomorrow. So with that I want to share my happiness with you by giving away some games:

Immortal Redneck [Level 0]
Spoiler Alert [Level 1]
Metal Slug X [Level 2]
Airport Madness: Time Machine [Level 3]
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered [Level 4]
Catlateral Damage [Level 5]
The Last Leviathan [Level 6]
Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved [Level 7]
Alter Army [Level 8]

I am not really trying to create any sort of discussion here (I will probably close thread once giveaways end...) BUT if you want to leave a bump if you choose to enter any of the giveaways, that is always appreciated.

Bonus picture, for those curious [Removed due to advice of some comments. Maybe once we are further in relationship and I have consent to post I will share more an update and more photos]

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Nice! Really really glad for you. Hope that will wirk out for me again. Been dating much some time before. But after my last breakup, i really lost interest and also got some anxiety about relationships and even sexuality :3

But its funny, every time i give up and don't wanna continue => higher chance to find someone lol.
So, its true, if you dont really search, its better.

And yeah, you put effort into. What did you mean with money? You didnt mean buying drinks and stuff? Hate these stuff. Never did buy something for a person i met the first time. Just doesnt feel right, just like buying a girl for example. I think most girls don't want that, too. Maybe its more common in other circles, where i am not in. Just one person i met had a problem that she had to pay for her self, well :D

If you meant, that you need money for a coffee in café or going to eat something or other activites: you are right.

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For me dating turned into a hobby. Really met cool people there for everything. I tend to have more fun and friendship with girls than with men.
Found good alternative people there :)

In the past i thought that i was a social awkward potato, but thats not true at all.

But one should also be cautious. Not everyone there is sensible and loyal. I mean thats okay. But i think its common to ghost people, dunno why.
If i'm not interested, i just say so. Or meet the person as friend and if they make their move, i decline ^^

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Hope it works out for ya.

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Closed 5 years ago by ChessPie.