I guess I'm stuck on her for now as there's no'one else I actually like. But I'll never do anything to break them up at all, it's just horrible having this feeling now, as most of you seem to know too.
What this guy and other people have said.Daystar Clarion said:I'm one of those guys you're talking about. I've been with my fiancee since I was 15 (now 23), and not once has any of my friends let on that they feel the way you do (if they do at all). If you truly care for your friend and his happiness then you will leave well alone. You'll be a better man for it.
Here's the thing. Pining after someone who is not available is often a way to avoid rejection. While you fixate on her, with "no one else you actually like," you get to have an emotional charge without any risk. You don't have to deal with a) the uncertainty and risk of asking out someone and b) the uncertainty and risk of having an actual relationship.Griffolion said:I guess I'm stuck on her for now as there's no'one else I actually like. But I'll never do anything to break them up at all, it's just horrible having this feeling now, as most of you seem to know too.
It's easier said than done when you're like me! I can't say I'm the best catch. D:trooper6 said:Here's the thing. Pining after someone who is not available is often a way to avoid rejection. While you fixate on her, with "no one else you actually like," you get to have an emotional charge without any risk. You don't have to deal with a) the uncertainty and risk of asking out someone and b) the uncertainty and risk of having an actual relationship.Griffolion said:I guess I'm stuck on her for now as there's no'one else I actually like. But I'll never do anything to break them up at all, it's just horrible having this feeling now, as most of you seem to know too.
If you actually want to be in a relationship, you need to stop using this girl as a crutch and go out and find someone who is available.
Yeah I've been in a situation exactly like yours, it's heartbreaking, But The standing friendship with my bro was worth more, didn't want to risk it by taking a chance with her, Theres plenty more fish in the sea after all.Griffolion said:Hey everyone,
I certainly hope I'm not the only one who is in this boat. There's a girl who I'm pretty much besotted with but she's been in a really long relationship with another guy that doesn't look like it will end any time soon.
Anyway, I'm good friends with this guy so I would never want those two to break up as they're really good together, but at the same time I really wish I was with her.
So have you guys ever had an experience like this / are experiencing this?
P.S - Girls, I know this can work the other way round too, it would be good to get your thoughts too.
This makes your crush on the unattainable girl even more of a crutch. So here's what I have to say:Griffolion said:It's easier said than done when you're like me! I can't say I'm the best catch. D:trooper6 said:Here's the thing. Pining after someone who is not available is often a way to avoid rejection. While you fixate on her, with "no one else you actually like," you get to have an emotional charge without any risk. You don't have to deal with a) the uncertainty and risk of asking out someone and b) the uncertainty and risk of having an actual relationship.Griffolion said:I guess I'm stuck on her for now as there's no'one else I actually like. But I'll never do anything to break them up at all, it's just horrible having this feeling now, as most of you seem to know too.
If you actually want to be in a relationship, you need to stop using this girl as a crutch and go out and find someone who is available.
You are correct sir. I am trying to morally guide people.bringer of illumination said:Let me get this straight.
You are preaching morals to other people.
And yet you are gloating that you got away with a crime that should have gotten you put in JAIL for YEARS. And you are saying that you would do it again. And implying that you would do something worse if it happened again.
Sure is Supreme irony in here.
You have no right to be enraged.
Haha well i can't say i dress like your friend! I think my sense of style tends to be very good, i think my confidence in who i am tends to be the downfall. It seems all girls go for are musicians, photographers, models or graphic designers these days and i'm none of those...trooper6 said:This makes your crush on the unattainable girl even more of a crutch. So here's what I have to say:Griffolion said:It's easier said than done when you're like me! I can't say I'm the best catch. D:trooper6 said:Here's the thing. Pining after someone who is not available is often a way to avoid rejection. While you fixate on her, with "no one else you actually like," you get to have an emotional charge without any risk. You don't have to deal with a) the uncertainty and risk of asking out someone and b) the uncertainty and risk of having an actual relationship.Griffolion said:I guess I'm stuck on her for now as there's no'one else I actually like. But I'll never do anything to break them up at all, it's just horrible having this feeling now, as most of you seem to know too.
If you actually want to be in a relationship, you need to stop using this girl as a crutch and go out and find someone who is available.
1) You are probably more of a catch than you think you are. There are options for romance for everyone.
2) Take a self-assessment and decide what things under your control will make you a better catch, and do those things.
3) Confidence is attractive. Get more confident.
Here's a story. I was in the Army this one time and buddy of mine came to me and complained about how women would never date him because a) they only liked jerks and b) they only liked rich guys with great bodies.
I looked at him as asked, "When you go out to bars to hit on women are you dressed like you are right now?"
He said, "Yeah."
I said, "That's your problem."
Guy would to out to the bar in a ratty metal T-shirt and baseball cap, shorts and sneakers, scruffy. Just looking like a dude hanging out on a Sunday. I pointed out that the girls in the bar would get dressed up and put on make-up and try to look attractive, and they do like the same. So I said, "Shave, don't wear the hat, put on a button down shirt and a belt, wear shoes not sneakers." He got a girlfriend shortly afterwards.
If you don't think you are the best catch, make yourself the best catch.
If you aren't good with yourself other people aren't going to be either...well, except those people who like dating insecure people. And you don't want to date those people.
You don't have to be a musician, photographer, or whatever. You have to be an interesting guy with hygiene and very basic social skills--and who has the confidence to put themselves out there and talk to and ask out people.Griffolion said:Haha well i can't say i dress like your friend! I think my sense of style tends to be very good, i think my confidence in who i am tends to be the downfall. It seems all girls go for are musicians, photographers, models or graphic designers these days and i'm none of those...
Oh trooper6, you and your adequate social adjustment, LMAO, i keed i keed. But thanks for the advicetrooper6 said:You don't have to be a musician, photographer, or whatever. You have to be an interesting guy with hygiene and very basic social skills--and who has the confidence to put themselves out there and talk to and ask out people.Griffolion said:Haha well i can't say i dress like your friend! I think my sense of style tends to be very good, i think my confidence in who i am tends to be the downfall. It seems all girls go for are musicians, photographers, models or graphic designers these days and i'm none of those...
If you've ever seen the questionable reality show "The Pick-Up Artist"--the main thing these guys who can never get a date had to learn? Confidence and the ability to walk up to a woman, say hello, and make small talk.
Other guys are NOT better than you, they are just more confident. Work on that.
There's a hundred different people here telling you to shut up and take it like a man.Griffolion said:Hey everyone,
I certainly hope I'm not the only one who is in this boat. There's a girl who I'm pretty much besotted with but she's been in a really long relationship with another guy that doesn't look like it will end any time soon.
Anyway, I'm good friends with this guy so I would never want those two to break up as they're really good together, but at the same time I really wish I was with her.
So have you guys ever had an experience like this / are experiencing this?
P.S - Girls, I know this can work the other way round too, it would be good to get your thoughts too.