i know the art of making friends,getting people to open up,and I'm genuinely interested in how people feel and trying to help anyone to unravel their feelings and gain the confidence they need to take the steps they need to,to move forward. but i seem to be spending all my time socially-at my local,or on this site,or over coffee listening to and catching up with the trials and tribulations of everybody else's romantic lives,while i haven't gotten near an involvement in ages. i seem to be placed in the friend category of those men i come into contact with repeatedly,lol what am i doing wrong?!!
wish i knew id like to listen to you not just over coffie or on this site , maybe you are just a confident person and all ur friends never stop to think maybe she needs love too. well we all do and i ain gettin any because ive been lookin after others for too long would you like to meet for coffie ,there now
tomboygirl: i know the art of making friends,getting people to open up,and I'm genuinely interested in how people feel and trying to help anyone to unravel their feelings and gain the confidence they need to take the steps they need to,to move forward. but i seem to be spending all my time socially-at my local,or on this site,or over coffee listening to and catching up with the trials and tribulations of everybody else's romantic lives,while i haven't gotten near an involvement in ages. i seem to be placed in the friend category of those men i come into contact with repeatedly,lol what am i doing wrong?!!
no..im getting love back,lots!but its friend orientated love,and thats great,just id like to be in a romantic relationship before i die or old age-im starting to think im giving out the wrong signals!
This is just a thought, but perhaps being a tomboy and feeling comfortable around men, they feel a friendship growing rather than an emotional connection.
Maybe try leaving a bit of mystery about yourself when meeting someone new?
featherstevescarborough, North Yorkshire, England UK2,532 posts
tomboygirl: no..im getting love back,lots!but its friend orientated love,and thats great,just id like to be in a romantic relationship before i die or old age-im starting to think im giving out the wrong signals!
maybe you are ignoring peoples mail to you or very choosey in a prospective partner which is not a bad thing
tomboygirl: no..im getting love back,lots!but its friend orientated love,and thats great,just id like to be in a romantic relationship before i die or old age-im starting to think im giving out the wrong signals!
your so cute, maybe they are afraid of rejection, rather have u around as a friend than lose u
drivenbysound: This is just a thought, but perhaps being a tomboy and feeling comfortable around men, they feel a friendship growing rather than an emotional connection.
Maybe try leaving a bit of mystery about yourself when meeting someone new?
This is just an idea.
hmm will think on that-im not very mysterious-more the open book type,but whats the difference that makes a man feel a friendship will grow rather than an emotional connection?
whaaat: your so cute, maybe they are afraid of rejection, rather have u around as a friend than lose u
aww thanks hun-maybe your right.im trying to get men to slow down,with the 'lets meet'within 20 secs of i.m.talk,i want to suss a guy out first,for a few weeks-perhaps they take that as a rejection.
Englishman55Salisbury, Wiltshire, England UK6,405 posts
tomboygirl: i know the art of making friends,getting people to open up,and I'm genuinely interested in how people feel and trying to help anyone to unravel their feelings and gain the confidence they need to take the steps they need to,to move forward. but i seem to be spending all my time socially-at my local,or on this site,or over coffee listening to and catching up with the trials and tribulations of everybody else's romantic lives,while i haven't gotten near an involvement in ages. i seem to be placed in the friend category of those men i come into contact with repeatedly,lol what am i doing wrong?!!
I would guess that you are spending so much time concentrating on others, you are not making room for yourself.
Because you are putting your relationships on a patient/Psychiatrist level thats how people view you, and possibly think you are unapproachable.
Try just being friends... you may find the right person, then
tomboygirl: hmm will think on that-im not very mysterious-more the open book type,but whats the difference that makes a man feel a friendship will grow rather than an emotional connection?
That's a good question. I can only take a guess and say that it might be that you are too open, too soon? I don't know, wish I could help more.
tomboygirl: aww thanks hun-maybe your right.im trying to get men to slow down,with the 'lets meet'within 20 secs of i.m.talk,i want to suss a guy out first,for a few weeks-perhaps they take that as a rejection.
yep that could be it, give them the chance, the sooner u know the beter.
Englishman55: I would guess that you are spending so much time concentrating on others, you are not making room for yourself.
Because you are putting your relationships on a patient/Psychiatrist level thats how people view you, and possibly think you are unapproachable.
Try just being friends... you may find the right person, then
JMHO
this is interesting,but how does a patient/psychiatrist interaction differ from a friendship interaction. i dont just listen,i generally choose to be around people reciprocal,and not selfish.
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but i seem to be spending all my time socially-at my local,or on this site,or over coffee listening to and catching up with the trials and tribulations of everybody else's romantic lives,while i haven't gotten near an involvement in ages.
i seem to be placed in the friend category of those men i come into contact with repeatedly,lol what am i doing wrong?!!