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[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Baker's dozens.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't see a need for double precision floats.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Sometimes you have no other choice.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Few word > many word

But originally the question was phrased like that as well, that's why I answered like that.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Don't want kids and am a guy. Attractive women who also don't want kids are goddamn unicorns and it'd be cruel to settle for someone I'm not into. So, working on myself until I can date people I'm into. Or dying single, we'll see.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same here! Well, it's probably even rarer than unicorns for me - I'm looking for someone who's also a vegan and childfree.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Ooof, and I thought I was playing on hard mode. Good luck!

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I really prefer going solo. My individual freedom is fantastic, I get to do whatever it is I wish, when and how I do.

Trying to find that special one was super exhausting and it was a genuine relief when I realized I don't actually have to chase that dream others created for me.

[–] emptyother 3 points 1 year ago

Jup. Trying to figure out how to get friends or connect with people, and forcing myself into social stuff, it nearly broke me 10 years or so ago. The idea that my happiness is my responsibility, I cant wait around for someone else, it was a relief. (Or a coping mechanism? Idk, im no psychologist.)

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You should edit this to say: Single People of Lemmy: Why are you single? Otherwise you're going to get a bunch of joke answers.

The last time I was single was during the start of the pandemic. I didn't feel comfortable putting myself out there, for obvious reasons.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago
[–] emptyother 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I dont know. Really. Got no clue why I'm having so hard time connecting to people. Not just love either, I'm just as bad at getting new friends. Or connecting with family. Feels like I missed a class on social life that everyone else went through. I've tried asking people directly how I'm doing wrong. For other people it is so natural that they dont even know how they are doing it and cant tell. "Just talk with people."

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

thanks for the reminder, mother /s

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wait! How did you know?

Quick answer: I'm annoying (plus unresolved mental health issues, possibly).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I know that πŸ˜‚

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

When i was very young i got bullied by everybody by saying that i loved a girl because of that I don't want any romantic relationships and enjoy the perks of being single

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I had a 15 year marriage that ended rough, and I've spent the last three years of it and the last year out of it, basically suicidal. I've gone on a date or two, and realized I can't be happy with anyone until I'm happy. I try more every day, but it's hard to shake off the idea that the love of your life already came and went, and everything from here on out is just like, some old piece of machinery trying to stay relevant in a world that doesn't need or want it anymore. Online dating also feels more like a ripoff than something actually meant to work and I've decided if I ever do date, it will just be inside my current friend circle, and since there's no one there... hm, yep.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

It will come, hang in there and give it time. When my wife of 11 years left with our two children I thought it was the end of the world. Turned out there was another life waiting that was even better (apart from not getting to seeing my kids every day). Being with someone you love who actually loves you back, who lifts you up instead of bringing you down.. that feeling is amazing.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I had a 15 year marriage that ended rough, and I’ve spent the last three years of it and the last year out of it, basically suicidal.

Sorry to hear this, it's rough when you are in the thick of it but I've had a few friends go though this 10+ years ago and, while the first few years are rocky (I was close to contacting one friend's family to stage some kind of intervention), it does get better. Never be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

I’ve gone on a date or two, and realized I can’t be happy with anyone until I’m happy.

It's definitely a lesson a lot of us have learned the hard way.

it’s hard to shake off the idea that the love of your life already came and went

That's definitely a nagging feeling you get after a break-up, it fades with time as you realise there's no such thing as the love of your life, there are plenty of people out there for you.

Online dating also feels more like a ripoff than something actually meant to work

Another lesson we learn the hard way - if daring apps were successful they'd shut down in 6 months. Parr of their business model has to be maintaining a body of users that are unhappy but think the next match could be The One.

Good luck with everything. From what I've seen, it feels like you are almost out the other side of the worst if it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Probably due to the Ferrerts. No just kidding, it's me, the ferrets are just an excuse.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm not very social, I usually only talk to people I already know which makes it hard to meet someone new

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago