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Post by seeking on Apr 26, 2020 22:30:50 GMT
I have an online dating profile up. The last guy I was interested in (despite not being super physically attracted), ghosted me and I'm pretty sure was on the spectrum of avoidant. The next guy and I wrote a bunch, then he disappeared for a week or two. I wrote last night to say "hey" and he wrote back and I wrote back, but then I have not heard from him again. I liked him too. The third guy keeps writing me right back. He asked me questions. He asked to exchange numbers. I decided to find stuff wrong with him - he's not my type, he lives to far away, he doesn't believe in god (I do, and it's important to me), he doesn't want more kids (i might).
BUT here's the thing. Is this avoidance in disguise? I seem to only find the avoidant ones "attractive" and interesting and anyone who writes me often, is responsive/available to have something wrong.
But then god and not wanting more kids are kind of dealbreakers?
But it's also a little suspicious.
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Post by serenity on Apr 27, 2020 6:17:35 GMT
I've noticed how the mental wheels spin differently when I'm involved with fully available guys too, versus Avoidants. My take on it is when someone is truly available, you mentally move quickly away from the rejection-anxiety mindset (does he like me, does he not?) and onto more serious concerns, like compatibility. Avoidants hold you back at square one, wondering if they are even interested. But if you can resist that letting you inflate their value, its possible to scrutinize them properly too.
You probably made a good call deciding not to pursue someone where there are huge deal breakers. If you're still unsure if you're putting up roadblocks, you could talk to him about your concerns before rejecting him outright? He might make a solid friend if he's good with communication and showing up for you.
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Post by seeking on Apr 27, 2020 13:30:19 GMT
Love this, Serenity. Thank you so much. You totally nailed it.
I love how you said resist giving them more value! I hate that the ghosted guy even has any (but, I guess "power") - only if I give that to him.
The second guy I liked and when he was more available, I started scrutinizing if I wanted 2 teenaged sons in my future (I didn't). Then he went away, and I wrote to him again. And the two teenaged sons suddenly seemed like a non-issue.
This guy loses value, it seems, the more available he becomes, and yet I appreciate someone who will respond. So I guess there is value in that. But when he asked to trade numbers, I "disappeared," and I don't want to. It feels "too much" - "overwhelming" - unreal. So why am I even on the site?!
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