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    Kat

    The guys I date never want to take it to the next level with me. I always get the same ‘I don’t want a relationship ‘ line ( and I know that’s just doesn’t want one with me. These guys tend to go for women after me that are nothing like me . I am really trying to improve myself but I feel like no one will choose me.
    Has anyone been in this position? How can I improve my dating skills?

    #796889 Reply
    Alice

    What specifically do you want to improve?

    Being rejected is part of dating, it’s a risk we all take.

    #796903 Reply
    Sophie

    Hi Kat,
    I feel you on this…
    Lot of guys that I actually really like d often gave me that line after 3/4 dates after I asked them what they were looking for.

    To be honest, they can’t reject you fully since they don’t know who you are. They have just dated few hours. They might truly mean what they say, or they might just not feel the spark. It happens.

    Now, do you know about law of attraction? It says others are you pushed out. It means, people reflect your thoughts. You might give off vibes that says that you don’t like yourself, or that you are not important, or not good enough. The guy pick on that vibe and decide they won’t continue with you.
    Try to do self love meditation by agnes vivarelli on youtube.

    Continu to date and believe you will find a guy you like. Keep working on yourself as well.

    #796927 Reply
    Newbie

    Why do you want to be a material? Arent you happy you are a person with feelings in stead of a fabric?
    The word girlfriend material is insanely stupid in my book but the fact that women themselves use it as something they wish to be is beyond me. Be a nice bubbly interesting woman and there will be plenty of guys interested.

    #796931 Reply
    Sophie

    Please read more about loa before saying my comment is condescending.

    Obviously if you stay with someone who doesn’t care about you, treat you without respect, it says a LOT about how you feel about yourself and how you have low self esteem.

    My point is, with lot of self love you advoid this kind of person and you don’t let them enter in your life.

    #796937 Reply
    Newbie

    Well if you are taking the selfhelp route at least take one that is constructive and not one that grooms you for perfect wifey material being stuck in the 50ies. Try the book why men love b*tches. Its not about becoming a b*tch but a woman that doesnt need a man to be happy and certainly isnt complaining about how she gets disrespected by men. She doesnt even notice because she has moved on already.

    #796938 Reply
    Newbie

    It really is a mindset. If you feel a guy is not that interested or disrespecting you, you say to yourself: well i deserve a better man than that. You dont go trying to change his mind. Thats is exactly what you need to fix

    #796943 Reply
    Lane

    Kat, what is your personality like? Do you lack confidence in yourself or your abilities? “Confidence” is like a drug to a man. A woman who has a high level of confidence, in most areas of her life, naturally attracts men. Its a very primal need, knowing that if something were to happen to him the woman is fully capable of taking care herself because she is not fully reliant on him for her well being. I have had many men tell me why they pursued me and the one I heard the most is “You can take care of yourself.”

    What does a woman taking care of herself mean to a man?” It means that I don’t rely on a man to fill a void in my life, improve my emotional well being or rely on them for my happiness as that’s my responsibility, not a man’s. I am perfectly fine, content and at peace being single, and that energy is highly attractive to men, to the point I have turned far more men down than they’ve turned me down because I’m not going to give that up for any guy who throws some attention my way—NOPE, he would have to stand way out in order for me to even give him a shot! I would work on boosting your confidence (self-help books would be a great source to start with) until you feel fully confident, at peace, and perfectly fine/OK being single (alone and on your own), as that *vibe* will be far more attractive to the male specie but also put you in a better position to select better men to get into a relationship with—a win-win! :o)

    #796947 Reply
    Lane

    As a side note: Its good that those guys didn’t take it to the next level because they would have been really crappy BF’s anyway! Look at those guy’s like you dodged a bullet because you don’t want to ever get into a relationship with a half-a$$ man, you only want to get into a relationship with *a good man* (look it up) who’s putting in 100% effort to capture your heart because you’ve captured his. They are out there and so worth the time waiting to meet him.

    Once you meet that guy, you’ll look back and tell yourself “thank goodness I didn’t waste my time on those losers!” That’s the type of woman who has a healthy/high level of CONFIDENCE because she knows that she will eventually meet a great guy, the one she was meant to be with instead of wasting her time on the guy’s who aren’t. Develop that kind of confidence/attitude and you’ll attract better men too.

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    #796988 Reply
    Nat

    Here is my take. If you managed to get 3 to 4 dates with those guys then there must have been some level of attraction. Guys that are dating and gives you that line, feels that things are moving too fast towards a relationship and there’s a bit of a panic. And some are just looking for sex. Or they are genuinely not feeling the vibe.

    Everyone that is dating is looking for someone positive that makes them feel good about themselves, that matches their values and their humour. If he says something you find funny, don’t just giggle, laugh! They go crazy over making women laugh. Also men will remember you most if on the dates you have you are having activities (bowling, beach day,etc) rather than sitting down in coffee shops. Although with covid it might not be all possible at this time.

    Also it is good to make it clear what you want which is a relationship, however don’t talk about relationship stuff all the time. Let it naturally lead there by showing him you respect yourself, meaning you have boundaries, you have a very good mindset, you are independent, fun and you can listen when he talks.

    I must say though, you can be all those things and the guy might still walk away because sometimes it really isn’t about you, but mostly these men don’t even know what they want to be honest.

    So it is important to remember that when dating, you are not just trying to get the guy to like you but you are seeing if you like him. Date for yourself, don’t date to impress them. They must also work for your time. And that’s how confidence speaks.

    #796989 Reply
    Liz Lemon

    Lots of good advice here. The fact that you say the men you date end things with you and then wind up getting together with women who are nothing like you, makes me wonder if you are dating the wrong kind of guys. Wrong for you, at least. I don’t know anything about you or the type of guys you’re choosing, but maybe you could reflect on whether you’re choosing guys that are truly compatible with you.

    For example, if you’re a quiet bookish type, if you constantly pick loud party boy types to date, then it will be very hard to find a lasting connection. Or if you’re an adventurous type who likes to travel and try new things, but you pick guys that are more conservative homebodies, you won’t connect in the long run. These are extreme examples but you know what I mean. Look at the types of guys you’re dating and see if there’s a pattern with regard to the type of guy, and whether that type is actually a good fit for you. It sounds so obvious to say that, but you’d be surprised how many women go after men that they don’t actually connect with. You can be very attracted to a guy but not actually be very compatible.

    #797141 Reply
    mama

    I’m not going to add any advice — many people here have given you some great suggestions! :)

    I will say though, that 2 of my boyfriends in the past — we were in serious relationships and I’m an old lady now so they were lengthy ones ;) — both ended up marrying the next woman they met after breaking up with me. Talk about a blow to my confidence!

    Hang in there and you will find someone to connect with who has the same goals that you do. Follow the advice that rings true for you from the people who posted above, but dont’ forget to have faith in yourself. There are a lot of flakes out there. It takes time to weed through them and it’s not always about your dating skills. ;)

    #797200 Reply
    redcurleysue

    I have dated a lot of men. My attitude has always been that I do not need them to complete my life. I have had many marriage proposals. Men like to feel wanted but not needed. It is that simple. Just a belief and an attitude – confidence in myself.

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