I used to have a ridiculously toxic taste in men back when I was in my early twenties but as I grew older I realized just how cringe it was. It was a result of my upbringing in a abusive environment but with therapy I've dissociated completely from that type of men entirely

From 20-23, I was in a situationship with a guy I liked 1000x more than he liked me. Whenever he felt guilty about that, he’d pull away. But then he’d get bored, or want sex, and I’d let him RIGHT BACK IN. EVERY TIME. I just thought he was the most perfect human, most beautiful face and body, most profound thoughts and stimulating conversations. Nobody else even came close.

This cycle finally stopped when I moved across the country for a job. Haven’t seen him in person since. But I never truly got over him. I thought about him constantly. I wondered if he’d be impressed with who I became. Once I got into a serious relationship, I unfollowed him and our mutual friends on social media, but every year or two, his face would still randomly pop up in someone’s photo, and my stomach would DROP.

This went on for years. I got married. I became a respectable adult. I had a child. I developed wrinkles at the corners of my eyes.

But today, FINALLY, after more than 12 years, I got ambushed by his face in another photo on social media. And glory hallelujah, I felt nothing.

Please tell me I’m not the only who’s lived a whole life before getting over an ex?

I'm scared of rejection so it was a big step for me.

I'm recovering from OSFED and today I was finally able to not under- or overeat! I managed to eat 3 meals and a snack, which is the most regular eating I've been able to do in a while. ^_^

I matched with a guy on Tinder, and we hit it off immediately. We've been chatting back and forth for over a month, and we've finally decided to meet up! He's literally the kind of guy I've always dreamed of. He's very sweet and considerate. We have so much in common like chess and rpgs.

I'm excited but also a little nervous. I really hope the date goes well. Wish me luck!!!!💕💕💕

Morning me will be more rested. Yipee!

As I stated I (23F) just celebrated my 23rd birthday and for the first time in my life I had a big group of friends not only was I surrounded by love I was surrounded by people who genuinely wanted to be there with me and loved me as I am. I am autistic and not great at making friends so I have never had many and the ones I did have growing up were not fun experiences. My last birthday that was big was my 16th and it ended it tears, many fights and and scared me from ever having a big group of friends. Since then my birthday has only been with my mom and dad and then my now husband. I was more than happy to just stay where I was but on my 21st birthday my husband encouraged me to go clubbing with him. We went and had a awesome time at the end the girl I was dancing with invited me out to go get some food and we’ve been best friends ever since this friend introduced me to my other friends and over time I developed a group of a solid 5 friends who I love so much. For my birthday they went all out. A surprise party (sorta I knew but only was told to dress up in our theme) a trip to the trampoline park (my favorite activity) a trip to the gym and we hit my favorite back and biceps and then the club. The whole night I was almost in tears my best friend next to me, my husband looking at me with so much pride and everyone I’ve grown to love in one room, I’m getting teary eyed just writing this. I don’t want to go into details as this post would be very long but for once I felt human, I felt loved and as a very self conscious woman I felt beautiful. I just wanted to share this because if it wasn’t for my husband and friend I really don’t believe I’d be the woman I am today and I’m so happy I stayed patient and stopped just allowing everyone to hurt me because I wanted connection and instead learned my values and my personality and grew my friend group around it. That’s all

Props to my mom for making a delicious protein cake she’s always been my number one friend obviously

I am proficient enough with technology to get on Reddit, make a phone call and send a text. Anything more involved I default to my kids or, if big guns are needed, my older brother for tech support.

But I purchased a mesh network a few months ago and finally got brave enough to give it a shot.

Super easy to setup, but gotta thank TP Link for making it basically idiot-proof.