What Depresses You?

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

What's more depressing is not having one to begin with.

Wrong, IMO. It's far worse knowing that they're the one for you, and you'll most likely never be able to be with them. You wanna talk about depressing!!!

Happily married now, my ass! I guess that's why I still get a few phone calls a year...

Trust me. I was FAR happier before. And actually had a sex life. I simply don't care anymore. I, quite literally, gave everything I had. I have nothing left to give. That was 7 years ago.

Thanks David, for starting this utterly depressing thread!!!

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Trust me. I was FAR happier before. And actually had a sex life. I simply don't care anymore. I, quite literally, gave everything I had. I have nothing left to give. That was 7 years ago.

I am so sorry about that. I totally understand why you don't care anymore; I have felt the same way. But I truly believe there is more than one soulmate for us all, so it isn't over for either one of us.

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This thread depresses me.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by GateandGarden

I am so sorry about that. I totally understand why you don't care anymore; I have felt the same way. But I truly believe there is more than one soulmate for us all, so it isn't over for either one of us.

I've walked down a few more roads though, Hill, so I've probably got a little more experience to draw from(I mean nothing by that, only that you're still very young{damn you! }). I'd THOUGHT I'd found it a couple previous times. I was wrong. Those times now PALE in comparison.
I'm not the depressive type, though. I try not to dwell on it, and am hopefully open to future relationships.

Now why can't the 1% of the population that I'm attracted to(this might be an upward exaggeration), be attracted to me?

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I've walked down a few more roads though, Hill, so I've probably got a little more experience to draw from(I mean nothing by that, only that you're still very young{damn you! }). I'd THOUGHT I'd found it a couple previous times. I was wrong. Those times now PALE in comparison.
I'm not the depressive type, though. I try not to dwell on it, and am hopefully open to future relationships.

Now why can't the 1% of the population that I'm attracted to(this might be an upward exaggeration), be attracted to me?

I know you're older and have seen more and all; I completely understand that. You have a right to be more discouraged. I'm glad that you are open to future relationships, though. As to why that 1% of the population won't reciprocate--I haven't a clue. That damn 1%.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by GateandGarden

I know you're older and have seen more and all; I completely understand that. You have a right to be more discouraged. I'm glad that you are open to future relationships, though. As to why that 1% of the population won't reciprocate--I haven't a clue. That damn 1%.

Well, hurt is the same whether you're 19 or 90. But, when you 30 or so, and have been through more breakups, etc, HOPEFULLY one tends to recognize patterns, going for the wrong type, etc...
Some never learn. Some learn, and put up walls.
That damned 1%, indeed.

FWIW, I get date offers. I just wish I was interested.(actually, I'm going out now for a couple drinks with someone who I know is interested. Probably, most like, surely, I will not let it go beyond the couple drinks. Doing such would ruin my lonely, protected state ).

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Well, hurt is the same whether you're 19 or 90. But, when you 30 or so, and have been through more breakups, etc, HOPEFULLY one tends to recognize patterns, going for the wrong type, etc...
Some never learn. Some learn, and put up walls.
That damned 1%, indeed.

FWIW, I get date offers. I just wish I was interested.(actually, I'm going out now for a couple drinks with someone who I know is interested. Probably, most like, surely, I will not let it go beyond the couple drinks. Doing such would ruin my lonely, protected state ).

Well, whatever happens, I hope that you can have fun with her. It's all tricky and frustrating, but I hope you can be happy.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Well, hurt is the same whether you're 19 or 90. But, when you 30 or so, and have been through more breakups, etc, HOPEFULLY one tends to recognize patterns, going for the wrong type, etc...
Some never learn. Some learn, and put up walls.
That damned 1%, indeed.

FWIW, I get date offers. I just wish I was interested.(actually, I'm going out now for a couple drinks with someone who I know is interested. Probably, most like, surely, I will not let it go beyond the couple drinks. Doing such would ruin my lonely, protected state ).

Seven years is a long time. But its been 7 since my breakup with my ex fiance and it does still affect me so I understand somewhat.

You haven't met the love of your life yet. When you do she will be with you. The other was not her or you would be with her.