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I have such a negative belief that I need to be perfect inside and out for a man to want me
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Anonymous 2w

I have the same belief for women

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Anonymous 2w

#2’s an incel. Anyway, if you keep chasing perfection, you’ll always be miserable. Serious stuff. Perfection is scientifically impossible, but aside from the obvious, people love despite imperfections. That’s the whole point. To love someone so deeply that their imperfections are their complimentary features.

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Anonymous 2w

I guess why are you different from other women, which are imperfect, and in relationships

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Anonymous 2w

There’s a guy that’ll love you the way you are

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Anonymous 2w

Obviously not, most women hate male attention because they get so much of it

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 2w

they hate YOUR attention bc you have a terrible personality

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 2w

I’m not. I mean objectively I’m doing well. Im short which men usually like. I have very long hair which men usually like. Clear skin. I’m thin. Great ass. Very educated. Good job. Good communicator. Idk

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

I hope I didn’t come across as rude! I was more talking that there is proof that you don’t need to be perfect! I’m sure you are lovely!

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 2w

No I didn’t take it as rude lol. I was just kinda reflecting on how your statement relates to me

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

I don’t give them attention, look at what women say online

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 2w

I guess I have gotten more “success” by joining clubs and going to events in college and just trying to talk to people! I have not had a relationship but had some dates where I didn’t feel the spark or they didn’t, which is ok because I don’t want just anyone I want someone who is good for me, and you should want someone who appreciates you for you!

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 2w

I have lots of guys talk to me. I just kinda shoot my self in the foot and end things before they can

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

I guess know your standards and don’t “settle”, and if you see someone that may work just try to talk to them, you don’t have to flirt right away!

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

Ok well that’s good to know! I know I have self sabotaging tendencies sometimes! That may be something you want to journal about or meditate or talk to a therapist! But it’s great you recognize it, that takes lots of insight!!

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 2w

lol that’s actually one of the biggest problems for me rn. In college I definitely pushed interested men away bc I felt like I didn’t deserve them. But now I’m graduated and it’s just a bunch of misogynistic men who put 0% effort into themselves but women to be 10/10 in all regards

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

Oof yea I’m in college rn so I don’t have much experience in post college life! But I guess if you don’t want dating apps, you need to put yourself in the vicinity of people (hobby clubs, bar, coed sports, more?), to keep “rolling the dice” to see if someone is a match! It’s also great ur not settling for misogyny and disrespect! Truly shows you do value urself which is super important!

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 2w

But you have demonstrated in these comments that you both don’t need to be perfect, and it’s about you wanting them too. That’s so big to not fall into a toxic relationship so be proud of urself!!

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 2w

I was in a TERRIBLE relationship in college and definitely won’t be doing that again

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

Well it’s good you know ur worth! I think it just is super hard to find a match (I never have so I would know lmao), and many ppl “settle”, or date, someone they know isn’t going to be long term just to not be lonely, which makes it seem like everyone else has found their person

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 2w

Womp womp

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