Because the past 3 relationships I’ve tried to have I’ve been manipulated and verbally abused. I’ve even had a girl tell me on a third date that she was only going out with me to make her ex mad

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Dating just feels like it takes more effort nowadays and it feels more competitive

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Because I can’t. But even if I could I’d rather not gamble.

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Because apparently my gambling and drinking is a “problem” and I’m “unreliable” and can’t be “trusted” with painkillers

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Too much work for not enough guaranteed payout

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