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I’m really upset about my relationship status. It’s the main excuse for my excessive drinking (yes, I know I’m an alcoholic) I just deeply wish I had a partner to help me feel like there was more to life
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Anonymous 9w

This may not be what you want to hear but there’s more to life than finding a partner. I encourage you to find something else that makes you feel like there’s more to life. Something that brings you joy. A hobby, some type of volunteer cause, learning a new skill… there has to be something else out there for you that brings happiness and meaning into your life

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Anonymous 9w

This isn’t what you want to hear, but love won’t fix you. It takes a lot of work to help yourself but it’s worth it. You need to do what you can to get that confidence and self worth up. Please seek therapy and don’t quit just because it won’t magically bring in a partner

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Anonymous 9w

And I know the whole “well if you stopped maybe they’d show up” I was on Prozac for half a year. Nothing happened. I got mad that my life was empty and started drinking again because of it.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

brother the problem isn’t the lack of a relationship then, it’s something deeper internally and alcohol is not solution. you need to go to therapy and figure out out with a sober mind.

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 9w

It’s not even about “what you wanna hear” it’s like a comparison to a mosquito flying in your ear 24/7. I was in a relationship at one point, and I legitimately stopped drinking. But then I started again because she started hitting me everyday I went to go see her? So it literally will and has fixed me. But people in relationships don’t wanna take that route of conversation (too entitled would be my guess as to why)

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 9w

The fuck you think I am bill gates? I can’t afford that shit. Maybe stop talking from a high pedestal and give actual advice You people are embarrassing as fuck man

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 9w

What brings me joy is having a relationship and alcohol. There’s nothing that compares to the deep amount of a Emo to one and love that it gives me, and it feels like the world connects to everything again in a very peaceful and loving way when I’m drunk outta my fucking mind regardless on where I’m at So don’t throw this dumbass shit at me broski

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

Damn dude… that wasn’t meant to be offensive. I was genuinely trying to offer advice. But it’s cool, you can just be a lonely, bitter alcoholic that refuses to try to help yourself

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 9w

You weren’t tho 😂 You’re the type of person that thinks that because they’re condescending while dealing with other issues it makes you a good person because of it. Kinda like eating McDonald’s before a feed my starving children event? It lives on my mind 24/7 that I hope god answers my prayers that you get cheated on. “People” like you don’t deserve a relationship. You deserve to get cheated on. Something needs to humble you.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

if you can afford to be an alcoholic then you can afford to be in some form of therapy. from seeing your comments and how you’re talking to other people who are trying to help with your obvious cry for help, even though I’m sorry you have gone through domestic turmoil (I have as well), your main problem is obviously your “woe is me” victim mentality and your refusal to take any criticism that doesn’t validate your existing viewpoint. those kinds of things radiate off of you and prevent

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 9w

relationships from forming, romantic or platonic. if you want to live your life the same way it’s currently going, be my guest. but being miserable to the people trying to offer you help is only going to keep you miserable. you are in control of your own life, especially socially, whether you like it or not. i wish you well and hope things get better.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

I think you seriously misread the tone I was trying to convey in my original comment. It didn’t come from a place of condescension. I’m not a perfect person and I don’t have it all figured out. I offered advice that has helped me . But go off I guess

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