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Old 02-01-2015, 10:30 AM
 
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That is what they choose to believe or they allow people to get into their heads thinking they need someone in their life.

You don't.

You can choose what you believe and how it makes you feel. You just don't want to.
but when i tell my self i say, oh please i dont need love, then it starts to eat at me that i dont have a gf
as if my heart is telling me no you need a women so she can give you love and affection
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Old 02-01-2015, 10:33 AM
 
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but when i tell my self i say, oh please i dont need love, then it starts to eat at me that i dont have a gf
as if my heart is telling me no you need a women so she can give you love and affection
If you think having a relationship is all kittens and rainbows, you need a reality check.

You only feel that way because you have never had one...when or if you do get one....you'll probably wish you hadn't.

This mindset you have is really not healthy....you may need to talk to someone and figure out what the real problem is.

Good luck.
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Old 02-01-2015, 10:41 AM
 
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Who do YOU love? How do you show your love for them?

It is not a one-way street.
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Old 02-01-2015, 10:45 AM
 
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You are seeking someone to fill the lack of love you felt in your past and feel in your present life.

You need to learn to love yourself and make yourself happy instead of relying on family or a GF.

You should start there and everything else will improve.
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Old 02-01-2015, 10:49 AM
 
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The first thing you need to do is start focusing on yourself and building your self esteem. If you google it, you will find a lot of articles on how to go about this. Think of building self esteem as the same as building up muscles... nothing is going to change over night, but if you keep at it and work on it every day, you will see results. Before you worry about anything else, a girlfriend, siblings, etc... work on yourself. You need a good foundation first (for interpersonal relationships) and that foundation is you.

To get you started, read this (it's pretty simple, but then again, they are simple and easy to accomplish steps): 3 Ways to Develop Self Esteem - wikiHow
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Old 02-01-2015, 10:49 AM
 
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You are seeking someone to fill the lack of love you felt in your past and feel in your present life.

You need to learn to love yourself and make yourself happy instead of relying on family or a GF.

You should start there and everything else will improve.
well when it comes to family how can they say they love me if they dont help me hard times?
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Old 02-01-2015, 10:52 AM
 
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Who do YOU love? How do you show your love for them?

It is not a one-way street.
i show my love by being there for others, if they call me ill be there. but why should i if they wont jump for me
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Old 02-01-2015, 10:54 AM
 
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You have to feel good with yourself before you enter in a relationship with somebody else.

Find your inner strenght and courage to overcome your obstacles.
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Old 02-01-2015, 10:55 AM
 
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If a woman shows interest in you, it's important not to latch onto her too quickly. Back when I was out and around, a fellow might dance with me and decide he liked me and then I couldn't get rid of him.
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Old 02-01-2015, 10:58 AM
 
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well when it comes to family how can they say they love me if they dont help me hard times?
Does it matter? It shouldn't and that's the point.

If you are just coming to the realization then i'll help confirm it. Most people "including family" care more about themselves and their problems than they do about you.

Not to say they don't "care" but they are not going to go out of their way to help you when they have their own emptiness and problems they are dealing with to help you.

Once you accept that and move on you will be in a better place. Learn to love and take care of yourself.
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