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Old 09-22-2011, 02:09 AM
 
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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What does it tell you if someone is desperate? What do you think of it & of the person exhibiting those qualities? l'm a 23-year-old guy, FYI
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Old 09-22-2011, 02:53 AM
 
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Desperation is like having b.o., it is a huge turn-off.
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Old 09-22-2011, 03:50 AM
 
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Why is it a huge turnoff?
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Old 09-22-2011, 04:29 AM
 
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Why is it a huge turnoff?
it sends a message that other people have found you undesirable.
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Old 09-22-2011, 04:48 AM
 
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It also says that you will probably want to date/have sex with anybody, simply because you are desperate. That does not make your partner feel good either.
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Old 09-22-2011, 05:03 AM
 
Location: The Milky Way Galaxy
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Yes there is something wrong because when you are desperate you do or don't do things you would normally do. People want to see in your "normal light". And yes it doesn't make a partner feel good because if they know you're desperate, then you're just settling for them.

For example if you're desperate for food, you may eat garbage out of trash cans, steal food, etc. Being desperate for a relationship is very similar in terms of doing stuff you wouldn't normally do.
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Old 09-22-2011, 05:39 AM
 
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1.reckless or dangerous because of despair or urgency: a desperate killer.
2.having an urgent need, desire, etc.: desperate for attention.
3.leaving little or no hope; very serious or dangerous: a desperate illness.
4.extremely bad; intolerable or shocking: clothes in desperate taste.
5.extreme or excessive.


There you go. Desperation is not a good or healthy place to be. Most people realize that, and avoid those that exhibit such behavior.
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Old 09-22-2011, 07:14 AM
 
Location: Houston
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Depends on the degree of desperation.
i.e. I don't see anything wrong with a girl who goes out with several guys because she's aggresively trying to find a SO. BUT, if she's sleeping with all of them on the first date just because she wants them to fall in love with her, that's might be problem.
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Old 09-22-2011, 11:35 AM
 
Location: Nantahala National Forest, NC
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Well said, CM...


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1.reckless or dangerous because of despair or urgency: a desperate killer.
2.having an urgent need, desire, etc.: desperate for attention.
3.leaving little or no hope; very serious or dangerous: a desperate illness.
4.extremely bad; intolerable or shocking: clothes in desperate taste.
5.extreme or excessive.


There you go. Desperation is not a good or healthy place to be. Most people realize that, and avoid those that exhibit such behavior.
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Old 09-22-2011, 11:39 AM
 
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There is no rational and reasoned purpose for being desperate for dating/relationships. You can wait. Nobody wants to be asked out because they were the last option; people liked to be liked for who they are and their qualities. Now, if you are desperate for something that you really do need, like food when you are hungry or shelter, that is another story.
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