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Old 06-15-2013, 06:00 PM
 
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If I wanted help, I would ask for it. The problem is that they once presented me a woman and I ended up really liking her.
Talk to them. Be friendly, but let them know in no uncertain terms that you don't want to be in a relationship, so please stop trying to set me up.
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Old 06-15-2013, 06:01 PM
 
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I'm 32 and never had a girlfriend. I just want to calmly live my life, work as much as possible, travel as much as possible, help my family as much as possible, take care of my dog. I don't want a woman to ruin such a good life.

My friends, however, always try to set me up. At weddings or parties, they frequently leave me alone with a single woman or make comments like "oh she has just broken up with her boyfriend." Congrats to them but why would I care?
Some people would love to be in your position.
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Old 06-15-2013, 06:01 PM
 
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And what was wrong with that? Really?
He doesn't want to be in a relationship
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Old 06-15-2013, 06:04 PM
 
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"The best laid plans of mice and men..............".

My "plan" was to have retired last year as an Admiral. I made it to Ensign.
A person can more easily control not obtaining something (e.g. relationship) compared to obtaining something (e.g. exalted position in your career). You're comparing apples to oranges.
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Old 06-15-2013, 06:11 PM
 
Location: Huntersville/Charlotte, NC and Washington, DC
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"The best laid plans of mice and men..............".

My "plan" was to have retired last year as an Admiral. I made it to Ensign.
This is something he can actually control. So be it.
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Old 06-15-2013, 06:15 PM
 
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He doesn't want to be in a relationship
With a woman.
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Old 06-15-2013, 07:24 PM
 
Location: Lansing, MI
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Not wanting my life turned upside down and not wanting to spend money on someone that will stab you in the back given the chance.


This kind of assumption is right in line with "all men are d**chebags only looking to get laid." Sure, there is a percentage of the male population that this statement applies to, but certainly not 100%.

Go forth, be merry, careful not to burn the bridges of the friends that just are looking out for you. Never know when you're gonna need 'em.
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Old 06-15-2013, 08:12 PM
 
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This kind of assumption is right in line with "all men are d**chebags only looking to get laid." Sure, there is a percentage of the male population that this statement applies to, but certainly not 100%.

Go forth, be merry, careful not to burn the bridges of the friends that just are looking out for you. Never know when you're gonna need 'em.
How could it be burning bridges to politely ask them to stop setting him up ?
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Old 06-15-2013, 08:20 PM
 
Location: Lansing, MI
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How could it be burning bridges to politely ask them to stop setting him up ?
I just am suggesting to be careful not to. It all depends on how the message is delivered - from some of the earlier posts on this thread, there are a number of responders that would not be so polite about it.
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Old 06-15-2013, 11:35 PM
 
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I'm 32 and never had a girlfriend. I just want to calmly live my life, work as much as possible, travel as much as possible, help my family as much as possible, take care of my dog. I don't want a woman to ruin such a good life.

My friends, however, always try to set me up. At weddings or parties, they frequently leave me alone with a single woman or make comments like "oh she has just broken up with her boyfriend." Congrats to them but why would I care?
Maybe you scare of any relationships, maybe one day you will understand that you was not right but it will be too late?
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