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Old 07-13-2008, 07:45 PM
 
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i've realized that i don't want him but i want him to want me. i can't believe my mind is working this way. what's wrong with me?????
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Old 07-13-2008, 07:58 PM
 
Location: Wild, Wonderful WV
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Well, you're human. I think we have all felt that way. Yes, it's an irrational feeling but knowing that doesn't help you to not feel that way. At least you recognize it for what it is. I hope you can start to feel better about things soon.
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Old 07-13-2008, 08:01 PM
 
Location: southern california
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most honest and open thing i every heard a woman say and recently
i might be attracted to him but that doesn't mean i like him.
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Old 07-13-2008, 08:03 PM
 
Location: Philippines
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^^^ human.

Try going to the gym, go for a bike ride or a jog, or a nice walk or hike. Go out for drinks with friends (but DO NOT talk about him or your feelings, cause thats just UGH).
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Old 07-14-2008, 12:03 AM
 
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Wow, I can't believe I just found this thread. Feels like reading my own thoughts.

He wanted me. I told him I didn't want him. He pursued, I dodged. Now I actually want him to want me but he may not want me anymore.

Good luck to you, op!
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Old 07-14-2008, 03:36 AM
 
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i've realized that i don't want him but i want him to want me. i can't believe my mind is working this way. what's wrong with me?????
I think like that all the time, when a guy who i don't want comes on to me, apart from the initial repulsion at the thought of kissing him I find myself being flattered and it boosts my confidence.

So you don't want him to stop liking you for the selfish reason that it makes you feel good.

Completely natural.
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Old 07-14-2008, 04:55 AM
 
Location: Texas
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It is okay as long as it stays in your mind... to act on it would be foolish.. but a normal thought process as I see it..
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Old 07-14-2008, 05:53 AM
 
Location: Kentucky Bluegrass
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i've realized that i don't want him but i want him to want me. i can't believe my mind is working this way. what's wrong with me?????
actually, it is quite human....the human ego, seems to at large, especially when we are younger, want what we can't have...

for instance, if you know you can't have something, your going to want it even more

if your parents told you, you couldn't do something, you acted out and did it anyway, just because they said "NO". And in some cases, even when you knew, it might be bad for you.....

What I think you ought to do, is create busy time for yourself...do things, have fun, enjoy life....and most of all, learn to do things by yourself...so that you enjoy the independence of it and realize you are your best friend...learn to be self sufficent...in that you will learn things about yourself, you never knew before, and more apt, when the time comes, to choose a mater that is readily more compatible with your mind...meaning morals, beliefs...hobbies, etc.

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Creme
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Old 07-14-2008, 04:01 PM
 
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i can't believe the wonderful helpful responses i got to this. i kind of expected to be told that i'm terrible and i'm delighted with all the positive input.
i think a lot is that inner child still looking for approval. have to take care of that myself.
thanks everyone
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Old 07-14-2008, 04:05 PM
 
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Default X^2

Just a guess... two X-chromosomes? That has always explained certifiably odd behavior, at least to me.
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