My need for affection feels pathological at this point

My need for affection feels pathological at this point

My(25F) entire adult life, I’ve been running after romantic love/ connection/ affection. And it’s getting worse since a few months. I didn’t have a childhood filled with affection or anything like that. I don’t want to go into it but things never felt safe at home.

I started dating at 19. Literally every guy I’ve dated, serious, casual has ended up dumping me. I have gotten into physical stuff a few times even when I wasn’t completely into it just to get the guy’s affection.

I do a lot of things for myself, I have hobbies, I have an interesting social life,I have friends, I do self care. If you ask me my honest opinion about myself, I will tell you I’m great. Yet this need for romantic connection reeks of low self esteem.

The fact of the matter is - I’ve never felt chosen by anyone in my life. Friends, family, boyfriends. And it has become a need at this point which I am consumed by.

I just want to feel safe and seen.

I know things always work out, I will find my person but how do I deal with this meanwhile?

u/CartographerParty880 — 8 days ago

Might get fired soon

I work in an MNC. I’ve always underperformed starting from college. I was in a tier 1 college and barely graduated with a 7 cg.

I was recruited in my current company in a rotation training program then put in a permanent role this February. It started out fine, after two months, they put me on a “development plan” which was like to get me settled in different roles. It had timelines deliverables two mentors.

I seriously under performed, I fell behind with the work starting month 2 of the plan and it just started piling up. I also went into depression and a medical emergency came up during this time at home, not using this as excuse but to provide context. During that time and started neglecting all aspects of my life. But I do think I don’t do the things I know I need to do. I haven’t followed up on any of my career related plans since I started college unless things got extremely bad and it became about survival. I have poor habits overall in my life. I want to do better but never have consistently. Either I’m avoiding the things I need to do using distraction and when I do face them and think about them I get scared and I instantly go to sleep.

I have a meeting with my manager and the two mentors next week. I’m scared I’ll get fired. What can I do to turn things around? I’m 25 years old

TLDR - chronic underperformed scared will be fired

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u/CartographerParty880 — 1 month ago

Might get fired soon

I work in an MNC. I’ve always underperformed starting from college. I was in a tier 1 college and barely graduated with a 7 cg.

I was recruited in my current company in a rotation training program then put in a permanent role this February. It started out fine, after two months, they put me on a “development plan” which was like to get me settled in different roles. It had timelines deliverables two mentors.

I seriously under performed, I fell behind with the work starting month 2 of the plan and it just started piling up. I also went into depression and a medical emergency came up during this time at home, not using this as excuse but to provide context. During that time and started neglecting all aspects of my life. But I do think I don’t do the things I know I need to do. I haven’t followed up on any of my career related plans since I started college unless things got extremely bad and it became about survival. I have poor habits overall in my life. I want to do better but never have consistently. Either I’m avoiding the things I need to do using distraction and when I do face them and think about them I get scared and I instantly go to sleep.

I have a meeting with my manager and the two mentors next week. I’m scared I’ll get fired. What can I do to turn things around? I’m 25 years old

TLDR - chronic underperformed scared will be fired.

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u/CartographerParty880 — 1 month ago

Uninstalled the app after a week yet again.

25 F here. I install the app once or twice a year. Try for a week. Match with a few people. Connect more with 3-4 people. Maybe go out with a couple. But the way people are unintentional really disappoints me. I’m good with casual dating - but casual describes the level of commitment. It doesn’t have to describe the level of effort. I don’t think you can look at a person on your phone or ask them a few questions and decide if you want that person in your life as a partner. All you can do is - talk to people like people. If you like them - hang out. See what happens. Meanwhile just be intentional, respectful. That’s all. I swear to god I wish dating was taught in our schools.

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u/CartographerParty880 — 1 month ago

25f, stalked down the guy who ghosted me on bumble

I matched with a guy on bumble - had a great conversation with him. But he never got back to me the next day. At this point, I was already pretty much done with the app, so I deleted the app. Couple of days later- I found his Instagram quite easily. I just looked at it and moved on. But every so often I found myself gawking at his Instagram profile - it’s public. A couple of weeks ago, I followed him. He didn’t follow me back.

But guys- I find him so kissable. I just wanna kiss him so bad. Should I just message him? He’s not even like crazy conventionally attractive but I find so cute.

Edit- I am not going to bother him. Will unfollow him. I think I just went crazy there for a while. I would hate it if someone behaved this way with me. Thanks, guys. You brought me back to my senses

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u/CartographerParty880 — 2 months ago

Cheap furniture

Want to buy a few things for my new place. Any suggestions are appreciated-

- a chest of drawers
- a bookshelf
- a bench/ puffy stool/ storage ottoman
- few lamps
- tv unit
- small side table

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u/CartographerParty880 — 4 months ago

Dance workshops English pop

Does anyone know dance workshops or classes which teach choreography for English pop songs like Uptown Funk, Apple Bottom jeans, classic pitbull pop songs etc

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u/CartographerParty880 — 4 months ago
▲ 1 r/Gurgoan_Meetups+1 crossposts

PitchNYC in Gurgaon!

Have you guys seen the pitchnyc videos on Instagram? If you haven’t check them out! They’re a lot of fun - the idea is a friend presents a deck on why you should my friend. Would you be interested in something like that? Also, would it work here?

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u/CartographerParty880 — 4 months ago