u/RelationshipExtra679

I’m really interested from hearing from some more experienced competitors on any do’s and don’ts for the below. What did you do or would have done differently the first time around?

\- first growth/improvement season
\- first prep
\- confidence and how to ‘own’ the stage and get over mental blocks (!!!)
\- finding your own style/flair/posing etc.
\- other people’s opinions. (It’s kind of sad knowing I’ll go on stage with just my coach supporting me as family and ‘friends’ unsupportive of this lifestyle)
\- anything else you’d like to share!

I am currently in my first growth/improvement season after training on/off for years. I am making great progress and super excited for the future in this sport but taking each day as it comes.

I would be super grateful for any ‘big sis’ type advice for us newbies ❤️

I’m really interested from hearing from some more experienced competitors on any do’s and don’ts for the below. What did you do or would have done differently the first time around?

- first growth/improvement season
- first prep
- confidence and how to ‘own’ the stage and get over mental blocks (!!!)
- finding your own style/flair/posing etc.
- other people’s opinions. (It’s kind of sad knowing I’ll go on stage with just my coach supporting me as family unsupportive)
- anything else you’d like to share!

I am currently in my first growth/improvement season after training on/off for years. I am making great progress and super excited for the future in this sport but taking each day as it comes.

I would be super grateful for any ‘big sis’ type advice for us newbies ❤️

Particularly interested in the research for women.

I had unprotected sex on the day I was ovulating. Due to app, my tracking and typical ovulation discharge.

I panicked, took Ella one on day 5, but I am now having slight Breast tenderness and brown spotting 5 days after taking Ella one.

I have been pregnant once before at 18 and I wasn’t ready mentally or physically so terminated the pregnancy.

It’s probably too early but the symptoms I feel mimic how I did then.

Has anybody gone through this? I’ve recently found out that Ella one doesn’t work post ovulation.

It’s a complex situation with my current ‘partner’.

Any insight or experience or guidance is welcomed. Please be kind.

I (29 F) met a (48 M) on a dating app. We went on a first date quite quickly and had a total of 5 dates over 2.5 months despite work and travel between.

He initiated as he liked to lead and I was warm and open each time.

We went to lovely restaurants, had sleepovers at his place etc and he was super affectionate.

He asked for exclusivity (not dating others) on date 3.

He cancelled 2 dates previously citing reasons as a sick child and sickness, fine. I am very understanding.

The 1st time he rescheduled quickly, second time did not.

We had no issues prior to the last cancellation, I put the ball in his court after he asked when I would be free to see each other again. I told him my availability and then heard nothing.

It’s been a week, however he’s active on social media’s watching my stories immediately and liking my posts (???)

It is so bizarre, I am going to remove him from socials as the whole situation has made me feel emotionally exhausted.

Is this orbiting or ghosting or both? I’m just at a loss as I’ve never experienced this before.

I (29 F) started dating a (48 M) around 6 weeks ago. We met on an app and hit it off.

He quickly asked me on a date and I agreed. We had 3 dates in one week following the first date which yes seems like a lot but, we both initiated and wanted to.
(5 dates total as we both had work trips between)

He paid and was a gentleman through out, although I offered on the second and asked if he’s sure. He declined and took me to a very upmarket restaurant.

He is financially very secure and I work hard and manage my own finances well too. I would have no issue paying or anything like that.

He told me he likes to lead and the 3 dates we went on were all nice restaurants that he booked and sent reservations for which I was super appreciative each time.

He asked so much about me and my world and on the second date we were intimate because I wanted to be.

He told me on the second date he finds me ‘slightly intimidating because you are very beautiful’ which I said thank you but I’m sweet really!

Now here’s the thing…
Fast forward to 6 weeks later (now) and I am so CONFUSED.

His recent replies were becoming a bit shorter or more vague. Before, we wouldn’t text everyday as we are both busy individuals with our careers, but still every couple of days checking in etc or just to arrange the next date.

He returned from his work trip as did I, and went from planning to ‘let me know if you’d like to hang out soon as I’d really love to’

I respond warmly and now nothing. Ghosted. Still on social media’s. Watches every post.

It’s been 10 days.

My guess is he found somebody else but he was asking me for exclusivity on date 3 and saw wanted to see me immediately the day after his trip despite his jet lag.

I am so confused. I have not reached out because I feel like I have emotional whiplash and can’t understand what happened? What should I do if anything?