based on what I've seen in my life (friends family etc), I TRULY BELIEVE it's luck. ex: a good friend who is very introverted, not on apps, "commitment-phobic", mid -30s, had never been in love, HYPER independent, very successful and ambitious--- randomly out of town for work, went to dinner, sat at the bar at a restaurant to eat alone, randomly chatted with a guy a few seats over--- fast forward they fell madly in love and are very happily married. 💀💀 THAT'S LUCK✨✨✨
2025-12-23 08:42:19
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MariaDeFran :
Yes. I feel like I’ve done all the work you’re “supposed” to do and it feels like it actually has pushed me further away from what I really want in relationships lol.
2025-12-23 18:41:53
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thenamesbonnie :
Dating is the one thing I can't strategically improve on and as someone who always tried to excel at everything else, this frustrates me to no end because let's face it, you can try everything but at the end of the day it's luck and depends on another person as well.
2025-12-26 16:10:46
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Shakira Flabbergasted :
I feel this. And it’s the same for friendships too. I’m constantly being told that I need to put myself out there, take more initiative, find peace within myself, and then I’ll find a relationship and friends. Like… I’ve done it all and I’m just tired.
2025-12-23 22:08:30
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🎀 Hannah 🎀 :
You’re not alone ♥️I suffer with a few different subtypes of OCD and I am single as well. Our brain is lying to us, trying to protect us. Don’t listen to it.
2025-12-23 03:45:33
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spoooookyetsywitch :
i know exactly how you feel and i think a lot of people who were just as frustrated as you ended up settling. you should be proud for upholding your high standards. i’m not really happy in my current relationship but sometimes i think i just stay in it because i don’t want to feel this way again when i went through it for so many years. it feels like a lose lose situation
2025-12-28 05:37:33
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Morgan Modlin :
I want to say that you talking about your experiences and sharing about your OCD helped me connect some patterns in my own life and I got diagnosed and am now in therapy!! Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing these important things, it improved my life. ❤️
2026-01-18 05:28:41
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GingerBeard26 :
People don’t understand real ocd. I feel for you.
2025-12-28 06:27:01
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resi :
yuuuuuuuppppp its destiny. its uncertain whether we will have a partner or not, HENCE why ocd loooooovvves it lol.
2025-12-23 03:44:28
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Paige Farrell :
I’ve never felt so seen. I’ve been diagnosed with OCD with ruminating 😂
2025-12-24 00:17:32
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V :
I’m on the same boat. Like I could have a nice date with someone and then I won’t hear from him in days. Like what happened? I feel like I’m not good enough 😩
2025-12-23 06:50:27
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residuallyfit :
If it helps, I was getting married in 2014 and it never happened. Nothing is promised and it took me to year 11 to finally wake up and see things differently
2025-12-23 04:13:15
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Mlb613 :
I’ve never related to something so much in my life! Thank you for putting it into words. The ocd rumination runs my life everyday. It’s so hard.
2025-12-24 21:00:44
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Giulia Franceis :
I’ve just got diagnosed with ocd, it’s been a internal battle my whole life trying to make the world around me “right”, making myself “right” for the world around me… I struggle with the same relationship problems that you mentioned, thanks for sharing, I feel like I’m not alone!
2026-04-29 02:43:13
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CHRIS_301🍁🇨🇦🍁 :
Metaphorically speaking, finding the right person is a journey to enjoy like every other part of life rather than a checklist. I’ve frequently lost sight of this.
2025-12-29 05:50:13
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JoniJo :
as someone who also has OCD with intrusive thoughts, I appreciate your honesty so much. I married a friend. 42 years later we're still together. It will happen. Give yourself grace
2025-12-24 04:52:33
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piper :
this is so validating to listen to & i just want to let you know you’re definitely not alone
2025-12-29 05:55:07
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Meets :
This is so well said! Makes me feel so much less alone to know I’m not the only one who thinks it’s luck
2025-12-23 16:11:33
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Gabby137 :
It tough out there !!!
2025-12-25 05:12:34
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WOKO :
I hope it works out for you! Its tough out there
2025-12-23 08:11:25
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Camelia :
You absolutely are gods favourite, just not everything is in our control. We can do our part and hope that life meets us halfway. You will be fine, just forget all of the advice and just do whatever YOU want. There’s nothing wrong with you ❤️
2025-12-24 12:00:39
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litlidikki :
I am also diagnosed with OCD and I too am experience dating culture that way, but I didnt realize it until you put it that way.
2025-12-23 23:18:08
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alynesouza621 :
The thing is we try to identify patterns, but, even though there similarities, humans have no pattern so we get frustrated cause we do what should lead to success, according to the “pattern”, but it doesn’t. I’m extremely rational and suffer a lot with that, but what I’ve learned is that go with the vibe instead of try to anticipate a move identified by a pattern, is not easy but, somehow, is easier 😅
2026-01-05 21:10:25
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TonyD :
U don’t need to fix anything, or do anything, sometimes fate finds u, it doesn’t matter what u do nor fix, if it wants to happen it will happen effortlessly. Continue living life🫡
2025-12-26 06:15:11
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ItsNaii :
Thats why I gave up on dating because I am not born lucky in love so there's nothing to do about it😅
2025-12-24 12:58:20
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