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Is it really THIS HARD to find a S/O???

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Greetings guys! You guys probably don't know much about me, and that's cool.. Hopefully, within the next few weeks, I'll get to know yall pretty well =)

Well, this upcoming March, I will have been single for 10 years up to date. Knowing that I'm only 21, I was only 11 during my last go around. I was only a kid, so it really dosen't count. Well, whenever I get older, I am either shot down or stood up. For me, it took a while to develop the courage to finally ask a girl out. By my junior year in High School, this girl stood me up 4 times. Yes, it was four times, only because I wanted the relationship soo bad, I let her. A couple years later, I met a girl at college, well here's the story, which I have copied and pasted from another thread.. Here goes=
As soon as I begun as freshman at a junior college (this was 2 years ago), I met this girl @ the Church sponsered School lunches. She also happened to be in a class with me. Over the next few months, we come to find out that our backgrounds were very similar. After the course of the next few months, we developed a strong friendship that stands true to this day. Last Spring, we went on a trip together, and I finally came to terms with the fact that I liked her, and I had strong feelings for her. During the whole month of April, I was soo set on getting to know her better. Knowing that she comes from a conservative homeschooled background, I knew that she was real careful about who she is with, and wont date until she knows she is serious about who she wants to get with. I came from a similar background, but not as serious. In early May, I handed her a letter telling her how much I liked her, and yes.. it was a letter.. A month later she called me up and we met up at a coffee place. She thanked me for the letter and for my patience. She told me that right now, she dosent feel impressed to begin in a relationship right at the moment, and needs to keep her focus on school. That was fine since I really didn't expect a relationship anyways. She knew clear about how much I liked her. She also said she wanted to hang out more, but do it more in group settings. That's cool, but i'm not the best in the world at that type of thing. It comes with being an introvert. Whenever school started back up, we just talk on email, and haven't seen each other. We'll probably get to hang out some during the holidays. Okay, here's the current issue. I got word that she plans on going to Tech (my current school) next spring, which can be good or bad!! The best case scenario is if she comes to school, our grades go up, and we grow in friendship spending more time together. This friendship can soon turn into a serious relationship, *Da da da da!!!* Worst case scenario is if she goes, I end up chasing her, my grades tank, and that's the end of us!

Well, there you have it there.. but honestly, it's like I see the whole world with a significant other.. For me, I have had absolutely 00000 luck. Is it really this hard to find a gf?

Andrew
 

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Andrew, buddy!

To be honest, yup, it can be excruciatingly difficult... for some of us. For others, it's like second nature to be hooked up. I guess that's why there are those who are single, and those who are connected in various stages of life. For those of us who are in the age of 20 something, it can be difficult but bearable, as we see people hooking up all around us, and we are in that age when people do tend to hook up with one another.

But enough for stating the painfully obvious. By reading your story, it does sound like a hard one to go with. As anyone on this section of CF can attest to, rejection SUCKS... and more often than not, it is not until much after the fact that we hit ourselves in the forehead and ask why we were so bline and stupid not to see the obvious, that that person was definitely not "the one"... Luck doesn't have anything to do with it most of the time. But rather, if you'd look and see how God has protected you, then your whole viewpoint changes and you see a little more of the "why"...

My question to you is, is this girl really worth life and death to you? If so, and she is "the one" for you, then God will straighten her out and open the doors to bring her to you. But who knows? Perhaps your place is not to be an S/O to her even beyond this point, but to be a friend to her. And perhaps God has someone else that HE is preparing you for, who will be revealed only at the right time... At this point, who can know?

Let's take a look at your scenarios again. Best case, sounds awesome. That is definitely possible. So let's say, as a fleece then, that if she comes to your school and things between you two seem to be going smoothly, then it will work out. Your worst case scenario is not really the worst that could happen either. If she doesn't come, then God has made it obvious that she is not to be the one for you. What I would think would be worse than this, though, would be her coming to the school and things are awkward or strained, or even worse, that she hates your guts... THAT would be much harder than possibly not seeing her again.
 
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Why does it seem men are more desperate for a relationship than a woman? It seems they play hard to get and content with their singleness....and I get this vibe like, "How DARE you ask me out? I'm untouchable!" Gosh I hate it....
 
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I really believe that I will try to cultivate our friendship, and if it works out, great.. if not ah well. I feel that I've done all that I've needed to do, and anything else would be crossing the line. It will be difficult to not revolve everything around her, at first.. i'm mainly concerned about next week, whenever school starts back. However, by laying down my goals and calling just for her, that can be the greatest mistake one can ever make. The problem is that it's soo easy to do. Yeah, but w/ relationships in general, sheez, I dont know if it should be THIS hard...
 
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Rejection is definitely hard and I've faced a lot of it. However something I'm learning more and more is that guys need to take risk. That is how god created us. We need to initate the friendship. This past fall I had a great friendship that fell through with a friend who I was also interested in. It really hurt, but now i realized that God was protecting me. I also realize the mistakes that I made. In each situation God can grow us if we let Him.
 
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Well.... I'm not really supposed to post here cause I went and got hitched but.... I was 24 before I even had a b/f. I mean ever. For him it was even worse, he was 27 before getting a serious g/f. We both had wanted somebody for YEARS but God never gave someone to either of us.

Looking back I know the whole time God had something in mind for me but there were a lot of good reasons he steered me (and him) away from any relationships until the time was perfect, and those I only really see now.

It was not easy, but they say you walk through life backwards - you face the past and since the future is at your back you're blind to it, but at least we have the knowledge that someone is orchestrating things for us and that the plans are good. It's that - and I think just getting grace to get through the NOW - that helps you get through it, to wherever God wants you (be it married or single). I would've very much liked to have known where God was taking me when he always said "no" ..."no" ..."no" but I understood perfectly when he lifted the curtain and said "ok now." I know I would have horribly screwed things up had I known.

If that helps.
 
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PetraFan007 said:
Why does it seem men are more desperate for a relationship than a woman? It seems they play hard to get and content with their singleness....and I get this vibe like, "How DARE you ask me out? I'm untouchable!" Gosh I hate it....
I would guess it has to do in part with the assumption that we men are responsible for actively pursuing a relationship. It is more common for the women to feel that they just have to sit back (well, not entirely, but more than guys can) and wait for someone to come along.

And welcome, Andrew! Great to have you around. :)
 
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wolfiswill said:
Rejection is definitely hard and I've faced a lot of it. However something I'm learning more and more is that guys need to take risk. That is how god created us. We need to initate the friendship. This past fall I had a great friendship that fell through with a friend who I was also interested in. It really hurt, but now i realized that God was protecting me. I also realize the mistakes that I made. In each situation God can grow us if we let Him.

I'm sorry that you had a friendship that was solid from the beginning fell through. God knows what he's doing and will help you not make the same mistake twice. God bless!
 
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PetraFan007 said:
Why does it seem men are more desperate for a relationship than a woman? It seems they play hard to get and content with their singleness....and I get this vibe like, "How DARE you ask me out? I'm untouchable!" Gosh I hate it....

Funny, I get the feeling it's the other way around. It could be that a woman doesn't allow a man to ask her out not because she's "untouchable" but something else...one of many things which we've endlessly discussed on other threads.
 
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Bingo. Take risks. Good advice. It works.

wolfiswill said:
Rejection is definitely hard and I've faced a lot of it. However something I'm learning more and more is that guys need to take risk. That is how god created us. We need to initate the friendship. This past fall I had a great friendship that fell through with a friend who I was also interested in. It really hurt, but now i realized that God was protecting me. I also realize the mistakes that I made. In each situation God can grow us if we let Him.
 
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SnowconeManTTU said:
I think I decided to let her go.

Awesome. That's the best thing you could do. Now, get out there and ask some other women out.

What she said was womanspeak for, "I'm not interested in you as a s/o". Simple as that.

Did you mean, "Is it really this hard to find a s/o?" or, "Is it really this hard to date a specific woman who isn't interested in dating?" Because the answer to the first question is No, but to the second is Yes.
 
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I agree with the other posters here. It isn't healthy to get hung up on one woman. God does have a plan for you, and I believe sooner or later you will find your companion. Believe me, letting her go will make you a stronger person.

Anyway, women are drawn to leaders and those that show strong convictions and sense of spirit. I think if you get more involved in some clubs and communities and take more of a leadership role, women will become very atttracted to you. Show your strong sense of faith and the girls will be beating a path to your door!

Emma :thumbsup:
 
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PetraFan007 said:
Why does it seem men are more desperate for a relationship than a woman? It seems they play hard to get and content with their singleness....and I get this vibe like, "How DARE you ask me out? I'm untouchable!" Gosh I hate it....

Believe me, I'd love to find the right guy for me. I don't play hard to get. I don't play games. I try my best to be a great friend and give encouragement and to be a Godly woman and do what God wants me to do each day. There's nothing wrong with being content with singleness. There's nothing wrong with not being content with it and wanting to find a mate. Anyway, I just don't get asked out. Any potential dates seem to think they are too good for me or are looking for a ditzy blonde sorority type of girl. Not me at all. Maybe I'm too good for them and that spectacular guy just hasn't come along yet. I just don't have time to worry about it anymore. I know one thing, I won't wait around for a guy who doesn't think I'm good enough for him now to change his mind later.
 
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Living4Him03 said:
Believe me, I'd love to find the right guy for me. I don't play hard to get. I don't play games. I try my best to be a great friend and give encouragement and to be a Godly woman and do what God wants me to do each day. There's nothing wrong with being content with singleness. There's nothing wrong with not being content with it and wanting to find a mate. Anyway, I just don't get asked out. Any potential dates seem to think they are too good for me or are looking for a ditzy blonde sorority type of girl. Not me at all. Maybe I'm too good for them and that spectacular guy just hasn't come along yet. I just don't have time to worry about it anymore. I know one thing, I won't wait around for a guy who doesn't think I'm good enough for him now to change his mind later.

Yeah, but I'd like to add that a man who would make a good husband for you will think and pray through the situation before he makes a committment. I know that if a woman comes around that I think it might work out with, I'd have to spend long bouts of alone time with Jesus and maybe even have a cooling off period to really gauge a whether there's lifelong committment potential. He may not think you're "good enough" for him, but after long thought might decide otherwise. Is this what you were talking about were you just referring to looks again?

The point is, yes, my lady friends, men think.

It makes me a bit frustrated when I hear about women complaining that men only go for ditzy blondes...not frustrated with you L4Him, just frustrated for some reason...something's messed up in the system.
 
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I am probably not supposed to post here, since I am now engaged, but I was single for a looooooooong time.

First of all, if you are not ready to take home a wife then you have no business getting into a serious relationship in the first place. Get to know a lot of girls in comfortable group settings. God cares very much about who we spend the rest of our lives with, but He cares more about spending time with you. Don't lose your focus on him, lest she become an idol in your life.

When I surrendered my dating life to Christ, I met the man I would marry in a very short time. Meanwhile, he was surrendering his dating life and met me. When you let go and let God, things become a whole lot easier. I was 26 and he was 35. We had waited a long time for eachother, but it has been worth it to be with him!

I understand how difficult it is, thinking you are the only one without a SO. I never dated anyone at college. I mean, I had dinner with fellas and went to a dance here and there, but nothing more than that. I was terribly lonely and wanted someone to come and take it away. The fact of the matter is that NO ONE can take it away, but Christ.

Remember that even in Paradise it wasn't good for man to be alone. God created us this way, He understands. Trust Him.
 
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