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14 years ago 0 910 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Matman,

Thanks for the update.

I agree with Ashley about the situation with the new girl. I am sure you did just fine, trust yourself.

I am glad to hear things are going well at work. And that you have joined soccer! Well done!

As for the moose, that must have been so cool and a baby one at that!

I am glad to hear you are taking a trip with your sister. Be sure to let us know how it went! But I can see how that trip is a step for you and you should be very proud of yourself!

Keep us posted and have a nice day!
14 years ago 0 11216 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
That must have been pretty neat to see a moose!  You should post pictures for us to see! 
 
I hope you have a nice weekend!  You will have to let us know how it goes.
 
Good luck on getting all your work done!
 
 
Ashley, Health Educator
14 years ago 0 30 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Sarah,
 
Thanks for asking about me. Things are a'ight now. Work has been going well for the past bit. I posted earlier here about getting all hyped up about everything falling apart on me when I came back after a week away from it. Well, I got back and although it felt a little dicey the first day, which I knew was going to happen, it wasn' t as bad as I thought. I also haven' t had too much tension with the woman that works beside me this week, but there's still one more day to go, so we'll see. Tomorrow is Friday though and Friday's generally have a lighter feel to them. I was out travelling for my job yesterday and I saw a moose in the middle of the highway. To most people, that wouldn' t be a big deal, but I've never seen one before so I was excitted to finally see one and got a few pics of him- he was just a baby moose too. Work is busy though and I am bit behind on my work, so I'll have to GIT-R-DONE tomorrow.
 
My sister and I are going to Bromont, Quebec to see watch catch that round of the World Cup Mountain bike calender. It's a packed week-end with racing going on all day for each day and the best riders in the world are going to be there. I am a little anxious about travelling that far (8-hour drive each way) and spending the week-end with my sis, hopefully the only thing I will be driving is the car and I won' t drive myself insane with both of us in the same vehicle for that amount of time. We were both adopted by separate families and we met each other when I was 18. It should be a fun week-end and I know my sis is excitted for it. I am taking a bit of a step here.   
14 years ago 0 955 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Great attitude matman!
 
How is everything else going for you?
14 years ago 0 30 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Ashley,
 
Thanks for the reply. Actually, that was the point behind my last big post, is that I am not worried about it, or at least trying to not worry about it. It is what it is.
14 years ago 0 11216 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Matman!
 
Nice to hear from you.  I wouldn't worry too much about the new girl not making time.  Many people have trouble transitioning to single life to coupledom.  She may just have a lot on her plate right now.  With patients she may be able to make time, try to be understanding. It can be stressful to make time for a new person in an already busy life. Try not to take in personally, also summer is a busy time for everyone.  I'm sure you did not screw up.  If you think it went well trust your instincts.
 
Good job on going to soccer!  Did you feel good after you played?
 
Keep posting!
 
Ashley, Health Educator
14 years ago 0 30 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Diva,
 
Thanks for checking in with me.
 
My computer has been out for the past little while, but it's all good now. I got pissed off and took it out on the laptop and so I had to get the hard drive replaced.
 
Compared to what I was a while ago, in terms of how the overall week is going, I am feeling alright.
 
I went out on a date with this new girl, but I don' t think this will work out- like all the others. I did all the gentlemanly stuff that you ladies like and didn' t end up talking about myself the whole night and didn' t seem needy with the phone calls after that. But anyway, I showed interest in her right away, so I thought. It all went good for the night. But, it won' t work out because it sounds like she doesn' t want to make the time for me. I don' t expect someone to drop everything for me, but if we meet up once or twice a week, then that's fine for me, nothing too serious. Although I thought I did everything right, I probably screwed up somewhere along the line and she might be hiding behind the "I don' t have time for you excuse". Still, if that's the case, if she can' t tell me the truth, then I don' t want someone like that anyway. I am feeling mellow about it. it sucks, but that's how it goes.
 
I went up north to the cottage with my parents on the week-end, because what else am I going to do? I don' t really have any friends to hang out with on the week-end, so I go up with my parents. I love my folks, but it gets boring going up to the cottage and I am the only one there my age, so I just end up not doing much. But, I would be bored stiff if I stayed where I am because I have a motivation problem with doing stuff I like to do on my own initiative. So, at the cottage, we had company (our neighbours from a few lots down) over the one night and didn' t feel social, so I just didn' t talk much. After they left, my mom said I was rude for being anti-social, but she has to understand that's what I am sometimes and just let it be- why does everything have to be THIS way or THAT way and I can't change with the flick of a light switch.
 
I did play soccer last night, in the rec league. I went out to it because I dragged myself down there to sign up for it and because I paid $100 to play for the season, I should get my money's worth and play. Our team got killed and I gave the ball away to the other team a lot, but I had fun and that's all the matters in the end. 
 
That's what I have to do for biking next year. Hopefully I don' t sound boring with this, but I talked about racing and why I gave it up. Another part of the reason for giving it up was because I got myself into quite a bit of credit card debt over the winter with buying the new bike I have now. Anyway, I almost have half of it paid off and I expect to have it 100% paid off by the end of the year- well that's what I am shooting for. I've been working hard at paying it off.
 
well, that's my update.
 
Matman
 
 
14 years ago 0 910 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey, how are you doing?
14 years ago 0 910 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey matman,

No need to apologize for long posts! Post as much as you want or need!

I am happy to hear you had so much fun at the conference! Congratulations on doing so well there!

As for the dating. Way to go getting back in there. you are a great guy, just be yourself! Let us know how it goes!
14 years ago 0 11216 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Enjoy your two days off! What a nice relaxing end to a good few days!
 
Enjoy the feeling you had when you were with those people.  Take how you felt and keep it with you.  Little by little your confidence will build and these moments will remind you of how great you are. 
 
You should feel proud of yourself for being so dedicated while you were in university.  Plus like I said in another post.  There is still plenty of time to enjoy yourself.

About dating,  believe it or not she is probably just as nervous as you.  I know you have probably heard this before but just be yourself.   There is no need to "sell yourself".  If she doesn't like the real you then you wouldn't want her anyways.  Just relax and enjoy the activity or talk.  Try to remind yourself that she is nervous, in fact focusing on her and how she feels could probably be the best thing you can do.  Be attentive and interested, ask questions and listen.  Girls love the attention and would love even more that you are genuinely interested in what she has to say.
 
When you are not asking questions remember, you have a lot of interesting things to say and your great!  Hey you are a sensitive, articulate and smart guy. You have a great job and you know what you want out of life.  Any girl would love that.  You will do great!  Let us know how it goes!  If you need a pep talk beforehand be sure to post!
 
Don't apologize for the long post!  The more you post the better
 
Ashley, Health Educator

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