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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Do you seek validation through sex ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I just seek sex, OP. Rarely find it though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I dont know what that means

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

I used to when I was in my late teens/early twenties. Not anymore though as I felt a lot of regret and shame afterwards.

K

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. If men don't want to fuck me I have no worth.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I just seek sex, OP. Rarely find it though "

Knock at my door and I can promise we will practice good sex that will let ourselves feel validated and emptied at the same time x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm just needy in general

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Yes. If men don't want to fuck me I have no worth. "

Me too

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

No I just enjoy it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I dont know what that means "

I still you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don’t do complications

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"Do you seek validation through sex ? "

No. Otherwise i'd call myself Gemma n go on MAFS UK

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I dont know what that means

I still you "
i like you too

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I used to when I was in my late teens/early twenties. Not anymore though as I felt a lot of regret and shame afterwards.

K"

Back then did you get self-assured because of the compliments and recognition you were receiving through sex ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Do you seek validation through sex ?

No. Otherwise i'd call myself Gemma n go on MAFS UK "

You do like a Gemma to be fair

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is this like parking for your willy?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just mutual satisfaction

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By *istyPeaksCouple
over a year ago

braintree

No, but I’ll openly admit to feeling a certain thrill from receiving a compliment. It ends there though - I wouldn’t then go on and have sex with that person just because the compliments felt good.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Is this like parking for your willy?"

Only in reverse though

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

I used to, not so much now

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln


"I used to when I was in my late teens/early twenties. Not anymore though as I felt a lot of regret and shame afterwards.

K

Back then did you get self-assured because of the compliments and recognition you were receiving through sex ? "

Sort of. As a plus size woman I have always been bullied for the way I look so it felt nice when someone was interested in me and thought I was good in bed.

I didn't feel quite as good when I wasn't good enough for dating for any of those men as they did not want to be seen with me in public. I'm glad those times are over

K

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What does it mean ? Please do tell

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

..

Nooo. I know my worth to me and I’m the one that matters, to me obviously

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

No

I went through a phase of attracting men who did for a while though

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

Not since my teens.

In my teens I desperately needed some form of validation and at that age it was very easy for me to confuse sexual availability with genuine desire and sell myself cheap trying to find self-worth in someone else's lust.

These days I happily have a stronger sense of self, but I was a sad fool in my youth!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Erm no, I don't think so. I don't think I sought validation through sex as a younger person either. Losing my virginity was carefully considered and with a guy I trusted and am still friends with. I did have an ill advised sexual relationship with my son's father but at the time, it made logical sense. Too complicated at this time on a Sunday!

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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"I used to when I was in my late teens/early twenties. Not anymore though as I felt a lot of regret and shame afterwards.

K

Back then did you get self-assured because of the compliments and recognition you were receiving through sex ?

Sort of. As a plus size woman I have always been bullied for the way I look so it felt nice when someone was interested in me and thought I was good in bed.

I didn't feel quite as good when I wasn't good enough for dating for any of those men as they did not want to be seen with me in public. I'm glad those times are over

K"

I can relate to some of that. I was always bullied because of my size. It had a slightly different effect on me though, I just thought anyone that liked me would think I was an easy lay because I was the big girl and all big girls are grateful. As a consequence there was no way I was letting them near me

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By *hil most chillMan
over a year ago

South East & Europe

No. I like to think I'm a little choosy, and won't just fuck anyone that shows an interest in order to feel validated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Of course, and most enjoyable it is too.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Hi, I'm Tina Titz and who needs validation when you go to a club with Jellybabies?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hmm not sure. It’s nice to be complimented and get offers but I don’t really take many men up on the offers. I like to be invisible in the real world regards to getting attention off men. I think I seek more validation from my family by them wanting to spend time with me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m guilty of looking for validation through many things but definitely not through rough sex.

Not trying to kink shame anyone who likes that kind of thing but I can think of few things worse.

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By *affeine DuskMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

I get validation from being understood.

Can't do that when I'm sexin', effandbee. I make less sense talking in bed than the fucking Welsh language, and there's usually twice as many syllables too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No. I enjoy connecting with people and I enjoy sex.

In my younger years I'd probably say yes but I'm over it now, I realise that not everyone will like me and that's cool.

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By *ellinever70Woman
over a year ago

Ayrshire


"I’m guilty of looking for validation through many things but definitely not through rough sex.

Not trying to kink shame anyone who likes that kind of thing but I can think of few things worse."

The op didn't mention rough sex

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope!

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden

Validation for what and of what?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope I seek it because I injoy it

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By *rooperRedMan
over a year ago

Littlehampton

It's a bit like asking someone rich and someone poor if money makes you happy. Those who have sex regularly probably feel it's not necessarily for validation, but if you can't get it, or even less the hint of a date, then yes, it will play a large part in validation of who you are.

It's basic human nature. To deny it is to deny what's driven us throughout evolution. Our whole purpose is to procreate after all.

Three years single and not even a coffee date since January and I can tell you it's big fucking part of your validation. As it stands I'm a pair of shoes on this planet with precisely zero purpose.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do you seek validation through sex ? "

If it gets me free parking…then yes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’m guilty of looking for validation through many things but definitely not through rough sex.

Not trying to kink shame anyone who likes that kind of thing but I can think of few things worse.

The op didn't mention rough sex"

Oops, my bad not sure where I got that from , think I need to go have a nap.

Probably yes then, I do get validation amongst other things anyway

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ


"I dont know what that means

I still you "

Get a room you two ffs

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"Do you seek validation through sex ? "

No.

I'm confident of my own self worth and always have been.

Nita

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"It's a bit like asking someone rich and someone poor if money makes you happy. Those who have sex regularly probably feel it's not necessarily for validation, but if you can't get it, or even less the hint of a date, then yes, it will play a large part in validation of who you are.

It's basic human nature. To deny it is to deny what's driven us throughout evolution. Our whole purpose is to procreate after all.

Three years single and not even a coffee date since January and I can tell you it's big fucking part of your validation. As it stands I'm a pair of shoes on this planet with precisely zero purpose. "

I don't disagree with what you say except that wanting sex and thinking that getting validates you are two different things.

Also .... the importance you place on anything can be altered. Change your attitude toward it and value yourself in different ways.

Monks do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've became friends with my right hand we meet every day

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

No, but I fucking love getting praise.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I suspect I do. And that's partly why I'm not meeting.

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By *rooperRedMan
over a year ago

Littlehampton


"It's a bit like asking someone rich and someone poor if money makes you happy. Those who have sex regularly probably feel it's not necessarily for validation, but if you can't get it, or even less the hint of a date, then yes, it will play a large part in validation of who you are.

It's basic human nature. To deny it is to deny what's driven us throughout evolution. Our whole purpose is to procreate after all.

Three years single and not even a coffee date since January and I can tell you it's big fucking part of your validation. As it stands I'm a pair of shoes on this planet with precisely zero purpose.

I don't disagree with what you say except that wanting sex and thinking that getting validates you are two different things.

Also .... the importance you place on anything can be altered. Change your attitude toward it and value yourself in different ways.

Monks do "

I have no intention of becoming a monk, although the step wouldn't be that far tbf.

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By *elloWoman
over a year ago

alpha centauri


"Do you seek validation through sex ? "

I absolutely do (as well as damp knickers )

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By *weetiepie99Woman
over a year ago

cardiff

Possibly in the past, in relationships where if we'd had sex equalled to me that our relationship was fine...where actually it really wasn't. Now, absolutely not...its through communication, feelings etc etc

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By *urvelover39Man
over a year ago

Somewhere

no not at all makes it overcomplicated, can't be doing with the judgement of somthing that's supposed to be sensual and fun

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

No. I have sex for pleasure and to unwind.

It’s like a massage for the vagina. Soothing and relaxing.

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish


"Do you seek validation through sex ? "

Nope. I seek - and find - considerable pleasure through sex.

Validation I get from the people I care most about - family and good friends.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales


"No. I have sex for pleasure and to unwind.

It’s like a massage for the vagina. Soothing and relaxing.

"

And sometimes the sex has been too good and it’s made me stay in relationships that weren’t the best for me. Never underestimate the power of a good dicking!

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

What’s sex?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No, but I’ll openly admit to feeling a certain thrill from receiving a compliment. It ends there though - I wouldn’t then go on and have sex with that person just because the compliments felt good."

Oh yes I understand that and wasn’t implying that per se but ultimately if you have sex with a person, does it validate you somehow ?

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

No, unless you fancy a go OP?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I used to when I was in my late teens/early twenties. Not anymore though as I felt a lot of regret and shame afterwards.

K

Back then did you get self-assured because of the compliments and recognition you were receiving through sex ?

Sort of. As a plus size woman I have always been bullied for the way I look so it felt nice when someone was interested in me and thought I was good in bed.

I didn't feel quite as good when I wasn't good enough for dating for any of those men as they did not want to be seen with me in public. I'm glad those times are over

K

I can relate to some of that. I was always bullied because of my size. It had a slightly different effect on me though, I just thought anyone that liked me would think I was an easy lay because I was the big girl and all big girls are grateful. As a consequence there was no way I was letting them near me "

Interesting

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No, unless you fancy a go OP? "

With you anytime but not right now as I am writing from the loo x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No. I like to think I'm a little choosy, and won't just fuck anyone that shows an interest in order to feel validated"

Oh I get you but sometimes it more subtle and we don’t see it as it is.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hi, I'm Tina Titz and who needs validation when you go to a club with Jellybabies? "

best way to be the most important in the room

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

nope

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham


"No, unless you fancy a go OP?

With you anytime but not right now as I am writing from the loo x"

TMI

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Validation for what and of what?"

Well Nero, as you mean know, we are before and after all social creatures, and sex is a social activity or sex-tivity if I may say. Therefore, I was wondering if self esteem through social validation could or should be attained through sex.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No, unless you fancy a go OP?

With you anytime but not right now as I am writing from the loo x

TMI "

You are welcome x

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton


"Do you seek validation through sex ? "

Not intentionally.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I've became friends with my right hand we meet every day "

Send it my regards x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Do you seek validation through sex ?

Not intentionally."

Yes I agree with you there. We certainly do but are unaware of it

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By *istyPeaksCouple
over a year ago

braintree


"No, but I’ll openly admit to feeling a certain thrill from receiving a compliment. It ends there though - I wouldn’t then go on and have sex with that person just because the compliments felt good.

Oh yes I understand that and wasn’t implying that per se but ultimately if you have sex with a person, does it validate you somehow ? "

I’ve given this a lot of thought. A lot of honest thought. And I have to say nope

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No. I have sex for pleasure and to unwind.

It’s like a massage for the vagina. Soothing and relaxing.

And sometimes the sex has been too good and it’s made me stay in relationships that weren’t the best for me. Never underestimate the power of a good dicking!"

Taking notes there

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No, but I’ll openly admit to feeling a certain thrill from receiving a compliment. It ends there though - I wouldn’t then go on and have sex with that person just because the compliments felt good.

Oh yes I understand that and wasn’t implying that per se but ultimately if you have sex with a person, does it validate you somehow ?

I’ve given this a lot of thought. A lot of honest thought. And I have to say nope "

Good for you that’s how it should be

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"What’s sex? "

Don’t know yet as I am still investigating the question

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't do validations and don't want any either

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It's a bit like asking someone rich and someone poor if money makes you happy. Those who have sex regularly probably feel it's not necessarily for validation, but if you can't get it, or even less the hint of a date, then yes, it will play a large part in validation of who you are. "

Oh yes you have a point there. Contingent on how much sex you get you’ll have a total different output, experience and reason behind looking for it. Yet, don’t you think that even the ones who practice it on a regular basis, it then continually reaffirms that they are desirable, sexy, and attractive to a certain extent ?


"It's basic human nature. To deny it is to deny what's driven us throughout evolution. Our whole purpose is to procreate after all.

Three years single and not even a coffee date since January and I can tell you it's big fucking part of your validation. As it stands I'm a pair of shoes on this planet with precisely zero purpose. "

So getting a meet tomorrow and having a great shag won’t change your opinion ?

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By *rooperRedMan
over a year ago

Littlehampton


"It's a bit like asking someone rich and someone poor if money makes you happy. Those who have sex regularly probably feel it's not necessarily for validation, but if you can't get it, or even less the hint of a date, then yes, it will play a large part in validation of who you are.

Oh yes you have a point there. Contingent on how much sex you get you’ll have a total different output, experience and reason behind looking for it. Yet, don’t you think that even the ones who practice it on a regular basis, it then continually reaffirms that they are desirable, sexy, and attractive to a certain extent ?

It's basic human nature. To deny it is to deny what's driven us throughout evolution. Our whole purpose is to procreate after all.

Three years single and not even a coffee date since January and I can tell you it's big fucking part of your validation. As it stands I'm a pair of shoes on this planet with precisely zero purpose.

So getting a meet tomorrow and having a great shag won’t change your opinion ? "

I'm sure if I did get a meet tomorrow and a great shag I'd feel better about myself but it's not really going to happen, is it?

It's a bit like the Maslow staircase; if you get it, you move on to the next one, and so on. I'm sure there are people who get it all the time who still feel "unvalidated". I can't speak for them, just for me.

I came out of an abusive relationship where my partner would constantly put me down and gaslight me. Sex was obviously withheld, whereas she cheated openly. It's actually how I found this place. I was constantly told I was no good, that no one would want me, that I was unattractive, unfit, and had no friends.

I finally managed to leave, and it took a while to get over that level of mental abuse. I relied heavily on my friends to give me validation that I was actually someone nice, someone funny and sociable, and that gave me validation in a sense.

But in the three years since I've not had a single relationship. A few one or two offs. And that makes me think that she was right. I'm ok "as a friend" but I'm not "good enough" for even a coffee, much less for someone to spread their legs for me.

So I've become this sort of "noble single". The guy who everyone knows is just single but can't figure out why. People ask me why, but what do I say? That I'm just never "good enough"? Maybe I'm just an asshole and she was right all along?

These thoughts don't help, so I try to get through it when they appear. It's like pushing through a membrane, it's tough for a while, so I go on here, on the dating sites, try to open myself up, and then come away with nothing again. And then i settle back into the single routine again.

So no, having a great shag tomorrow wouldn't change my opinion because it's not going to happen because by then I'll be back at work, and a little bit more scarred.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It's a bit like asking someone rich and someone poor if money makes you happy. Those who have sex regularly probably feel it's not necessarily for validation, but if you can't get it, or even less the hint of a date, then yes, it will play a large part in validation of who you are.

Oh yes you have a point there. Contingent on how much sex you get you’ll have a total different output, experience and reason behind looking for it. Yet, don’t you think that even the ones who practice it on a regular basis, it then continually reaffirms that they are desirable, sexy, and attractive to a certain extent ?

It's basic human nature. To deny it is to deny what's driven us throughout evolution. Our whole purpose is to procreate after all.

Three years single and not even a coffee date since January and I can tell you it's big fucking part of your validation. As it stands I'm a pair of shoes on this planet with precisely zero purpose.

So getting a meet tomorrow and having a great shag won’t change your opinion ?

I'm sure if I did get a meet tomorrow and a great shag I'd feel better about myself but it's not really going to happen, is it?

It's a bit like the Maslow staircase; if you get it, you move on to the next one, and so on. I'm sure there are people who get it all the time who still feel "unvalidated". I can't speak for them, just for me.

I came out of an abusive relationship where my partner would constantly put me down and gaslight me. Sex was obviously withheld, whereas she cheated openly. It's actually how I found this place. I was constantly told I was no good, that no one would want me, that I was unattractive, unfit, and had no friends.

I finally managed to leave, and it took a while to get over that level of mental abuse. I relied heavily on my friends to give me validation that I was actually someone nice, someone funny and sociable, and that gave me validation in a sense.

But in the three years since I've not had a single relationship. A few one or two offs. And that makes me think that she was right. I'm ok "as a friend" but I'm not "good enough" for even a coffee, much less for someone to spread their legs for me.

So I've become this sort of "noble single". The guy who everyone knows is just single but can't figure out why. People ask me why, but what do I say? That I'm just never "good enough"? Maybe I'm just an asshole and she was right all along?

These thoughts don't help, so I try to get through it when they appear. It's like pushing through a membrane, it's tough for a while, so I go on here, on the dating sites, try to open myself up, and then come away with nothing again. And then i settle back into the single routine again.

So no, having a great shag tomorrow wouldn't change my opinion because it's not going to happen because by then I'll be back at work, and a little bit more scarred. "

First of all sorry for what happened to you.

In a way do you think that she used sex in the opposite direction towards you? I mean like to invalidate you and make you feel worthless ?

Do you want to take this conversation privately ?

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

No.

I seek payment.

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By *rooperRedMan
over a year ago

Littlehampton


"It's a bit like asking someone rich and someone poor if money makes you happy. Those who have sex regularly probably feel it's not necessarily for validation, but if you can't get it, or even less the hint of a date, then yes, it will play a large part in validation of who you are.

Oh yes you have a point there. Contingent on how much sex you get you’ll have a total different output, experience and reason behind looking for it. Yet, don’t you think that even the ones who practice it on a regular basis, it then continually reaffirms that they are desirable, sexy, and attractive to a certain extent ?

It's basic human nature. To deny it is to deny what's driven us throughout evolution. Our whole purpose is to procreate after all.

Three years single and not even a coffee date since January and I can tell you it's big fucking part of your validation. As it stands I'm a pair of shoes on this planet with precisely zero purpose.

So getting a meet tomorrow and having a great shag won’t change your opinion ?

I'm sure if I did get a meet tomorrow and a great shag I'd feel better about myself but it's not really going to happen, is it?

It's a bit like the Maslow staircase; if you get it, you move on to the next one, and so on. I'm sure there are people who get it all the time who still feel "unvalidated". I can't speak for them, just for me.

I came out of an abusive relationship where my partner would constantly put me down and gaslight me. Sex was obviously withheld, whereas she cheated openly. It's actually how I found this place. I was constantly told I was no good, that no one would want me, that I was unattractive, unfit, and had no friends.

I finally managed to leave, and it took a while to get over that level of mental abuse. I relied heavily on my friends to give me validation that I was actually someone nice, someone funny and sociable, and that gave me validation in a sense.

But in the three years since I've not had a single relationship. A few one or two offs. And that makes me think that she was right. I'm ok "as a friend" but I'm not "good enough" for even a coffee, much less for someone to spread their legs for me.

So I've become this sort of "noble single". The guy who everyone knows is just single but can't figure out why. People ask me why, but what do I say? That I'm just never "good enough"? Maybe I'm just an asshole and she was right all along?

These thoughts don't help, so I try to get through it when they appear. It's like pushing through a membrane, it's tough for a while, so I go on here, on the dating sites, try to open myself up, and then come away with nothing again. And then i settle back into the single routine again.

So no, having a great shag tomorrow wouldn't change my opinion because it's not going to happen because by then I'll be back at work, and a little bit more scarred.

First of all sorry for what happened to you.

In a way do you think that she used sex in the opposite direction towards you? I mean like to invalidate you and make you feel worthless ?

Do you want to take this conversation privately ? "

No, it's fine, just venting...

It was used as control. To keep me there. Classic gaslighting.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No.

I seek payment. "

Do you take credit card ?? Or do you have Revolut ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It's a bit like asking someone rich and someone poor if money makes you happy. Those who have sex regularly probably feel it's not necessarily for validation, but if you can't get it, or even less the hint of a date, then yes, it will play a large part in validation of who you are.

Oh yes you have a point there. Contingent on how much sex you get you’ll have a total different output, experience and reason behind looking for it. Yet, don’t you think that even the ones who practice it on a regular basis, it then continually reaffirms that they are desirable, sexy, and attractive to a certain extent ?

It's basic human nature. To deny it is to deny what's driven us throughout evolution. Our whole purpose is to procreate after all.

Three years single and not even a coffee date since January and I can tell you it's big fucking part of your validation. As it stands I'm a pair of shoes on this planet with precisely zero purpose.

So getting a meet tomorrow and having a great shag won’t change your opinion ?

I'm sure if I did get a meet tomorrow and a great shag I'd feel better about myself but it's not really going to happen, is it?

It's a bit like the Maslow staircase; if you get it, you move on to the next one, and so on. I'm sure there are people who get it all the time who still feel "unvalidated". I can't speak for them, just for me.

I came out of an abusive relationship where my partner would constantly put me down and gaslight me. Sex was obviously withheld, whereas she cheated openly. It's actually how I found this place. I was constantly told I was no good, that no one would want me, that I was unattractive, unfit, and had no friends.

I finally managed to leave, and it took a while to get over that level of mental abuse. I relied heavily on my friends to give me validation that I was actually someone nice, someone funny and sociable, and that gave me validation in a sense.

But in the three years since I've not had a single relationship. A few one or two offs. And that makes me think that she was right. I'm ok "as a friend" but I'm not "good enough" for even a coffee, much less for someone to spread their legs for me.

So I've become this sort of "noble single". The guy who everyone knows is just single but can't figure out why. People ask me why, but what do I say? That I'm just never "good enough"? Maybe I'm just an asshole and she was right all along?

These thoughts don't help, so I try to get through it when they appear. It's like pushing through a membrane, it's tough for a while, so I go on here, on the dating sites, try to open myself up, and then come away with nothing again. And then i settle back into the single routine again.

So no, having a great shag tomorrow wouldn't change my opinion because it's not going to happen because by then I'll be back at work, and a little bit more scarred.

First of all sorry for what happened to you.

In a way do you think that she used sex in the opposite direction towards you? I mean like to invalidate you and make you feel worthless ?

Do you want to take this conversation privately ?

No, it's fine, just venting...

It was used as control. To keep me there. Classic gaslighting."

Unfortunately that’s what some ppl do and excel for it.

Understood but if you ever want to talk about it privately, you know where I am.

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny


"No.

I seek payment.

Do you take credit card ?? Or do you have Revolut ? "

With the way things are going, its batteries and wooly jumpers this month

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over a year ago


"No.

I seek payment.

Do you take credit card ?? Or do you have Revolut ?

With the way things are going, its batteries and wooly jumpers this month "

getting the knitting stuffs out in order to get laid

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

I'm just want sex because I like having sex. It makes feel good, makes me happy and I smile when I think about it

I haven't a clue about the validation bit?

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By *hitney NeilWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in a marmite jar near you.


"I dont know what that means

I still you i like you too"

I like to to

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By *istyPeaksCouple
over a year ago

braintree

Trooper - she’s an asshole. Honestly being gaslit & controlled will take time to get over. None of this is on you, but sadly it is you that will (and does) feel it.

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By *ornyhappyCouple
over a year ago

perth

Not specifically sex related, but I am at times guilty of letting other people's opinions of me have an influence on my feelings of self worth.

K

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By *irginieWoman
over a year ago

Near Marlborough

Nope. I like sex, always have been able to have sex on my terms without the feels (of course sex and feels is awesome).

Can’t deny I love going to a club and being popular. It’s a great, albeit temporary, feeling. I love being desired and I love making someone feel the same.

But I don’t need or want to be validated by anyone. Got my shit together .

V x

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By *rooperRedMan
over a year ago

Littlehampton


"Trooper - she’s an asshole. Honestly being gaslit & controlled will take time to get over. None of this is on you, but sadly it is you that will (and does) feel it. "

Thanks. It takes a while to get through it.

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By *istyPeaksCouple
over a year ago

braintree


"Trooper - she’s an asshole. Honestly being gaslit & controlled will take time to get over. None of this is on you, but sadly it is you that will (and does) feel it.

Thanks. It takes a while to get through it."

Yup. It will do I’m afraid. But keep at it - honestly x

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By *ea wangMan
over a year ago

scunthorpe

I don't need validation it's a sex site for people with same needs after all

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Nope. I like sex, always have been able to have sex on my terms without the feels (of course sex and feels is awesome).

Can’t deny I love going to a club and being popular. It’s a great, albeit temporary, feeling. I love being desired and I love making someone feel the same.

But I don’t need or want to be validated by anyone. Got my shit together .

V x

"

Ok so you are not seeking it but do you think you still get it somehow through sex ?

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By *irginieWoman
over a year ago

Near Marlborough


"Nope. I like sex, always have been able to have sex on my terms without the feels (of course sex and feels is awesome).

Can’t deny I love going to a club and being popular. It’s a great, albeit temporary, feeling. I love being desired and I love making someone feel the same.

But I don’t need or want to be validated by anyone. Got my shit together .

V x

Ok so you are not seeking it but do you think you still get it somehow through sex ? "

Nope.

V x

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