Is it unhealthy to be a celibate and live without ever having relationships?
I feel like approaching women would fuck up my mental state which is why I don't want to try, also because I think that it would be pretty unlikely for me to be successful. Basically I have a low self-esteem and don't think that I am good enough for a relationship, not that I'm trying to steer attention away from the original question.
Male btw
How old are you, OP?
Because I`ve done the celibate thing for a while, but then when I turned 26 it was like there was a biological change and now I feel extra-lonely, and to make it worse, everyone else in the world has had 12 years worth of dating experience that I didn`t have.
I used to be like you but I can`t anymore.
>>18052541
Dude, fuck sex. It sucks and its terrible.
However, fuck not having relationships. You're 18. Hurry the fuck up and start, NOW.
depends on why. but by your own admission you are asking if its unhealthy to
>be afraid of 'rejection'
>have low self esteem
>think that you aren't good enough for what everyone else has.
so yeah, thats not healthy. i dont really date either, but its for much different reasons
>>18052499
Well .. look what it has done to the Catholic Church ..
It's unhealthy if you do it while cowering in fear and self-loathing, but otherwise, not really. Some people find great solace and strength in their loneliness.
>>18052541
In this case, I`d just say be careful with your decisions. You might build a life being alone like a monk only to find out 10 years later that you`re no longer happy.
You can have a relationship with people