I've never had a bf before.
However, I always keep hearing people here complaining about how lonely and sad they are because they've never had a bf before. And while I share the sentiment, I say we should have a change of pace: people who have had bf before, what did you dislike about having bf?
What are the cons/drawbacks of having bf?
>>8163357
The only cons are having less time and money for yourself. That also applies to friends.
Sharing space is easily the hardest and where all the problems lie. It's tough not just being able to go somewhere in complete solitude without having to get someone's permission or explain why you want to be alone.
Specifically though, certain situations that the bf is in can be really tough to deal with. Like if he's generally on another income level than you. Dated someone poorer than me and for the most part it was no big deal, but I had to tip toe around some things so as to not hurt his feelings with regards to finance.
>>8163394
>Like if he's generally on another income level than you
This just makes me more anxious, because I know I earn pretty little, and now I realize they're all judging me because of it. and that my chances of getting together with someone are even lower than I ever imagined.
>>8163357
The worst part about having a bf is making compromises.
He likes food you don't.
He likes movies you don't.
He wants to go places on vacation that you don't.
And vice versa.
So everything becomes a compromise.
"Fine, we will have Thai Food tonight but I want Italian next week."
"I will watch Doctor Strange with you if you will watch La Mission with me."
"I will go to the gym with you if you will go hiking with me."
And their friends are always awful.
Trying to make you jealous.
Trying to break you up.
Trying to sleep with your bf.
And their family can sometimes hate you.
You need to have your own hobbies and have free time apart.
You need to have trust so that when they do stay out late with that awful friend who is always trying to get them to go to sex clubs you don't fly off the handle and get jealous.
You need to go to a lot of their work parties and family weddings and funerals that you don't want to.
And when they are sick, it is the worst.
You literally have to bring them food and listen to them sniffle and cough and wheeze and when they fart in bed it can be enough to make you want to break up with them.
And if they ever cheat on you, it breaks your heart.
Relationships are a lot of work.
I would advise you to date for as long as you can and avoid falling into a relationship just because you feel comfortable and it is easier than being single.
If they aren't the right one, don't waste your time because you will just break up and it would be better if you don't waste your youth on someone who doesn't love and respect you.
>>8163619
So work on your career.
Put some effort into finding a better job.
Get some education.
>>8163731
>Put some effort into finding a better job
Easier said than done: literally "just bee urself"-tier advice (i.e., useless).
>Get some education
Already have the education.
>>8163764
Well maybe you could go fuck yourself then since you already seem to know everything else.
I had a shitty bf I could easily complain about, but I would just be complaining about a shitty person and that would be boring. If he hadn't been so shitty I'm not sure I'd have much to complain about. I mean it was really nice having him there to drag my dead cat out from under the bed and put him in a bag when I was crying and depressed.. I'll always be appreciative of having him around for that.
>>8163357
Pros:
>cuddles
>companionship
Cons:
>he watches RuPaul