I'm done.

I'm done, I'm just done dealing with women who might respond to your request to talk, and even if they do, and you even get a phone call or three in, and you set up a time and place to meet, they cancel, at the last minute, with some lame excuse, and you never hear from them again.

I'm done. I should be posting this on regular dating boards, but I'm here now...

I'm tired; I'm tired of going through holiday seasons alone, I'm tired of being screwed and not enjoining a minute of it. I'm just tired.

This may well be my last Holiday season.

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I just read your post and want you to know that you are not alone.
There are many men, including myself, who feel the same way.
I like to think that I am a nice guy who is also loyal to my friends, but I often feel as though I don't make a difference to others around me.
I am officially divorced for two years now although I was separated for years before it became official.
I am proud of the fact that I raised my kids alone as a single parent.
They have turned out to be great, caring, well-mannered adults.
It's difficult and uncomfortable being the 'third-wheel' when going out with friends.
I have tried dating and going out with friends.
People have become so self-absorbed and self-centered that they don't see others.
I, too, am tired of being the only one to constantly reach out to others, only to be cancelled out on at the last minute.
Maybe it's just the holiday season that brings out these feelings more so than during the rest of the year.
Hang in there. There are more of us out there than you realize.

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same here each time i have some hope it's quickly gone. i'm not even trying anymore. i'll keep on living & hopefully find other joys in life.

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I feel the same way as you do. If something comes along, that's fine but I'm not actively seeking anyone.

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I am absolutely not looking end my single life. I would be much more interested in a solid bromance than even a casual relationship with a woman. I feel like I've done my time in that regard. If my first wife were still alive, I'd still be happily married. But she's not.

My marriage to my second wife ended any desire for another such relationship. I'm done. Not going through that again. Not even looking for female friendship or companionship.

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