I typically don't struggle to land first dates. They always go well. I usually get a second one too. It's only after this point that the same old story plays out; never any indication that the other person isn't having a good time, but then communication becomes nearly non existent, I either get ghosted outright or damn near.

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It's hurtful because it must mean that they like me initially, and it's only after spending a few hours with me that they realize they don't want anything to do with me. It always happens so abruptly and I know it must be because I come on too strongly. I can't help it though. It feeds into the narrative that I'm unlovable.