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Aren't girls in relationships scared?

Aren't girls in relationships scared?

Do you not scared of DOING IT and then getting pregnant? I know things are quite successful but I dont think I could ever be in a relationship because my fear of pregnancy and having kids is just too big.

Do you not get scared that they would cheat? I would want to trust them but it would always linger in the back of my mind. Because how do you know if they actually love you - they might say it and show it but for some reason, I cant trust that.

Do you get scared for the future? For example, I know lots of men start becoming lazy or uncaring - how do you protect yourself from this? Because you can't tell the future and you cant exactly trust anyone.

I'm turning 20. I've never been in a relationship with a guy, not even a talking stage. Growing up, I thought relationships were so cute but the more I think about it, the more scared I get. My friend is also in a relationship and my friend has multiple talking stages but like the whole issue is trust.

I like the sound of going on dates, taking cute pictures and the commitment and stability it can bring. However what scares me is that nothing is permanent and people can change for better and for worse. If your dating someone great now, how do you know that in like 5 years or something, they'll be worse?

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Reply 1

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by Anonymous
Aren't girls in relationships scared?
Do you not scared of DOING IT and then getting pregnant? I know things are quite successful but I dont think I could ever be in a relationship because my fear of pregnancy and having kids is just too big.
Do you not get scared that they would cheat? I would want to trust them but it would always linger in the back of my mind. Because how do you know if they actually love you - they might say it and show it but for some reason, I cant trust that.
Do you get scared for the future? For example, I know lots of men start becoming lazy or uncaring - how do you protect yourself from this? Because you can't tell the future and you cant exactly trust anyone.
I'm turning 20. I've never been in a relationship with a guy, not even a talking stage. Growing up, I thought relationships were so cute but the more I think about it, the more scared I get. My friend is also in a relationship and my friend has multiple talking stages but like the whole issue is trust.
I like the sound of going on dates, taking cute pictures and the commitment and stability it can bring. However what scares me is that nothing is permanent and people can change for better and for worse. If your dating someone great now, how do you know that in like 5 years or something, they'll be worse?
Also I am a girl btw if you couldn't tell

Reply 2

Original post
by Anonymous
Aren't girls in relationships scared?
Do you not scared of DOING IT and then getting pregnant? I know things are quite successful but I dont think I could ever be in a relationship because my fear of pregnancy and having kids is just too big.
Do you not get scared that they would cheat? I would want to trust them but it would always linger in the back of my mind. Because how do you know if they actually love you - they might say it and show it but for some reason, I cant trust that.
Do you get scared for the future? For example, I know lots of men start becoming lazy or uncaring - how do you protect yourself from this? Because you can't tell the future and you cant exactly trust anyone.
I'm turning 20. I've never been in a relationship with a guy, not even a talking stage. Growing up, I thought relationships were so cute but the more I think about it, the more scared I get. My friend is also in a relationship and my friend has multiple talking stages but like the whole issue is trust.
I like the sound of going on dates, taking cute pictures and the commitment and stability it can bring. However what scares me is that nothing is permanent and people can change for better and for worse. If your dating someone great now, how do you know that in like 5 years or something, they'll be worse?

not a girl, but i'm in a relationship with a guy, and i have this fear that one day he will leave me and find a woman to have a family with (because he's bi), haha. i think it's normal to have doubts/fears in a relationship. men have them too. you can't protect yourself from stuff like that, but if he becomes lazy/uncaring, you can always leave him. it's true that people can change a lot, and usually it's for the worse. but you're not bound to them for eternity. you can always leave.

Reply 3

Not a girl. But what’s the whole purpose of protection. Secondly what’s the purpose of boundaries within a relationship. Ones that aren’t controlling although something you both can equally share and have control over. Thirdly do you not take the time or get to know “us” even further beforehand before saying “yes” I believe he’s “right for me or let’s give it a shot by starting a relationship”.

To the last bit I say is compatibility. If the understanding there alongside the commitment and the willingness from both ends for the relationship to work for example the unconditional love and affection you then know that 5 or so years down the line it will still be successful.

Reply 4

I'm a guy, but honestly yes.

Risk of pregnancy - yeah that's scary. There are ways of avoiding it - barrier protection is effective and you can also just do it in ways that can't possibly get you pregnant, like anatomically.

Risk of cheating - that's also very scary. The best way to deal with this is to just deliberately accept the risk rather than trying to defend yourself against it. Ultimately there's no way to police your partner and completely ensure he doesn't cheat, and trying to do that would not lead to a healthy relationship. So you just have to decide for yourself whether the risk of getting hurt is worth the joy of connecting with someone.

Risk of them changing - this is practically a guarantee. Some lucky people change in ways that bring them closer together but not everyone does. Maybe this is cynical but I'm not sure I'm really expecting to grow old with my partner or with a romantic partner in general. Things are really lovely with my boyfriend and I'm enjoying it and I'd like it if it continues for a long time. But it's possible someday he might not be someone I want to be with anymore. That will be sad but even in that situation I don't think I would regret very much; like we would have made lots of good memories. Nothing lasts forever; you've got to look at the area under the curve.

Reply 5

Kind of same, I'm 21f and never been in a relationship, partly due to social anxiety and isolation, partly due to choice. I couldn't stand having someone in my space and accepting that I was living for them instead of myself, especially when it's not a guarantee they wont cheat or leave

Reply 6

Don't go to a restaurant. You could get food poisoning. Or you might get overcharged. Or just plain bad food.

Don't drive. You could be done for speeding, because you missed a sign notifying you of a reduction in the speed limit. You could be involved in a motor accident. You might run someone down.

Don't go to the Caribbean for a holiday. You could get sunstroke. Or get mugged. Or drown in the sea. Or caught in a hurricane.

But
Sex is the joint most enjoyable thing we can do as adults.
Eating a first rate meal is the joint most enjoyable thing we can do as adults.
Driving is the joint best freedom that we have as adults.
A holiday in the Caribbean is the joint most enjoyable thing we can do as adults.
And eating a meal, going on a road trip, or a holiday to the Caribbean with a beloved partner is the joint most enjoyable thing we can do as adults.

Reply 7

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by Anonymous
Not a girl. But what’s the whole purpose of protection. Secondly what’s the purpose of boundaries within a relationship. Ones that aren’t controlling although something you both can equally share and have control over. Thirdly do you not take the time or get to know “us” even further beforehand before saying “yes” I believe he’s “right for me or let’s give it a shot by starting a relationship”.
To the last bit I say is compatibility. If the understanding there alongside the commitment and the willingness from both ends for the relationship to work for example the unconditional love and affection you then know that 5 or so years down the line it will still be successful.
I know that protection can be strong but its not 100%. Its still high but its always that 'what if'.

People can still establish boundaries and people still cheat. Boundaries can mean nothing at the end of the day. It doesn't physically stop someone from cheating.

What I meant by the 3rd one is that no one stays the same over time, you could be marrying someone that is the absolute love of your life, someone that you know everything about but it can still end bad. I've many husbands treat their wives with less respect and become lazy when it comes to house chores etc. Stuff like that.

Reply 8

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by Anonymous
I know that protection can be strong but its not 100%. Its still high but its always that 'what if'.
People can still establish boundaries and people still cheat. Boundaries can mean nothing at the end of the day. It doesn't physically stop someone from cheating.
What I meant by the 3rd one is that no one stays the same over time, you could be marrying someone that is the absolute love of your life, someone that you know everything about but it can still end bad. I've many husbands treat their wives with less respect and become lazy when it comes to house chores etc. Stuff like that.

Okay understandable first point. I think second of all it’s just unfortunate on the person really depends on who they are the type of person they are why would they intend to cheat on you in the first place but with boundaries in place respect within the relationship is developed and gained and by having that respect nothing is broke. Not quite on that last bit again depends on you as a person I’ve knew my partner before we split up for well over 3 years I love her to bits and still do even though we no longer are together. Yet I would do anything and I mean anything for her and I would stick by my words just for her. In my eyes she always was my number one priority and always had my respect no matter what yet if we were married now I truly would ensure she gets the comfort she rightfully deserves that I love her so much and want nothing more than to just share life together.

Reply 9

Original post
by Anonymous
Aren't girls in relationships scared?
Do you not scared of DOING IT and then getting pregnant? I know things are quite successful but I dont think I could ever be in a relationship because my fear of pregnancy and having kids is just too big.
Do you not get scared that they would cheat? I would want to trust them but it would always linger in the back of my mind. Because how do you know if they actually love you - they might say it and show it but for some reason, I cant trust that.
Do you get scared for the future? For example, I know lots of men start becoming lazy or uncaring - how do you protect yourself from this? Because you can't tell the future and you cant exactly trust anyone.
I'm turning 20. I've never been in a relationship with a guy, not even a talking stage. Growing up, I thought relationships were so cute but the more I think about it, the more scared I get. My friend is also in a relationship and my friend has multiple talking stages but like the whole issue is trust.
I like the sound of going on dates, taking cute pictures and the commitment and stability it can bring. However what scares me is that nothing is permanent and people can change for better and for worse. If your dating someone great now, how do you know that in like 5 years or something, they'll be worse?

You hit the nail on the head when you spoke of trust.

You’ve been taught not to trust men and you need to find out why, be that feminist rubbish or your parents having a poor marriage.

It’s worth saying that statistically, women are far more likely to initiate a divorce than the other way.

Reply 10

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by Rakas21
You hit the nail on the head when you spoke of trust.
You’ve been taught not to trust men and you need to find out why, be that feminist rubbish or your parents having a poor marriage.
It’s worth saying that statistically, women are far more likely to initiate a divorce than the other way.

because a lot of men can't be trusted. sure, 'not all men' whatever, but a large proportion of men... literally every bad thing that’s happened to me in life involved a man.

Reply 11

Original post
by Anonymous
Aren't girls in relationships scared?
Do you not scared of DOING IT and then getting pregnant? I know things are quite successful but I dont think I could ever be in a relationship because my fear of pregnancy and having kids is just too big.
Do you not get scared that they would cheat? I would want to trust them but it would always linger in the back of my mind. Because how do you know if they actually love you - they might say it and show it but for some reason, I cant trust that.
Do you get scared for the future? For example, I know lots of men start becoming lazy or uncaring - how do you protect yourself from this? Because you can't tell the future and you cant exactly trust anyone.
I'm turning 20. I've never been in a relationship with a guy, not even a talking stage. Growing up, I thought relationships were so cute but the more I think about it, the more scared I get. My friend is also in a relationship and my friend has multiple talking stages but like the whole issue is trust.
I like the sound of going on dates, taking cute pictures and the commitment and stability it can bring. However what scares me is that nothing is permanent and people can change for better and for worse. If your dating someone great now, how do you know that in like 5 years or something, they'll be worse?

Maybe you need therapy, or maybe you just need to learn to trust by surrounding yourself with good people. I mean, just look for someone who is hardworking and seems to share your values? Yes, they could change, but if they place very strong value on being hardworking and being faithful, that's a pretty good indicator...alternatively, you could go find a man who is firmly asexual, lol. He won't cheat and if you seriously cannot trust protection, then don't do it...

Reply 12

You’re right in that relationships provide the best and the worst moments. On balance though it seems to be worth it. Plus nothing ventured, nothing gained..

Reply 13

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by Ciel.
because a lot of men can't be trusted. sure, 'not all men' whatever, but a large proportion of men... literally every bad thing that’s happened to me in life involved a man.

Have you ever had to trust or make yourself vulnerable to a female the same way tho?

IME the sort of people who cheat are cheaters, there's no significant distinction between men and women beyond a possibly more toxic and laddish culture some men attach to it.

Reply 14

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by StriderHort
Have you ever had to trust or make yourself vulnerable to a female the same way tho?
IME the sort of people who cheat are cheaters, there's no significant distinction between men and women beyond a possibly more toxic and laddish culture some men attach to it.

Is male encouragement really more toxic than females avoiding accountability and being told that’s a valid opinion by their own friends (I.e. I cheated on him because he wasnt satisfying me emotionally).

Reply 15

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by Rakas21
Is male encouragement really more toxic than females avoiding accountability and being told that’s a valid opinion by their own friends (I.e. I cheated on him because he wasnt satisfying me emotionally).

I'm not so much pointing it out as toxic, more that I feel there's a certain element of male culture that revels in (almost) openly cheating that I don't really observe in women, and these are the sort of people who generally carry a bunch of other openly toxic issues. Not to say women can't or don't do much the same among themselves, we just don't tend to see it so openly, it wouldn't make it any less toxic etc.

Like over the years in clubs, parties etc, I've seen a lot of women play it coy and quiet that they have someone, but a lot more guys laugh and say they don't care.

Reply 16

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by StriderHort
Have you ever had to trust or make yourself vulnerable to a female the same way tho?
IME the sort of people who cheat are cheaters, there's no significant distinction between men and women beyond a possibly more toxic and laddish culture some men attach to it.

well, no, for obvious reasons. but in my post, i wasn’t just referring to cheaters (though i do think it’s way easier for men to have no-strings-attached relationships, which makes men more likely to cheat - like, if you compare tinder to grindr, the difference in how both genders approach the whole thing is pretty stark). what i was really talking about tho is relationships in general, meeting new people, and opening up to them. i think it makes sense for women to have trouble trusting men. like, what’s the worst thing most women might do to you, even if you run into a slightly psycho one? hurt your feelings, blow up your phone, talk **** about you to their friends. slap you, meaybe. a psycho man will rape or batter you... just look at the statistics
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Reply 17

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by Ciel.
well, no, for obvious reasons. but in my post, i wasn’t just referring to cheaters (though i do think it’s way easier for men to have no-strings-attached relationships, which makes men more likely to cheat - like, if you compare tinder to grindr, the difference in how both genders approach the whole thing is pretty stark). what i was really talking about tho is relationships in general, meeting new people, and opening up to them. i think it makes sense for women to have trouble trusting men. like, what’s the worst thing most women might do to you, even if you run into a slightly psycho one? hurt your feelings, blow up your phone, talk **** about you to their friends. slap you, meaybe. a psycho man will rape or batter you... just look at the statistics

By the first bit I was really just trying to show that your experiences with women won't be like mine, you likely haven't been on that side of a cheating/failed relationship with one or more to build prejudice.

When you talk of managing or dealing with 'slightly psycho' women.... bro, even you might be surprised I'm a basically decent guy but I've been woken with blades at my throat, blender jugs of blood thrown me, 10 police jumping out in force and nearly getting myself killed because the girl just said 'someone is after me' and didn't elaborate 😅 I've seen so many needless fights where a girl had their new guy or a bunch of their friends/hopers to batter their ex.

Reply 18

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by StriderHort
By the first bit I was really just trying to show that your experiences with women won't be like mine, you likely haven't been on that side of a cheating/failed relationship with one or more to build prejudice.
When you talk of managing or dealing with 'slightly psycho' women.... bro, even you might be surprised I'm a basically decent guy but I've been woken with blades at my throat, blender jugs of blood thrown me, 10 police jumping out in force and nearly getting myself killed because the girl just said 'someone is after me' and didn't elaborate 😅 I've seen so many needless fights where a girl had their new guy or a bunch of their friends/hopers to batter their ex.

your taste in women must be similar to my taste in men then, i'm sorry....

Reply 19

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by Ciel.
your taste in women must be similar to my taste in men then, i'm sorry....

No they count as life lessons learned at this point 😅

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