I also experienced this, this is not your fault. I am sorry it happened regardless. I also cried myself to sleep today.
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AprilR
Aspychata
Hey girl. You have friends here. People aren't very nice anymore. Went out on a date after 7 years, the guy just wanted to stare at my body and measure my waist. That's it for dating. No more. Oh and talk about young girls. Whatever. But the salad was good.
Slim Jim
I think with meeting new people, you've got to ease into it. Be nonchalant. Don't try and talk your head off.
Of course, I've disregarded all this, and talked non-stop...but I would never stare or try to measure body parts. That's just weird, absurd.
Of course, I've disregarded all this, and talked non-stop...but I would never stare or try to measure body parts. That's just weird, absurd.
maycontainthunder
Multiple Dog V4 hugs Crewlucaa_. You're a winner not a loser!
Callistemon
Lots of hugs all around for anyone in this conversation who thinks they could use one. 
Hey Luca, I think a bit of nonchalance as suggested above is spot on. Maybe you're thinking it's your job to make friends with others, when it's equally their job to make friends with you.
Hey Luca, I think a bit of nonchalance as suggested above is spot on. Maybe you're thinking it's your job to make friends with others, when it's equally their job to make friends with you.