People only see me as a friend and never a potential partner

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I know relationships start off as being just friends but what I mean is no one has ever even hinted that they think dating me is a good idea. All they say is “oh you’ll be a good partner…” And that’s it. They never give reasons they never say anything else, and I know there just saying those words just to say them. There’s no meaning or weight behind them whatsoever. It’s so frustrating because all I want is to have a relationship yet literally everyone, friends or not, exclude me from even being considered to be a partner. I just wish I had someone so so so bad

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  2. TheSqueakyNinja Avatar

    That’s an understandable way to feel. Are you pursuing romantic attachments outside of your friend group? Friendships and relationships are different and there is a lot less crossover than people think.