I was wondering if anyone could relate to the experience I have in relationships. I just got "dumped" the other day by a woman I really liked and wanted to be with because...Im TERRIBLE at showing emotion/affection/whatever. Im afraid that, especially as a man, that it will be perceived as weakness and being needy. ..and be exploited. Its hard for me to show emotion.
Even at my best...I screw these things up. Sober or Drunk letting my guard down in that regard just seems...like a terrible idea. The ironic thing is that when that thing you are trying to prevent by acting a certain way, is the end result of that thing you were trying everything to avoid.
