postr/StutterDecember 13, 2019

Had a bad date a few days ago, and it's still on my mind

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Had a bad date a few days ago, and it's still on my mind I was stuttering like crazy, blocking at nearly every sentence. It was the worst it has ever been, I could barely be myself. She texted me after the date that she didn't feel any chemistry, and it sucked cause I really liked this girl. We texted for a while before the date and she definitely seemed interested, our conversation was fun, flirty, and active, so it kinda hurt when she lost interest, because the only thing to blame was the stutter. (which I mentioned over text before meeting, but I guess she didn't expect the severity of it). Just to be clear, I think she did no wrong and I have absolutely no ill feelings towards her. But I just wanted to vent, this dating thing is painful and exhausting 😓😓

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance