Mr V

Its terrible to hear about you being let down so many times, and I am very sorry to hear of it.. Yes, dating is incredibly hard at times, and people suffer knock backs a lot.

Can I say one thing tho? Your posts are really angry, and you also talk about not liking yourself so many times. I do think that you should stop dating, and find a way to like yourself first. How can you expect someone to like you when you dont like yourself? Its a vicious circle indeed but people do give off a vibe and that might be what makes people not stick around.

When you like yourself, which I know is sometimes easier to say than to do, your confidence will grow and that, can I say as a woman and from my point of view, is THE most attractive thing about a man.

I do hope you take time out, and really try and work on your own self esteem instead of putting your self esteem in the hands of others. Having a partner will not complete you - it in itself can bring a whole new set on problems and I dont think you should look to find your happiness elsewhere - try looking at what you can do for yourself and find things that make you happy. I do believe that when you find your peace, that dating will become a whole lot more fruitful, and not only that, a richer and better experience when you do finally meet a special someone - you will be able to deal with any couples problems that arise in a better, more even manner too.

I do wish you my warmest and I hope you find a way to like yourself for yourself.. By your post you've already shown me so much strength by seeking help from others. That in itself is an amazing thing to do as so many people dont.