>>55833571>you're projecting a fantasy land onto me, where I like, actually know and see people in real life often and have to make choices like it's a dating gameWell Anon, I could tell you didn't see people very often as you'd already mentioned that, and there's nothing wrong with that. However
>sometimes go out for uni board game eventsIs there no one you like (I don't mean just romantically/sexually) that you see there? Anyone that seems like they could be a decent friend? You could start from there, little by little.
>I'm not stuck at home tearing my heart out trying to maximize grades and shitI feel ya for this also. This is a bee line straight towards a burn-out, do you want that? Might be worth taking a little bit more time to yourself in exchange for slightly less than perfect grades, Anon. No one is gonna judge you for that and if they do, they aren't worth your time. If the issue stems from your family, tell them your academic path is only yours and that you need to take it at your own pace. I assume the pressure must be hell but you can't shoulder all of it or you'll go insane. I doubt you want that.
As for the replies to the other Anon
>definitely but for my case it's just too much effort, too much suffering, without much hope, for little in the end. despite what the male brain tricks me into thinking, getting sex isn't the end-goal of lifeI get you. You're totally right, sex isn't the end goal and I commend you for realising that. Sex is hard, risky, and I myself can't fathom how people can do shit like hook-ups without being paranoid as fuck about all aspects of that. Your mileage may vary but I think it's just a way to bond with the person you love. A way to express mutual trust, if you will.
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