I don't really have a legitimate reason for this.

I've gone through no worse than every other girl with boys & whatnot but every single time I'm near a man I'll automatically think "ohmygod" & take a step back.
I know that they're not all the same & they’re not all shit people only thinking of one thing (although I’m yet to meet one ) but I get really panicked & end up upsetting myself.

I’m at the point now where I literally don’t give any male the time of day unless I know for a fact they are gay.
It’s embarrassing to admit that my irrational fear of being used interferes with everyday life like this.
Over the years I’ve been getting more accepting of the fact I dislike males & it worries me that it I hardly ever question it anymore.

What should I do to try & get myself out of this mindset?

Spend time with a nice one.

Also, do you not like zex?

imagine yourself as a predator, you using them? Not that its a good approach to go about guys but just to get over your fear.....

I'll keep an eye out for a nice one & I'm pure as the driven snow

I'll try & keep this in my head, thank you

According to one of my closest friends A, all men are actually quite simple, apparently. When it comes to relationships, they fall in love fast and then spend the remaining time of the relationship trying to dig themselves out of it.

A is a man by the way.

And this likely wasn't helpful regarding your issues with men.

But, I suppose in the end, just give them a chance. See how it goes. Enjoy it while it lasts. Let it go if needed. Don't plan on outcomes. And if all that fails, you could always just stop driving stick.

any suggestions on where one may locate one of these mythical "nice" guys? Do we all need to migrate to Ireland?

I'm nice and you'll usually find me in the pub, somewhere near the dartboard usually.

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No You can say hullo on MSN first, before you pack up shop.

Then decide (though, Ireland is a good choice)

Is everyone in Canada an asshole too, btw?
Are there no nice guys in Canada?


Or find us inna pub aparrently

see, we're everywhere

I'm Canadian so no, there are nice guys here.

that proves mikerochips point?

You seem unsure of yourself. Dont ask me.

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That all sounds too accurate. In most long term relationships I've had, I feel I've watched my mate backpeddle away instead of doing a prompt about face.

Zeke's nice. He is just obsessed with tits and sometimes that eclipses his personality.

I'm fucking hungry & I wish I spoke French.

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Obsessed and proud. I can speak french though ya know. Tutorials perhaps?

I need a man to worship.

wtf happened I understand.

And when I feel like I've finally met a deep and thoughtful boy it turns out he really just thinks and cares of one thing

^ hot pussy?

I can't believe you're whoring yourself out on KR.

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you are clearly a lesbian.

I know what you mean. I'm gay or a woman in a man's body, WHATEVER, the point is that I've never gotten along with straight men. Everything is like 10 thousand times more complicated with men than it is with women. See, straight males daily life is pretty much like this: "I need to prove I'm a macho man, and I'm more macho than all other men and I won't miss a chance to prove it", I don't have the time or patience for that bullshit, so I really never socialize with men unless it's unavoidable, like at work for instance. Luckily where I'm working there are only two men, and they are kinda dorky so I don't have to deal with the "I'm more macho than you, is that all you've got" daily bullshit that usually comes along with most men.