Guys, when you get a new girlfriend, do you ditch all your friends so you can spend every moment with her when you aren't working or sleeping?

If so, how long is it until your friends finally hear from you again? What about your online friends? Do you just stop going online and forget about your online friends completely?

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Byron8by7 · M

Before I got married, I never had a relationship that lasted more than a few weeks or a very few months at most. I was never "immersed" in the relationships, even though I wanted us to be. I felt as though I had no say in the depth of the involvement. I had to take what I got and be happy, and then keep quiet and do without. I had no say in the matter.

TeresaRudolph71 · 51-55, F

@Byron8by7 Ah, I've been there. My first two relationships lasted just six weeks each, and to this day I still don't know the reason why they each ended. Oh well, at least I have someone now who seems to be a keeper.

But I've also found out that friends are very important too. It's just that some of them seem to forget about their friends when they're in a new relationship.

Byron8by7 · M

@TeresaRudolph71

I feel there is something about me that repulses women, but I don't know what it is. I am clean, well groomed, hard working, and polite. I don't know what to do for whatever needs to happen for a relationship to occur with a woman. I feel that I am of little or no importance importance to them.

I have never forgotten about my friends. They mean too much to me.

TeresaRudolph71 · 51-55, F

@Byron8by7 I'm sorry to hear that it was difficult for you. But I'm glad that you never forgot about your friends. I think that speaks very well of your character.

Byron8by7 · M

@TeresaRudolph71

After my family, my friends are the most important to me; some of my friends I have known for over 40 years, and I continue to associate with them. With women, I feel that my character doesn't matter, that other men have something I do not, but I don't know what it is.