Relationship issues [emoji853]

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It's too important to me not to bring up within the first few weeks with a romantic interest. I guage their reaction and figure out if I wanna stay or not.

Luckily, I've no longer had to deal with this since finding the best bf ever on this very site. Took some effort as the relationship was long distance for a time, but the moral of the story is no one should feel like they have to settle. Better to be unhappy by yourself and trying to find something than stuck in an unsatisfying relationship.

After many years of being ashamed of it, and sometimes being told how weird or lame it was, I've finally developed the courage to tell females in the real world, as I like to say, "I have a bit of a ticking thing," with an aptly timed mischievous smirk. It's pretty empowering.