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Suicide Pt. 2

September 6, 2015by neuroticdater 4 Comments

“Life will get better” This is the trope offered to someone in the grips of suicidal ideation. Pain is ephemeral, temporally constrained. You may think now is bad, but the […]

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Contradiction

March 2, 2015by neuroticdater 2 Comments

“I’m 27 years old, never had a girlfriend. I feel suicidal.” “Love will find you when you’re not looking for it,” she replies. “I spend my time indoors… wanking – […]

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Labour

December 27, 2014by neuroticdater 4 Comments

Step 1: Desire a partner Step 2: Do nothing Step 3: ??? Step 4: Profit i.e. – receive a partner This is the absurdly optimistic algorithm of romance created by […]

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Tribalism

December 14, 2014by neuroticdater Leave a comment

Imagine the following scenario: You have arranged to go for a bike ride with a woman from an online dating site. The date was organised on the back of a […]

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Methodology

November 16, 2014by neuroticdater 2 Comments

Indiscriminately swipe right. This is how a prudent person would approach Tinder. Of all the women in your designated catchment area, only a few will find you tolerably attractive. Even […]

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Age

October 17, 2014by neuroticdater Leave a comment

“You can’t date him; he’s young enough to be your son!” “Mate, she’s like twice your age – you’re such an OAPaedo.” The above quotes reflect society’s age norms when […]

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Beauty

September 7, 2014by neuroticdater Leave a comment

“I see the girls walk by; dressed in their summer clothes, I have to turn my head until my darkness goes.” It’s autumn and she’s seated on a train, but […]

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Money

August 25, 2014by neuroticdater Leave a comment

“Why do you want this job?” “I need a girlfriend.” I’m at a crucial juncture in my life. I’ve just completed a Masters degree in a useless subject and now […]

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Therapy

June 28, 2014by neuroticdater 1 Comment

“I’m not going to teach you how to pick up women,”  she mutters in a dour Scottish accent. I can feel her eyes judging me, but I gather that’s why […]

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Equality

May 23, 2014by neuroticdater 3 Comments

“Getting a tactical nuke on Call of Duty is the best feeling in life. Much better than having sex. Probably.” The above joke is predicated on the popular stereotype of […]

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