How do you stop obsessing over a new romance?

In my 30s and have dated a lot. I've done casual flings, had a couple serious LTRs, been deeply in love, and had a lot of meaningless, purely physical hookups in my day.

Through all of these, my attachment style has always been secure as a fully realized person. I never needed someone to make me feel whole.

This new woman is completely intoxicating. She was clear: purely casual. It makes me want what I can't have, something more serious with her.

Anyone waiting for the 2nd season of indian matchmaking??

Recently divorced after 10+ yrs (40M, Denver)... Starting to figure out dating again. What age difference is it too cringe to try to date?... 10 yrs younger ok? If you're low 30'sF us a 40M in play?

I really miss breeding out one night stands.

Who’s around tonight for a fun time? M searching for F

Someone teach me how to flirt! How do I let this guy know I’m into him?

Asker outers- make reservations. I’m tired of going to dinner or drinks and finding out my date’s plan is winging it and the place doesn’t have space. Make a reservation!! It takes one min!!

So… are any NJ/NYC people planning a meet up?! 👀

Any single woman up for a drink this evening? 🥳

Someone once said, if you are entrepreneurial enough, any app can be used as a dating app. I see that happening here on fishbowl when i came across this bowl 😂

Any romantic date ideas in Manhattan for an anniversary? Would also love ideas for nice restaurants with outdoor seating. Thanks!

How’s the dating scene in Austin? Any advice for a single 30 yr old Male who recently moved here?

Is it irrational for me to get an “ick” for this?

I went on a “date” recently. I paid for the tab as they were going to the bathroom. As we were leaving they said “thanks for lunch” — I was hoping they’d at least ask to Venmo me half as a kind gesture. Following lunch we grabbed dessert. I was hoping they’d offer to cover dessert since I covered lunch but it didn’t happen.

I am fine w/ paying but I was hoping the gesture would at least be presented… am I crazy?

So I have been seeing a guy for 4 months. We have a pay disparity.. he earns less than I do (by quite a bit). He has mentioned a few times that he’s worried I’ll get bored of him when I know he can’t afford the same things I can. I think we are beginning to move past this, but now he’s starting to mention things like ‘I am really broke this month’, and last weekend he told me his mum has lost her job and he’ll have to probably pay her rent. I have a lot of sympathy for his situation … tbc

Married to a man who raised kids as a single dad and did lots of good things. He’s now retired and his hostility is killing me. We had nice ($$$$$) dinner last night and thought maybe we will finally connect. Well on his way to restroom a group was having pic taken in lobby and blocked him. Ruined the night. Angry grouchy jerk. And it’s always directed at me. It’s daily. Very sad and lonely. I bring it up and he belittles me. Traveling limited my exposure and was ok. Now I can’t handle

I got reprimanded by a man for having an uninspired point of view of a conference call. He then gave me his inspired POV...which was exactly the same. When I pointed that out he said, “huh. Maybe.”

Any single F want to chat? 33 M US born

Is it just me or other people have also seen people hooking around near cricket ground in Infosys Pune campus.
In the afternoon and night shifts obviously..

I matched with a guy and we initially agreed to meet for the first time this coming Friday. Last Wed, he sent two messages on the app with suggestions but I wasn’t able to text back until Sat because I was traveling. He unmatched me. Am I in the wrong here? How often do you text people in the talking stage? (F in early 30s here)

Hi anyone up for casual chit chat?

Attended a top 5 UG and have 1 YOE. Doing mostly public sector work right now. Hours are fine, but pay is not at all competitive and the work is slow and not interesting. Thinking of exiting to something that’s more intense and stimulating. Thoughts on next steps? Should I try to apply and lateral to a different firm that isn’t so public sector focused?

One of these days where I wake up and I’m like “why/how tf did I get into investment banking??”

Morgan Stanley friends - how are your bonuses looking today?

First time posting on here… what do you like best about this app/what’s the best way to use this app to get its benefits? 🤔

I am looking for opportunities in Dubai.. I have a PhD, 2 postdoc fellowships, have experience managing projects throughout my PhD and postdoc, currently senior consultant (i focus on systematic lit reviewss). Experienced scientific writer with over 30 peer reviewed articles. IQVIA in Dubai is one place am hoping to try. Can someone help point out what other industry I can fit into - i am mainly looking for a good work life balance.. any examples of companies in Dubai you can share?

Anyone know where I can get some Nastyass fast food style fried fish around here?

Currently going through divorce proceedings. I honestly don't want to date anyone right now but I have this fear that I'm already 28 and I'll never meet anyone good. I went on some apps and matched with some guys but I feel like they're all the same and I don't wana get to know anyone. But I'm also scared for my future.

Seeing it firsthand. Book net income: $5,000. PPP Loan forgiveness: $1,500,000. Owners distributions: $1,500,000.

Anybody know how the in house agency for Keurig Dr Pepper is? I believe it’s called liquid sunshine.

Does TCS blacklists if accepted offer and not joined?

Has anyone ever decided to work part time? If so how did it work

Short the vix?

Any Porsche fanatics, especially classics, that wanna make friends / start a group in Dubai ?

Folks, based on your experience, what are the pros and cons of making an internal transfer within your firm and/or applying for a role at another firm when making a move to the west?

Who is working on Walgreens pitch?

Ogilvy + WundermanThompson?
McGarry?
DDB? Energy BBDO?

I feel like I'm in a vicious cycle. I'm exhausted all. the. time. No matter how much sleep I get, no matter how clean I eat.

I'm heavy and want to exercise but I'm fighting fatigue to even do work. Weight is coming off with clean eating so there's that. And so slowly.

I'm looking for and am going to go to an endocrinologist - I'm female and hitting 50 and a bit scared how badly the fatigue is.

Anyone where I'm at that have solid things that have helped?

Accenture or IBM is better to join? Reason?

Favorite quotes from Office Space? And go!

What is considered as high income earners in HCOL? I often see people saying they're high income earners in HCOL in this bowl, but I'm confused what is considered as high income earners nowadays.

I really miss breeding out one night stands.

Guy stood me and my friends up (he’s with his friends), then texted us 3 hours later to come to a different bar where he and his friends are, and apologized profusely. Said no. Do I forgive him tomorrow?

I’m so grumpy about new campus hires. Sometimes I’m judgmental (your hobby is “working on your golf swing,” really?). Sometimes I’m just exhausted by the worried earnestness. Sometimes I’m amazed that they seem to have zero useful skills, yet they’ll be making 150k easily in the not too distant future.

Why did I just listen to that Jeffrey Bezos song. Stuck in my head. 🤦‍♂️

Work sucks and I just wanna cuddle 🥺

Finally got my keystone master achievement!!!

I lie to my girlfriend every time we make plans — I always tell her to be ready an hour before I want her to be and she’s still normally running 15-30 minutes late

Who here has sold photos of their feet?

I confess that power is a curious thing. The king, the priest, the rich man…they each say, one lives, two dies, who should the swordsman obey?

I have an estranged relationship with my sister. I haven’t had a relationship with her in 13+ years, and haven’t even seen her in about 5 years. We had a really bad falling out and I never really carried for her as a person. But for some reason I feel an immense guilt for not wanting a relationship, simply because of this convoluted idea of family and sticking together no matter what. Anyone else have this issue? How do I go about making peace with someone I don’t want nothing to do with?

When do you feel the most purpose?

I was tired of asking people to go to concerts with me so I booked 5 of them to go by myself, starting next month. Hope I’m gonna have a blast

How did you get good at golf? How long did it take

It’s during this time of year that I’m reminded of how the word ‘no’ does not work with my beloved little kin who insist on climbing and trying to eat random inedible objects.

Anyone else have really selfish thoughts sometimes and then feel very guilty about it? Just me?

No desire to work today. Anyone else in the same boat?

Can someone explain to me why people end their IG handles with .jpg or .PDF?

No offense, but I’ve never heard a sea shanty that didn’t go hard as hell

have you ever just completely missed a team meeting? what ended up happening?