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12 Feb 2026, 1:54 pm

When I was 11 I was described by my teacher as a "Handsome lad".

What I find quite tragic about her statement is fast forward 25 years I am 36 never had a proper gf and still a virgin.

Do you agree that my teacher probably thought that I had a lot of potential in the world of romance?



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12 Feb 2026, 2:13 pm

Not necessarily but evidently she liked you as a "cute kid" in a friendly, non sexualized way. It often happens that a teacher has a soft spot for someone in her class.

I don't think she had any future romances for you in mind, but it was a compliment to be enjoyed!

I was well over 30 before I saw or experienced any intimate action.


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12 Feb 2026, 4:13 pm

Think the major amount of teachers that paid compliments, believed it would encourage their students in their lives .
And might be feeling comfortable enough with a student to offer a compliment . 8)


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12 Feb 2026, 4:40 pm

Yes..your teacher thought you had romantic potential... You still do, but without a mirror in which to see it you'll have to rely on assumption to generate confidence.
Being pretty only catches the attention. Words and deeds are required to draw them in.
If you want someone you have to let them know without scaring them off.
NTs do this with body language which probably isn't automatic for you and you may have to consciously project.
Try this.

When you think of the object of your affections can you mentally isolate the warmth and fuzziness..the wanting..
Fold that into a ball and look in the mirror.
Concentrate on that feeling and let your face form a smile.

Hold the smile, forget the feeling, then try changing the smile into one you like.the look of and remember the corrections

The next time you see them remember that fuzzy and let them LIGHT YOU UP.
Don't say..don't think... RADIATE.
They're making you feel good...REVEL in it.

Now change your smile.

See if they don't start grinning too.

Ok, you can let your brain reboot and completely stuff it up now. It no longer matters.
Once you've extracted that smile they will forgive a lot of social transgressions.

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12 Feb 2026, 6:38 pm

Love the disclaimer ...btw :D


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12 Feb 2026, 9:53 pm

My retentivity is shocking these days.
I'd forgotten I wrote it and just PMSL.

I'm going to put that on my dating profile



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15 Feb 2026, 9:04 am

That was a nice compliment that your teacher gave you.


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15 Feb 2026, 9:59 am

CockneyRebel wrote:
That was a nice compliment that your teacher gave you.



Don’t think she would say that now though



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15 Feb 2026, 1:30 pm

I'm 51 and I'm still a virgin but I don't dwell on it.


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15 Feb 2026, 2:23 pm

Maybe you’re the next Macron. :skull:



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15 Feb 2026, 8:26 pm

Carbonhalo wrote:
Yes..your teacher thought you had romantic potential... You still do, but without a mirror in which to see it you'll have to rely on assumption to generate confidence.
Being pretty only catches the attention. Words and deeds are required to draw them in.
If you want someone you have to let them know without scaring them off.
NTs do this with body language which probably isn't automatic for you and you may have to consciously project.
Try this.

When you think of the object of your affections can you mentally isolate the warmth and fuzziness..the wanting..
Fold that into a ball and look in the mirror.
Concentrate on that feeling and let your face form a smile.

Hold the smile, forget the feeling, then try changing the smile into one you like.the look of and remember the corrections

The next time you see them remember that fuzzy and let them LIGHT YOU UP.
Don't say..don't think... RADIATE.
They're making you feel good...REVEL in it.

Now change your smile.

See if they don't start grinning too.

Ok, you can let your brain reboot and completely stuff it up now. It no longer matters.
Once you've extracted that smile they will forgive a lot of social transgressions.

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No animals were harmed during the production of this post.
Contents may settle...or throw a tantrum at random.
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Product appearance may differ.
Statutory warranties may not apply.
No claim is made regarding suitability for application.
Helpful advice may have been redacted.
Don't look at me, it was his idea >>>>>

I don't know how you assume he still does have romantic potential, as he is still a virgin at 36. I'm in a near-similar boat and age, 34 and still a virgin, but one girlfriend before and not completely kissless. In theory, he still has potential, but things in life like success with the other sex generally declines in opportunity as one gets up there.


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