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Re:The decline of the family has unleashed an epidemic of lo... by oryyx on Friday June 07, 2019 @01:59AM (#20121998)
I'm well aware of and willing to admit my problems, so that's sorted out. The job situation is a major source of anxiety for me, as I don't look good on paper, and I'm not confident in my abilities to do technical interviews. Furthermore, though I'll have a CS B.S. from a high ranking public uni come next week -- my GPA is terrible, I have no internship experience, almost no personal projects, and a criminal record in another state. Since I transferred to this uni, I became more reclusive and depressive; it's a miracle I'll even get the stupid degree.

As for the dating thing. I have no interest in starting a family, and I specifically don't want to date women who are adamant about that kind of life. There are a lot of things I want to do, and having children would destroy my chances (at least the way I see it).

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Re:The decline of the family has unleashed an epidemic of lo... by burfog on Saturday June 08, 2019 @02:32AM (#20130975)
I would love to hear more about this: "lot of things I want to do, and having children would destroy my chances"

I assume you really just mean that those things would be irresponsible if you had kids. I can make a few guesses, but I'd like to hear it from you. My guesses...

1. secret agent for the CIA

2. wingsuit BASE jumping

3. test pilot for Blue Origin, SpaceX, Sierra Nevada, Boom Technology, Virgin Galactic, or Reaction Engines Limited

4. ebola nurse

5. Scientologist

6. judge, in northern Mexico

7. Christian missionary in Saudi Arabia

8. Mars explorer

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Re:The decline of the family has unleashed an epidemic of lo... by tropo on Friday June 07, 2019 @08:07PM (#20129692)
Oh.

In that case, head over to rural Nevada and make a 100% legal cash transaction for physical activity. This satisfies you without improperly taking advantage of anybody who is looking for a family man.

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