Why are all the good ones taken?!

@maezee (41997)
United States
January 20, 2016 10:19pm CST
Here is my rant, I’ll try to keep it short….I’ve developed a bit of a crush on this guy who works at the homeless shelter I volunteer at. He’s the nicest and coolest dude ever! He has spent quite a bit of time mentoring me even though it’s not part of his job – and anyways, of course the guy has to be married. I don’t acquire crushes on just any guy…..but every single one, for the past couple of years, has turned out to be married or in a committed relationship. The guys I may end up going on short one-time dates with are not anywhere near the amazing TAKEN guys I meet. What’s up with that? Why are all the good ones taken? (Is there rhyme or reason? If so, please enlighten me!!)
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4 responses
• United States
21 Jan 16
Hi There, In my opinion, it sounds like you are attracted to the ones that are already taken because when you get to know them, they tell you right up front they are taken since it is a normal flow of conversation. (What do you like to do? Whose your favorite band? Do you like to drink?) When you subconsciously get this information, your mind tells you this guy is great because he committed himself and that is what you wanted all along for yourself. This is very normal and for most women around the world this fills a very basic need - stability. However, you then come to the conclusion that all the good ones are taken because you don't realize that you are gravitating to the men that you found out are taken since you feel very connected with that committed emotion, My advice (if you aren't rolling your eyes at me ;P) is that you stop wondering when you will find love and let love find you. Do what you want to do and commit yourself to an ideal, a job, a animal or whatever your passionate about and before you know it, Mr Right was always there because he enjoyed your passion right along with you. P.s - if you really want to know where to find all the uncommitted men that are worth it, start talking to those guys that are taken because we generally hang out in packs! They are bound to have a brother or friend that feels the same way they do!
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Jan 16
@MrEWriter I was going to respond but you said it all better than I could have. That is amazing advice you have given!
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
22 Jan 16
Thank you for this! I feel like committed guys seem to act differently - maybe more themselves and less show-offy or something. I dont know. I appreciate your advice!!
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@trivia79 (7828)
• El Segundo, California
21 Jan 16
i feel you girl! i got stuck too having crush to someone who are taken.
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
22 Jan 16
Yes me too!! I wish I had a marraige-radar!!
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
22 Jan 16
@trivia79 Did they start a relationship with you and not tell you they were committed to someone else?
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@trivia79 (7828)
• El Segundo, California
22 Jan 16
@maezee I think, your case is easier to get over because the persons you have attached with are already tied-up with their significant other. In my case, they still in bf/gf level. and the hardest part in it, fighting without assurance.
@alchemistrx (2547)
• Philippines
21 Jan 16
It is maybe your destiny or you haven't or he haven't found you "the one'.I also felt that sometimes.
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
22 Jan 16
Thanks for your response. How did you remedy this? Online dating, etc? Adviceneeded!
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@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
21 Jan 16
I know how you feel! My stupidity and rant I spent the last year with this guy going back and forth, yet he can't make up his mind. Not that he is with anyone else but I felt we really hit it off, and then suddenly he got scared and ran off.
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
22 Jan 16
Thats really difficult - sorry you had to grow through that.
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
22 Jan 16
@ricki_911 i have given up the past couple of years just because thr single guys Ive met are tools but I felt this connection that I didnt have to go out seeking....very disappointing. Makes me want to throw in the towel
@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Jan 16
@maezee It is frustrating! So I sort of gave up on trying lol.
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