What would a pisces man's thoughts be about dating someone significantly younger than him?

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He's 34, I'm 23. We get along very well, and have the same interests in weird music and shows.

We were initially just hooking up, but he initiated going out on dates, and doing fun things outside the house. He has given us pet names and loves to touch me and give me little pecks. He keeps trying to teach/mentor me when we do things which I find a little overwhelming at times, like he's my dad instead of a love interest haha..

I'm wondering if that's just how he treats all the women he meets and I'm being played, bc he replies to my texts super slowly (albeit with lots of enthusiasm), and I'm usually the one asking to meet first.. Would he consider anything serious and longterm with someone much too young?
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Only he knows that.

And 11 years isn't that big of a difference so go for it.

I wouldn't worry about the mentor/teacher vibes. He wants the best for you and is giving you advice. Soak that up, especially if he is successful in business. Be taking notes.

This... I dated a Pisces in my early 20’s that was older than my (10 yrs) and also was a huge mentor for me... he was amazing. Very protective of me. Were together for three years.

I also say go for it.
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The mentoring thing is so crazy tho, like I just want to have fun playing pool for example and he'd be correcting me and fixing my pose every single time.. I did end up improving greatly by the end of the game tho, so I get what you mean aha
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He's 34, I'm 23. We get along very well, and have the same interests in weird music and shows.

We were initially just hooking up, but he initiated going out on dates, and doing fun things outside the house. He has given us pet names and loves to touch me and give me little pecks. He keeps trying to teach/mentor me when we do things which I find a little overwhelming at times, like he's my dad instead of a love interest haha..

I'm wondering if that's just how he treats all the women he meets and I'm being played, bc he replies to my texts super slowly (albeit with lots of enthusiasm), and I'm usually the one asking to meet first.. Would he consider anything serious and longterm with someone much too young?


If I had to guess he's probably an ISTJ or ESTJ personality type, because I'm also a Pisces and I am polar opposite. I do not have time in my life to try to teach somebody all day everyday especially not the person I would be dating. I'm pretty sure I couldn't even bring myself to be attracted to somebody I felt like I would constantly have to "teach stuff". It would be too draining. I'm a Pisces INTP tho.
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About initiating specifically.. I'd say he may be a bit insecure and unsure if you want to hang out any given moment so he's waiting for you to express desire.. Insecurity from his part about the age gap, he may not be sure you are all in and may not be trusting yet, young girls are air headed, someone mature would expect anything. Not saying that's what you are but in general..
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imo older piscean men are kinda gross.

i currently have a 60 yo pisces man w/ wife & kids telling me “forever yours from afar” every chance he gets.

that fantasy world knows no bounds. it’s gross.

the only ones that matter have aries placements
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imo older piscean men are kinda gross.

i currently have a 60 yo pisces man w/ wife & kids telling me “forever yours from afar” every chance he gets.

that fantasy world knows no bounds. it’s gross.

the only ones that matter have aries placements

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why??

they're perfect
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About initiating specifically.. I'd say he may be a bit insecure and unsure if you want to hang out any given moment so he's waiting for you to express desire.. Insecurity from his part about the age gap, he may not be sure you are all in and may not be trusting yet, young girls are air headed, someone mature would expect anything. Not saying that's what you are but in general..


This makes sense
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Only he knows that.

And 11 years isn't that big of a difference so go for it.

I wouldn't worry about the mentor/teacher vibes. He wants the best for you and is giving you advice. Soak that up, especially if he is successful in business. Be taking notes.

This... I dated a Pisces in my early 20’s that was older than my (10 yrs) and also was a huge mentor for me... he was amazing. Very protective of me. Were together for three years.

I also say go for it.

The mentoring thing is so crazy tho, like I just want to have fun playing pool for example and he'd be correcting me and fixing my pose every single time.. I did end up improving greatly by the end of the game tho, so I get what you mean aha

Oh... does he get on your nerves?

I actually liked it when my Pisces did it. I honestly felt like I was constantly learning something, it kept me interested.
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It does a little when I just want to have fun and do an activity, but keep getting interrupted in the process. I did realise afterwards that I actually benefitted from it tho, so alls good aha
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He's 34, I'm 23. We get along very well, and have the same interests in weird music and shows.

We were initially just hooking up, but he initiated going out on dates, and doing fun things outside the house. He has given us pet names and loves to touch me and give me little pecks. He keeps trying to teach/mentor me when we do things which I find a little overwhelming at times, like he's my dad instead of a love interest haha..

I'm wondering if that's just how he treats all the women he meets and I'm being played, bc he replies to my texts super slowly (albeit with lots of enthusiasm), and I'm usually the one asking to meet first.. Would he consider anything serious and longterm with someone much too young?

If I had to guess he's probably an ISTJ or ESTJ personality type, because I'm also a Pisces and I am polar opposite. I do not have time in my life to try to teach somebody all day everyday especially not the person I would be dating. I'm pretty sure I couldn't even bring myself to be attracted to somebody I felt like I would constantly have to "teach stuff". It would be too draining. I'm a Pisces INTP tho.

That’s interesting... my Pisces was not a thinker... more of a feeler. I’m pretty sure he was an ENFP. I’m an ENFJ.

He always enjoyed teaching me new things... most importantly, how to be more open about my feelings. Just an incredible man.
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I think those cognitive functions are a great place for a Pisces to be honestly. If you were to ask somebody to define a "typical Pisces" more often than not (generally speaking) their definition would fall into one of the _NF_ categories for sure. Also, I would think an ENF_ would for sure shine much like you described, as all of the creative energies and emotions from Pisces would have an opportunity to blossom and grow more so than that of an INF_ individual. Overall I can see why you said such positive things about the Fishy.
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What does he think you need teaching with?

Honestly just very minor things like how to roll a ciggie

Oh k then what’s the issue?

That's not an issue for me, my issue now is whether he's as into this as I am

Probably not long term yet, as you’re probably at different life stages.

What is he looking for in his future?
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Its too soon to talk about the future, but I'm wondering if he's this sweet to all the girls he meet or if this is something more special than the usual fling
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He's 34, I'm 23. We get along very well, and have the same interests in weird music and shows.

We were initially just hooking up, but he initiated going out on dates, and doing fun things outside the house. He has given us pet names and loves to touch me and give me little pecks. He keeps trying to teach/mentor me when we do things which I find a little overwhelming at times, like he's my dad instead of a love interest haha..

I'm wondering if that's just how he treats all the women he meets and I'm being played, bc he replies to my texts super slowly (albeit with lots of enthusiasm), and I'm usually the one asking to meet first.. Would he consider anything serious and longterm with someone much too young?

If I had to guess he's probably an ISTJ or ESTJ personality type, because I'm also a Pisces and I am polar opposite. I do not have time in my life to try to teach somebody all day everyday especially not the person I would be dating. I'm pretty sure I couldn't even bring myself to be attracted to somebody I felt like I would constantly have to "teach stuff". It would be too draining. I'm a Pisces INTP tho.

That’s interesting... my Pisces was not a thinker... more of a feeler. I’m pretty sure he was an ENFP. I’m an ENFJ.

He always enjoyed teaching me new things... most importantly, how to be more open about my feelings. Just an incredible man.

I think those cognitive functions are a great place for a Pisces to be honestly. If you were to ask somebody to define a "typical Pisces" more often than not (generally speaking) their definition would fall into one of the _NF_ categories for sure. Also, I would think an ENF_ would for sure shine much like you described as all of the creative energies and emotions would have an opportunity to blossom and grow more than that of an INF_ would. Overall I can see why you said such positive things about the Fishy.

Yes!! I totally agree with you, in that I also find that most Pisces I’ve encountered are NF’s. Just recently, I encountered one that is INTP... wait, isn’t that yours as well?!? Yes it is!!

He is the same as you! But he is music performer and I think he is really attracted to my expression of feeling as he could relate, but before I knew his cognitive function, I just thought he was shy at expressing his feelings (as I was in the past). I was very surprised he was a Thinker.

Yes... I only have positive things to say about my ENFP Fish 💞.
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He's 34, I'm 23. We get along very well, and have the same interests in weird music and shows.

We were initially just hooking up, but he initiated going out on dates, and doing fun things outside the house. He has given us pet names and loves to touch me and give me little pecks. He keeps trying to teach/mentor me when we do things which I find a little overwhelming at times, like he's my dad instead of a love interest haha..

I'm wondering if that's just how he treats all the women he meets and I'm being played, bc he replies to my texts super slowly (albeit with lots of enthusiasm), and I'm usually the one asking to meet first.. Would he consider anything serious and longterm with someone much too young?

If I had to guess he's probably an ISTJ or ESTJ personality type, because I'm also a Pisces and I am polar opposite. I do not have time in my life to try to teach somebody all day everyday especially not the person I would be dating. I'm pretty sure I couldn't even bring myself to be attracted to somebody I felt like I would constantly have to "teach stuff". It would be too draining. I'm a Pisces INTP tho.

That’s interesting... my Pisces was not a thinker... more of a feeler. I’m pretty sure he was an ENFP. I’m an ENFJ.

He always enjoyed teaching me new things... most importantly, how to be more open about my feelings. Just an incredible man.

I think those cognitive functions are a great place for a Pisces to be honestly. If you were to ask somebody to define a "typical Pisces" more often than not (generally speaking) their definition would fall into one of the _NF_ categories for sure. Also, I would think an ENF_ would for sure shine much like you described as all of the creative energies and emotions would have an opportunity to blossom and grow more than that of an INF_ would. Overall I can see why you said such positive things about the Fishy.

Yes!! I totally agree with you, in that I also find that most Pisces I’ve encountered are NF’s. Just recently, I encountered one that is INTP... wait, isn’t that yours as well?!? Yes it is!!

He is the same as you! But he is music performer and I think he is really attracted to my expression of feeling as he could relate, but before I knew his cognitive function, I just thought he was shy at expressing his feelings (as I was in the past). I was very surprised he was a Thinker.

Yes... I only have positive things to say about my ENFP Fish 💞.

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Hahaha. True story.

I hope you don’t mind me asking... and if it’s too personal, feel free to ignore. But, have you ever gone through a depression?
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Personally, I wouldn’t date with that kind of age gap, or even associate, but it sounds like he likes you. I’m also guilty of not initiating plans. It’s just not something on my mind often and I’ll also not respond for a while. As far as long term, as mentioned before, that’s definitely up to him. For me, it’d be a no and that’s dependent on how you carry yourself.


How should I carry myself?
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He's 34, I'm 23. We get along very well, and have the same interests in weird music and shows.

We were initially just hooking up, but he initiated going out on dates, and doing fun things outside the house. He has given us pet names and loves to touch me and give me little pecks. He keeps trying to teach/mentor me when we do things which I find a little overwhelming at times, like he's my dad instead of a love interest haha..

I'm wondering if that's just how he treats all the women he meets and I'm being played, bc he replies to my texts super slowly (albeit with lots of enthusiasm), and I'm usually the one asking to meet first.. Would he consider anything serious and longterm with someone much too young?

If I had to guess he's probably an ISTJ or ESTJ personality type, because I'm also a Pisces and I am polar opposite. I do not have time in my life to try to teach somebody all day everyday especially not the person I would be dating. I'm pretty sure I couldn't even bring myself to be attracted to somebody I felt like I would constantly have to "teach stuff". It would be too draining. I'm a Pisces INTP tho.

That’s interesting... my Pisces was not a thinker... more of a feeler. I’m pretty sure he was an ENFP. I’m an ENFJ.

He always enjoyed teaching me new things... most importantly, how to be more open about my feelings. Just an incredible man.

I think those cognitive functions are a great place for a Pisces to be honestly. If you were to ask somebody to define a "typical Pisces" more often than not (generally speaking) their definition would fall into one of the _NF_ categories for sure. Also, I would think an ENF_ would for sure shine much like you described as all of the creative energies and emotions would have an opportunity to blossom and grow more than that of an INF_ would. Overall I can see why you said such positive things about the Fishy.

Yes!! I totally agree with you, in that I also find that most Pisces I’ve encountered are NF’s. Just recently, I encountered one that is INTP... wait, isn’t that yours as well?!? Yes it is!!

He is the same as you! But he is music performer and I think he is really attracted to my expression of feeling as he could relate, but before I knew his cognitive function, I just thought he was shy at expressing his feelings (as I was in the past). I was very surprised he was a Thinker.

Yes... I only have positive things to say about my ENFP Fish 💞.

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Hahaha. True story.

I hope you don’t mind me asking... and if it’s too personal, feel free to ignore. But, have you ever gone through a depression?

If you genuinely want to know Click Here.

You are important to me, too. Even if I don’t know you, either. Thank you so much for sharing. 💞

What I read sounds like the climax and end to your story... but, do you remember how it all got started?

My INTP Fish friend has been going through a deep depression this whole year, I don’t know what kind of thoughts run through his head... because he doesn’t share much.

I was able to make him feel better while we were together, but as soon as I left, it all went downhill again. Any advice for me on how to handle this?
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I very much remember, yes.

I'll try to articulate it best I can, but being able to express those parts of myself is definitely not my forte either. I could share my thoughts all day but the emotional aspect of it is where the INTP part of me kicks in, but since you're asking for the reason you're asking I will make an effort.

The reason, to put it plainly, was because I lost sight of myself and by doing that I wasn't able to stay aligned with things in life that truly matter to me. Then once you get to a point to where you realize you've lost yourself and look back at all the things that you did that were out of line with yourself it becomes even more daunting because you have just compounded the problem.

Now I'll try to elaborate a little bit more. I knew who I was and what mattered to me. I knew what I wanted. I knew how I felt. I was genuinely trying to be the best version of myself. Things started to change whenever all of the things that I wanted out of life or that I was doing fell victim to outside influence. Maybe it was people telling me "You're so much better than that. Why are you doing that when instead you should be doing this?" or because I do have a hard time expressing my feelings it would cause problems in my friendships/relationships when people thought that I didn't care when it was actually the exact opposite. Again, like before, when that added stressor was compounded with not being able to do so initially it only magnified the fact that I couldn't in order to save what I was losing.

Eventually I was left torn between what I wanted and doing what I thought I should because the world was telling me that's what I should be doing instead and I was all alone in the process because I couldn't handle everything and it was just easier to push people away (or so I thought) until I was all alone by my own doing.

Even now it would still be this way had I not managed to reshape my perspective and reorient myself to get back in line with the things that mattered. It can't stop there though or you just be right back at the beginning, so instead I also had to push myself beyond my comfort zone. I had to teach myself that being vulnerable doesn't make you weak & that strength can actually be found in it. That's why I posted that story for the world to see in various places where I thought it could have an impact for others. Additionally I had to learn how to better differentiate between following what I wanted and following the good, genuine, advice of others.

All in all it was a very dangerous journey of self-discovery. The only advice I can offer since everybody's situation is different would be for you to let your Pisces know that no matter what they're feeling, what they're doing, how they're acting, or why it is they are doing whatever it is they're doing (as long as they're doing it trying to be the best version of themselves possible) that that's enough for you.

I have learned that sometimes all people want... if even for a second in time... is to be seen for who they are free of everything. Do you know why that is? It's because the thing that people are most afraid of in this world is the most unexpected. It's not death, loss, pain, or even suffering. Ironically the thing each and every one of us is most afraid of is our own potential. That's why if you could see somebody for who they are it breaks down everything they thought they weren't and then their own potential becomes a little less scary every time it happens until ultimately it's not even scary anymore. That's when amazing things happen in the world.

Not sure if this is the takeaway you were expecting, but, well, it's the one you got. Haha. I do want to say thank you for this conversation up to this point and for the time you've invested in it as well. Hopefully the ramblings of this random guy, on this random day, in this random thread shine a light on whatever it is you're looking for on the path you're on.
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Personally, I wouldn’t date with that kind of age gap, or even associate, but it sounds like he likes you. I’m also guilty of not initiating plans. It’s just not something on my mind often and I’ll also not respond for a while. As far as long term, as mentioned before, that’s definitely up to him. For me, it’d be a no and that’s dependent on how you carry yourself.

How should I carry myself?

I’m not here to tell you how to be yourself Miss. You should always be yourself and not be someone based on someone else’s standards
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I wonder if that's the same thing somebody told Ted Bundy or Charles Manson whenever they were younger 🤔🤣
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if a Pisces is into you, 10/10 times you get to know it.

Lol that's what they said about me. And here I thought I was being so slick with my poker face.

Me: *confessing my uber attraction/love*

Hunky Devil: yeah I kinda already knew that.

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We're just too damn giving. And too adorable.

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imo older piscean men are kinda gross.

i currently have a 60 yo pisces man w/ wife & kids telling me “forever yours from afar” every chance he gets.

that fantasy world knows no bounds. it’s gross.

the only ones that matter have aries placements

Why?

The one I’ve described, in past posts, has venus aries
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meh it's a coin toss sometimes
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He's 34, I'm 23. We get along very well, and have the same interests in weird music and shows.

We were initially just hooking up, but he initiated going out on dates, and doing fun things outside the house. He has given us pet names and loves to touch me and give me little pecks. He keeps trying to teach/mentor me when we do things which I find a little overwhelming at times, like he's my dad instead of a love interest haha..

I'm wondering if that's just how he treats all the women he meets and I'm being played, bc he replies to my texts super slowly (albeit with lots of enthusiasm), and I'm usually the one asking to meet first.. Would he consider anything serious and longterm with someone much too young?

If I had to guess he's probably an ISTJ or ESTJ personality type, because I'm also a Pisces and I am polar opposite. I do not have time in my life to try to teach somebody all day everyday especially not the person I would be dating. I'm pretty sure I couldn't even bring myself to be attracted to somebody I felt like I would constantly have to "teach stuff". It would be too draining. I'm a Pisces INTP tho.

That’s interesting... my Pisces was not a thinker... more of a feeler. I’m pretty sure he was an ENFP. I’m an ENFJ.

He always enjoyed teaching me new things... most importantly, how to be more open about my feelings. Just an incredible man.

I think those cognitive functions are a great place for a Pisces to be honestly. If you were to ask somebody to define a "typical Pisces" more often than not (generally speaking) their definition would fall into one of the _NF_ categories for sure. Also, I would think an ENF_ would for sure shine much like you described as all of the creative energies and emotions would have an opportunity to blossom and grow more than that of an INF_ would. Overall I can see why you said such positive things about the Fishy.

Yes!! I totally agree with you, in that I also find that most Pisces I’ve encountered are NF’s. Just recently, I encountered one that is INTP... wait, isn’t that yours as well?!? Yes it is!!

He is the same as you! But he is music performer and I think he is really attracted to my expression of feeling as he could relate, but before I knew his cognitive function, I just thought he was shy at expressing his feelings (as I was in the past). I was very surprised he was a Thinker.

Yes... I only have positive things to say about my ENFP Fish 💞.

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Hahaha. True story.

I hope you don’t mind me asking... and if it’s too personal, feel free to ignore. But, have you ever gone through a depression?

If you genuinely want to know Click Here.

You are important to me, too. Even if I don’t know you, either. Thank you so much for sharing. 💞

What I read sounds like the climax and end to your story... but, do you remember how it all got started?

My INTP Fish friend has been going through a deep depression this whole year, I don’t know what kind of thoughts run through his head... because he doesn’t share much.

I was able to make him feel better while we were together, but as soon as I left, it all went downhill again. Any advice for me on how to handle this?

I very much remember, yes.

I'll try to articulate it best I can, but being able to express those parts of myself is definitely not my forte either. I could share my thoughts all day but the emotional aspect of it is where the INTP part of me kicks in, but since you're asking for the reason you're asking I will make an effort.

The reason, to put it plainly, was because I lost sight of myself and by doing that I wasn't able to stay aligned with things in life that truly matter to me. Then once you get to a point to where you realize you've lost yourself and look back at all the things that you did that were out of line with yourself it becomes even more daunting because you have just compounded the problem.

Now I'll try to elaborate a little bit more. I knew who I was and what mattered to me. I knew what I wanted. I knew how I felt. I was genuinely trying to be the best version of myself. Things started to change whenever all of the things that I wanted out of life or that I was doing fell victim to outside influence. Maybe it was people telling me "You're so much better than that. Why are you doing that when instead you should be doing this?" or because I do have a hard time expressing my feelings it would cause problems in my friendships/relationships when people thought that I didn't care when it was actually the exact opposite. Again, like before, when that added stressor was compounded with not being able to do so initially it only magnified the fact that I couldn't in order to save what I was losing.

Eventually I was left torn between what I wanted and doing what I thought I should because the world was telling me that's what I should be doing instead and I was all alone in the process because I couldn't handle everything and it was just easier to push people away (or so I thought) until I was all alone by my own doing.

Even now it would still be this way had I not managed to reshape my perspective and reorient myself to get back in line with the things that mattered. It can't stop there though or you just be right back at the beginning, so instead I also had to push myself beyond my comfort zone. I had to teach myself that being vulnerable doesn't make you weak & that strength can actually be found in it. That's why I posted that story for the world to see in various places where I thought it could have an impact for others. Additionally I had to learn how to better differentiate between following what I wanted and following the good, genuine, advice of others.

All in all it was a very dangerous journey of self-discovery. The only advice I can offer since everybody's situation is different would be for you to let your Pisces know that no matter what they're feeling, what they're doing, how they're acting, or why it is they are doing whatever it is they're doing (as long as they're doing it trying to be the best version of themselves possible) that that's enough for you.

I have learned that sometimes all people want... if even for a second in time... is to be seen for who they are free of everything. Do you know why that is? It's because the thing that people are most afraid of in this world is the most unexpected. It's not death, loss, pain, or even suffering. Ironically the thing each and every one of us is most afraid of is our own potential. That's why if you could see somebody for who they are it breaks down everything they thought they weren't and then their own potential becomes a little less scary every time it happens until ultimately it's not even scary anymore. That's when amazing things happen in the world.

Not sure if this is the takeaway you were expecting, but, well, it's the one you got. Haha. I do want to say thank you for this conversation up to this point and for the time you've invested in it as well. Hopefully the ramblings of this random guy, on this random day, in this random thread shine a light on whatever it is you're looking for on the path you're on.
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Thank you so much for sharing.