You are not special, the rules apply to you. If they aren't trying, then they are just not that into you. Also, can we talk about how ridiculously accessible people are now? It makes everyone a target for poor behavior.

How did we forget how conversations work? If you initiate, then you talk and then I'll follow. It's a pretty simple formula.

Why does everyone love to believe people want to be picked on?

How do you expect to be treated like gold when you're treating her like brass? Do you not understand the concept that women will love they way they are loved? If you feel like she is worthless, then what is the point?

Come take a ride with me and my child while we talk about the world. There is a little road noise from the drive so sorry about that.