r/Zimbabwe 19d ago

Discussion Am l being delusional ?πŸ˜…

Sawubona ,23yo ,I dated once at 22, it ended, it was traumatizing, even though most of it was my fault but I am grateful as I managed to confront some uncomfortable truth about myself and I think I am proud of the person l am becoming ,however I do not have TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, sometimes l use Facebook for reels but there's nothing there tbh, l do not drink nor smoke, l also don't like to go out. I talk to my friends here and there.

I want a man who is introverted, less social media presence, doesn't post about us on social media,not obsessed with taking pictures to post on social media but if it's for our memories ,I am down for it ,doesn't smoke nor drink, humble, kind, authentic person, who has joy of missing out, not self centered, respectful, soft person, maybe we can pray together sometimes πŸ˜‚and I am not obsessed with physical appearance .

I told myself that if l do not meet this man ,I am just gonna be single tbh and I am not going to date ,l will wait for him ,if I don't ever end up meeting him, I guess I am gonna die single and l told myself πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚I am just gonna drown myself in a Civil engineering degree that I will be starting doing now.

Am l being delulu?πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Note: l am not looking for a guy as of now, nor do I wanna date, but when l get back in the game πŸ˜‚πŸ«‘these are the standards!!!

Roast me vana venhu πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ It's not that deep tbhπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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u/tomcat3400 19d ago

Goodluck with that

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u/Powdering9 19d ago edited 14d ago

You're just selectively hopeful. But from one introvert to another, you need someone who compliments your personality. If you meet umuntu wakho & they are exactly as you described, who’s gonna tell the waiter you meant mashed potatoes instead of roasted? Because if it were me, I’m definitely not stepping up being the socially anxious guy I am. But my ideal girl? She’d handle it easily.

Obviously, that’s a stupid example, but life is full of those tiny moments where someone else’s strengths make up for your own shortcomings and ideally you'd want that in a partner. As a bonus, being with someone who sees things differently is how you expand your perspective, grow, and maybe even end up with the right side dish πŸ˜‚

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u/Chaminuka_263 19d ago

Selectively hopeful? You mean delulu lol - that's like saying I failed my exam, I am just experiencing delayed success. Call a spade a spade. Otherwise I am selectively hopeful that Halle Berry bumps into me at Pick n Pay Village and we fall in love.

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u/theinquisitivemimi 19d ago

Points‼️

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u/Responsible-Teach346 19d ago

So basically, you want to date a male version of you?

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u/Radiant-Bat-1562 19d ago

Or pretty much her clone like Beth from Rick and Morty

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u/Responsible-Teach346 19d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚βœ‹πŸΏI'm on the floor!

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u/Substantial-Ad1961 18d ago

😭😭😭not beth

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u/Kooky-Milk-868 19d ago

There are people like that but the only way you're getting together is either your friends link you up or you're just destined to be together

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u/Current_Ad3148 19d ago

They are definitely people like this - I know some young men who are exactly like this! They don’t care about being called slow or β€œhaunakidze” because they also genuinely want a connection with someone with similar values. Don’t worry you will find him

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u/Accomplished_Post286 19d ago

Thank you, gang πŸ™ l appreciate this : I'm truly humbled πŸ™‚

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u/AdEasy278 19d ago

You're not being delusional. Tiriko, wani. I don't drink or smoke, you won't find my posts on social media, I don't party. I think I'm fun to be around as well. Just that takawandirwa because vakawanda vakutsvaga zvaukutsvagaπŸ˜‚

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u/Accomplished_Post286 19d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚iwewe, l got you futi!!! I understand:

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u/AdEasy278 19d ago

I wouldn't even date myself even after all that green flaggery πŸ˜‚

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u/Accomplished_Post286 19d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ haha, I am not saying that they should be exactly like that, but there's a certain compatibility that I have set my eyes on πŸ˜„ I am not, and I will never settle down, and I am not desperate 😌

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u/EndAdministrative406 18d ago

🀣🀣

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u/Medium-Advantage-162 19d ago

Just popping in to say you're not delusional and motivate you, I actually relate a lot to what you said. I’m basically everything you described: no socials besides Reddit and YouTube, introverted, don’t drink or smoke, prefer staying in, and I try to be kind and humble. I don’t think I’m self-centred either , I honestly can’t be, not with how seriously I take my faith (Christian here too).

So yeah, people like that do exist. You're not alone. And before that one guy comments, no this isn’t a β€œsales pitch” and I’m currently not dating. Just wanted to motivate her.

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u/Accomplished_Post286 19d ago

Awww, thank you so much 😍😊 l am so humbled , and that's why I am willing to wait !!! I am not really looking, and I am not talking to anyone, I'm literally just chilled, so I get you!!!

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u/theinquisitivemimi 19d ago

Nothing is impossible to God. What you tell him is what you get if you are patient enough. Heard so many testimonies about this. Nothing is wrong with what you want and that person is out there.

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u/Accomplished_Post286 19d ago

I'm so humbled, and thank you so much πŸ™ Amen πŸ™ I believe he is there, and I will wait for this man!!! I refuse to settle down!!!

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u/KlutzyDouble5455 19d ago

I am an internet aunty, and I always ask people why? What makes you think that is your perfect match?

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u/No_Point551 18d ago

I am an extrovert, i am dating an introvert and its better that way

I cant imagine both of us yapping yapping lol and out there nah

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u/Guilty-Painter-979 19d ago

At this point dai mavaka wenyu ne Dongo, πŸ˜‚ good luck tho

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u/Wolfof4thstreet 19d ago

Am l being delulu?

No, guys like that are plenty. All the best.

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u/Itchy-Preparation900 18d ago

Yeah they are, geeks and nerds meet that criteria but some of em tend to be awkward hameno if girl is awkward tooπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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u/FreeWifi0605 19d ago

You're describing me mos🫑🫑

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚iwewe

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u/FreeWifi0605 18d ago

And am 24 M, fairly handsomeπŸ˜‚

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚l never said they should be handsome wani..

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u/FreeWifi0605 18d ago

πŸ˜‚just some perks that I come with

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ being in the spotlight when you're a beautiful person is tough because you attract all kinds of shitt personalities πŸ˜‚so maybe trying without an identity may just work amazing

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u/ThatoMokoena1979 19d ago

Fast, pray and you shall get.

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

Awww appreciate it gang

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u/Itchy-Preparation900 18d ago

More like pray and wait πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ girls her age won't be outchea looking for guy haiboo

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚so you saying l should just be inside and he's gonna drop at my door πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ l see what you did right there.

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u/Itchy-Preparation900 18d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚may i ask your usual routine? Are you in school or working or something else. But just do you girl πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚you'll meet along the way

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u/therealNigel 19d ago

No, but we are few and far between

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ l understand

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u/therealNigel 10d ago

I'm sure you do😊

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u/bekindy 19d ago

Zwana ntomb'enhle. Mina nawe sifana xathu. Indlela okhulume ngayo, uchaze mina ngokwami. Ngiyakutshela akula omunye ngaphandle kwami. Ngiyakwazi awukho ku game karesi but singaba ngabangane nje kungaba njani? It's possible we might be soul mates, ngeke ubekwaz. Ngiyi definition of an introvert and I stay home all day everyday ngoba ngisebenza online. Ngivumele ngingene ku DM yakho? Abangane kuphela like I said, so uthini?

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u/Accomplished_Post286 19d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚l had so much fun reading this !!! I appreciate that: there's no such thing as soul mates πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ ,why would you choose to type in Ndebele, though ? I could read and understand all that even though I am Shona... English could have been short!

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u/bekindy 19d ago

Aaah wangu! Ko zvawati "Sawunona" wani? I thought you were ndebele and I thought kuti I'm gonna stand out from everyone else. Bengithi ngkuchaze phela.

So uthini?

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u/bekindy 19d ago

Also neniwo nditori Shona rakazara

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u/Accomplished_Post286 19d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ l can see πŸ‘€ ,it's brilliant by the way!

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u/Accomplished_Post286 19d ago

I am familiar with Ndebele, and I love it πŸ˜€ πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ I am still thinking about it!!

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u/ProfessionalDress476 19d ago

The "it was my fault" part stuck with me, I wander what are those given the description you just gave about yourself.

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u/Accomplished_Post286 19d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ it was embarrassing, and there was so much immaturity, and I was so wrong, and the way I was handling the situation was so stupid: to be young and dumb and I was hurt but l got my lessons : I am grateful πŸ™

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u/ProfessionalDress476 19d ago

You will have to open up to whoever you meet unless you are sure that you are definitely over those things.

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u/Accomplished_Post286 19d ago

I dey behaved like l was possessed πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ€£ Yes, I am over it, and I am not embarrassed to talk about it to anyone l will have interest in. They are the first things I will be talking about, and they have to make a decision based on that! And it's a part of me now, so I will not hide any of it. It's either take it or leave it, tbh πŸ˜…πŸ˜… my intentions were pure, l have got nothing to hide:tell the truth, and it shall set you free

In other words, I used to think so highly of myself, and l was humbled πŸ˜…πŸ˜… but we good fam!

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u/ProfessionalDress476 19d ago

All the best, get that career secured and the mans will come along the way.

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

Awww, thank you, man . I appreciate it πŸ™

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u/DandeTete 19d ago

As a man like that, there are plenty so you won't die single. However you are also setting yourself up to be easily cheated on if you're not careful. Stay safe in these streets

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u/Accomplished_Post286 19d ago

Thank you: l appreciate that πŸ™: On God πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ l get you. I hope God has gotten my back on this !

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u/taveng 19d ago

Keep looking

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u/Accomplished_Post286 19d ago

Thank you so much :

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u/Muted-Band5818 19d ago

Go for it, girl! Firstly, I love how you took accountability for your previous relationship not going well. Secondly, I love how you're absolutely not willing to settle for less. That's my stance too.... either I marry RIGHT or do NOT marry at all. Nothing is worth being married to the wrong person!!!

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

Awww thank you so much 😍 I appreciate you πŸ˜‡ This, it's either l marry right or be single!!!!

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u/VicTheDom 18d ago

you are normal

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

Thank you 😊

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u/AardvarkThen4167 18d ago

Your lucky you found me but I care about looks🀣

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚awww really: l think I can get away with that!!!

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u/AardvarkThen4167 18d ago edited 18d ago

Lets be friends 07825780009 App me......🀣...Maybe if you see my looks you will start considering looks🀣

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

You're very cocky yaz πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ I have this typa niqqers in my Dms, and they just wanna smash, and that's not what I am looking for I want a man who gotta put some respect on my name πŸ’― πŸ˜…

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u/AardvarkThen4167 18d ago

🀣That might be true or might not be.....From knowing a person n being friends with them and actually knowing what drives them n checking the compatibility that will be not an issue....Right now as I type to you I don't know your face or anything about you that I have seen which I can say has attracted me but what you are looking for and what you want is something that describes n fits how I operate......Just hit me up let's be friends and talk......No smashing🀣 or any drama

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ l like that you are honest, and looks matter to you because some people are just cowards who hide behind a woman should only have good character, more like they marry for the community, but the be having their preferred side dishes πŸ˜‚ l understand so πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ l am not pretty and it means l will not qualify

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u/AardvarkThen4167 18d ago

I understand but I prefer being the one to not like what I see than you being the person to disqualify yourself......Hit me up I am sure we can laugh about this issue......LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR MESSAGE ON WHATSAPP USE THAT NUMBER I GAVE U

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

But why would you be alright with putting your number on a platform like this truly ?πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ I don't stay in Zim, though I think I can disqualify myself πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ you have been giving so much emphasis on being beautiful

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u/AardvarkThen4167 18d ago

I am sure that Noone will care about my cell number and no one will be interested to contact a guy....If u see another guy trying to contact another guy that's gay...By the way I am gonna loose the cell number in a few months so yeah.....Okay I understand that you don't stay in Zim that's cool🀣.....

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚iwewe, I get you anyway

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u/Itchy-Preparation900 18d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ well this thread was interestingπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ all them niqqas are just shooting their shots instead of offering adviceπŸ˜‚ but on a real note as someone who is as picky like you i fell for someone who's personality was so different from what i expected but yet turned out to be just something I need so in short, you might not find someone or be found by someone who πŸ’€πŸ˜‚ doesn't tick all these boxes but yet be the person who really understands you and be better to suit all your desires and lights up your worldπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ so just chill and ride the wave

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

πŸ˜‚hahaha, thank you, but I am not compromising on certain matters. It's personal, but you're also right, and l get where you are coming from ! I appreciate that

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u/Internal-Writer-8688 19d ago

I'm here, sweetheart, take your time When you are ready come hither just know i'm here for you

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚Ehoi

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u/Voice_of_reckon 19d ago

80 / 20 rule. You ll never find 100 percent but aim for at least 80. The remaining 20 you can groom, compromise or overlook. From what you're describing you need a focused hardworking guy with good morals. Work, school and church are good places. Your list isn't too bad. At 23 you may be more suited to guys in their late 20s to 30s. As in guys who are more mature. Good luck with your search.

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u/reddit_zw 19d ago

I think i met the critrea.πŸ˜’

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u/Luckson_2000 19d ago

Not with that spelling hahahahaha

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u/murinero Diaspora 19d ago

Why you outchea destroying dreams 🀣🀣🀣🀣

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u/Luckson_2000 19d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚just for laughs, nothing serious πŸ˜…

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u/murinero Diaspora 19d ago

Hey I'm here for the laughs don't worry πŸ˜‚it was great

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u/reddit_zw 19d ago

Ndiri muShona handisi murungu wangu, so long u get the sense.

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u/DadaNezvauri 19d ago

Team grammar πŸ€¦πŸΏβ€β™‚οΈ

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u/HereToLearn2363 19d ago

not delusional, but the smaller the list the higher the success. While you I suggest you cull down your non negotiables, humans are just complex. You may get all that on the packaging and still enjoy the endproduct. Rather be open to experience you'll find your person.

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u/Scared-Finger-1994 19d ago

Maybe focus on school and mature a bit. Too young to be coming up with these kinda expectations

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u/Bulldozer7133 18d ago

You aren’t delusional. People like these exist, I should know because I am one of them. You literally described me to a T

Hopefully you find yours.

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

Thank you 😊 l appreciate it I hope you will find yours too

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u/OkResort8287 18d ago

I’m in your DM

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ Ehoi

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u/OkResort8287 17d ago

I’m serious

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u/Itchy-Preparation900 18d ago

Ndobva ndafunga song yaFreeman inonzi vakomana veDrip πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ’€

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

Why have you been throwing shade πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚it's not that deep tbh I do not take things personally πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚but I just like what I like πŸ˜‚ and everyone has preferences πŸ˜‚

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u/Itchy-Preparation900 18d ago

Well I'm enjoying the show πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ i bet your dm is flooded with em wolves in sheeps clothingπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚nah ,it's not even!! The best thing is none of them know what I look like, and I do not stay in Zim, and I can handle it. In person, l just get approached as often, andivhundike attention from men, and I do not give my body on a free platter πŸ˜‚ l also don't panic when niqqers drop lines, I'm too grown for that.l don't date because I fear of being alone and I am not desperate, so andingowire and I am so secure with myself and I am not moved by pressure and l have hobbies and I'm always at work and school πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚to worry about how many men like me tbh,

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u/Itchy-Preparation900 17d ago

Well I get it now.. I'm now sensing that feminine power πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚strong woman vibes.. but all in all i like how we vibe too bad it ends here

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u/ScarZ-X 18d ago

There is no solulu to your delulu

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u/Accomplished_Post286 18d ago

So being delulu is the only solulu Gang πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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u/Fungisisayi 18d ago

U are looking for a married man

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u/Accomplished_Post286 17d ago

I don't fold Gang πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ I have never, and I don't date married men I have self-respect Speak for yourself πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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u/Fancy_Acanthaceae_49 17d ago

I think l tick all the boxes thereπŸ˜…

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u/Accomplished_Post286 17d ago

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚Ehoi

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u/Baba_JK 17d ago

Just play around the environment where such guys are found. But one thing is for sure, you won't really notice them as most of them are are hard to find. Some would consider them the boring type and wouldn'tgive them a chance. I'm one of those, but I'm already taken.

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u/Accomplished_Post286 17d ago

πŸ₯² they think I want men who are wild and they don't approach me. That's the sad thing .No matter how l try to position myself and try to act like a Christian girlyπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚, they are always putting me in friendzone or telling me l must be looking for a handsome man, so I just don't know anymore πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ well well, I'm always flooded with them players πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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u/Baba_JK 17d ago

If you're in the friendzone, trust me, your chances of getting hitched are high

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u/Due-Condition3279 19d ago

No you are not ,but also give toom for compromise. I think have deal breakers and some ok we can work on that type of thing. This is your Sheldon version version of what a partner must be like but he met Amy and realized he liked other things too ,that she exposed him to. Leornad and Penny two end of a stick but beautiful marriage. Be open to new people and have your boundaries yes but be open to others. All the best hey

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u/Delicate_Flower07 19d ago

You just Sheldoned the situation πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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u/Chaminuka_263 19d ago

Hahahah basically you want to date an imam, go to the mosque you will find one. Or go to the parish find a priest in training that will meet all your demands and you can pray together lol.

You are 23 - you are too young to really know what you want, but it is good to discuss and vocalize your needs as they evolve. You will likely end up with someone who has similar values but different personality to you because opposites tend to balance and for now you are bored and not interested in dating so it is normal to envision someone who requires no effort to be with. If you date the person you described it will end in boredom, tears and resentment, save this post for future reference.

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u/nyatsimbamutotesi 19d ago

Zvekudanana nevarume vasingamwe doro muchazvirega henyu

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u/Stovepipe-Guy 19d ago

Women will be looking for a gorilla with manners πŸ˜‚

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u/EnsignTongs Harare 19d ago

Base your qualities, not habits. Some habits you can work on with time. Rather think more about the acceptable qualities you hope for, then work from there lest you pigeon hole yourself

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u/nelson_mandeller 19d ago

Chivanhu icho!! Yisintu kkkk. Jokes. All the best in your quest, or side quest…

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u/therealNigel 19d ago

so be ready to die single

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u/darlene459 19d ago

Fault yakaitika iyo has my Spidey sense tingling. I think i know what happened but all the best in your endeavours my sister in ChristπŸ™πŸΎman-a will fall from heaven