Is it normal that i keep getting emotionally numb?

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I'm honestly kind of annoyed with myself. For as long as I can remember, with the slight exception of my last ex, I always become numb when I like someone. I'll like them on and off. I might be really interested in them at first, or become interested later. But either way, my feelings always shut off and I feel like I don't like them anymore. Then the feelings usually come back. I can't stand my own inconsistencies. It makes dating really complicated and difficult. =/ Is this normal?

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  • kittygirl109
    11 years ago

    I admit sometimes its because I am confused, but honestly I have always been this way. I think its just my brain chemistry. :(

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  • TheGuruOfTheSauce
    11 years ago

    Sounds like my ex lol Its better for you to take a seat and figure yourself out before breaking hearts, its better for everybody.

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  • kittygirl109
    11 years ago

    This was all great insight. :) You guys were very understanding. Thank you so much.

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    My feelings go on and off. I could like someone one minute, but then feel nothing for them the next:/

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    11 years ago

    That makes sense.

    A lot of people refer to that as burning out, or death in the passion of a relationship. It's perfectly normal and, in fact, many marriages and good relationships end when this passion burns out and suddenly one or both members lose interest in eachother.

    The trick to getting around this is to find someone that is interesting enough to keep you interested in them. Someone who has fun hobbies, intellectual interests or just has an interesting personality in general to keep the relationship from being stale. Some people need excitement in their love lives and you are probably one of those people.

    My advice to you is to keep looking for someone that can keep you interested. The guy that you shut down may be perfect for some other girl, but not for you and that's ok.

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  • funnysophie
    11 years ago

    I know the feeling. It's really horrible and I struggle with it too sometimes. I just wish I knew what I want! It would make things so much easier wouldn't it? When your own feelings are so confusing and conflicting, it's really difficult to decide what to do about it.
    Don't think about it too much though. Just take things as they come, and never fight back your feelings or try to suppress or ignore them. Come to terms with them, and try to figure out why you're feeling the way you are. If you don't then those feelings of uncertainty will escalate even more.

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  • dimitrie93
    11 years ago

    Same here. But I have problems with my thyroid. Not enough hormones. I just do not care about some things :/

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