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2018-03-04 03:47 19320687 Anonymous How do I become a shadow? (download (5).jpg 259x194 1kB)
I've got a job, an apartment and a host of hobbies (physical and creative) to occupy my time with, and I've gotten very comfy with being alone. But sooner or later, coworkers and neighbors start to notice--apparently a young man in his 20s who rolls solo is weird, "lonely" and needs to be "set up". In small talk my female coworkers are starting to hound me for "who my next date is" and some have outright begun to hit on me. I've sworn off women in favor of other pursuits in life and I want to live that out as long as I can--how do I hide from society?

4 min later 19320704 Anonymous
just loudly proclaim youre a virgin and theyll stop bothering you, at least it worked for me

17 min later 19320737 Anonymous
Just tell em you are in a long distance relationship, scares them like the plague

18 min later 19320741 Anonymous
>>19320687 >In small talk my female coworkers are starting to hound me for "who my next date is" and some have outright begun to hit on me. Next time they ask just act really upset and tell them that you're gay. Act like they forced the information out of you and that you're ashamed. That should shut them up about it for a good while.

30 min later 19320778 Anonymous
get a real job that way you won't have to talk to women, because there won't be any there

32 min later 19320789 Anonymous
>>19320778 2/10

2 hours later 19321201 Anonymous
I think you should reconsider and at least get to know briefly some of these women or save money for therapy just incase you need it later. Its hard to escape biology.

3 hours later 19321245 Anonymous
>>19320741 But then word of mouth will spread and gay guys will hit on him instead.

5 hours later 19321559 Anonymous
>>19321201 Nice try. Im never living like one of you.

6 hours later 19321610 Anonymous
Apologies to OP, but it sounds like you work an office job or something similar. These settings can be like working in a shark tank for someone such as yourself as the gossip mill is the best part of the workday for these people - especially women! No, it's not me being sexist. It's simply something that is and has been since the human race has existed. There's even been studies and documentaries about it. Women are practically hard-wired to chat and socialize, and given the topic women tend to gravitate to, you can bet that someone's relationships, or lack thereof, is going to be a hot button topic. There ARE exceptions, just as you are an exception, OP, but this is the case for most. If it is really that bothersome for you, you may want to look into moving sideways into another part of the company that permits for you to work undisturbed without having to socialize. But in the meantime, I highly suggest that you not hang around if you can. If possible, go someplace for your lunches and avoid your coworkers when you can manage it.

6 hours later 19321660 Anonymous
>>19320687 Does this really happen? I'm 28, been working in offices since 18, nobody ever pursues the issue of a gf beyond asking me if I have one. Ever. Is it because I'm attractive and people assume I'm just playing the field?

6 hours later 19321665 Anonymous
>>19321660 i work manual labor and some women ask about it all the time i just say im alone or joke that im seeing someone (i dont)

7 hours later 19321703 Anonymous
>women hit on me Does this happen to nonwhites as well?

10 hours later 19322015 Anonymous
>>19321660 >Is it because I'm attractive and people assume I'm just playing the field? Y-yeah, I'm sure that's it, anon.

12 hours later 19322164 Anonymous
>>19320789 >highest paying/most complex/most in-demand/most valuable to quality of life of everyone on the planet fields >percentage of people employed in those fields that are women

12 hours later 19322188 Anonymous
Do not socialize with your co-workers. Buy a wedding ring and wear it. Do not tell your co-workers anything about your personal business. Move often. Every 3 months. Your neighbors will not have enough time to get to know your routine.

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