It seems like every guy I finally really like has absolutely no interest in me or is scared off by something about me. I used to not be picky at all and I got hurt a lot, so now I've learned to be very picky and to not stand for crap that guys give me, and even then I always get hurt. My longest relationship was about a year and it was emotionally abusive. He always turned things around on me to make it seem like I'm the one with all the problems and he's perfect. He constantly told me how lazy I was, even though I had a nearly full-time job at the time, and always helped out with his dog and cleaning up when he wasn't home. He never wanted to go out on dates with me but got extremely upset if I didn't want to get drunk with his friends on the weekends (I usually worked the weekends so I was tired, and I didn't like drinking at all). He even told me that I need to lose weight and work out more. I have serious self-esteem issues and have a hard time trusting guys now.
I'm really not clingy, I do want to hang out with my boyfriend often, obviously, but I know we both need our space. If a guy hurts my feelings I now choose to not associate with him anymore, and I don't think that's wrong at all. Guys have used me for sex and as their personal doormat many times, so if I don't want to be "just friends" with I guy I thought really liked me, that shouldn't be considered "mean" of me. I'm just done with being thrown out like garbage or put on hold.
So, basically I've taken it upon myself to not let guys walk all over me anymore. That doesn't mean I'm not a kind and sweet person. I want to be treated well and like a human being deserving of love and affection, as I have a desire to do the same for that special man. Though I do have self image problems I know that I'm not ugly (not trying to sound conceited). I have a fun sense of humor and know how to have a good time.
You'd think there'd be maybe at least one guy who likes me and I like back, but it sure doesn't feel like it.