Hello, questioner! I'm Jiang 61.
First of all, thank you for trusting us and being willing to tell us your troubles and seek help. You are bound by your mother's way of thinking, afraid to talk to a partner, looking forward and backward, and you are very anxious. You need to get out of this situation.
I am confident this will help.
1. Shadows
You say, "I'm 30 years old, female, and I've never been in a relationship because I refuse to be dumped."
You live with a single mother and are afraid to fall in love. You say it is because you are afraid of being dumped. This fear is likely related to your mother's marriage experience, which caused you great harm and left a shadow.
1. Criteria
You say, "I only have material requirements for my ideal partner, and I have no idea about inner qualities. I like good-looking guys, but I have internal conflicts and think of my mother's words: 'Men with good looks have more options and are more likely to cheat.'
I want to find someone honest and down-to-earth.
I don't know what my values are.
You say your only criterion for choosing a spouse is material. Is it because your mother or father suffered in this regard, so you place great importance on a material foundation? You say you have no idea about your inner three views.
You have no idea about your outlook on life, the world, or values, and you don't have a clear direction in life.
Pay attention to appearance.
You like handsome, good-looking boys and don't like ugly ones. This is perfectly understandable, as everyone loves beauty. However, your mother is wrong. Men who are good-looking do not have more options and are not more likely to cheat.
You need to find someone who is not very good-looking but honest and can live a down-to-earth life with you.
Mom's views are too extreme and tend to generalize. This has undoubtedly affected your views on marriage and made you feel fearful.
You don't like honest people.
Your views are completely different from your mother's, and you don't like honest people. I want to know why.
2. Opinions
You said, "My inner conflict is not only about looks, but also about the fact that I don't like honest people and want to find the complete opposite of Dad."
My opinion is that you need to stop dwelling on the past and start focusing on the future.
You want to find someone who is the complete opposite of your father. I understand that your father is an honest man, not very good-looking, doesn't have much money, and still cheated on you.
My starting point is as follows:
Your father's behavior has hurt you a lot and affected your standards for choosing a spouse. You've realized that infidelity has little to do with whether someone is honest or not, or whether they look good or not.
You should find someone who is good-looking, at least he can please himself. There's no need to cheat on someone who is not good-looking or honest.
3. Conflict
You said, "Internal conflict will make me feel hatred and anger, and I will clench my fists and pound the wall. Pounding the wall will make me feel a little clearer, but the hatred and anger in my heart will remain."
I want to know what is wrong with me.
I am indecisive.
You want to stand up for yourself, but you don't want to go against your mother's wishes and hurt her. You need to decide whether to go ahead with your plan or not.
It's time for emotional release.
You have feelings of worry and anxiety. You are unable to break free from this state, so you hurt yourself to become more aware. You say that your hatred and anger are still pent up inside.
Tell me, who are you really angry with? Is it your father, your mother, or yourself?
2. Misconceptions and influences
1⃣️, Controlled thinking and behavior
You resent, are angry, and frustrated with both your parents and yourself.
You need to take control of your thinking.
Your mother's words make you cautious when it comes to dating, and you are unable to have a relationship that is under your own control. This is because your thinking is restricted by your mother's way of thinking.
You are distressed by your inability to break free from your mother's way of thinking.
Your behavior is influenced by others.
Your father's departure left a deep emotional wound in you, and you are still afraid to take the first step in a relationship. You are afraid of being abandoned mercilessly like your mother, so I am discouraged. You resent your father for his actions.
This is the result of being weak.
You want to be in a relationship and fall in love, but you're too influenced by your mother's thinking and your father's actions. You look before you leap, don't have opinions of your own, lose yourself, and become angry.
2⃣️, wrong perception
You can't be yourself because you don't understand the three values. You accept your mother's biased thinking and have a sense of disaster. You believe that only handsome, rich, and even honest people will have affairs, which affects your outlook on life and love.
3⃣️ Unclear boundaries
You and your mother need to establish a clear boundary between you. You need to be clear about what you can decide for yourself and what you need your mother's input on.
You don't have to bear the consequences for what isn't your business.
Your mother's thinking restrictions, your father's behavior, your cognitive biases, and your unclear boundaries are preventing you from being yourself in your romantic relationships and stopping you from moving forward.
3. Break through your perceptions.
You say, "People say that blind dates are for marriage, but I've never been in love and I'm resistant to marriage. What should I do?"
It's not the world's view that blind dates are for marriage that needs correcting. It's your own view of love, marriage and life. And blind dates are not something to be resisted. If you want to get married, you need to solve the following problems.
1. Establish a correct outlook on life and marriage.
Your life outlook is your view of life. It's about the purpose, value, and meaning of human existence.
The concept of marriage is the basic understanding and attitude towards marriage problems. It is one of the components of life outlook.
A correct view of marriage is based on the principle that marriage must be based on love and adhere to the principle of the voluntary consent of the parties.
If you want your marriage to last, you need to have a consistent outlook on life, marriage, and values. Once you've established this, you can start building a good romantic relationship, take it to the next level, and move from dating to marriage.
2. Change your wrong perceptions.
Your past misconceptions have hindered your views on marriage and perceptions of people. It is time to correct these misconceptions. There is no necessary link between a person's appearance and infidelity. You should not be afraid of appearances.
Love is a required course in life. It's a process for getting to know people, experiencing things, and improving yourself. Don't use "only if... will..."
A catastrophic view of relationships and marriage will inevitably lead to a fear of marriage. A growth mindset towards the people, events and things that happen in a relationship will treat events as life experiences, with an added sense that getting to know people, experiencing things and allowing yourself to grow is a process of trial and error.
You must therefore ensure that your perception is correct if you are to embark on your relationship journey correctly.
3. Establish your boundaries.
Interpersonal boundaries are about recognizing that we are not one with others and that each person has their own self-boundaries. Interpersonal boundaries and self-boundaries are about clearly defining the rights and responsibilities of each individual.
Interpersonal boundaries and self-boundaries are our protective barriers. However, the closer someone is to us, the more likely they are to cross boundaries and interfere in other people's behavior. You are currently in a situation where these boundaries are unclear. You need to
You must establish self-boundaries.
Take responsibility for your own affairs. That's how you establish self-boundaries.
Parents are responsible for their own affairs.
A lack of interpersonal boundaries and self-awareness will undoubtedly lead to our relationships stagnating and make it difficult to achieve a deeper level of intimacy.
It is essential to establish boundaries.
You must understand what is your own business and what you are responsible for, and what is not your business and you cannot intervene. Establishing boundaries, especially interpersonal boundaries, is a protection of yourself.
Don't cross the line. Don't let others cross the line. Don't arbitrarily direct or interfere in other people's affairs. And don't be controlled by other people's thinking. Protect your legitimate rights.
4. Take responsibility.
If you want a relationship, you have to be willing to take the plunge. You have to be ready to face the consequences of a breakup, family responsibilities, the obligation to raise and educate children, and the obligation to provide for them.
You can only shoulder important responsibilities, make progress, and withstand the test of love by taking responsibility.
Questioner, become a good person, develop a positive outlook on life and marriage, correct your misconceptions, set clear boundaries for yourself, and embrace your willingness to take on various responsibilities. You will find your own love when you do these things.
I wish the questioner happiness and joy!
Comments
I can relate to feeling conflicted about what you want in a partner. It's hard when your desires and fears pull you in different directions. Maybe it's time to explore why certain traits trigger such strong reactions and think about what truly matters to you for a lasting relationship.
It sounds like you're carrying a lot of emotional baggage, especially with the influence of your mother's advice and your feelings towards your father. These past experiences are shaping your current outlook on relationships. Perhaps talking to a therapist could help you sort through these emotions and find peace within yourself.
The anger and frustration you're experiencing might be stemming from unresolved issues. It's important to address these feelings because they can affect your ability to connect with others. Finding healthy outlets for your emotions, like exercise or journaling, might help you process them better.
Your concerns about being dumped and your resistance to marriage seem tied to deeper insecurities. Building selfconfidence and understanding your worth might give you the courage to open up to love without fearing abandonment. Consider focusing on personal growth as a way to prepare for a healthier relationship.
You mentioned material requirements but not knowing about inner values. It's worth reflecting on what qualities are most important to you in a person beyond looks and financial status. A meaningful connection often comes from shared values and mutual respect. Maybe start by getting to know people on a deeper level before making judgments based on superficial factors.