As a man who copes with everything by isolating himself, I hope you find a woman who understands your silence. Life’s already hard; be with someone who makes living a little easier.

I went on a first date and asked her how her day had been. She spent 45 minutes talking about herself. When she finally asked about my day, she interrupted me within a minute and turned the conversation back to herself. This continued for over an hour until she suddenly said, “I’m bored.” I had already realized we weren’t compatible, but that was the moment I decided to leave. I wasn’t looking for someone to impress. I just wanted a conversation where both people actually cared about each other.