I was 'catfished' in the first relationship I took seriously after being a self-inflicted romantically awkward person for around five years. A friend found them out when he was suspicious of them and everything fell apart from there. Afterward I felt like a dumbass and an asshole, because I didn't figure it out before and because things fell apart just because of their different appearance. Now I have trouble trusting people, I find myself being suspiciohs of the worst even with friends from before.
How do I deal with the trust issues I got from this experience? It's beginning to hinder my stronger relationships with friends and has all but nullified any trust I had of meeting people online.
you grow up and start using common sense
>>17285016
Stop dating online girls?
>>17285016
You sound like a good friend of mine. He also was caught by a catfish (to my knowledge we discovered the deception before any real damage was done) but I have no idea how he feels now (we don't live closeby so it is tough to communicate properly.)
I wish I could do more for him but I can't do much in my position. I have tried to be the best friend I can be despite being so far away, but it isn't enough, and he needs more people he can trust nearby.
It doesn't help he keeps trying online dating (not that I blame him, the women nearby are... Not often pleasant, and have no interest in nerdy introverts, which is the reason I no longer live nearby.)
I hope it goes well for you in future, but just know that not every person is a dick trying to screw you over. I hope the same for my friend.
