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untamed1969
untamed1969

I started dating again after 8 years of being single I have anxiety about cuz I have two cracked front teeth everything else with me is normal somewhat I've had four dates and everything seemed well but next day they've ghost me i have a date tomorrow afternoon with this woman and I just emailed her the truth about my front teeth now my anxiety level hight about this and even dating after 8 years you have some anxiety and something must be wrong with you any feedback from females out there on this thank you

arfie
arfie
Hello Untamed. Welcome to DS.

I don't know if I want to speak for all the generic women world wide, but I find dental flaws charming here in this era of denture perfect, glow in the dark smiles.

Being treated like an interchangeable body part, not so much. I like a man who can make me feel totally unique from all the other wemens on the planet. I ain't any more standardized than your unique smile.
untamed1969
untamed1969
thank you for reply
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
I can understand feeling anxious and maybe self conscious, about dating, after 8 years. I would suggest not talking about your cracked front teeth to potential dates. They've seen your picture, you smiling, right? So they already know. We all have flaws. I just wouldn't point out my physical flaws right away :-) Maybe they won't even notice your teeth. I have dated guys with less than perfect teeth and it never bothered me. So, I wouldn't make an issue about it to potential dates.

Work on having a great personality... and work on building up your self esteem in other ways, such as going to the gym, going back to school, maybe buy a new dating outfit to wear, etc. Research new restaurants to try, get the car washed, etc. Have fun with dating again!! You will do just fine! :-)
Mauigirl7
Mauigirl7
I think feeling this way is normal but I know for me little things like that do not stop me from going out with someone. Just show confidence and they will notice that! I think the key is going on a fun relaxed date. This doesn't have to be the one but as long as your having fun putting yourself back out there that's what matters!
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