>>712741513>gain a fair bit of confidenceIf anything, resorting to paying for it would destroy whatever tiny amount of confidence I already have. Knowing that the only reason I was desirable was the paper in my wallet would be devastating.
>>712742013>as unattainable goddessesWhat, you think men fall to the ground and avert their eyes when a woman walks by? Refer to them only as "your divinity" or some shit in conversation? Sacrifice animals and jump around a bonfire on certain full moons to gain their favor?
Give me a fucking break.
I treated them as normal, everyday people. When I showed my interest, they politely replied that they weren't interested. When enough of them said the same thing, I got the hint and stopped asking.
Now I play videogames to occupy my time and my thoughts outside of work. It's not a bad life, anymore.