[Massdebator]

Let me start this off by saying that this reply of mine is mainly for the benefit of those users just now involving themselves in this thread. My advice to you is to listen to EEK and let the subject drop, because as she said earlier, "You can't fix stupid." This Franklin guy is either a (very good) troll or he is a person who will be beyond our counsel until he can overcome his own personal demons.

Humble, you're only telling him what he wants to hear. His issues are much more deeply rooted than his physical appearance. He's pinning the blame on his ears, because he is in denial that his attitude is the number one obstacle between him and a date. You said it yourself when you said, "I don't think your physique is what repels women."

Franklin, I will try one last time, and I'm being generous here. Your attitude towards life, friendship, and whatever else may be all well and good, but there's a reason why your female acquaintances aren't comfortable with developing relationships with you beyond friendships. Your attitude, specifically towards sex, romance, and 'all that jazz', is in dire need of adjustment. You objectify women and only think about your goals, your needs, and what you want to get from them. Women (and men for that matter) are wary of this kind of behavior, and for good reason.

To top it all off, you refuse to reflect back upon your own behavior and do some self-examination, nor do you take criticism well (unless, of course, your critics are just spoon feeding you what you want to hear).

Franklin, I don't need you to quote me and respond to this unless you choose to write something other than 'I already did this or that' or 'this doesn't apply to me because I'm ugly.' You've broken down all of our advice into its component parts time and time again. You've told us all that you've "been doing what (we've) told (you) for years." Did anyone ever tell you that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts? You have to do all of what we've offered, all the time, except the surgery. There are cheaper, less dramatic ways to feel less self-conscious and improve your self image, and you certainly don't need the surgery to get a real woman.