Well it's complicated. Feedism is a fetish/kink, lifestyle, source of income, a fantasy, and more. It's quite subjective. Some people don't really want to express it as a component of a relationship, or in the case of those that view it as an occupation have no obligation to have a personal relationship with a feeder. Others are unaware fetishes and kinks can easily be incorporated into an otherwise conventional relationship (monogamous or non). The exposes of the community on social media sites (leading to scammers/charlatans), and the proliferation of lucrative sex work has really changed the paradigm. The average feedee in many cases isn't really looking for anything long-term.
I've only ever dated one feedee that I met on Feabie about seven years ago. She was near her goal weight so it was basically just being an FA with more steps. Outside of that I've had horrible experiences. Honestly my main gripe is the lack of honesty more than the lack of people looking for a LTR.
I echo some of the comments about the possibility of dating outside, or adjacent to the community. Then letting them know when it's appropriate. Obviously the more mutual the better. Depending on how important it is to you and your goals (if applicable) there may be ways to meet in the middle. Like I'm currently talking to someone who I may be meeting soon. She is not a feedee, but is really into her curves. After some conversations she eventually became receptive and wants to gain to become curvier. So we basically found a way to meet in the middle. I never tried to force her into it. I just told her that was what I was into.
Hope things gets better. I know it's tough out there.
I've only ever dated one feedee that I met on Feabie about seven years ago. She was near her goal weight so it was basically just being an FA with more steps. Outside of that I've had horrible experiences. Honestly my main gripe is the lack of honesty more than the lack of people looking for a LTR.
I echo some of the comments about the possibility of dating outside, or adjacent to the community. Then letting them know when it's appropriate. Obviously the more mutual the better. Depending on how important it is to you and your goals (if applicable) there may be ways to meet in the middle. Like I'm currently talking to someone who I may be meeting soon. She is not a feedee, but is really into her curves. After some conversations she eventually became receptive and wants to gain to become curvier. So we basically found a way to meet in the middle. I never tried to force her into it. I just told her that was what I was into.
Hope things gets better. I know it's tough out there.
3 months