Does being abused as a child ruin the chances of having a successful relationship with a woman?

[Nutshell]

How is it catastrophic?

It can be. Relationships are hard anyway so for people suffering from mental illness and lacking in tools that help one thrive with connections it can be devastating.

 

[Good4Nothing]

I wonder if a man who is in a relationship becomes more attractive to women (on average) because that man was verified (positively assessed as relationship material) by another woman.

This seems to be the case, in my experience. When I'm single, women want nothing to do with me. When I have a girlfriend, they come out of the woodwork.

 

[Nutshell]

When I'm single, women want nothing to do with me. When I have a girlfriend, they come out of the woodwork.

I seem to have the same experience with people and myself

 

[SuicidallyCurious]

Any sort of trauma as a child is going to cause some kind of sexual dysfunction (could be viewed as increased function if you are kinky). Also your sexual habits are likely to be strongly affected by the behavior of your parents even if they are considered normal