That's probably a bad sign if she is mentioning having sex with other people, plus not feeling as close as before.
There is a chance she might already be doing it, then mentioning it to guage your reaction to see what you say. I'm not saying for sure she has, but the combo of her even talking about it plus her suddenly pulling away is definite red flag. 1 visit a year is very tough on a relationship and also waiting that long to have sex probably had her curiousity peaking to say the least.
She sees all her friends spending time with their boyfriends, plus the fact she hasn't had sex, don't be too shocked if she has been dating or having sex. I'm not saying it is right, but neither is being in a relationship that long during her younger years and not even getting to see her boyfriend but once a year. Add in the fact she is in college and that stuff happens alot as she is probably surrounded by guys her age that are attractive and smart.
You might have a heart to heart with her. Ask her if she has dated or had sex and be sure she isn't lying. You might have to break it off a bit until you can get closer to her. It's tough to expect someone to not enjoy life while this young.
That's probably a bad sign if she is mentioning having sex with other people, plus not feeling as close as before.
There is a chance she might already be doing it, then mentioning it to guage your reaction to see what you say. I'm not saying for sure she has, but the combo of her even talking about it plus her suddenly pulling away is definite red flag. 1 visit a year is very tough on a relationship and also waiting that long to have sex probably had her curiousity peaking to say the least.
She sees all her friends spending time with their boyfriends, plus the fact she hasn't had sex, don't be too shocked if she has been dating or having sex. I'm not saying it is right, but neither is being in a relationship that long during her younger years and not even getting to see her boyfriend but once a year. Add in the fact she is in college and that stuff happens alot as she is probably surrounded by guys her age that are attractive and smart.
You might have a heart to heart with her. Ask her if she has dated or had sex and be sure she isn't lying. You might have to break it off a bit until you can get closer to her. It's tough to expect someone to not enjoy life while this young.
Yeah, that’s tough! Hope it worked out and you got a chance to meet back up!
I once had a girls head in my lap, and didn’t even have a clue. This was after she cooked me thanksgiving day Turkey, and sides. My parents were working, and she did all this. I of course didn’t event have a clue. We went to the same high school, and hung out with the same friends, but no clue. She just payed her head on my lap, and I acted like a virgin pillow…. That stayed that way afterwards.
I think the problem might be is my sister didn't get to see all of the good. As siblings, you share all the nitty gritty including all the stupid fights.
I’ve dealt with this from my brother and his (almost ex) wife. Its a level of insecurity being projected. Same types of stupid comments and smug remarks because he wasnt mature enough to communicate
Nah. Sis… look. You can’t allow him to disrespect you like that. Whether or not he did this out of anger, you’re going to stay away from him and not talk to him. Maybe you can stay at your parents house for a few days? He can’t be threatening divorce like that to hurt you. If he ever says it, he means it and that’s it. If/when he comes to his senses after a few days of you not talking to him, and ignoring him…you’re going to tell him that. Don’t ever let him treat you like that again.
Not gonna lie if the roles were reversed people would rightfully point out what a manchild OP is for not being the most important bill you have to pay and then chasing your spouse around even though they told you to leave them alone. I am not sure what really happened between OP and her husband but it really doesnt sound like he has no good reasons for not wanting to be with her anymore.
It can be a frustrating process but it can also be a help for people who need it. I don’t universally think everyone should rush to get medicated but I also know first hand it really does help people who need it.
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Unless you're her doctor, commenting on her health isn't your concern. It's easier for women to gain weight and harder for us to lose weight than men. No matter what you say, she will always take it as a criticism of her looks. Shut your mouth or move on.
My point is that the text that you say “doesn't make sense” indeed doesn't make sense, so you shouldn't send it. Part of the problem is probably a language barrier, but it's unlikely that this guy is going to understand what you're saying. I don't: for example, you say you want to get to know him as a friend, but then you say “take care of yourself,” which is something you would only say if you never want to hear from him again. You also say “both are not options,” which is unintelligible grammatically — are you trying to say “doing both is not an option,” or “neither is an option”? You seem to be misusing the word “obvious,” too.
The fucked up thing is that you're right. She could find a job tomorrow and I'm not convinced that it would be enough. Damage has already been done.
To your points: We shared all household responsibilities until she lost her job and then i told her i expected that she would do more around the home. This includes all of the things you mentioned. They get done sometimes. I take care of anything involving math (bills).
It DOES sound uncaring. That's because it is. I'm starting to try and figure out what life would be like if the worst happened. And I'm basically asking if the sad i get right now is less than the sad i'd get without this relationship. That's a fucked up equation for any person. I'm here because i'm clinging to driftwood. I don't want to leave. I view that as a bad choice. But when the choice is between bad and worse, what do you pick?
I've been doing my part imo. I've been waking up every day for the last 10mo and choosing to love this person who may or may not be choosing to love me.
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Especially cause he blamed you. Said you made him angry. This a typical when it comes to abuse. He seem really sorry but still blames you. And he will continue doing this, better to get out now before it's too late.
You're trying to make a crappy situation make logical sense when it doesn't. This man does not want to be with you. You might even want to make sure he's not hoping to be with someone else.
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Tell him he has to be out by the end of the month. He can go live with his Mom or his gf's parents. Don't let a racist online in your home any longer than legal necessary.
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It is in this case. Once they got married, it’s no longer “his money”, it’s “theirs”. Meaning OP’s problem is that he thinks somehow their finances aren’t blended.
That last paragraph, you said what a lot of commenters are trying to say. Infertility is only relevant if the guy disagreed from the get go. Otherwise, blowing up like this shows that he probably always thought he'd change your mind one day
While that is true, no matter how much you try to dress up a turd, it's still a turd. The way I see it, cheaters are complete pieces of shit; those who knowingly engage with cheaters including covering up for them when their SO or spouse can hear them, is some one who is cut from the same material as the cheater, which is shit.
I highly doubt he is spending that much time with his mother. That is not normal and his behavior is a red flag. He is most likely cheating on you and using his mom as an excuse. He's been less than supportive of you in all of this. He is making you feel like you are the problem. You are not the problem, he is. The BS he is dishing out to you is a way to distract you from the fact that he is most likely cheating. I would work on getting full custody and walk away from him all together. He is not ready to be a parent and he certainly isn't a trustworthy partner.
I’m so sorry. I think this is the hardest type of breakup because you both love each other but aren’t right for each other due to his wish for children. It is not fair and you are right to be heartbroken. Your only option is to wish him well. I hope it gets easier for you. Good luck
? Are my feelings real or is this just the initial glow of meeting someone new and nice, who may or may not be a good match under normal circumstances?
No way of telling until you spend more time together in person.
We both have our lives and careers and families in our respective countries. There is no way either of us can move in the foreseeable future.
Wow….I mean even if she's in an open marriage…you're not her first priority. You're, if at all, a secondary partner, nothing more. Why would her husband agree to her (or the whole family) moving?
She died in 2016 with all of those symptoms? I’m sorry- I’m a medical provider and it sounds like either your mom didn’t know she had aids until it was too late or she refused treatment for it. HIV is the virus and AIDS is the diagnosis after the CD4 cells fall too low and the viral load is too high. Even with an AIDS diagnosis you can still receive treatment to get the viral load down to an undetectable level. So did she just not know she had AIDS? Also being stuck with a used needle is how your family thinks she got it? That is very unlikely. HIV dies when it hits light or air, being stuck with a used needle makes it more likely to contract HCV. HIV can live in a vacuum up to 3 days so it’s not impossible but it’s unlikely to have happened from an accidental stick. Usually folks who contract HIV through needles is because they’re sharing needles with other injection drug users. I’d get more clarification around your family secret because even this explanation is sus.
Thanks, I appreciate the response. However, we are still very close and love each other. Maybe you are still ultimately right, but she is definitely not hoping that I will break up with her. This is one glaring issue scarring an otherwise amazing relationship. I will consider your response further nevertheless.
Look obviously this is naked for you and you have plenty of unresolved trauma from back then, and I feel for you. But the fact of the matter is, not seeing your partner very hot in a 2 year relationship is absolutely not normal.
You need to do two things. First you need to tell her why this is happening. It is unfair for you to string her along for so long in such a weird situation without explaining it. Its clear that she is on the end of her rope trying to figure this out, and she wont wait forever.
Second, you need to get into therapy and deal with all of this. You will never be able to have a normal relationship if you dont learn how to live with this in a way that doesnt hurt the intimacy between you and your partner.
Its hot, and you've been dealt a shit hand. But you need to start dealing with it, because no partner will just accept that they will never see you naked without issue.
After she told you you took too long, did you explain to her that you had planned to wait until valentines day because you thought that would make it extra special and romantic?
I would think asking people who aren't close to the situation is a good idea to get a fresh outside perspective. Why should he have to work through trust issues that she caused in the first place. Trust is earned, not a given.
Just let it go. If she brings it up, then tell her that in the future you’ll buy a few extra dumplings regardless of if she says no or not. Even if she doesn’t bring it up again (which she probably won’t cause it’s silly and it will go away if you ignore it), then buy a few more dumplings in the future and save yourself the headache.
You are literally not understanding. NOT EVERYTHING HAS TO BE POSTED ON SM!! If there is something that is very triggering for my mom, I would NEVER post about it on SM. Ever! Because I care about her feelings. Does it suck? Yes. Will I do it for her because I care about her feelings? Also yes. By just blocking her from seeing certain posts seems super sneaky and dishonest and she will eventually find out from someone else, which would be 200% worse.
Honestly, dad and stepmom sounds like awful people and it seems like not only were they having an affair that they were pretty awful through the divorce process. Now they are throwing their new happy family in mom’s face via SM and he’s helping them. No wonder she can’t move on. I don’t think OP realizes that he’s doing it which is why I said he need to start looking at himself and what his roll in all this is.
Look, my parents were divorced and I went through something similar so I completely understand. OP needs realize he is part of the problem. He is talking about them to his mom and he is posting about them on SM and while he thinks there is nothing wrong with his behavior, he is clearly doing and saying very hurtful things to his mom.
Your first priority should be the get another roommate. You cannot live with this person.
She is disturbed and thinks that because she is studying psychology, she is some type of Sherlock Holmes. She is bully.
Put a camera in your room to check if she gets in and try to get out of your lease or kick her out. Try to get written confirmation of all of what she's done.
If you take mental health medication and have a therapist, talk to your therapist about steps. I wouldn't email her professors like people are saying; that will make you seem unhinged, you have no evidence, and honestly, professors cannot do anything. However, if you put cameras, try to move out, and you get her stealing stuff or she harasses you, that's another issue because you can involve the police and that's makes it difficult to be a therapist or work in certain places.
So you are in Germany? Have you tried the German subreddit? Depending on where you are, someone might be able to come and deliver the groceries under your balcony etc. I'll do it, if you are any place near me.
The update!!? “He doesn’t want an open relationship..” um that’s exactly what having one night stands you know about is! You cannot be in a monogamous relationship but also sleep with other people. Just call it what it is.
Also like many others have pointed out – not wanting an open relationship for yourself or for your boyfriend to have one night stands with other people does not make you the insecure crazy girlfriend. That’s a very normal boundary in most relationships.
To be honest and blunt it sounds like he is just not interested in you anymore and truly anyone deserve better. Put aside the asking for an open relationship, you say he hardly pays attention to you and you think he’ll twist things around. Those are two burb indicators that it isn’t a good fit anymore.
I had pink glasses on, and didn’t notice many red flags. I stood my ground and she agreed after a long argument. I guess staying ur ground is the best decision you can make in such situation.
Well why don’t you just imagine the best case scenario for a minute. You fall madly in love with each other and he leaves his wife for you and you get married. Then in a few years he cheats on you with a younger med student and ruins your life. Now is it worth it?
Well, I wouldn't call her behavior aggressive. Someone needs to start the conversation. I think it would be great if it was OP. Hopefully, he and his wife find a good way to communicate (about chess and anything else), and the end result is that chess becomes an enjoyable activity for the whole family, whatever level of interest or skill each person has.
In my experience, women have told me that empty walls look like you don’t really live there. Maybe think if you can add more. Or consider changing your style to be less bachelor-y.
Fix the switch in one of the most important rooms in your house.
Don’t tell her your estimation for her neighborhood
Do you think that the problem in this situation is not perhaps that you settled down too young, but that you are not particularly well suited to each other?
It doesn't sound like you ever go out much together and don't enjoy a happy sex life. Music & morals aren't a whole lot to keep a relationship going.
She is 14. She need a home, kicking her out is not gonna solve anything, she needs a family, discipline and structure. Now, you have the right to not want this, but you cant just kick her out since she's not your child. So either you leave or you find a compromise.
It’s been a year since “the kiss”, you’re in counseling, and she’s pregnant. I think it’s time to make a decision. If after all that you are still unsure I think you know your answer. Time to stop dragging it out.
I am wondering why you started dating someone with a dog to begin with… When I was single, I wouldn't date anyone with a cat due to my allergies. No matter how cute, nice, funny etc. that person was. Because I knew that I wouldn't be able to date someone with a cat and I didn't want to be the reason they had to give up their beloved pet.
Anyhow, you need to make it clear that it's you or the dog. And that she would never be able to have another dog if she chose to have a life with you. I'm pretty sure I know what the outcome will be, given that she'd prefer to see you only once/week than give up her dog. If you do break up, don't even consider dating people who have pets you're allergic to. It's much, much easier than getting into your current situation.
Last Bday, minimal. It was nothing. She sacrificed to spend time with you.
This year, she wanted to avoid the same type of birthday.
You told her.. you couldn't get the day off. Of course she is not going to think of you, instead she is going organize a bday that she is happy about.
The moment you found out you had the day off, you should have told her.
But, you told her during an argument. For what? To save face? Make the situation better? 1 up her? I don't know why. Like, that piece was to make things all better.
And now you're sad because she snapped back at for being in the wrong.
She's right, what did you expect her to do, wait around for you to get home after work? She's going to go spend the day with her friends.
And now you're causing this to blow and taint her birthday experience even more.
This is so backwards:
I wanted to be one of those special people she spends her birthday with but I guess I’m not that important. I feel like our relationship has been falling apart and since she won’t make plans with me for her special day is really beginning to shine some light.
You told her you couldn't get the day off!!! What do you expect?! For her to readjust everything she already planned?
I don't honestly believe you want to quit. I believe you feel bad, but the fact that you were posting about being excited to use just days ago means you're full of shit here. More than half your posts are about using. Get help
Yep. I have tears in my eyes reading this as I'm currently bedridden. I feel so inhuman all the time. My boyfriend is amazing, but I feel like I'm alone in the middle of the ocean, and I see that shark fin circling in the water, and I wait for it to kill me. I hold my breath every day to become that statistic.
I think part of the reason I feel “baited and switched” on is that when we met, she would always say my ambition and goals is what attracted me to her. We would spend so many nights talking about all the things we would do when “we made it”. I expected it wouldn’t be easy, and I think she may have been shocked with the whirlwind that the last few years ended up being to get to this point.
I felt I was upfront about my goals before we started dating, made a plan, and jumped in.
I hear what you’re saying here, and thank you for sharing this comment. I am saving it to read it again once I get another chance.
Am I [26M] being reasonable for not been ok with my gf [24F] and her male friend [24M] relationship
“It depends”. You can accept it – even not be bothered by it … or not accept it at all.
Key thing is in relationship, you and partner have and set boundaries – for yourself, and the other, and agree – or at least reasonably/approximately agree, on what those boundaries are. They don't have to be symmetrical, but they need be reasonably fair, and well agreed upon. There isn't a “one size fits all” here.
big fight
Well, that's generally a problem, or indicative of a problem … like not discussing and agreeing upon those boundaries quite early on – like before it becomes an issue or disagreement. If you discuss it early on, and find y'all significantly don't agree, and can't reconcile your positions – easy peasy, don't become a “couple” – accept your incompatibilities and go your separate ways. Where things get messed up is where you're very much a couple, don't have those discussions, then months/years later find out y'all fundamentally and seriously disagree, and can't accept those difference. Or … quite “agreed” … and someone went well outside of what was agreed to.
Guys, what’s going on here?
You're driving a wedge between she and her friend. Also sounds like you're at least partially jealous. Yeah, those are quick ways to destroy/end your relationship.
You don't trust her.
You might as well just up and walk away. All the rest is just details.
You drive wedge between partner and someone/something else they much cares about, like, loves, you're basically sabotaging your relationship with your partner – and you should probably just get the heck out of the relationship. If you think what they're doing / not doing, or might be doing with someone else or whatever might not be okay with you, those are the conversations you should have much earlier – and agree upon – so you don't find yourself in these messes. And you better well know where you stand too and your own boundaries and what you'll honor. What if your mom got cancer, and you were spending more time and attention with her than your partner. What if your partner doesn't accept that at all? Are you okay with that? Would you give up that time with your mom, or dump your partner? Well, better well figure out the answers to those tough questions and have those conversations … if you two can't reasonably agree, might as well split up – otherwise it's likely to be a bone of contention – if not now, in future – and possibly repeatedly, and maybe even more severely.
My gf is way to much emotionally invested with her make best friend
So says you. Sure, you feel how you feel, but what kind of interaction is/isn't “okay”, and what constitutes “too much” – that's generally pretty subjective – that's why y'all (any couple!) should well have those conversations and reasonably agree – long before it becomes a contentious matter – and if y'all can't agree, really shouldn't become a couple – as it's likely to come up sooner or later.
No need to indulge me but I'm guessing it's belly button or nipple related. Either way, it shows your bf doesn't realize just bc he prefers something, doesn't mean he not attracted to the other.
Yeah, he texted me that he doesnt want to see me, and that's it. So I dont go. He even didnt mention about my birthday and so on… I really feel like he doesnt care at all.
He cheated on her repeatedly, was acting shady again by deleting messages, Girlfriend called him out on it, he flipped and said he didn't want the relationship anymore. He then came to Reddit crying because he didn't mean it and also trying to say that “just chatting” with people on Snapchat and Tindr didn't count as cheating.
I think once in a blue moon is alright, if it's a regular thing I would find it a bit off putting. It also depends on the level of comfort in your relationship.
Unless it seriously bothers you I would probably leave it. You can possibly talk to him that you don't like when he does that. As long as you don't come at him in an aggressive way he should hopefully be receptive.
Living alone is awesome. Not going to lie, I miss it a ton. I bought a house when I was still single in my 20's and it was a great experience. I loved every minute of it. I decorated how i wanted and didn't have to compromise on anything. I could do what I wanted when I wanted. I HIGHLY recommend living alone for a bit just to know you can do it.
Fair. If she stands back and takes a pragmatic approach she agrees with everything I’ve said..
Ultimately I think being close to family will sway it, and it saddens me because I truly believe the young one would have a better life elsewhere.
It’s extremely tough weighing up what I think is more important, immediate proximity to family versus schooling, affordability, opportunities, experiences.
Speaking as a very emotional person who can easily overwhelm people I'm in a relationship with, break up with her now. She's got mental issues she needs to work on harder not just when she has too. I'm glad she's got a therapist but not everyone who has one works on the things that are wrong with them like they need to. If you want sweet and loyal get a dog bc let me tell you now this is just going to get worse with her.
Does she do the same for trips with you? Is she mostly unplugged and minimal to no texting? If not, are your texting conversations more in-depth than the friends she does respond to? I have friends that expect paragraphs and consistent back-and-forth once I text, and I have friends that are chill with a random meme showing I'm alive.
She tends to be on her phone pretty frequently with our trips (it's almost always due to texting this friend). When we are out at dinner or visiting with family or friends, she will usually avoid being on her phone. Her texts to me when we were LD were usually very long – multiple paragraphs long. They were extensive, and I appreciated those. But often there would be a question like “did you arrive safely?” Or “what's on the agenda for your day?” Or “tell me about your day” and then it would be 2 or 3 days until I heard from her. This was usually only when she was on trips with her friends.
I think that’s what my bf thinks too, he thinks I texted all of my past lovers. But I truly only want him, it’s not even possible for me to think to be with another guy. I really didn’t think of the consequences of my acts and I guess I’ll have to deal with that forever
I would bring it up by saying you think there was a fraudulent charge on your account because someone spent $350 at D&G and watch him squirm. :3
That's probably a bad sign if she is mentioning having sex with other people, plus not feeling as close as before.
There is a chance she might already be doing it, then mentioning it to guage your reaction to see what you say. I'm not saying for sure she has, but the combo of her even talking about it plus her suddenly pulling away is definite red flag. 1 visit a year is very tough on a relationship and also waiting that long to have sex probably had her curiousity peaking to say the least.
She sees all her friends spending time with their boyfriends, plus the fact she hasn't had sex, don't be too shocked if she has been dating or having sex. I'm not saying it is right, but neither is being in a relationship that long during her younger years and not even getting to see her boyfriend but once a year. Add in the fact she is in college and that stuff happens alot as she is probably surrounded by guys her age that are attractive and smart.
You might have a heart to heart with her. Ask her if she has dated or had sex and be sure she isn't lying. You might have to break it off a bit until you can get closer to her. It's tough to expect someone to not enjoy life while this young.
That's probably a bad sign if she is mentioning having sex with other people, plus not feeling as close as before.
There is a chance she might already be doing it, then mentioning it to guage your reaction to see what you say. I'm not saying for sure she has, but the combo of her even talking about it plus her suddenly pulling away is definite red flag. 1 visit a year is very tough on a relationship and also waiting that long to have sex probably had her curiousity peaking to say the least.
She sees all her friends spending time with their boyfriends, plus the fact she hasn't had sex, don't be too shocked if she has been dating or having sex. I'm not saying it is right, but neither is being in a relationship that long during her younger years and not even getting to see her boyfriend but once a year. Add in the fact she is in college and that stuff happens alot as she is probably surrounded by guys her age that are attractive and smart.
You might have a heart to heart with her. Ask her if she has dated or had sex and be sure she isn't lying. You might have to break it off a bit until you can get closer to her. It's tough to expect someone to not enjoy life while this young.
Yeah, that’s tough! Hope it worked out and you got a chance to meet back up!
I once had a girls head in my lap, and didn’t even have a clue. This was after she cooked me thanksgiving day Turkey, and sides. My parents were working, and she did all this. I of course didn’t event have a clue. We went to the same high school, and hung out with the same friends, but no clue. She just payed her head on my lap, and I acted like a virgin pillow…. That stayed that way afterwards.
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My opinion is to not have either of you go- but your boyfriend should be the one spearheading that plan.
not raised right
At last we agree.
Blame me for shit I've done. Don't make stuff up to get angry at, god knows you have enough ammo without indulging your imagination ?
I think the problem might be is my sister didn't get to see all of the good. As siblings, you share all the nitty gritty including all the stupid fights.
what the hell??
I’ve dealt with this from my brother and his (almost ex) wife. Its a level of insecurity being projected. Same types of stupid comments and smug remarks because he wasnt mature enough to communicate
Nah. Sis… look. You can’t allow him to disrespect you like that. Whether or not he did this out of anger, you’re going to stay away from him and not talk to him. Maybe you can stay at your parents house for a few days? He can’t be threatening divorce like that to hurt you. If he ever says it, he means it and that’s it. If/when he comes to his senses after a few days of you not talking to him, and ignoring him…you’re going to tell him that. Don’t ever let him treat you like that again.
Not gonna lie if the roles were reversed people would rightfully point out what a manchild OP is for not being the most important bill you have to pay and then chasing your spouse around even though they told you to leave them alone. I am not sure what really happened between OP and her husband but it really doesnt sound like he has no good reasons for not wanting to be with her anymore.
It can be a frustrating process but it can also be a help for people who need it. I don’t universally think everyone should rush to get medicated but I also know first hand it really does help people who need it.
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Unless you're her doctor, commenting on her health isn't your concern. It's easier for women to gain weight and harder for us to lose weight than men. No matter what you say, she will always take it as a criticism of her looks. Shut your mouth or move on.
150 at 5’1” is nearly considered obese!
Why does she insist of stupid lists?
My point is that the text that you say “doesn't make sense” indeed doesn't make sense, so you shouldn't send it. Part of the problem is probably a language barrier, but it's unlikely that this guy is going to understand what you're saying. I don't: for example, you say you want to get to know him as a friend, but then you say “take care of yourself,” which is something you would only say if you never want to hear from him again. You also say “both are not options,” which is unintelligible grammatically — are you trying to say “doing both is not an option,” or “neither is an option”? You seem to be misusing the word “obvious,” too.
The fucked up thing is that you're right. She could find a job tomorrow and I'm not convinced that it would be enough. Damage has already been done.
To your points: We shared all household responsibilities until she lost her job and then i told her i expected that she would do more around the home. This includes all of the things you mentioned. They get done sometimes. I take care of anything involving math (bills).
It DOES sound uncaring. That's because it is. I'm starting to try and figure out what life would be like if the worst happened. And I'm basically asking if the sad i get right now is less than the sad i'd get without this relationship. That's a fucked up equation for any person. I'm here because i'm clinging to driftwood. I don't want to leave. I view that as a bad choice. But when the choice is between bad and worse, what do you pick?
I've been doing my part imo. I've been waking up every day for the last 10mo and choosing to love this person who may or may not be choosing to love me.
All ? no printer.
This can’t be real ?????
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This is just the beginning. It gonna escalate.
Especially cause he blamed you. Said you made him angry. This a typical when it comes to abuse. He seem really sorry but still blames you. And he will continue doing this, better to get out now before it's too late.
You're trying to make a crappy situation make logical sense when it doesn't. This man does not want to be with you. You might even want to make sure he's not hoping to be with someone else.
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I don’t want FWB. Let’s be honest no girl does. And if they say yes they are lying to you and all guys
Casual/just sex.
I don’t know how to go about it without being too wordy and insecure/needy.
Pretty much I want to get to know him better. We went out once, he moved and supposedly he’s moving back (I’d like to go out again if he moves back)
What do I say then?
Which didn’t happen. I have said that i felt like a booty call and ofc he was: I JUST WANTED TO SEE U
Its taking a lot of power not to leave a note in the box along the lines of “Mark seems nice, to bad you lost him to”.
Do it. DO IT!
Tell him he has to be out by the end of the month. He can go live with his Mom or his gf's parents. Don't let a racist online in your home any longer than legal necessary.
r/brandnewsentence
You’re a lawyer. you should be more qualified to know the best course of action than anyone else here…
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I think I will, thank you for the help I’ll post updates
It is in this case. Once they got married, it’s no longer “his money”, it’s “theirs”. Meaning OP’s problem is that he thinks somehow their finances aren’t blended.
That last paragraph, you said what a lot of commenters are trying to say. Infertility is only relevant if the guy disagreed from the get go. Otherwise, blowing up like this shows that he probably always thought he'd change your mind one day
PS Jaaaaaaaiiiiiiiilllllllllllll.
Your husband has trust issues if he’s implying you somehow asked for it. Counseling might be in order.
And don’t put up with that gaslighting you into believing it’s your fault.
How often would you say?
While that is true, no matter how much you try to dress up a turd, it's still a turd. The way I see it, cheaters are complete pieces of shit; those who knowingly engage with cheaters including covering up for them when their SO or spouse can hear them, is some one who is cut from the same material as the cheater, which is shit.
I highly doubt he is spending that much time with his mother. That is not normal and his behavior is a red flag. He is most likely cheating on you and using his mom as an excuse. He's been less than supportive of you in all of this. He is making you feel like you are the problem. You are not the problem, he is. The BS he is dishing out to you is a way to distract you from the fact that he is most likely cheating. I would work on getting full custody and walk away from him all together. He is not ready to be a parent and he certainly isn't a trustworthy partner.
I’m so sorry. I think this is the hardest type of breakup because you both love each other but aren’t right for each other due to his wish for children. It is not fair and you are right to be heartbroken. Your only option is to wish him well. I hope it gets easier for you. Good luck
? Are my feelings real or is this just the initial glow of meeting someone new and nice, who may or may not be a good match under normal circumstances?
No way of telling until you spend more time together in person.
We both have our lives and careers and families in our respective countries. There is no way either of us can move in the foreseeable future.
Wow….I mean even if she's in an open marriage…you're not her first priority. You're, if at all, a secondary partner, nothing more. Why would her husband agree to her (or the whole family) moving?
So why did she keep it from her partner?
They know. U arent sluck like u think u are
She died in 2016 with all of those symptoms? I’m sorry- I’m a medical provider and it sounds like either your mom didn’t know she had aids until it was too late or she refused treatment for it. HIV is the virus and AIDS is the diagnosis after the CD4 cells fall too low and the viral load is too high. Even with an AIDS diagnosis you can still receive treatment to get the viral load down to an undetectable level. So did she just not know she had AIDS? Also being stuck with a used needle is how your family thinks she got it? That is very unlikely. HIV dies when it hits light or air, being stuck with a used needle makes it more likely to contract HCV. HIV can live in a vacuum up to 3 days so it’s not impossible but it’s unlikely to have happened from an accidental stick. Usually folks who contract HIV through needles is because they’re sharing needles with other injection drug users. I’d get more clarification around your family secret because even this explanation is sus.
Thanks, I appreciate the response. However, we are still very close and love each other. Maybe you are still ultimately right, but she is definitely not hoping that I will break up with her. This is one glaring issue scarring an otherwise amazing relationship. I will consider your response further nevertheless.
it’s not really hating pets, but he doesnt prefer them. I see your point
Look obviously this is naked for you and you have plenty of unresolved trauma from back then, and I feel for you. But the fact of the matter is, not seeing your partner very hot in a 2 year relationship is absolutely not normal.
You need to do two things. First you need to tell her why this is happening. It is unfair for you to string her along for so long in such a weird situation without explaining it. Its clear that she is on the end of her rope trying to figure this out, and she wont wait forever.
Second, you need to get into therapy and deal with all of this. You will never be able to have a normal relationship if you dont learn how to live with this in a way that doesnt hurt the intimacy between you and your partner.
Its hot, and you've been dealt a shit hand. But you need to start dealing with it, because no partner will just accept that they will never see you naked without issue.
I agree with your mum.
He is 41 and should be dating in his own age group…at 25 so should you. Up to a 10 year difference I think is ok, more than that, very questionable!
What do you have in common? How will this play out… he will be ready to retire when you are his age.
I would be worried he is using you for money if he doesn't have his own steady work.
And also dating young as women his own age won't put up with his shit.
After she told you you took too long, did you explain to her that you had planned to wait until valentines day because you thought that would make it extra special and romantic?
get a private PI
I would think asking people who aren't close to the situation is a good idea to get a fresh outside perspective. Why should he have to work through trust issues that she caused in the first place. Trust is earned, not a given.
This isn’t a hill you want to die on.
Just let it go. If she brings it up, then tell her that in the future you’ll buy a few extra dumplings regardless of if she says no or not. Even if she doesn’t bring it up again (which she probably won’t cause it’s silly and it will go away if you ignore it), then buy a few more dumplings in the future and save yourself the headache.
You are literally not understanding. NOT EVERYTHING HAS TO BE POSTED ON SM!! If there is something that is very triggering for my mom, I would NEVER post about it on SM. Ever! Because I care about her feelings. Does it suck? Yes. Will I do it for her because I care about her feelings? Also yes. By just blocking her from seeing certain posts seems super sneaky and dishonest and she will eventually find out from someone else, which would be 200% worse.
Honestly, dad and stepmom sounds like awful people and it seems like not only were they having an affair that they were pretty awful through the divorce process. Now they are throwing their new happy family in mom’s face via SM and he’s helping them. No wonder she can’t move on. I don’t think OP realizes that he’s doing it which is why I said he need to start looking at himself and what his roll in all this is.
Look, my parents were divorced and I went through something similar so I completely understand. OP needs realize he is part of the problem. He is talking about them to his mom and he is posting about them on SM and while he thinks there is nothing wrong with his behavior, he is clearly doing and saying very hurtful things to his mom.
Your first priority should be the get another roommate. You cannot live with this person.
She is disturbed and thinks that because she is studying psychology, she is some type of Sherlock Holmes. She is bully.
Put a camera in your room to check if she gets in and try to get out of your lease or kick her out. Try to get written confirmation of all of what she's done.
If you take mental health medication and have a therapist, talk to your therapist about steps. I wouldn't email her professors like people are saying; that will make you seem unhinged, you have no evidence, and honestly, professors cannot do anything. However, if you put cameras, try to move out, and you get her stealing stuff or she harasses you, that's another issue because you can involve the police and that's makes it difficult to be a therapist or work in certain places.
So you are in Germany? Have you tried the German subreddit? Depending on where you are, someone might be able to come and deliver the groceries under your balcony etc. I'll do it, if you are any place near me.
4 months.
If you weren't so sleep deprived you would have the energy and motivation to leave.
4 months
WHY ARE YOU LIVING WITH SOMEONE YOU HAVE ONLY KNOWN FOR 4 CRAPPY MONTHS??
Trolling.
The update!!? “He doesn’t want an open relationship..” um that’s exactly what having one night stands you know about is! You cannot be in a monogamous relationship but also sleep with other people. Just call it what it is.
Also like many others have pointed out – not wanting an open relationship for yourself or for your boyfriend to have one night stands with other people does not make you the insecure crazy girlfriend. That’s a very normal boundary in most relationships.
To be honest and blunt it sounds like he is just not interested in you anymore and truly anyone deserve better. Put aside the asking for an open relationship, you say he hardly pays attention to you and you think he’ll twist things around. Those are two burb indicators that it isn’t a good fit anymore.
I had pink glasses on, and didn’t notice many red flags. I stood my ground and she agreed after a long argument. I guess staying ur ground is the best decision you can make in such situation.
Well why don’t you just imagine the best case scenario for a minute. You fall madly in love with each other and he leaves his wife for you and you get married. Then in a few years he cheats on you with a younger med student and ruins your life. Now is it worth it?
Can we not just give advise without making unfounded assumptions? How do you know that's the reason he's dating OP? C'mon…
Oof this hit me so hot. You’re completely right ?
You made the right choice. Huge red flag.
Well, I wouldn't call her behavior aggressive. Someone needs to start the conversation. I think it would be great if it was OP. Hopefully, he and his wife find a good way to communicate (about chess and anything else), and the end result is that chess becomes an enjoyable activity for the whole family, whatever level of interest or skill each person has.
In my experience, women have told me that empty walls look like you don’t really live there. Maybe think if you can add more. Or consider changing your style to be less bachelor-y.
Fix the switch in one of the most important rooms in your house.
Don’t tell her your estimation for her neighborhood
Do you think that the problem in this situation is not perhaps that you settled down too young, but that you are not particularly well suited to each other?
It doesn't sound like you ever go out much together and don't enjoy a happy sex life. Music & morals aren't a whole lot to keep a relationship going.
Your wife and you are the assholes
Everything? Obviously not but sexual incompatibility will break a relationship. No you don't have to have any sex you don't want to in a relationship.
My last 10 years are tied with him
She is 14. She need a home, kicking her out is not gonna solve anything, she needs a family, discipline and structure. Now, you have the right to not want this, but you cant just kick her out since she's not your child. So either you leave or you find a compromise.
OP’s BF might own the Tasmanian Devil’s house!
Find a woman your own age. Then you'll find out. Smh.
Let it go. Too much drama already and you haven’t even met. No judgment of her, just not a good match from the start. Trust your instincts.
The first two years after having a baby are crucial. If yall are having any issues, right now is NOT the time to get married.
Idk what to say other than assure her you love her and you don't plan on leaving her, but having a baby is enough pressure for now!!!
It’s been a year since “the kiss”, you’re in counseling, and she’s pregnant. I think it’s time to make a decision. If after all that you are still unsure I think you know your answer. Time to stop dragging it out.
That's incredible! I shall stay hopeful 🙂
That's incredible! I shall stay hopeful 🙂
That's incredible! I shall stay hopeful 🙂
I am wondering why you started dating someone with a dog to begin with… When I was single, I wouldn't date anyone with a cat due to my allergies. No matter how cute, nice, funny etc. that person was. Because I knew that I wouldn't be able to date someone with a cat and I didn't want to be the reason they had to give up their beloved pet.
Anyhow, you need to make it clear that it's you or the dog. And that she would never be able to have another dog if she chose to have a life with you. I'm pretty sure I know what the outcome will be, given that she'd prefer to see you only once/week than give up her dog. If you do break up, don't even consider dating people who have pets you're allergic to. It's much, much easier than getting into your current situation.
Oh buddy, you're in the wrong.
She is all in the right.
You fucked up.
Last Bday, minimal. It was nothing. She sacrificed to spend time with you.
This year, she wanted to avoid the same type of birthday.
You told her.. you couldn't get the day off. Of course she is not going to think of you, instead she is going organize a bday that she is happy about.
The moment you found out you had the day off, you should have told her.
But, you told her during an argument. For what? To save face? Make the situation better? 1 up her? I don't know why. Like, that piece was to make things all better.
And now you're sad because she snapped back at for being in the wrong.
She's right, what did you expect her to do, wait around for you to get home after work? She's going to go spend the day with her friends.
And now you're causing this to blow and taint her birthday experience even more.
This is so backwards:
I wanted to be one of those special people she spends her birthday with but I guess I’m not that important. I feel like our relationship has been falling apart and since she won’t make plans with me for her special day is really beginning to shine some light.
You told her you couldn't get the day off!!! What do you expect?! For her to readjust everything she already planned?
You should apologize is what you should be doing.
Literally just don't answer him.
Emotional vampires thrive on your inability to say no.
Just stonewall. He will find someone else.
Holy shit. Throw the whole ass man away
Almost all recovering addicts eventually realize it was more about an emotional hurt, like the breakup, than just how much they loved the drug.
How long ago was your breakup?
I don't honestly believe you want to quit. I believe you feel bad, but the fact that you were posting about being excited to use just days ago means you're full of shit here. More than half your posts are about using. Get help
Yep. I have tears in my eyes reading this as I'm currently bedridden. I feel so inhuman all the time. My boyfriend is amazing, but I feel like I'm alone in the middle of the ocean, and I see that shark fin circling in the water, and I wait for it to kill me. I hold my breath every day to become that statistic.
I think part of the reason I feel “baited and switched” on is that when we met, she would always say my ambition and goals is what attracted me to her. We would spend so many nights talking about all the things we would do when “we made it”. I expected it wouldn’t be easy, and I think she may have been shocked with the whirlwind that the last few years ended up being to get to this point.
I felt I was upfront about my goals before we started dating, made a plan, and jumped in.
I hear what you’re saying here, and thank you for sharing this comment. I am saving it to read it again once I get another chance.
If she refuses a paternity test get it court ordered or tell her to kick rocks. Get a lawyer
Am I [26M] being reasonable for not been ok with my gf [24F] and her male friend [24M] relationship
“It depends”. You can accept it – even not be bothered by it … or not accept it at all.
Key thing is in relationship, you and partner have and set boundaries – for yourself, and the other, and agree – or at least reasonably/approximately agree, on what those boundaries are. They don't have to be symmetrical, but they need be reasonably fair, and well agreed upon. There isn't a “one size fits all” here.
big fight
Well, that's generally a problem, or indicative of a problem … like not discussing and agreeing upon those boundaries quite early on – like before it becomes an issue or disagreement. If you discuss it early on, and find y'all significantly don't agree, and can't reconcile your positions – easy peasy, don't become a “couple” – accept your incompatibilities and go your separate ways. Where things get messed up is where you're very much a couple, don't have those discussions, then months/years later find out y'all fundamentally and seriously disagree, and can't accept those difference. Or … quite “agreed” … and someone went well outside of what was agreed to.
Guys, what’s going on here?
You're driving a wedge between she and her friend. Also sounds like you're at least partially jealous. Yeah, those are quick ways to destroy/end your relationship.
You don't trust her.
You might as well just up and walk away. All the rest is just details.
You drive wedge between partner and someone/something else they much cares about, like, loves, you're basically sabotaging your relationship with your partner – and you should probably just get the heck out of the relationship. If you think what they're doing / not doing, or might be doing with someone else or whatever might not be okay with you, those are the conversations you should have much earlier – and agree upon – so you don't find yourself in these messes. And you better well know where you stand too and your own boundaries and what you'll honor. What if your mom got cancer, and you were spending more time and attention with her than your partner. What if your partner doesn't accept that at all? Are you okay with that? Would you give up that time with your mom, or dump your partner? Well, better well figure out the answers to those tough questions and have those conversations … if you two can't reasonably agree, might as well split up – otherwise it's likely to be a bone of contention – if not now, in future – and possibly repeatedly, and maybe even more severely.
My gf is way to much emotionally invested with her make best friend
So says you. Sure, you feel how you feel, but what kind of interaction is/isn't “okay”, and what constitutes “too much” – that's generally pretty subjective – that's why y'all (any couple!) should well have those conversations and reasonably agree – long before it becomes a contentious matter – and if y'all can't agree, really shouldn't become a couple – as it's likely to come up sooner or later.
No need to indulge me but I'm guessing it's belly button or nipple related. Either way, it shows your bf doesn't realize just bc he prefers something, doesn't mean he not attracted to the other.
Yeah, he texted me that he doesnt want to see me, and that's it. So I dont go. He even didnt mention about my birthday and so on… I really feel like he doesnt care at all.
That’s only a portion of what I said. It would still depend on many other factors whether I would go around.
Why do you stay with her? Life is short. Be with someone that makes you happy.
Honestly I would think that was incredibly rude if someone said that in your situation
He cheated on her repeatedly, was acting shady again by deleting messages, Girlfriend called him out on it, he flipped and said he didn't want the relationship anymore. He then came to Reddit crying because he didn't mean it and also trying to say that “just chatting” with people on Snapchat and Tindr didn't count as cheating.
And you won’t get on BC. Even though you will be sexually active.
absolutely makes sense.
I just don't understand why husband has it, and OP doesn't–and is blocked
“He clearly doesn’t care about your feelings, you should break up with him.”
I think once in a blue moon is alright, if it's a regular thing I would find it a bit off putting. It also depends on the level of comfort in your relationship.
Unless it seriously bothers you I would probably leave it. You can possibly talk to him that you don't like when he does that. As long as you don't come at him in an aggressive way he should hopefully be receptive.
Living alone is awesome. Not going to lie, I miss it a ton. I bought a house when I was still single in my 20's and it was a great experience. I loved every minute of it. I decorated how i wanted and didn't have to compromise on anything. I could do what I wanted when I wanted. I HIGHLY recommend living alone for a bit just to know you can do it.
Fair. If she stands back and takes a pragmatic approach she agrees with everything I’ve said..
Ultimately I think being close to family will sway it, and it saddens me because I truly believe the young one would have a better life elsewhere.
It’s extremely tough weighing up what I think is more important, immediate proximity to family versus schooling, affordability, opportunities, experiences.
Speaking as a very emotional person who can easily overwhelm people I'm in a relationship with, break up with her now. She's got mental issues she needs to work on harder not just when she has too. I'm glad she's got a therapist but not everyone who has one works on the things that are wrong with them like they need to. If you want sweet and loyal get a dog bc let me tell you now this is just going to get worse with her.
Yeah, well he's a little boy that doesn't know what he wants. Let him go
Does she do the same for trips with you? Is she mostly unplugged and minimal to no texting? If not, are your texting conversations more in-depth than the friends she does respond to? I have friends that expect paragraphs and consistent back-and-forth once I text, and I have friends that are chill with a random meme showing I'm alive.
She tends to be on her phone pretty frequently with our trips (it's almost always due to texting this friend). When we are out at dinner or visiting with family or friends, she will usually avoid being on her phone. Her texts to me when we were LD were usually very long – multiple paragraphs long. They were extensive, and I appreciated those. But often there would be a question like “did you arrive safely?” Or “what's on the agenda for your day?” Or “tell me about your day” and then it would be 2 or 3 days until I heard from her. This was usually only when she was on trips with her friends.
I think that’s what my bf thinks too, he thinks I texted all of my past lovers. But I truly only want him, it’s not even possible for me to think to be with another guy. I really didn’t think of the consequences of my acts and I guess I’ll have to deal with that forever