Some guys do it for the attention. My abusive ex flamed me on social media then had the nerve to text me. I blocked him and posted the texts with time stamps and date on all I’ve he social media posts about me. “If I’m such a C U next Tuesday then why are you blowing up my phone like you didn’t cheat and beat on me?” Ended that quickly. You broke up for a reason, let the relationship stay dead. Some people don’t know how to let it go.
Sometimes I too feel that the bed is shaking during my sleep. It is generally small to and fro motion like a pendulum, but faster and without jerks. Since I sleep alone so, the obvious suspicion is earthquake (I on-line in a very high risk earthquake zone) . I wake up panicking only to find that everything around me is still ? (my brain still keeps perceiving motion for around 10 seconds ) . This happens quite a lot for a month or so, and then it would stop for a very long time (years). It's only been a couple of times that I had to confirm if it is actually shaking. Now, if this ever happens when I am sleeping, I make sure it is actually shaking by looking at other visual cues. This does not affect me in any way, but I would recommend him seeing a doctor if it is affecting quality of life for either of you.
I'd ask them anyway! Some of my best friendships were made through random experiences together with people I met while living abroad 🙂 Worst case scenario it's a bit boring and awkward, but best case you come away with a new friend?
You wait to make sure you actually get to know the person and evaluate whether you're compatible enough to spend the rest of your lives together.
Can you do this in five months? Maybe. Could you still be viewing the relationship through rose tinted glasses at that point?
Best case scenario, he's nuts about you and is just the kind of person who wears his heart on his sleeve and gets super enthusiastic and doesn't want to lose you.
Worst case scenario, he's a nutjob of one of a variety of flavours.
I think it's reasonable at this point to say “I'm really enjoying being in a relationship with you, but it's just too soon for me and you're moving too fast.”
If he accepts it that's great, I'm sure he'll be disappointed, but another more negative/aggressive reaction might clue you into whether he's a crazy or not.
Just give him the same energy and pretend he doesn't exist. As a fat chick, men always ended up acting this way towards me when we had a cool, platonic relationship. I never knew the reason until later on and it was always one of the below:
I'm not conventionally attractive and they developed feelings for me resulting in them being scared and cutting contact They had a partner who they talked to about me way too much resulting in the partner getting upset and telling them to stop talking to me They genuinely ended up annoyed with my personality They thought I liked them which also scared them because who wants to be liked by a fat chick?
Now I'm not saying you're not attractive or that youre annoying. This is just my personal experience. I always ended up ignoring them and pretending like they didn't exist. If they said hi, I'd say hi. But never take it personal. They have their reasons and are entitled to it. You don't need him. Eventually it gets easier.
Like i mentioned above if blood work was done for these when I was younger then I dont know of the results because those were disclosed to my parents. However, I do have an appt with my dr. In Jan and will be requesting a bloodwork panel be done for my own knowledge moving forward
I would have dropped that girl the moment I found out she's holding me to a separate standard than herself. To make matters worse, it seems like her asking you to block the girl you used to date was just projection. She feels you and her have the same intentions and motives, her and this guy has. You can't force people to change or be the type of person you desire. You have to accept them for everything they are and aren't. This girl is a liar and manipulative. Now you can either accept that and try to have a life with who she is, or move on. Any change you demand will be temporary until she reverts back to herself. The only question is that when she does revert will it be bold and in your face due to resentment, or will it be subtle and sneaky as she learns to hide things better.
Your call champ, but there isn't much to hold on to here, especially since it's just a 6-month relationship. Btw you can add attention seeking to the lying and manipulation traits of hers. At 23 years of age, this is who she is and always will be. You will never be enough, and she will always seek out attention. So I go back and say, accept her for all this and don't complain or find someone who fits what you desire.
So weird how he can’t handle heavy stuff when it’s him sleeping around and possibly giving you an STD but expects you to handle heavy stuff for him after y’all broke up because he’s a cheater and POS.
Block him. His mother is not your problem and neither is he.
imo you should still probably tell him ahead of time that you'll be close enough to meet in person soon, having that sprung on you day of can be off-putting and cause some stress. it'll give him time to process being able to meet you for the first time and maybe plan some things for yall to do together. are you worried he wouldn't be as excited if you told him now?
Be straight with him. He may be angry at first, but he’ll appreciate having clear, understandable goals. Better to find out with a friendly but frank discussion now, then when you scream it at him during a contentious divorce hearing.
If your husband is dissatisfied with the amount of sex you have, it is better that he knows why. It may sound shallow but it’s something he can do if he puts in the effort.
What is it with men who think their children should always look like them? A nephew in law had his 3rd child tested because he didn’t look like him or the older two. The baby was the splitting image of me. My mom came across a picture of infant me and said it looked like the baby in a dress. Sometimes they look like mom. They also change in looks a lot at that age too.
Haven't you ever had a moment of doubt like she did? It is very common of couples who are together so long to feel little doubts or have little crushes. But your wife did the right thing. She talked to her therapist because she wants to be with YOU. She worked through those feelings and is still with YOU.
If you really can't shake that feeling? Or you have never, ever once had any doubt or looked at another female, then talk to her. But be prepared for (righteous imo) anger that you read her journal. Talking about it might make you feel better but it also might open up all kinds of other trust issues. So if you wanna take that huge chance, make sure you are braced for the fallout.
I think you have to remember that this is not your kid. Has your partner even asked you to play a motherly role? Has he figured out how him and his ex will coparent? It seems like you are assuming a lot about your role in an only 4 month old relationship.
As an introvert, I don't see this as introversion. Some people are conversation starters, some aren't. Some people are just happier in the moment without having to do or say anything.
But this girl fulfills everything that I want in a girl, I can’t really imagine a more ideal girl. It would be tragic to have to break up due to just meeting her at the wrong time in my life
In school, my parents didn’t get mad if I brought home Cs or Ds, if they knew I was trying. The lack of trying however would be an issue.
Your bf is in pain and ignoring his issues is actually going to make it worse long term. You can speak with compassion, but be firm. You need him to help himself. Give him certain examples of things that *might help, and a timeline for him to put a plan/ routine together.
I think 2-3 months to put a plan in place and then 4-6 months to demonstrate consistency is good. But focus on the mental health benefits for him, not the lack of sex which seems to be a symptom.
I dated a guy who was poor. I made 4x his salary. But he was passionate about his job (a “save the world” kind of job) and had kids to support. The income didn’t matter. I admired him for his work.
The fact that he believed dinosaurs and people lived at the same time—well, that mattered.
This is less “revenge” than “recompense”. Beyond that: money may not buy happiness, but crying in the back of a chauffeured BMW is a damn sight more comfortable than crying in the back row of the bus.
Moral: Don't want to be taken for all you're worth? Don't marry someone while still tied up in knots for your ex, then spend 2 decades obsessed with the ex whole treating your RL spouse like shit.
Yesterday I was scrolling through my camera role, and my gf saw a picture of me with my first ever girlfriend, and now is saying I should delete them to move on as it is ‘not normal’. Should I delete them?
100% you should not delete them. They are memories and experiences that helped make you who you are. Moving on doesn't mean forgetting your past. And while you may remember this person in 5 or 10 years, what about 30 years from now? Wouldn't it be cool to look back in 30 years and remember your first girlfriend?
Do NOT apologize to her. “She's just blunt” is code for shes a grown woman acting like a bratty teen and feels like she can say anything, even hurtful,untrue things and its ok because “she's blunt”.
Life doesn't work that way. There are consequences for things people push out of their mouths. Jessica got yelled at. I would have yelled at her much sooner than you. As long as your husband respects and loves you, who cares how you got married? That's between you and him.
Jessica is NOT your friend. She is cruel and tearing you down under the mask of “feminism” which to her seems like hatred for all men. Which is NOT the same. Drop her as a friend and anyone else who takes her side. They are crappy people too. Find new friends who are kind and caring. They are out there. Jessica isn't one of them though!
Nah girl, the prenup is there to protect you, too. If I could go back in time fifteen years, I would have gotten my own prenup. If he wants a traditional role in the marriage, then you need to make sure that prenup protects YOUR investment as well – which is a huge sacrifice on work experience and history. I would have something put in the prenup that assures I get alimony for the years of missed work if things were to go south. You can also work in infidelity clauses and stuff. Look, no person that loves you is going to expect you to sacrifice like that with nothing in return. Being a stay at home parent is not a privilege; it is a sacrifice.
This is a more extreme question, but does he partake in drugs? Specifically cocaine? Dealt with this when I was in my 20s and things returned to normal for my partner when he quit doing recreational drugs.
OLD has changed the rules a bit. Dating isn't quite as organic as it used to be. It's not like bumping into someone at the grocery store and saying “by the way, how about coffee?”
Sometimes it can almost feel like a job interview. You're engaging with people you haven't actually met. The questions are all you have until you actually meet up.
There's also the fact that everyone is just so stupid busy these days. Everything had to be done efficiently, including dating. The goal is to ferret out any deal breakers ASAP so you're not wasting time on a relationship with no potential. Again… Job interview.
I wouldn't say that question all by itself is a red flag, but as always, stay cautious and protect yourself.
I can tell you this. People frequently suck at knowing what will make them happy in the future. I've seen people spend thousands of dollars to just get pregnant and a couple years in go, nah this ain't for me, and straight leave a whole ass life, kid, everything. People that never wanted kids happy and thriving in parenthood. People taking that job, winning that trophy, marrying the one, and hating it. So, who knows?
Logically, no one would want a tiny alien looking thing that contributes nothing and screams and makes messes all the time. I read a book called “All joy, no fun”. That describes my experience of parenting.
You talk about “my mom this” and “my mom that,” but you never mention what your step-dad has to say. Have you actually talked to him about this situation? For all you know he’s got two left feet and is praying you dance with your bio dad. So talk to him, gently explain your feelings on the matter, and hear what he has to say
Beyond that…this is YOUR wedding. Not your mom’s wedding, YOUR wedding. Do YOU want to dance with your bio dad? Then dance with him! If you want to include your stepdad, dance with him, too! Who says you can only have one father-daughter dance? It’s YOUR wedding! Hell, you don’t have to limit yourself to dances, maybe you dance with your dad and sing your favorite song with your stepdad. The sky (well ok, your budget) is the limit here, do whatever is good for YOU!
Don't fall for a sunk cost fallacy. Spending more years on someone incompatible just because you already spent several years (when you were little more than a child) with them, is like throwing good money after bad. I think you've naturally grown apart, and need to make the separation permanent and firm. Tell him this is no longer working for you. Then block him, at least for a good long while, so you can start living your own independent life. You know that staying involved with him is preventing you from finding and being with someone who is a much better match.
I would be surprised if he didn't already know he ruined your birthday… But I would be telling him, “you purposely were unkind and spiteful to me. You treated me like garbage for my birthday. I deserve better than that and I need some space to think about if I want to be in this relationship or not.” Take a few days and contemplate if this is how you want your partner to treat you.
Some guys do it for the attention. My abusive ex flamed me on social media then had the nerve to text me. I blocked him and posted the texts with time stamps and date on all I’ve he social media posts about me. “If I’m such a C U next Tuesday then why are you blowing up my phone like you didn’t cheat and beat on me?” Ended that quickly. You broke up for a reason, let the relationship stay dead. Some people don’t know how to let it go.
Sometimes I too feel that the bed is shaking during my sleep. It is generally small to and fro motion like a pendulum, but faster and without jerks. Since I sleep alone so, the obvious suspicion is earthquake (I on-line in a very high risk earthquake zone) . I wake up panicking only to find that everything around me is still ? (my brain still keeps perceiving motion for around 10 seconds ) . This happens quite a lot for a month or so, and then it would stop for a very long time (years). It's only been a couple of times that I had to confirm if it is actually shaking. Now, if this ever happens when I am sleeping, I make sure it is actually shaking by looking at other visual cues. This does not affect me in any way, but I would recommend him seeing a doctor if it is affecting quality of life for either of you.
I'd ask them anyway! Some of my best friendships were made through random experiences together with people I met while living abroad 🙂 Worst case scenario it's a bit boring and awkward, but best case you come away with a new friend?
Why wait?
You wait to make sure you actually get to know the person and evaluate whether you're compatible enough to spend the rest of your lives together.
Can you do this in five months? Maybe. Could you still be viewing the relationship through rose tinted glasses at that point?
Best case scenario, he's nuts about you and is just the kind of person who wears his heart on his sleeve and gets super enthusiastic and doesn't want to lose you.
Worst case scenario, he's a nutjob of one of a variety of flavours.
I think it's reasonable at this point to say “I'm really enjoying being in a relationship with you, but it's just too soon for me and you're moving too fast.”
If he accepts it that's great, I'm sure he'll be disappointed, but another more negative/aggressive reaction might clue you into whether he's a crazy or not.
Just give him the same energy and pretend he doesn't exist. As a fat chick, men always ended up acting this way towards me when we had a cool, platonic relationship. I never knew the reason until later on and it was always one of the below:
I'm not conventionally attractive and they developed feelings for me resulting in them being scared and cutting contact They had a partner who they talked to about me way too much resulting in the partner getting upset and telling them to stop talking to me They genuinely ended up annoyed with my personality They thought I liked them which also scared them because who wants to be liked by a fat chick?
Now I'm not saying you're not attractive or that youre annoying. This is just my personal experience. I always ended up ignoring them and pretending like they didn't exist. If they said hi, I'd say hi. But never take it personal. They have their reasons and are entitled to it. You don't need him. Eventually it gets easier.
She's not special. Dump her.
You can't do couples therapy with an abuser. It's not going to fix anything. Destroying objects is a form of abuse.
Join a club, activity, volunteer work.
Like i mentioned above if blood work was done for these when I was younger then I dont know of the results because those were disclosed to my parents. However, I do have an appt with my dr. In Jan and will be requesting a bloodwork panel be done for my own knowledge moving forward
I would have dropped that girl the moment I found out she's holding me to a separate standard than herself. To make matters worse, it seems like her asking you to block the girl you used to date was just projection. She feels you and her have the same intentions and motives, her and this guy has. You can't force people to change or be the type of person you desire. You have to accept them for everything they are and aren't. This girl is a liar and manipulative. Now you can either accept that and try to have a life with who she is, or move on. Any change you demand will be temporary until she reverts back to herself. The only question is that when she does revert will it be bold and in your face due to resentment, or will it be subtle and sneaky as she learns to hide things better.
Your call champ, but there isn't much to hold on to here, especially since it's just a 6-month relationship. Btw you can add attention seeking to the lying and manipulation traits of hers. At 23 years of age, this is who she is and always will be. You will never be enough, and she will always seek out attention. So I go back and say, accept her for all this and don't complain or find someone who fits what you desire.
So weird how he can’t handle heavy stuff when it’s him sleeping around and possibly giving you an STD but expects you to handle heavy stuff for him after y’all broke up because he’s a cheater and POS.
Block him. His mother is not your problem and neither is he.
Your BF was emotionally and mentally emasculated because it was in front of you.
You will never look at him the same and he knows it.
Better get him some trauma help.
imo you should still probably tell him ahead of time that you'll be close enough to meet in person soon, having that sprung on you day of can be off-putting and cause some stress. it'll give him time to process being able to meet you for the first time and maybe plan some things for yall to do together. are you worried he wouldn't be as excited if you told him now?
Why does all this still matter bro? Based on your previous posts I don't understand why you are still with your cheating girlfriend…
My argument is that the “rent” she pays helps him pay his mortgage, so she would be contributing to the house, even if it's less than his.
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Be straight with him. He may be angry at first, but he’ll appreciate having clear, understandable goals. Better to find out with a friendly but frank discussion now, then when you scream it at him during a contentious divorce hearing.
If your husband is dissatisfied with the amount of sex you have, it is better that he knows why. It may sound shallow but it’s something he can do if he puts in the effort.
What is it with men who think their children should always look like them? A nephew in law had his 3rd child tested because he didn’t look like him or the older two. The baby was the splitting image of me. My mom came across a picture of infant me and said it looked like the baby in a dress. Sometimes they look like mom. They also change in looks a lot at that age too.
Thank you.
Haven't you ever had a moment of doubt like she did? It is very common of couples who are together so long to feel little doubts or have little crushes. But your wife did the right thing. She talked to her therapist because she wants to be with YOU. She worked through those feelings and is still with YOU.
If you really can't shake that feeling? Or you have never, ever once had any doubt or looked at another female, then talk to her. But be prepared for (righteous imo) anger that you read her journal. Talking about it might make you feel better but it also might open up all kinds of other trust issues. So if you wanna take that huge chance, make sure you are braced for the fallout.
I think you have to remember that this is not your kid. Has your partner even asked you to play a motherly role? Has he figured out how him and his ex will coparent? It seems like you are assuming a lot about your role in an only 4 month old relationship.
So grounds for instant break up in your post alone:
— “My BF forced me to” do X, where X is pretty much anything other than them physically stopping something that's about to maim or kill you.
— Calling you pathetic.
— Gets annoyed you want to skip an activity where you're actively harassed and in fear
He's a disgusting human being, and you need to set him on the curb with the other trash.
You did the right thing. Do not contact her anymore. Move on. Plenty of fish in the sea.
Don't say anything yet, it's too early in the relationship.
Something is really really wrong with this guy… Be careful. Does he do drugs? He doesn't remember buying A vibrator with you together???
As an introvert, I don't see this as introversion. Some people are conversation starters, some aren't. Some people are just happier in the moment without having to do or say anything.
But this girl fulfills everything that I want in a girl, I can’t really imagine a more ideal girl. It would be tragic to have to break up due to just meeting her at the wrong time in my life
In school, my parents didn’t get mad if I brought home Cs or Ds, if they knew I was trying. The lack of trying however would be an issue.
Your bf is in pain and ignoring his issues is actually going to make it worse long term. You can speak with compassion, but be firm. You need him to help himself. Give him certain examples of things that *might help, and a timeline for him to put a plan/ routine together.
I think 2-3 months to put a plan in place and then 4-6 months to demonstrate consistency is good. But focus on the mental health benefits for him, not the lack of sex which seems to be a symptom.
I dated a guy who was poor. I made 4x his salary. But he was passionate about his job (a “save the world” kind of job) and had kids to support. The income didn’t matter. I admired him for his work.
The fact that he believed dinosaurs and people lived at the same time—well, that mattered.
Y’all are 20 are you sure moving in together at this point in your lives is a good idea?
College kids are gross
It’s not really. She called her an ogre.
This is less “revenge” than “recompense”. Beyond that: money may not buy happiness, but crying in the back of a chauffeured BMW is a damn sight more comfortable than crying in the back row of the bus.
Moral: Don't want to be taken for all you're worth? Don't marry someone while still tied up in knots for your ex, then spend 2 decades obsessed with the ex whole treating your RL spouse like shit.
You were broken up, you didn’t do anything wrong. If you’re single: Go fuck, girl.
Yesterday I was scrolling through my camera role, and my gf saw a picture of me with my first ever girlfriend, and now is saying I should delete them to move on as it is ‘not normal’. Should I delete them?
100% you should not delete them. They are memories and experiences that helped make you who you are. Moving on doesn't mean forgetting your past. And while you may remember this person in 5 or 10 years, what about 30 years from now? Wouldn't it be cool to look back in 30 years and remember your first girlfriend?
Do NOT apologize to her. “She's just blunt” is code for shes a grown woman acting like a bratty teen and feels like she can say anything, even hurtful,untrue things and its ok because “she's blunt”.
Life doesn't work that way. There are consequences for things people push out of their mouths. Jessica got yelled at. I would have yelled at her much sooner than you. As long as your husband respects and loves you, who cares how you got married? That's between you and him.
Jessica is NOT your friend. She is cruel and tearing you down under the mask of “feminism” which to her seems like hatred for all men. Which is NOT the same. Drop her as a friend and anyone else who takes her side. They are crappy people too. Find new friends who are kind and caring. They are out there. Jessica isn't one of them though!
Nah girl, the prenup is there to protect you, too. If I could go back in time fifteen years, I would have gotten my own prenup. If he wants a traditional role in the marriage, then you need to make sure that prenup protects YOUR investment as well – which is a huge sacrifice on work experience and history. I would have something put in the prenup that assures I get alimony for the years of missed work if things were to go south. You can also work in infidelity clauses and stuff. Look, no person that loves you is going to expect you to sacrifice like that with nothing in return. Being a stay at home parent is not a privilege; it is a sacrifice.
So it's claimed indifference, not actual.
Ugh! Chuck him out. If he gets insecure about this wait till further down the line.
This is your bf. He is showing you who he is and giving you a preview of what life looks like with him.
You either need to accept him as a lazy, unambitious, moody complainer who intends to mooch off you or you kick him to the curb and find someone else.
This is a more extreme question, but does he partake in drugs? Specifically cocaine? Dealt with this when I was in my 20s and things returned to normal for my partner when he quit doing recreational drugs.
I don’t know
OLD has changed the rules a bit. Dating isn't quite as organic as it used to be. It's not like bumping into someone at the grocery store and saying “by the way, how about coffee?”
Sometimes it can almost feel like a job interview. You're engaging with people you haven't actually met. The questions are all you have until you actually meet up.
There's also the fact that everyone is just so stupid busy these days. Everything had to be done efficiently, including dating. The goal is to ferret out any deal breakers ASAP so you're not wasting time on a relationship with no potential. Again… Job interview.
I wouldn't say that question all by itself is a red flag, but as always, stay cautious and protect yourself.
Cute. If she really wanted to tRaP a DrOne, she’d have done it after the wedding. Taps forehead.
I can tell you this. People frequently suck at knowing what will make them happy in the future. I've seen people spend thousands of dollars to just get pregnant and a couple years in go, nah this ain't for me, and straight leave a whole ass life, kid, everything. People that never wanted kids happy and thriving in parenthood. People taking that job, winning that trophy, marrying the one, and hating it. So, who knows?
Logically, no one would want a tiny alien looking thing that contributes nothing and screams and makes messes all the time. I read a book called “All joy, no fun”. That describes my experience of parenting.
So idk. That's my two cents.
I swear some of this shit is made up. Why be with someone that's whack and controlling?
I'll take a look. Thank you.
You talk about “my mom this” and “my mom that,” but you never mention what your step-dad has to say. Have you actually talked to him about this situation? For all you know he’s got two left feet and is praying you dance with your bio dad. So talk to him, gently explain your feelings on the matter, and hear what he has to say
Beyond that…this is YOUR wedding. Not your mom’s wedding, YOUR wedding. Do YOU want to dance with your bio dad? Then dance with him! If you want to include your stepdad, dance with him, too! Who says you can only have one father-daughter dance? It’s YOUR wedding! Hell, you don’t have to limit yourself to dances, maybe you dance with your dad and sing your favorite song with your stepdad. The sky (well ok, your budget) is the limit here, do whatever is good for YOU!
Don't fall for a sunk cost fallacy. Spending more years on someone incompatible just because you already spent several years (when you were little more than a child) with them, is like throwing good money after bad. I think you've naturally grown apart, and need to make the separation permanent and firm. Tell him this is no longer working for you. Then block him, at least for a good long while, so you can start living your own independent life. You know that staying involved with him is preventing you from finding and being with someone who is a much better match.
Explain why it's not that easy. If she cares about you, she should do this.
I would be surprised if he didn't already know he ruined your birthday… But I would be telling him, “you purposely were unkind and spiteful to me. You treated me like garbage for my birthday. I deserve better than that and I need some space to think about if I want to be in this relationship or not.” Take a few days and contemplate if this is how you want your partner to treat you.