I don’t think you’re making a big deal out of nothing, because this is important – but that doesn’t mean your boyfriend has done anything wrong.
Most people are uncomfortable around the grief of others. Especially younger people like your boyfriend who probably haven’t known a whole lot of loss and don’t have experience of their own to guide them. He probably just had no idea what to do. Add in to the fact that (and I don’t mean this as a criticism) you’ve been sending some VERY mixed signals about how you want other people, including him, to handle your grief.
When we approach our grief in an indirect or even a dismissive way by doing things like making jokes or trying to hide how seriously our loss is affecting us, it often sends the message to others that we don’t want them to directly address our grief. We’ve been sending signals that say it makes us uncomfortable, we don’t want to really talk about it and we don’t want to show the depth of our emotion – so it stands to reason that you wouldn’t want someone who cares about you to bring up those painful feelings, even accidentally by checking in on how you’re doing. If you haven’t been together that long and he already wasn’t quite sure how to support you during this time, I’m not at all surprised that he kind of dodged any direct recognition of the significance of the day – he had no idea how you would respond, and in fact good reason to believe it wasn’t what you wanted.
What I’ve learned from my own grief is that if you need support around a particular time or event or just in general, you’ll probably have to ask for it. Not because people don’t care, but because they often just don’t know what to do, and they don’t want to risk doing the “wrong” thing and making your pain worse. I do understand why you’re upset and your feelings are entirely valid – but the sense of hurt you feel at not being supported does not mean your boyfriend is an unsupportive person. You can be hurt not to receive the support you needed, but also recognise that you didn’t actually communicate what you needed from him (and in some ways gave the opposite impression). Speaking up about how badly we’re hurting can be terrifying, but it’s also the only way you can make sure the people who care for you will show up for you how and when you need them to.
I’m sorry for the loss of your dad. I hope you’ve been getting a lot of love from other people around you.
What the hell is with men abandoning or hating their wife due to some kind of illness? What happened to the marriage vows taken? I'm sick of hearing about things like this.
I'm sorry you're going through this OP. It'd be better for your own mental health to divorce him.
Yea I’ll admit it was pretty dumb of me… I guess at the time I was happy with how things were going and thought that if I insisted on exclusivity she’d lose interest. Thanks for the reply!
While these pills are extremely hot to swallow I think you are entirely right. I'm going to have to focus on controlling myself and keeping level-headed expectations. It's just a fun thing while it lasts.
Please please confide in your family. You need their help & support. Great suggestion to contact a local domestic violence shelter for advice. You need their expertise. Document every interaction you have with him. Every single one. Tell your most trusted friend(s) to not engage with him ever. Be safe OP. Update please.
Don't project your hang-ups on other people. It won't go well for you. If her views on sex are a deal-breaker for you, move on. You can't undo what she's already done.
Oh she knows she’s wrong, but she doesn’t give a damn. I think we just practice so she figures out how to spin it to the rest of the general public tbh.
That’s why she lied and said she would give him her number for “emergencies”. Why bother with the lie? I mean if it’s okay to fuck him because “technically”, then surly it’s okay to give him your number so you can make your move.
My stepfather was in my life since the day I was born. He literally drove my mom to the hospital to give birth to me, and then drove her to the city and stayed with her while I was in intensive care. He started dating my mom romantically when I was 5, and later they got married.
I love him a lot, I really do. We have a close relationship. But he's still not my dad, and he's never tried to be. I guess he's kind of a father figure, but not really. That's doesn't mean I don't love and appreciate him. He's done a lot for me.
I'm sorry, but you can't expect to be their father because quite simply you're not. It sounds to me like you've been pushing that narrative too hot and it's driven the kids away from you. I think you had unrealistic expectations and the kids felt pressured to perform.
I don't have any advice. I was just wondering is it normal, to be 250000 in debt., for a job that might earn 60-85k. After she goes more into debt? I'm from a different country. Not trying to provoke, just wondering
You're not compatible.
Stay the course she showed her true character after she was caught
I don’t think you’re making a big deal out of nothing, because this is important – but that doesn’t mean your boyfriend has done anything wrong.
Most people are uncomfortable around the grief of others. Especially younger people like your boyfriend who probably haven’t known a whole lot of loss and don’t have experience of their own to guide them. He probably just had no idea what to do. Add in to the fact that (and I don’t mean this as a criticism) you’ve been sending some VERY mixed signals about how you want other people, including him, to handle your grief.
When we approach our grief in an indirect or even a dismissive way by doing things like making jokes or trying to hide how seriously our loss is affecting us, it often sends the message to others that we don’t want them to directly address our grief. We’ve been sending signals that say it makes us uncomfortable, we don’t want to really talk about it and we don’t want to show the depth of our emotion – so it stands to reason that you wouldn’t want someone who cares about you to bring up those painful feelings, even accidentally by checking in on how you’re doing. If you haven’t been together that long and he already wasn’t quite sure how to support you during this time, I’m not at all surprised that he kind of dodged any direct recognition of the significance of the day – he had no idea how you would respond, and in fact good reason to believe it wasn’t what you wanted.
What I’ve learned from my own grief is that if you need support around a particular time or event or just in general, you’ll probably have to ask for it. Not because people don’t care, but because they often just don’t know what to do, and they don’t want to risk doing the “wrong” thing and making your pain worse. I do understand why you’re upset and your feelings are entirely valid – but the sense of hurt you feel at not being supported does not mean your boyfriend is an unsupportive person. You can be hurt not to receive the support you needed, but also recognise that you didn’t actually communicate what you needed from him (and in some ways gave the opposite impression). Speaking up about how badly we’re hurting can be terrifying, but it’s also the only way you can make sure the people who care for you will show up for you how and when you need them to.
I’m sorry for the loss of your dad. I hope you’ve been getting a lot of love from other people around you.
What the hell is with men abandoning or hating their wife due to some kind of illness? What happened to the marriage vows taken? I'm sick of hearing about things like this.
I'm sorry you're going through this OP. It'd be better for your own mental health to divorce him.
Yea I’ll admit it was pretty dumb of me… I guess at the time I was happy with how things were going and thought that if I insisted on exclusivity she’d lose interest. Thanks for the reply!
By staying your showing your son it's ok to and be emotionally and verbally abused, good job ??
You responded 4 minutes ago. This post has been up for an hour.
Go to r/justnomil for a glimpse of your future with this guy.
While these pills are extremely hot to swallow I think you are entirely right. I'm going to have to focus on controlling myself and keeping level-headed expectations. It's just a fun thing while it lasts.
Thank you for sharing.
Please please confide in your family. You need their help & support. Great suggestion to contact a local domestic violence shelter for advice. You need their expertise. Document every interaction you have with him. Every single one. Tell your most trusted friend(s) to not engage with him ever. Be safe OP. Update please.
Don't project your hang-ups on other people. It won't go well for you. If her views on sex are a deal-breaker for you, move on. You can't undo what she's already done.
It's something you were planning your lives around though and now you have to readjust. It's fair to have a dramatic reaction.
you're the worst person and a pedo. The planet would be better off without people like you
Oh she knows she’s wrong, but she doesn’t give a damn. I think we just practice so she figures out how to spin it to the rest of the general public tbh.
That’s why she lied and said she would give him her number for “emergencies”. Why bother with the lie? I mean if it’s okay to fuck him because “technically”, then surly it’s okay to give him your number so you can make your move.
She’s just a horrible person
This is not ok or normal. Why are you still with him? What happens if you call him things he is insecure about?
My stepfather was in my life since the day I was born. He literally drove my mom to the hospital to give birth to me, and then drove her to the city and stayed with her while I was in intensive care. He started dating my mom romantically when I was 5, and later they got married.
I love him a lot, I really do. We have a close relationship. But he's still not my dad, and he's never tried to be. I guess he's kind of a father figure, but not really. That's doesn't mean I don't love and appreciate him. He's done a lot for me.
I'm sorry, but you can't expect to be their father because quite simply you're not. It sounds to me like you've been pushing that narrative too hot and it's driven the kids away from you. I think you had unrealistic expectations and the kids felt pressured to perform.
We live together, we have a mortgage together and pay common expenses together.
I don't have any advice. I was just wondering is it normal, to be 250000 in debt., for a job that might earn 60-85k. After she goes more into debt? I'm from a different country. Not trying to provoke, just wondering
Not possible. Interest rate is around 11%. She could put all her earnings toward the debt and would not be painting on the principal.
This is what’s known as the DENNIS system.