So now you want an honest relationship… but we're relying on TWO dishonest people here so…. good luck marrying a liar you can't trust! Yall deserve each other!
I’m so sorry about what happened and how you are feeling now. It sucks to be cheated on no matter what kind. He doesn’t sound like a total throwaway to me but he needs better relationship and communication skills and possibly some therapy of his own to help him figure out why 90% wasn’t good enough. That sounds like a fantasy issue to me. I would try counseling if you love him enough to see if you can forgive him. It’s so hot to discuss and see clearly without some help. He may not know why he did what he did, you may not know how to move past and trust him again, it will take time and effort but if you think he’s worth it I would try for a few months and see how it goes.
Op whatever you do towards John DO TO YOUR MOTHER ASWELL SHE IS THE ONE IN THE RELATIONSHIP WHO CHOSE TO CHEAT. John was just a sidepiece living their life- a very shitty one at that but your mother is the true person at fault be just as mad at her as you are at John if not more mad at her
Be honest with her in what you want, but believe her when she says she wants to break up, even if she changes her mind later. Do you really want the exhaustion of being unsure of where you stand all the time?
You don’t need to confront him. Just head out and say you have something to do and then call him later and tell him it’s not working out and you guys are done. You don’t need to make a big thing out of it.
Yes I got from the first post that you're done with your dad and you won't put up with him but you're not done with your family and you want them in your life. The sad part is your dad knows this, he knows that he himself is nothing to you and he can't threaten himself not going as it's not going to affect you BUT the rest of the family he used them knowing that it was going to hurt you. So this is the sad part about it is your dad can manipulate the rest of the family and if you don't want to be a doormat to him, then you can't let him manipulate you through them and you can't let your family let him do that to you. You need to make it crystal clear to them that they will be cut off as well if they're fine being played as pawns in your father's game of power.
This isn’t about her. This is clearly bringing out your own insecurities so that’s obviously something you need to work on. Ask yourself why you’re actually mad about this? Because she’ll have the same fun you did? Because it’s not you? Because you think you’re the only one who deserves more than one person? Because literally none of those are viable reasons.
Adults don’t need to muster up the confidence to communicate, use their words, plan logistics, use a calendar, and show up on time to dates.
Is this someone you want to spend a second thinking about.
Completely low effort.
Judge her solely by her actions and move on.
Zero hostility or rancor. She’s one of many low effort people who claim they want to date but have no follow through. A complete lookey-loo and time waster.
Serious question this all comes from chronic pain ? What is her medication like ? Useless? Because I think a lot of doctors are overly stingy with pain medicine I ended up buying codeine/tramadol myself when I had nerve pain and it was life changing . I get they don’t want addiction but it was literally crippping and I had gone to med school I knew the risks sbd it was very good decision for me. If medicine can’t help her on-line a more normal life this is gonna be tough though and near impossible if you want kids
I get that you've had flings in the past and didn't want to repeat that, but the solution you came up with (to simply not have sex at all for months) doesn't work.
Sex is a foundation of a good relationship. If a guy has sex with you and leaves, that sucks. It hurts deeply, I get it. But that's the risk you take by being vulnerable and authentic.
You need to keep doing things the normal way (sex after a few days or at most a few weeks of dating) and trust that the right guy for you will not leave you so easily. Trying to manipulate a guy into staying with you by withholding sex is incredibly unhealthy for you and for him.
Thank you, I think you're right. I made a decision to find someone respectful and he seemed like that at first, but now asking how my night is then saying “would it be better if I were there naked” in a jokey way is just not for me. I think writing this I answered my own question.
If he was in love with the woman and she wanted to be friends than I don’t consider them really friends, he was probably just waiting around for her to date him. She was probably his friends but not the other way around. She didn’t lose anything when he stopped talking to her
Imma put this real short, your ex made her choice, she went off, got railed by some dude she thought was better, he didn't want her, now she wants you back, I guarantee you, I fking guarantee you, she thought she found better and thinks you're “the backup”.. fuck that, go with the new girl rather than the one who already made it clear you're not her first choice
That’s really lame of your brother to not take your important dates into consideration when planning the wedding. Isn’t it normal to do that for immediate family members?
Why are you friends with a person who has no morals? He sounds like an Asshole
Yeah I guess I know this is the way .. but I can’t see myself doing it . Sadly
Not sure if you'll get this but see my edit
So now you want an honest relationship… but we're relying on TWO dishonest people here so…. good luck marrying a liar you can't trust! Yall deserve each other!
Lmao you're a literal Chef.
I’m so sorry about what happened and how you are feeling now. It sucks to be cheated on no matter what kind. He doesn’t sound like a total throwaway to me but he needs better relationship and communication skills and possibly some therapy of his own to help him figure out why 90% wasn’t good enough. That sounds like a fantasy issue to me. I would try counseling if you love him enough to see if you can forgive him. It’s so hot to discuss and see clearly without some help. He may not know why he did what he did, you may not know how to move past and trust him again, it will take time and effort but if you think he’s worth it I would try for a few months and see how it goes.
“hey, let’s open it up”.
She didn't say that.
Op whatever you do towards John DO TO YOUR MOTHER ASWELL SHE IS THE ONE IN THE RELATIONSHIP WHO CHOSE TO CHEAT. John was just a sidepiece living their life- a very shitty one at that but your mother is the true person at fault be just as mad at her as you are at John if not more mad at her
Thanks a bunch.
I’ve wanted to find something out of my own and found it too cumbersome before. I can’t imagine playing detective through someone else’s.
Plus, do you know how much wired shit I google? It’s not indicative of who I am.
Be honest with her in what you want, but believe her when she says she wants to break up, even if she changes her mind later. Do you really want the exhaustion of being unsure of where you stand all the time?
When they lose themselves in fantasy is also tell tale sign.
You don’t need to confront him. Just head out and say you have something to do and then call him later and tell him it’s not working out and you guys are done. You don’t need to make a big thing out of it.
Yes I got from the first post that you're done with your dad and you won't put up with him but you're not done with your family and you want them in your life. The sad part is your dad knows this, he knows that he himself is nothing to you and he can't threaten himself not going as it's not going to affect you BUT the rest of the family he used them knowing that it was going to hurt you. So this is the sad part about it is your dad can manipulate the rest of the family and if you don't want to be a doormat to him, then you can't let him manipulate you through them and you can't let your family let him do that to you. You need to make it crystal clear to them that they will be cut off as well if they're fine being played as pawns in your father's game of power.
Yes. I have female friends and I’m a quite affectionate person. I’ve never once considered doing anything with them.
This isn’t about her. This is clearly bringing out your own insecurities so that’s obviously something you need to work on. Ask yourself why you’re actually mad about this? Because she’ll have the same fun you did? Because it’s not you? Because you think you’re the only one who deserves more than one person? Because literally none of those are viable reasons.
She is 100% going to get raped/fucked by dudebro in her tent on the camping trip.
Adults don’t need to muster up the confidence to communicate, use their words, plan logistics, use a calendar, and show up on time to dates.
Is this someone you want to spend a second thinking about.
Completely low effort.
Judge her solely by her actions and move on.
Zero hostility or rancor. She’s one of many low effort people who claim they want to date but have no follow through. A complete lookey-loo and time waster.
Serious question this all comes from chronic pain ? What is her medication like ? Useless? Because I think a lot of doctors are overly stingy with pain medicine I ended up buying codeine/tramadol myself when I had nerve pain and it was life changing . I get they don’t want addiction but it was literally crippping and I had gone to med school I knew the risks sbd it was very good decision for me. If medicine can’t help her on-line a more normal life this is gonna be tough though and near impossible if you want kids
I get that you've had flings in the past and didn't want to repeat that, but the solution you came up with (to simply not have sex at all for months) doesn't work.
Sex is a foundation of a good relationship. If a guy has sex with you and leaves, that sucks. It hurts deeply, I get it. But that's the risk you take by being vulnerable and authentic.
You need to keep doing things the normal way (sex after a few days or at most a few weeks of dating) and trust that the right guy for you will not leave you so easily. Trying to manipulate a guy into staying with you by withholding sex is incredibly unhealthy for you and for him.
Yeah, he’s a fuck boy. Fuck ‘em and move on.
Thank you, I think you're right. I made a decision to find someone respectful and he seemed like that at first, but now asking how my night is then saying “would it be better if I were there naked” in a jokey way is just not for me. I think writing this I answered my own question.
You might have done him a favor by having him back away from her. Not all long term friendships need to stay.
If he was in love with the woman and she wanted to be friends than I don’t consider them really friends, he was probably just waiting around for her to date him. She was probably his friends but not the other way around. She didn’t lose anything when he stopped talking to her
Imma put this real short, your ex made her choice, she went off, got railed by some dude she thought was better, he didn't want her, now she wants you back, I guarantee you, I fking guarantee you, she thought she found better and thinks you're “the backup”.. fuck that, go with the new girl rather than the one who already made it clear you're not her first choice
She doesn’t know if she’s keeping it yet? Truth. What do you want?
Yea I couldn’t have said it better myself. Thank you.
That’s really lame of your brother to not take your important dates into consideration when planning the wedding. Isn’t it normal to do that for immediate family members?
I don’t beat around the bush