I think you made a mistake in letting her come over to your new place the first time.
You can’t worry about where she’ll end up when her lease runs out. Her “going ballistic” on you and your “life’s been hell” with her (despite her being cute and sometimes nice) is why you broke up. Why would you invite that back into your home? I mean, it’s kinda admirable that you worry about her, but maybe use that worry to help her get to a friend or family member instead of moving her back in with you.
I’m thinking if she moves in, it will harder to get her to leave. You had to move the last time. Are you willing to give up your house because of her again?
Not only that, but how are you going to find “the one” if you have your ex living with you? You’re not because no woman is going to accept that arrangement.
But honestly how is it cheating if used purely as a visual aid? Cheating has two elements: emotional and physical. If porn is used as a visual aid for masturbation then it doesn’t fill any of this criteria.
I get if people find following people on OF or Instagram cheating as there is an emotional component there.
But using porn due to lacking imagine during masturbation is purely mechanical (it is for me at least) and can’t even be considered cheating. You can try and say it is, but you can’t just be throwing words around when they don’t apply. It can be a boundary if you want it to be, but that’s not cheating.
Hmm a lawyer might try that, but is likely to fail.
The definition is ‘Revenge porn is a type of nonconsensual porn, defined as the distribution of sexually graphic images or videos of an individual without their consent in the context of an intimate relationship.’ And as he hasn’t distributed the images anywhere is where it would fail. Sending the images without consent to himself , is not the same as distributing them.
And to save you the google search since you failed to do one last time.
Distribution : the action of sharing something out among a number of recipients.
Again, you're piling more criticism on me. How about tone your comment down a bit and try to understand what I'm asking. A reddit comment is miniscule. I am toned down by laying in bed and actively seeking private help. I think you're overburdened by me needing help. Maybe stop responding to my post if you provide no assistance. Clearly you think it's all about me when it isn't. I don't have the time to convince you of anything if you don't understand the situation.
Well the way I see it you have two choices. You either stay and try to work things out or leave. He's already had an affair and posted about it publicly. He may love you but I don't think he's in love with you. I'm sorry I wish I had better advice.
Her go-to activities (besides tv) include going out downtown, walking the dog at the park, reading, and taking weekend trips. My favorite hobbies include staying inside to play games, practice piano/guitar, and go to the gym. We both like hiking but currently live somewhere coastal with no good trails nearby. Our limited free time has devolved our hobbies into watching her reality tv together for ~2 hours and then going to bed. She gets upset when I want to stay up to play games or music by myself cause she didn’t sleep well without me.
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This right here is why you get cheated on in all your relationships. You make excuses for boundaries being blown and ignore red flags. Even if she assaulted him (I don’t buy that he cheated and him trying to avoid talking on it the way he does not because it bothers him but to just switch the subject is even more prooof of this for me) he ignored multiple boundaries you had to get there.
You are being smacked in the face with red flags, when that happens stop making excuses.
It sounds like he's a lying bastard, and even though the intimacy you felt was probably very real, it will hopefully be possible to accept the fact that is was all built on a fake foundation by someone who doesn't deserve you. At all.
In the meantime, there aren't right and wrong ways to respond – as long as nobody is assaulted. Though it might be best if you can end things quickly, move on decisively, and eventually be able to look back and remember the good parts wistfully – and without too much unresolved anger.
Get some therapy. Seriously, therapy. Your entire post sounds like a spoiled child having a tantrum. You're hurt, that's fair, but maybe be it's time to remove yourself from the situation.
You grew up with your mother, and your father. She grew up without your father. She was left at the status of “dirty secret” at the behest of your selfish ass mother. Her being born is not her fault. SHE WAS NOT A PART OF THE AGREEMENT YOUR MOTHER DEMANDED. You cannot, US ng any sort of logic, find fault with her. “His bastard” isn't the one who knocked up her mom..
You need therapy to deal with the pain you are feeling, and probably should mention your mommy's boy ways as well. You're 24? Time to grow up.
So sorry for all of the things you have had to go through at such a young age. Your gf doesn’t sound emotionally mature . Maybe she’s never faced any trauma in her own life and isn’t sure how to process what happened with you. But you opened up and were vulnerable,so whatever her reasons her reaction was wrong. Even after she heard about your trauma she should have put her feelings aside for a moment and support you.
Because, unless you are in a no fault divorce state, evidence of infidelity CAN AND WILL help you to walk away without losing everything.
If this man is in a position to be stuck with not only child support, but alimony as well (because she doesn’t work) and to lose his house that only he has paid for, depending on location his lawyer can use that evidence to help him avoid both alimony and losing his house.
I’m not saying I do, nor did I ever claim so, but I will work and do everything I can so that I deserve him again. If he accepts to start fresh with me I will try my best to show him how much he means to me and what he means to me till I die, I know how hypocritical it is saying this now after I took a shit on our weeding vows but go damn it all of you acting like you never fucked up big time and tried to do whatever you can’t to unfuck it
You’re not responsible, on any level, for what he does after the theoretical breakup. You may feel guilty, but it’s unfounded. I have been in therapy for 20 years, I have severe depression, anxiety, and I also take medication for ADHD.
If he doesn’t want to do the work, something about his status quo has to change. Unfortunately it might be losing you that is finally the catalyst he needs to improve. He wants to be a stubborn man, that’s on him.
It’s important & commendable to communicate clearly & work through tough times in a relationship. But not every relationship is worth fighting for. I don’t know if this one is, but from your history I wonder if you know the difference between a healthy relationship that needs a little work & an unhealthy relationship that has met its natural end.
Why did she wait until now? Why was she of this mindset and then get married? I don’t understand- like don’t get freaking married until you get exploring done, not wait until later. Smh.
Ignoring your son is a huge NO. A parent needs to be the child’s safe place. Have I ever been so angry at my son that I want to ignore him? Of course! Do I? Not a chance. He’s a child, I can’t respond to him by acting like a child in return. If he know I’m mad at him and still tries to talk to me, it’s for a reason. Your husband is screwing with your son’s head by giving him the silent treatment. It’s so wrong.
What he’s doing to you is also wrong, but doing it to the child brings it to a whole new level. My ex husband used to do the same thing to me. Ignore me for days on end and then poof! He’s back to normal and never wants to discuss it again, meanwhile it’s completely unresolved for me.
The way out is breaking up with him. He treats you badly and has zero interest in treating you better. There’s nothing he’s going to change because he does not actually want to change.
I am concerned that you do not seem to see leaving a terrible relationship as an option. When the person you are with shows that they are an awful person, don’t spend years hoping that they will miraculously turn into a decent human being. Leave.
A simple, “hey, you called me dad the other day. I just wanted to let you know you can if you want to. Then give her a hug and let her respond however she does.”
Little man is 8 and can make his own choices and whether mama likes it or not I can almost guarantee he is going to want his real last name. This is also a sign of how much she respects her partners
I’d be extra petty and pick a wedding dress in a different color. I’ve seen some gorgeous navy wedding dresses. Then don’t tell her and show up in your not white dress. She’ll be so mad that she didn’t get a reaction from you and she will look ridiculous for wearing white.
You’ll always wonder “what if”. It’s a part of life. You have a crush on feeling taken care of and looked after. The feeling of being safe near someone who doesn’t have bad intentions. If you’re happy with your partner, I’m sure he’s done that for you too.
Every woman who I’ve met and talked to, that married young,- always has moments where they wonder what if. And most end up regretting it when they actually try to find out what that “what’s if” is for them. They realize they had it real good with their partner.
Now, mind that they’re older than you and they have a family built or were planning to build a family with their spouse.
You’re so young and have not experienced many things in life, that’s true and fair. But sometimes you find your forever really young.
What I would advise is to mull it over. Stop looking at the future in years or months. Start looking at your life in weeks. And plan out in weeks. Make 2-3 dates with your partner a week. Even if it’s just a movie night in the house.
Protect what you have as it sounds wonderful.
If it’s not meant to work out, then it’ll never work out. But sometimes we burn our grass just to make the other side seem greener.
I'm 28 years old now, and I promise you, if I had made the decision that affected my future career and happiness, all for the love of a boy, I would DEEPLY regret it.
When I was 18, my boyfriend tried to manipulate me from going to college at all because I would move further away and not have as much time for him.
Now, I have my dream job and just moved in with an amazing, significant other who always supports my dreams. All because I followed my gut. Don't do anything you'll end up regretting.
If he wants to fix this he has to go work on his self and start reconnecting to you. If he’s not doing that, then there’s little hope. You can’t fix this or him. If you aren’t feeling any effort from him, then that’s likely what’s adding to your feelings of it being over.
Does she have many friends? Maybe she's afraid she'll lose you when you start hanging out with other girls? My advise would be to reasure her or include her in your new friendships? That doesn't mean you can't do anything without her anymore, but maybe invite her to join you and your other/new friends for a drink every once in a while
Are you talking about in app purchases? If I pay with card it’s just my regular PIN code to simply unlock the phone, then I just hover over the machine. In app purchases do need your Google account passwords and the PIN and the CVV, not the card tho, at least that’s my case
Go to the gym. Get jacked. Take mma classes. Then when they want to get groggy again you accept. Go nude and pin them both. Become the world champion living room wrestler. Profit.
He’s verbally abusive and it will become physical soon. I don’t know that I would stay to find out of therapy works, but I do think he needs anger management
I've read in another comment that he didn't try to cancel the date. Which is a good sign. I don't think you are overreacting. That's awful behaviour coming from a friend. It looks like she is trying to get with your boyfriend, but he doesn't see it.
My advice is to be completely open about it. Just tell him you saw the message on the phone while you tried to play the game he suggested. Talk it out, or else it will always come back.
Uh why are you holding onto the past especially with an ex while in a relationship? It’s unhealthy! No one in a relationship, feeling secure or insecure would want to see ur pics together with them or seeing u saying “I love you” to each other. It’s called having respect for your significant other! The hell is wrong with you? If you like to relive those moments maybe stay with you ex or single and don’t get into another relationship until you’re ready??
LOL. You are so naive.
Thank you I agree
It was more of a joke, although she definitely needs to address the lying.
Yes. You should.
if she is thinking of separating with him, i would say “you did it before, you can do it again. look how strong you are!”
I think you made a mistake in letting her come over to your new place the first time.
You can’t worry about where she’ll end up when her lease runs out. Her “going ballistic” on you and your “life’s been hell” with her (despite her being cute and sometimes nice) is why you broke up. Why would you invite that back into your home? I mean, it’s kinda admirable that you worry about her, but maybe use that worry to help her get to a friend or family member instead of moving her back in with you.
I’m thinking if she moves in, it will harder to get her to leave. You had to move the last time. Are you willing to give up your house because of her again?
Not only that, but how are you going to find “the one” if you have your ex living with you? You’re not because no woman is going to accept that arrangement.
Just my .02.
But honestly how is it cheating if used purely as a visual aid? Cheating has two elements: emotional and physical. If porn is used as a visual aid for masturbation then it doesn’t fill any of this criteria.
I get if people find following people on OF or Instagram cheating as there is an emotional component there.
But using porn due to lacking imagine during masturbation is purely mechanical (it is for me at least) and can’t even be considered cheating. You can try and say it is, but you can’t just be throwing words around when they don’t apply. It can be a boundary if you want it to be, but that’s not cheating.
He's sexually harassing her, too. Touching her arms, back.
Can't be over 14
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I explained the trauma to them but I was told to get over it
Hmm a lawyer might try that, but is likely to fail.
The definition is ‘Revenge porn is a type of nonconsensual porn, defined as the distribution of sexually graphic images or videos of an individual without their consent in the context of an intimate relationship.’ And as he hasn’t distributed the images anywhere is where it would fail. Sending the images without consent to himself , is not the same as distributing them.
And to save you the google search since you failed to do one last time.
Distribution : the action of sharing something out among a number of recipients.
Again, you're piling more criticism on me. How about tone your comment down a bit and try to understand what I'm asking. A reddit comment is miniscule. I am toned down by laying in bed and actively seeking private help. I think you're overburdened by me needing help. Maybe stop responding to my post if you provide no assistance. Clearly you think it's all about me when it isn't. I don't have the time to convince you of anything if you don't understand the situation.
Well the way I see it you have two choices. You either stay and try to work things out or leave. He's already had an affair and posted about it publicly. He may love you but I don't think he's in love with you. I'm sorry I wish I had better advice.
Her go-to activities (besides tv) include going out downtown, walking the dog at the park, reading, and taking weekend trips. My favorite hobbies include staying inside to play games, practice piano/guitar, and go to the gym. We both like hiking but currently live somewhere coastal with no good trails nearby. Our limited free time has devolved our hobbies into watching her reality tv together for ~2 hours and then going to bed. She gets upset when I want to stay up to play games or music by myself cause she didn’t sleep well without me.
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This right here is why you get cheated on in all your relationships. You make excuses for boundaries being blown and ignore red flags. Even if she assaulted him (I don’t buy that he cheated and him trying to avoid talking on it the way he does not because it bothers him but to just switch the subject is even more prooof of this for me) he ignored multiple boundaries you had to get there.
You are being smacked in the face with red flags, when that happens stop making excuses.
But thankyou for your thoughts they are definitely strong and to be considered, and will be
It sounds like he's a lying bastard, and even though the intimacy you felt was probably very real, it will hopefully be possible to accept the fact that is was all built on a fake foundation by someone who doesn't deserve you. At all.
In the meantime, there aren't right and wrong ways to respond – as long as nobody is assaulted. Though it might be best if you can end things quickly, move on decisively, and eventually be able to look back and remember the good parts wistfully – and without too much unresolved anger.
Divorce lawyer stat
Get some therapy. Seriously, therapy. Your entire post sounds like a spoiled child having a tantrum. You're hurt, that's fair, but maybe be it's time to remove yourself from the situation.
You grew up with your mother, and your father. She grew up without your father. She was left at the status of “dirty secret” at the behest of your selfish ass mother. Her being born is not her fault. SHE WAS NOT A PART OF THE AGREEMENT YOUR MOTHER DEMANDED. You cannot, US ng any sort of logic, find fault with her. “His bastard” isn't the one who knocked up her mom..
You need therapy to deal with the pain you are feeling, and probably should mention your mommy's boy ways as well. You're 24? Time to grow up.
So sorry for all of the things you have had to go through at such a young age. Your gf doesn’t sound emotionally mature . Maybe she’s never faced any trauma in her own life and isn’t sure how to process what happened with you. But you opened up and were vulnerable,so whatever her reasons her reaction was wrong. Even after she heard about your trauma she should have put her feelings aside for a moment and support you.
I've seen guys get beaten down really badly over this kind of thing.
Because, unless you are in a no fault divorce state, evidence of infidelity CAN AND WILL help you to walk away without losing everything.
If this man is in a position to be stuck with not only child support, but alimony as well (because she doesn’t work) and to lose his house that only he has paid for, depending on location his lawyer can use that evidence to help him avoid both alimony and losing his house.
I checked the earlier post, and the way you asked did indeed seem more like a summon than invitation, which probably made her uncomfortable.
By reflecting on that situation with advantage of he hindsight, you will improve your communication for the next time.
Good luck, OP.
Yeah I feel like once OP moves out , they might want to open the relationship, then just see other people.
If you’re not happy living with her then you should break up, it’s not fair of you to ask her to go back in the relationship.
Also have you considered that cost maintaining your own home and supporting your kid cause that seems like a lot.
I’m not saying I do, nor did I ever claim so, but I will work and do everything I can so that I deserve him again. If he accepts to start fresh with me I will try my best to show him how much he means to me and what he means to me till I die, I know how hypocritical it is saying this now after I took a shit on our weeding vows but go damn it all of you acting like you never fucked up big time and tried to do whatever you can’t to unfuck it
Not even romantic, I think the problem is that we already kissed each other
You’re not responsible, on any level, for what he does after the theoretical breakup. You may feel guilty, but it’s unfounded. I have been in therapy for 20 years, I have severe depression, anxiety, and I also take medication for ADHD.
If he doesn’t want to do the work, something about his status quo has to change. Unfortunately it might be losing you that is finally the catalyst he needs to improve. He wants to be a stubborn man, that’s on him.
It’s important & commendable to communicate clearly & work through tough times in a relationship. But not every relationship is worth fighting for. I don’t know if this one is, but from your history I wonder if you know the difference between a healthy relationship that needs a little work & an unhealthy relationship that has met its natural end.
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Why did she wait until now? Why was she of this mindset and then get married? I don’t understand- like don’t get freaking married until you get exploring done, not wait until later. Smh.
I was actually interested right up until this response. Now I figure just another made-up story looking for attention.
Be glad you're not with him anymore. Count your blessings!
Lol just take the cunt outside and flatten him.
Ignoring your son is a huge NO. A parent needs to be the child’s safe place. Have I ever been so angry at my son that I want to ignore him? Of course! Do I? Not a chance. He’s a child, I can’t respond to him by acting like a child in return. If he know I’m mad at him and still tries to talk to me, it’s for a reason. Your husband is screwing with your son’s head by giving him the silent treatment. It’s so wrong.
What he’s doing to you is also wrong, but doing it to the child brings it to a whole new level. My ex husband used to do the same thing to me. Ignore me for days on end and then poof! He’s back to normal and never wants to discuss it again, meanwhile it’s completely unresolved for me.
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The way out is breaking up with him. He treats you badly and has zero interest in treating you better. There’s nothing he’s going to change because he does not actually want to change.
I am concerned that you do not seem to see leaving a terrible relationship as an option. When the person you are with shows that they are an awful person, don’t spend years hoping that they will miraculously turn into a decent human being. Leave.
You should acknowledge it.
A simple, “hey, you called me dad the other day. I just wanted to let you know you can if you want to. Then give her a hug and let her respond however she does.”
Little man is 8 and can make his own choices and whether mama likes it or not I can almost guarantee he is going to want his real last name. This is also a sign of how much she respects her partners
Not with housework (but I still have to stay at home and supervise). Childcare he wants me to do it though.
“She’s special”
I’d be extra petty and pick a wedding dress in a different color. I’ve seen some gorgeous navy wedding dresses. Then don’t tell her and show up in your not white dress. She’ll be so mad that she didn’t get a reaction from you and she will look ridiculous for wearing white.
You’ll always wonder “what if”. It’s a part of life. You have a crush on feeling taken care of and looked after. The feeling of being safe near someone who doesn’t have bad intentions. If you’re happy with your partner, I’m sure he’s done that for you too.
Every woman who I’ve met and talked to, that married young,- always has moments where they wonder what if. And most end up regretting it when they actually try to find out what that “what’s if” is for them. They realize they had it real good with their partner.
Now, mind that they’re older than you and they have a family built or were planning to build a family with their spouse.
You’re so young and have not experienced many things in life, that’s true and fair. But sometimes you find your forever really young.
What I would advise is to mull it over. Stop looking at the future in years or months. Start looking at your life in weeks. And plan out in weeks. Make 2-3 dates with your partner a week. Even if it’s just a movie night in the house.
Protect what you have as it sounds wonderful.
If it’s not meant to work out, then it’ll never work out. But sometimes we burn our grass just to make the other side seem greener.
It just happens, and not on any timeline. For all you know it will be next week or five years from now.
Thank you. I think because he’s my boyfriend I just express how I feel a lot easily and is not thinking if it’s a lot
I'm 28 years old now, and I promise you, if I had made the decision that affected my future career and happiness, all for the love of a boy, I would DEEPLY regret it.
When I was 18, my boyfriend tried to manipulate me from going to college at all because I would move further away and not have as much time for him.
Now, I have my dream job and just moved in with an amazing, significant other who always supports my dreams. All because I followed my gut. Don't do anything you'll end up regretting.
If he wants to fix this he has to go work on his self and start reconnecting to you. If he’s not doing that, then there’s little hope. You can’t fix this or him. If you aren’t feeling any effort from him, then that’s likely what’s adding to your feelings of it being over.
Does she have many friends? Maybe she's afraid she'll lose you when you start hanging out with other girls? My advise would be to reasure her or include her in your new friendships? That doesn't mean you can't do anything without her anymore, but maybe invite her to join you and your other/new friends for a drink every once in a while
Are you talking about in app purchases? If I pay with card it’s just my regular PIN code to simply unlock the phone, then I just hover over the machine. In app purchases do need your Google account passwords and the PIN and the CVV, not the card tho, at least that’s my case
It's good you've discovered this about him now, before you got married. That's the only benefit here.
It's funny you say that cause that's how my partner feels sometimes. Men are so emotionally unavailable it's tragic.
Go to the gym. Get jacked. Take mma classes. Then when they want to get groggy again you accept. Go nude and pin them both. Become the world champion living room wrestler. Profit.
He’s verbally abusive and it will become physical soon. I don’t know that I would stay to find out of therapy works, but I do think he needs anger management
She's prob tired af.
I've read in another comment that he didn't try to cancel the date. Which is a good sign. I don't think you are overreacting. That's awful behaviour coming from a friend. It looks like she is trying to get with your boyfriend, but he doesn't see it.
My advice is to be completely open about it. Just tell him you saw the message on the phone while you tried to play the game he suggested. Talk it out, or else it will always come back.
He lives in a van
You should probably line up a new apartment beforehand. Or who is on the lease of your current place, and when does it end?
Also, has he ever been tested for ADHD?
Time to communicate.
Also, ask him if there’s a particular problem with the sleeping arrangements. Maybe you move too much lol.
Uh why are you holding onto the past especially with an ex while in a relationship? It’s unhealthy! No one in a relationship, feeling secure or insecure would want to see ur pics together with them or seeing u saying “I love you” to each other. It’s called having respect for your significant other! The hell is wrong with you? If you like to relive those moments maybe stay with you ex or single and don’t get into another relationship until you’re ready??