If it's “just a name,” then he and your stepmonster should be able to pick a new one, right? Since names supposedly aren't important? Oh wait, they won't? I guess that proves they know names are important and just want you to accommodate their bizarre BS.
Unless you're missing out on something else in your relationship with your dad, I think NC is the way to go. If you must interact with them, then refuse to discuss the subject, tell them they know your views, and hang up if they won't quit. You're in the right. You have nothing to gain by arguing.
I don’t feel comfortable with him sexually currently
Then kick him out, why is he still around? Infact why have you let this abuse get so bad in the first place?
What is even the point of posting these posts here? As a 25yo don’t you have your own judgement? Why do you need validation from us about something that should be so obvious?
This is asked in almost every post that I see these day. But it bears repeating – why are you with this man? Is no one else in your town available? Have all other men died or gotten married?
‘But I love him’ – ok what exactly about him do you love? Because people usually fall in love with a good person. Someone who is kind and respectful and actually cares about us. Your bf coerced you into sex, ‘forgets’ condoms, told you to your face he doesn’t care about your boundaries, and you’re out here meandering about if you’re overreacting. Okay.
He then said “To be honest, it’s not my job to uphold your boundaries, it’s on you”.
And here’s the kicker – HE’S NOT WRONG! Yes, you truly are the one who’s supposed to uphold your own boundaries, and not him. Now the question is – why is it that you don’t do it? Why do you keep people around that don’t respect your boundaries? He may be the circus, but you’re the one that keeps buying the tickets. And yes as long as you keep buying the ticket to the clowns show the actual problem is you, not him.
It's simple, choose not to fight. Self control is all you need
If it's “just a name,” then he and your stepmonster should be able to pick a new one, right? Since names supposedly aren't important? Oh wait, they won't? I guess that proves they know names are important and just want you to accommodate their bizarre BS.
Unless you're missing out on something else in your relationship with your dad, I think NC is the way to go. If you must interact with them, then refuse to discuss the subject, tell them they know your views, and hang up if they won't quit. You're in the right. You have nothing to gain by arguing.
I don’t feel comfortable with him sexually currently
Then kick him out, why is he still around? Infact why have you let this abuse get so bad in the first place?
What is even the point of posting these posts here? As a 25yo don’t you have your own judgement? Why do you need validation from us about something that should be so obvious?
This is asked in almost every post that I see these day. But it bears repeating – why are you with this man? Is no one else in your town available? Have all other men died or gotten married?
‘But I love him’ – ok what exactly about him do you love? Because people usually fall in love with a good person. Someone who is kind and respectful and actually cares about us. Your bf coerced you into sex, ‘forgets’ condoms, told you to your face he doesn’t care about your boundaries, and you’re out here meandering about if you’re overreacting. Okay.
He then said “To be honest, it’s not my job to uphold your boundaries, it’s on you”.
And here’s the kicker – HE’S NOT WRONG! Yes, you truly are the one who’s supposed to uphold your own boundaries, and not him. Now the question is – why is it that you don’t do it? Why do you keep people around that don’t respect your boundaries? He may be the circus, but you’re the one that keeps buying the tickets. And yes as long as you keep buying the ticket to the clowns show the actual problem is you, not him.
She’s 26. This is ridiculous and if she’s serious I don’t think she’s partner material. Life is full of adversity. You need a real partner.