I'm going to offer a different perspective here, and it is only because of a show I watched last night that it occurred to me. Otherwise, I would have probably gone the same mental path as you.
Is there a chance he his her sponsor as in AA, NA, or GA or something along those lines, or could he have witnessed something happen to her that could make him be concerned for her enough to check on her regularly.
Like I said, I would probably feel the same in your situation, but is there a chance of it being benign given the lack of romantic flirting.
I feel really guilty that I did not support him and was selfish and took from the relationship more than I gave into it the last few months.
Ok, so I get why you feel guilty, your bf has been struggling and you didn’t notice. But take a minute and think about it, HE didn’t even notice. If he didn’t even put two and two together, how were you suppose to? And even if he did know, did he tell you, or did he ask for what he needed? No, he did not, and you’re not a mind reader. That said, you’re absolutely right to feel bad that he felt bad, but the solution isn’t for you to take responsibility for this, it’s for HIM to learn to be more aware of his needs and speak up for them sooner. And ask for his needs to be met and warn to negotiate with you on that.
So I’d start with asking him what would help, what does he need right now. If he doesn’t know, use active listening skills and empathetic guessing (both easy to google) to help him figure it out. But ultimately this is on him to share what he needs, not on you to guess at it or do it for him with out him communicating it first.
Be honest she deserves to know what’s at steak here! It’s only fair that everyone has all the information in making life altering choices! If this doesn’t pan out for you at least you can leave knowing that you tried and was a honest man! Good karma for the future ?
People have bad thoughts all the time. Like, every day. It’s totally normal. You do not have to share those thoughts with your partner.
Now that you shared your thoughts, your partner is probably thinking this is a lot bigger than it actually is, because I’m betting she wouldn’t have shared bad thoughts she was having unless they were quite serious. From her perspective, the fact that your thoughts broke the threshold of “I should share this“ probably means they were worse than you’ve let on.
You might want to show her this post. It’s pretty clear from the way that you wrote this that you barely did anything at all.
I think this is more of a life lesson situation than a fix it situation.
At worst, he was a fool not to have blocked her. However, you yourself say that he accommodated your insecurities and was not inappropriate based on any behavior you describe.
If you genuinely think he was in the wrong, you shouldn't want him back.
If you know he wasn't doing anything wrong, he knows that as well and probably isn't going to be willing to deal with your insecurities after this.
Either way, you need to deal with the anxiety and jealousy so you don't end up in a situation like this again.
Be prepared that EVERY TIME SHE HAS FEELINGS FOR SOMEONE, you will be so accepting AND SUPPORTIVE, THAT YOU ARE TOTALLY COOL TO LEAVE “TEMPORARILY ” while she fucks a guy ON YOUR BED, you'll think “AH, been here before, she will get tired of him and she will be back to me as always”.
YOU ARE TEACHING YOUR WIFE SHE CAN WALK ALL OVER YOU BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO BOUNDARIES. Instead of marriage counseling, you are totally cool her shagging some dude. I'll guarantee ? you, she will do this BECAUSE YOU MADE IT OK FOR HER TO DO THIS WITHOUT CONSEQUENCES.
It's your life. But when she finally leaves you for someone else, you'll feel like a daft “no boundaries ” dude HOW MUCH TIME YOU WASTED BEING WITH SOMEONE WHO CLEARLY NO LONGER WANTED TO BE WITH YOU.
This why you should date for a partner and not a daddy. Or you can tell him you can give him another chance for a romantic holiday around Father’s Day instead and then decide
Thanks to those who did respond. If you're reading this, I've taken everyone's advice in comments and on chat and decided to stop bringing it up and let myself worry about myself for now. My assumptions are apparently correct that it's not attractive. I guess I just needed to hear it.
YES!!! Yes, make him single! If you stay with him, you are setting yourself up for this to be a pattern for the entirety of your relationship. He will be all sweet and warm and fuzzy, until he's not. And when he's not, it will be very bad, like the evening you are talking about. Let me assure you, all the sweet and warm and fuzzy is fake. The very bad is who he really is. Do not continue this relationship unless you want to be off balance, never knowing what he's going to become angry about and how he will show that anger, for the rest of the relationship. For your own sanity and safety, end it now.
He says he won't cheat and gets mad when I'm expressing my concerns about it. I said to him pretty much similar thing, yet he thinks it should be a normal thing for everyone and that I'm the one who thinks this way.
Thanks, I feel a bit better that I'm not the only one who thinks this way
Stop cleaning up after them and deal with the mess or leave. It's not your job to clean up after your housemates. It's not your job to teach them how to clean. It's not your job to nag them to do it. They don't care and they don't care how it impacts you. If you clean, there is no incentive for them to do it.
I think you are going about wrong. Stop trying to set this up and just enjoy your trip together if something happens, and it's her idea fine. Otherwise, you are setting yourself up for failure….also.keep in mind what if she is into the guy more than she is into you and you get burnt….it happens….frankly you are playing with fire here
The idea I'm getting the most from your rant is that you are fine with him using, but you are also seriously not fine with him using. Pick a lane. Weed is not addictive or habit forming and most people who care and keep track know that already. So that reasoning doesn't work. In fact you clearly have a very hot limit to what you think he should be consuming. You don't get to dictate what goes into his body and you shouldn't feel the need to.. if you just can't fuckin stand sewing him get high than it might be worth breaking up over. Constantly nagging him about his one escape is going to ruin your relationship anyway.
Do yourself a favor and break up with your boyfriend. Block him on everything make it to where he cannot contact you and give yourself a month of feeling sad then after a month check back in with yourself and see how your feeling. Staying with someone who doesn't love and respect you will absolutely ruin your life long term and breaking up is going to hurt if you do it now or in 10 years but if you do it now you can be happy in the foreseeable future.
So, he doesn't want any of the things that you want. He doesn't want to get a job or contribute in any meaningful way. What are you getting out of this relationship?
Leave. Leave right now. Don't waste any more time on him.
Considering his emotions and opinions is okay…to an extent. Your emotions and opinions are also valid, and he’s acting like a victim of your trauma. You do have a voice, sweetie. It might be buried deep within, but it’s there—I suggest you let it out before you’re hurt again. And if you still struggle to find your voice, I guarantee loads of internet strangers on this thread will help you find the right words. Be strong. Be confident. Be heard.
Your best answer is thanks for breaking up with me and making me realise you're a dick.
Honey. Just because he “had it wires than you” dirsbt mean your problems are t valid and shouldn't be spoken about. If he doesn't want to be there for you for your problems but expects you to be there for his and had the nerve to tell you your the one in the wrong and makes you come grovelling back, you are better off without that dumpster fire.
He's selfish and will always be selfish. He will never see you as an equal and as someone who needs to be listened to, he will always prioritise himself in the relationship.
nce we moved in together almost a year ago, she started gaining weight.
Is she still a healthy weight? How does she feel about herself currently? Does she still see her gp/therapist occasionally? Are there other factors that have changed when you moved in together?
Also, last year, I had an odd feeling and went on his following on instagram and he liked pics of girls in bikinis or skimpy angles. I brought it up and he eventually deleted instagram BUT he was upset that I went through his following. He said he likes every pic on his feed and doesn’t pay attention
Also, last year, I had an odd feeling and went on his following on instagram and he liked pics of girls in bikinis or skimpy angles. I brought it up and he eventually deleted instagram BUT he was upset that I went through his following. He said he likes every pic on his feed and doesn’t pay attention
I think your boyfriend wishes for your death swiftly so he can move on to the next woman with bigger titties. Why are you putting yourself through this pain of eating anything just to add some titties? Only way that happens is if you have breasts implants. If eating was the way to get big tits or a great body, plastic surgeons wouldn't make money at all. I advise you to be comfortable with your body and date someone who will also accept and respect your body and not try to make you eat your heart out to please him physically. Leave him and be at peace.
There is no nothing wrong with your boyfriend having a preference, but one should exercise a level of tact when dating or in a relationship. If he chose to date you, then he gets what he gets as he knew what he was getting into.
With that said, I would speak to him and twll him bluntly how his comments are impacting you, and if he has an issue with your size, then it might be time for him to find another woman. Approach the conversation calmly? But be firm.
I agree he can’t blame his roommate. I have brought this up and he always just says he hates the house as a whole and just gave up on it altogether. I don’t really understand it because i would still personally take care of my own rooms in the house even if the rest of it sucked. He promises he won’t put all the housework on me when we on-line together but i am doubting it….he also has a super messy car :/
That he uh, curses a lot when gaming? And it stresses you out? He could try regulating his emotions when doing something that's supposed to be entertainment, you know?
He should 100% be willing to put your dish in the dishwasher. That’s just bizarre, or he is working off of a very entitled worldview where somehow your job is to do the dishes.
As you said.. you could cook too, but he has made it his job to cook and yours to clean.
I think you need to figure out exactly what his expectations of you might be. This is some thing couples need to grapple with when they first get together.
This
They probably already have. She said they shared a bed after a night of drinking..
Feels like a troll post for karma
I'm going to offer a different perspective here, and it is only because of a show I watched last night that it occurred to me. Otherwise, I would have probably gone the same mental path as you.
Is there a chance he his her sponsor as in AA, NA, or GA or something along those lines, or could he have witnessed something happen to her that could make him be concerned for her enough to check on her regularly.
Like I said, I would probably feel the same in your situation, but is there a chance of it being benign given the lack of romantic flirting.
I feel really guilty that I did not support him and was selfish and took from the relationship more than I gave into it the last few months.
Ok, so I get why you feel guilty, your bf has been struggling and you didn’t notice. But take a minute and think about it, HE didn’t even notice. If he didn’t even put two and two together, how were you suppose to? And even if he did know, did he tell you, or did he ask for what he needed? No, he did not, and you’re not a mind reader. That said, you’re absolutely right to feel bad that he felt bad, but the solution isn’t for you to take responsibility for this, it’s for HIM to learn to be more aware of his needs and speak up for them sooner. And ask for his needs to be met and warn to negotiate with you on that.
So I’d start with asking him what would help, what does he need right now. If he doesn’t know, use active listening skills and empathetic guessing (both easy to google) to help him figure it out. But ultimately this is on him to share what he needs, not on you to guess at it or do it for him with out him communicating it first.
Be honest she deserves to know what’s at steak here! It’s only fair that everyone has all the information in making life altering choices! If this doesn’t pan out for you at least you can leave knowing that you tried and was a honest man! Good karma for the future ?
People have bad thoughts all the time. Like, every day. It’s totally normal. You do not have to share those thoughts with your partner.
Now that you shared your thoughts, your partner is probably thinking this is a lot bigger than it actually is, because I’m betting she wouldn’t have shared bad thoughts she was having unless they were quite serious. From her perspective, the fact that your thoughts broke the threshold of “I should share this“ probably means they were worse than you’ve let on.
You might want to show her this post. It’s pretty clear from the way that you wrote this that you barely did anything at all.
Mutual fondness. But some situations clearly present more problems and more poor judgement than others.
Where should the line be drawn on that?
The line should be drawn when he moved. That's the line in the sand for me. LDRs are very hot… this jerk is a drink away from cheating on you.
Stop paying his bills and wish him good luck.
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I think you all have confirmed my fears. ? Thank you for the reality check.?
I feel overwhelmed and I don't know where to start.
Beautiful comment.
Why did u stay then? You manipulated him into marrying you and now you got karma. Congrats.
INFO: why do your friends think he’s controlling? Could you provide more context on why your sister threw a drink at him?
and he never went into it and showed it to you
you have some major issues
I think this is more of a life lesson situation than a fix it situation.
At worst, he was a fool not to have blocked her. However, you yourself say that he accommodated your insecurities and was not inappropriate based on any behavior you describe.
If you genuinely think he was in the wrong, you shouldn't want him back.
If you know he wasn't doing anything wrong, he knows that as well and probably isn't going to be willing to deal with your insecurities after this.
Either way, you need to deal with the anxiety and jealousy so you don't end up in a situation like this again.
I would not be happy in that kind of relationship, which is why I ended it
I personally would break up over that, that’s just so weird to me.
Wrong sub
You're 18, what's all the rush? Just enjoy your youth while it lasts and don't join a religion you don't want to.
You're 18, what's all the rush? Just enjoy your youth while it lasts and don't join a religion you don't want to.
Be prepared that EVERY TIME SHE HAS FEELINGS FOR SOMEONE, you will be so accepting AND SUPPORTIVE, THAT YOU ARE TOTALLY COOL TO LEAVE “TEMPORARILY ” while she fucks a guy ON YOUR BED, you'll think “AH, been here before, she will get tired of him and she will be back to me as always”.
YOU ARE TEACHING YOUR WIFE SHE CAN WALK ALL OVER YOU BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO BOUNDARIES. Instead of marriage counseling, you are totally cool her shagging some dude. I'll guarantee ? you, she will do this BECAUSE YOU MADE IT OK FOR HER TO DO THIS WITHOUT CONSEQUENCES.
It's your life. But when she finally leaves you for someone else, you'll feel like a daft “no boundaries ” dude HOW MUCH TIME YOU WASTED BEING WITH SOMEONE WHO CLEARLY NO LONGER WANTED TO BE WITH YOU.
BUT hey it's your funeral. ⚰️
ChatGPT doesn’t understand human relationships.
Your friend needs to get off social media every single day
This why you should date for a partner and not a daddy. Or you can tell him you can give him another chance for a romantic holiday around Father’s Day instead and then decide
Thanks to those who did respond. If you're reading this, I've taken everyone's advice in comments and on chat and decided to stop bringing it up and let myself worry about myself for now. My assumptions are apparently correct that it's not attractive. I guess I just needed to hear it.
“I guess I'm single now.”
YES!!! Yes, make him single! If you stay with him, you are setting yourself up for this to be a pattern for the entirety of your relationship. He will be all sweet and warm and fuzzy, until he's not. And when he's not, it will be very bad, like the evening you are talking about. Let me assure you, all the sweet and warm and fuzzy is fake. The very bad is who he really is. Do not continue this relationship unless you want to be off balance, never knowing what he's going to become angry about and how he will show that anger, for the rest of the relationship. For your own sanity and safety, end it now.
He says he won't cheat and gets mad when I'm expressing my concerns about it. I said to him pretty much similar thing, yet he thinks it should be a normal thing for everyone and that I'm the one who thinks this way.
Thanks, I feel a bit better that I'm not the only one who thinks this way
Stop cleaning up after them and deal with the mess or leave. It's not your job to clean up after your housemates. It's not your job to teach them how to clean. It's not your job to nag them to do it. They don't care and they don't care how it impacts you. If you clean, there is no incentive for them to do it.
Right now he's on his best behaviour too, because he's trying to impress her.
I think you are going about wrong. Stop trying to set this up and just enjoy your trip together if something happens, and it's her idea fine. Otherwise, you are setting yourself up for failure….also.keep in mind what if she is into the guy more than she is into you and you get burnt….it happens….frankly you are playing with fire here
He lives vegetarian at least since I’ve known him (3years)
The idea I'm getting the most from your rant is that you are fine with him using, but you are also seriously not fine with him using. Pick a lane. Weed is not addictive or habit forming and most people who care and keep track know that already. So that reasoning doesn't work. In fact you clearly have a very hot limit to what you think he should be consuming. You don't get to dictate what goes into his body and you shouldn't feel the need to.. if you just can't fuckin stand sewing him get high than it might be worth breaking up over. Constantly nagging him about his one escape is going to ruin your relationship anyway.
Do yourself a favor and break up with your boyfriend. Block him on everything make it to where he cannot contact you and give yourself a month of feeling sad then after a month check back in with yourself and see how your feeling. Staying with someone who doesn't love and respect you will absolutely ruin your life long term and breaking up is going to hurt if you do it now or in 10 years but if you do it now you can be happy in the foreseeable future.
It was tho
So, he doesn't want any of the things that you want. He doesn't want to get a job or contribute in any meaningful way. What are you getting out of this relationship?
Leave. Leave right now. Don't waste any more time on him.
Thanks that makes sense, I don't know enough about the different philosophies to know what terms to look for. Appreciate it.
Thanks that makes sense, I don't know enough about the different philosophies to know what terms to look for. Appreciate it.
Take my pauper gold ???
Considering his emotions and opinions is okay…to an extent. Your emotions and opinions are also valid, and he’s acting like a victim of your trauma. You do have a voice, sweetie. It might be buried deep within, but it’s there—I suggest you let it out before you’re hurt again. And if you still struggle to find your voice, I guarantee loads of internet strangers on this thread will help you find the right words. Be strong. Be confident. Be heard.
OP, check this sub out plz
Your best answer is thanks for breaking up with me and making me realise you're a dick.
Honey. Just because he “had it wires than you” dirsbt mean your problems are t valid and shouldn't be spoken about. If he doesn't want to be there for you for your problems but expects you to be there for his and had the nerve to tell you your the one in the wrong and makes you come grovelling back, you are better off without that dumpster fire.
He's selfish and will always be selfish. He will never see you as an equal and as someone who needs to be listened to, he will always prioritise himself in the relationship.
Seriously thank him and move on!
My instant translation of mom’s “advice” was this
She said that no one can be better than me.
nce we moved in together almost a year ago, she started gaining weight.
Is she still a healthy weight? How does she feel about herself currently? Does she still see her gp/therapist occasionally? Are there other factors that have changed when you moved in together?
Also, last year, I had an odd feeling and went on his following on instagram and he liked pics of girls in bikinis or skimpy angles. I brought it up and he eventually deleted instagram BUT he was upset that I went through his following. He said he likes every pic on his feed and doesn’t pay attention
Also, last year, I had an odd feeling and went on his following on instagram and he liked pics of girls in bikinis or skimpy angles. I brought it up and he eventually deleted instagram BUT he was upset that I went through his following. He said he likes every pic on his feed and doesn’t pay attention
Thanks for the advice
Was this your choice? Why?
I think your boyfriend wishes for your death swiftly so he can move on to the next woman with bigger titties. Why are you putting yourself through this pain of eating anything just to add some titties? Only way that happens is if you have breasts implants. If eating was the way to get big tits or a great body, plastic surgeons wouldn't make money at all. I advise you to be comfortable with your body and date someone who will also accept and respect your body and not try to make you eat your heart out to please him physically. Leave him and be at peace.
There is no nothing wrong with your boyfriend having a preference, but one should exercise a level of tact when dating or in a relationship. If he chose to date you, then he gets what he gets as he knew what he was getting into.
With that said, I would speak to him and twll him bluntly how his comments are impacting you, and if he has an issue with your size, then it might be time for him to find another woman. Approach the conversation calmly? But be firm.
eeeh i dont think so cause im sure she slept in the bed with her friend before figuring out she was bi, but i can understand the worry about it too!
You can't help him do this. He needs to realize this himself.
What does this have to do with kids? Beating kids isn't cool.
Right I am 45 and I see so many posts here were I am like ugggg I am so glad I got old
Yes
I agree he can’t blame his roommate. I have brought this up and he always just says he hates the house as a whole and just gave up on it altogether. I don’t really understand it because i would still personally take care of my own rooms in the house even if the rest of it sucked. He promises he won’t put all the housework on me when we on-line together but i am doubting it….he also has a super messy car :/
That he uh, curses a lot when gaming? And it stresses you out? He could try regulating his emotions when doing something that's supposed to be entertainment, you know?
He should 100% be willing to put your dish in the dishwasher. That’s just bizarre, or he is working off of a very entitled worldview where somehow your job is to do the dishes.
As you said.. you could cook too, but he has made it his job to cook and yours to clean.
I think you need to figure out exactly what his expectations of you might be. This is some thing couples need to grapple with when they first get together.