There’s a good chance her going to this event will be looked at kindly, and she could possibly request the day off for your actual graduation, so chin up! You have a great working girlfriend
God forbid something happen to me, and my husband has to find someone else, I pray to God it isn’t you. Or anyone remotely like you. I’m sure you’re lovely as a human being, but if you don’t want to be a mother in ANY capacity, why TF are you dating someone with children? Because they’re his children forever, whether you like it or not. Have this conversation with HIM, not Reddit. Go show him this post, and wish him the best, and let him go.
If women mature faster than men. How much of a gap is 10 years? Most of your parents and grandparents are at least 10 years apart. Yet they've managed to stay married far longer than most women of today will.
Eh I wouldn't really break up with my gf even if she was homophobic or anything. It just doesn't matter to me. Why does it to you?
You can also talk to him about not sending you those videos, instead of just breaking up with him. I mean if he doesn't stop, break up, it's completely valid.
Nah I fully understand your position if me and my partner hadn't discussed it before and he just ball dropped it on me I'd be extremely upset I'm only fine with it because we'd talked about it beforehand. There is no relationship without respect or trust I agree and telling someone that you think their so unloyal and such a liar that you think they'd cheat and try to pass it off as theirs is a problem because that's often times what the guy is doing when he asks usually their either looking for a way out with 0 responsibility and there's no way to actually ask without accusing your partner of infidelity. I'm assuming my hospital won't switch my baby on accident or purpose and hoping that they won't ?? this is both me and my partners first kid and tbh we both went into this relationship kinda with the “I wanna be child free” mindset.
She's probably just worried about the backlash she will definitely receive for you taking her name. And she's right, being a doctor, it's hella hot to get everything changed. It's not like most of us going to a couple of government offices. She'd have to change with medical boards, and who knows what else. Is not hyphenating the last name for your kids worth canceling the engagement?
Could it be that one of you was having a dream? I’ve never heard of a guy jerking off while sleeping, but a woman could theoretically masturbate while in some stage of sleep. Or your guy could’ve dreamt the whole thing.
Kind of unrelated, but long ago my late wife woke up furious at me for having cheated on her. Full on crying and demanding to know how I could do such a thing. She dreamt it so vividly that it took her hours to come to terms that it was in her head and that I never cheated. Freaked me out tbh. Needless to say it was a sleepless night for us both once she woke up.
My guy, if you have all of that which you're unpacking, it sounds like you need to take some time for yourself. You've taken this woman for granted. the “college experience” guys talk about is honestly gross and not very realistic. It's not all threesomes and drunken orgies. I would not date a person who wanted to prioritize getting this experience. Ironic coming from a person who doesn't want to feel rejected, but has no problem doing the rejection.
I'm looking for the best advice possible. I appreciate that. I guess maybe part of me is also curious what people have to say seeing the situation. It's tough. I love her but there is a lot going on.
The thing is; you actually do have a shot at starting over with another woman over what she has to work with.
She wants to be independent with her work and feel accomplished; yet she’s mad you don’t help nor does she look into preexisting, available careers. There’s a lot to unpack but it seems like she’s seen that the grass wasn’t greener outside of her homeland. Some things you have to worry about is depending on where exactly she’s from they still quarantine/close travel in China.
So you’d risk going there and then loosing out because they need to isolate people from travel if something were to happen.
I’ll be honest, I think I skipped where you mentioned you’d both want kids? Which if this was a dealbreaker for her could be additional strife as she’s getting older.
Are your in laws around? Does this control issue your husband has stem from something he learned or was subjected to as a kid?
You were right to apologize for the teasing with the kids. Sad that he didn’t accept it.
His behavior is disgusting, a health hazard, manipulative & controlling. It is not normal & continue to teach your kids proper hygiene & toilet habits!
Tell him his repulsive habit (& hygiene I’m guessing) is affecting intimacy and desire. No flush, no plunge, stinky house? No sex!
What is his reasoning for not doing this at work or someone else’s home? If he can control his bowel habits elsewhere he can & must at home.
He needs counseling & I think Reddit knows how he’d react to that suggestion. Talk to your family doctor. He needs help.
Part of me wants him to be embarrassed af in front of others about this problem. Announce it to guests & family. Rent a port-a-potty. Direct him & his filth outside
Look I know you say it would suck to break up if you wrongly thought you were his side chick but from everything I just read I honestly believe it would suck more to stay with him.
When a man loves you, YOU are top priority. Seeing you, initiating spending quality time with you, showing you off, making sure you’re safe and comfortable (driving you to work etc) …
He’s doing NONE of this.
The only way you can attempt to turn this situation around (and I’m struggling to see why you’d even want to at this point) is by falling off of the radar. Don’t text or call first, don’t ask to see him, don’t pay him any attention. If he actually asks to see you (doubtful) then apologise and tell him you’re just super busy right now.
You’ve already BEGGED (ffs) to be more involved in his life. Girl. You are worth so much more than this. Stop chasing him it’s so bad for your self confidence.
The bar is in the floor with this guy and he’s coming at you with a shovel.
Please have some sense and just find someone better. Or learn to be happily single, because that’s so good for you as well. Anything is better than this.
Having said that, you should maybe get checked for sleep apnea, esp if you’re waking up with headaches. That + snoring could equal apnea
Note: being overweight does NOT cause apnea! The one study that showed it did was falsified and has been discredited. (Just so you know)
But listen: gaining weight is part of getting older and there’s nothing at all wrong with that. Nothing. Your husband is mean and clearly has some sort of Leonardo DiCaprio age fixation. Not to pile on, but dollars to donuts he’ll leave you at some point for something in her early 20s and say it’s your fault for “letting yourself go.” He’s full of shit.
It's a medical conference, so that may be why it's a little different. She needs continuing educations credits every year, and she can earn some by attending this conference. Her hospital will pay for it's employees to attend the conference (there's some small fee), but they will not pay for the accommodations. It's not required and medical employees of the hospital can earn their credits other ways, so basically it's an excuse for a vacation while getting credits.
Generally, relationships don't work between people with opposite world views.
However, if this is the only thing that you have disagreed on, you should be able to work through it. If you both take time to explain why you feel the way you do on the race issue without interrupting the other person, you may be able to find common ground.
And if common ground can't be found, you may be at least about to agree to disagree about it and drop it.
However, since you are white and she is Indian, this is probably something that is going to keep coming up so you will need to either find a consensus, or break up.
Exactly my thoughts! I don't want him to be struggling. Because I truly love this man and I want to see him succeed and not feel like he's drowning in debt, but I can't see myself trying to build a life with someone who is bad at managing finances.
With that said, we're very much NOT there yet, this is a very new relationship and we don't have plans to cohabitate and officially merge our lives in the near future.
I would be livid. Like there is not enough free porn out there, he had to use an image of a mutual friend. I'd start to wonder if he has feelings for her or if it has ever gotten inappropriate. Or is this just someone he fantasize about. Either way, I would not be okay with that.
I know, still I’m going to tell you something my dad told me. No one who is sure about you will ever make you feel like they are unsure.
Disengage. Find someone who is sure about you. You deserve nothing less than what you give to other people. You’re giving her more than you get back. It’s a shitty deal. Why would ever allow yourself to accept less than you deserve?
I appreciate your advice, and I understand what you're saying. But it's not easy for me to just walk away from someone who I have feelings for. I know it's not a good situation, and I'm trying to figure out what to do. It's true that no one who is sure about me would make me feel unsure, but it's also true that sometimes people are unsure or confused about their feelings. I'm not saying that's what's happening here, but I just wanted to acknowledge that it's a possibility. As for why I would accept less than I deserve, I guess it's because I struggle with self-esteem and sometimes feel like I don't deserve better. But I'm working on it, and I appreciate your support.
What am I doing wrong? My past relationship was loveless and abusive and I wasn't a priority for my ex and it triggers me thinking that I may not be a priority for my fiancé.
What I strongly suggest that you do, once you end this relationship, is to explore with a therapist your history in order to give you the best emotional tools going forward for you future relationships.
My very first boyfriend was obsessed with it. As a Christmas gift, he gave me a ringbox, inside it wasn’t a ring, oh no! It was a condom meant for anal sex. I kept telling him no. I wasn’t ready for it!
It wasn’t until 10 years later that i was willing to try it (with a new boyfriend, obviously I dumped the first one). It was okay. But I did it because I wanted it, not because I was pressured in to it.
Your actual problem is that your BF thought that it was acceptable to scratch you when he was angry with you. It might only be “just” a scratch. NOW. Change scratch to punch, would you still think his reaction is ok, and ignore it? That behaviour only escalated over time as they desensitise you to it. Which he has done, since you don’t even acknowledge it in your post.
This situation is not dumb. It’s a red flag.
What’s NOT ok in a relationship, ever, for any reason, is physically assaulting your partner. Which is what he did to you.
True bt i meant the weird attachment would be more acceptable if u cnt find a sitter do child friendly restaurants or a kid getting jealous if their single dad ws holding someone else's hand. And going everywhere with them, basically coming first would make more sense
Interrupting sex and sleeping in the bed is stl weird af bt yeah. The dude is obsessed with his dog. It won't change.
I stopped at the debating to stay together and fight constantly for the kid.
OP do NOT stay together for your child. I grew up with my parents fighting constantly and hated it. I'm fearly of men that yell and show any signs of anger. I do my best to avoid arguments and disagreements to a fault. I have difficulties identifying healthy relationships. Constant fighting in front of your child damages them. Divorce is better while your son is unable to remember you two together. And if your kid is taking it hot, seek therapy for them to work through an potential trauma.
Love is wonderful but it's not enough for a successful long-term relationship. Communication, values, compatibility, and life goals are all important too. Take some time to reflect on what you want out of your life and how you want to feel about your relationship, and be honest about how she fits into it.
Hahahaha my god man you are extreme
Nah no recovery from that, sorry. Mental images of you and your ex is going to haunt her.
It means you want the best for the child which would be that in this scenario. Its her decision but she is making the wrong one.
What do you mean probably?
& how often do you think birth control is failing?
It is not that irrational to think that a cheating man also doesn't care about sexual protection.
There’s a good chance her going to this event will be looked at kindly, and she could possibly request the day off for your actual graduation, so chin up! You have a great working girlfriend
God forbid something happen to me, and my husband has to find someone else, I pray to God it isn’t you. Or anyone remotely like you. I’m sure you’re lovely as a human being, but if you don’t want to be a mother in ANY capacity, why TF are you dating someone with children? Because they’re his children forever, whether you like it or not. Have this conversation with HIM, not Reddit. Go show him this post, and wish him the best, and let him go.
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If women mature faster than men. How much of a gap is 10 years? Most of your parents and grandparents are at least 10 years apart. Yet they've managed to stay married far longer than most women of today will.
Right? We all know someone who turns out they dated a horrible person. It’s not like they all show their crazy right off the bat.
Eh I wouldn't really break up with my gf even if she was homophobic or anything. It just doesn't matter to me. Why does it to you?
You can also talk to him about not sending you those videos, instead of just breaking up with him. I mean if he doesn't stop, break up, it's completely valid.
This isn't reasonable. This is controlling and abusive.
Yes, leave
No, you ALMOST cheated. Yet you think that makes you great, not cheating is the bare minimum in a monogamous relationship.
Yes that's a very nice gift…she can buy something for herself that she wants
Nah I fully understand your position if me and my partner hadn't discussed it before and he just ball dropped it on me I'd be extremely upset I'm only fine with it because we'd talked about it beforehand. There is no relationship without respect or trust I agree and telling someone that you think their so unloyal and such a liar that you think they'd cheat and try to pass it off as theirs is a problem because that's often times what the guy is doing when he asks usually their either looking for a way out with 0 responsibility and there's no way to actually ask without accusing your partner of infidelity. I'm assuming my hospital won't switch my baby on accident or purpose and hoping that they won't ?? this is both me and my partners first kid and tbh we both went into this relationship kinda with the “I wanna be child free” mindset.
She's probably just worried about the backlash she will definitely receive for you taking her name. And she's right, being a doctor, it's hella hot to get everything changed. It's not like most of us going to a couple of government offices. She'd have to change with medical boards, and who knows what else. Is not hyphenating the last name for your kids worth canceling the engagement?
Could it be that one of you was having a dream? I’ve never heard of a guy jerking off while sleeping, but a woman could theoretically masturbate while in some stage of sleep. Or your guy could’ve dreamt the whole thing.
Kind of unrelated, but long ago my late wife woke up furious at me for having cheated on her. Full on crying and demanding to know how I could do such a thing. She dreamt it so vividly that it took her hours to come to terms that it was in her head and that I never cheated. Freaked me out tbh. Needless to say it was a sleepless night for us both once she woke up.
My guy, if you have all of that which you're unpacking, it sounds like you need to take some time for yourself. You've taken this woman for granted. the “college experience” guys talk about is honestly gross and not very realistic. It's not all threesomes and drunken orgies. I would not date a person who wanted to prioritize getting this experience. Ironic coming from a person who doesn't want to feel rejected, but has no problem doing the rejection.
I'm looking for the best advice possible. I appreciate that. I guess maybe part of me is also curious what people have to say seeing the situation. It's tough. I love her but there is a lot going on.
OP rushing to get that 2nd divorce under his belt
The thing is; you actually do have a shot at starting over with another woman over what she has to work with.
She wants to be independent with her work and feel accomplished; yet she’s mad you don’t help nor does she look into preexisting, available careers. There’s a lot to unpack but it seems like she’s seen that the grass wasn’t greener outside of her homeland. Some things you have to worry about is depending on where exactly she’s from they still quarantine/close travel in China.
So you’d risk going there and then loosing out because they need to isolate people from travel if something were to happen.
I’ll be honest, I think I skipped where you mentioned you’d both want kids? Which if this was a dealbreaker for her could be additional strife as she’s getting older.
I couldn't even read this. OP why are you with him?
The only consolation I can find in this post is that her friends are actually sticking up for the right thing. OP disgusts me to my core ngl.
Are your in laws around? Does this control issue your husband has stem from something he learned or was subjected to as a kid?
You were right to apologize for the teasing with the kids. Sad that he didn’t accept it.
His behavior is disgusting, a health hazard, manipulative & controlling. It is not normal & continue to teach your kids proper hygiene & toilet habits!
Tell him his repulsive habit (& hygiene I’m guessing) is affecting intimacy and desire. No flush, no plunge, stinky house? No sex!
What is his reasoning for not doing this at work or someone else’s home? If he can control his bowel habits elsewhere he can & must at home.
He needs counseling & I think Reddit knows how he’d react to that suggestion. Talk to your family doctor. He needs help.
Part of me wants him to be embarrassed af in front of others about this problem. Announce it to guests & family. Rent a port-a-potty. Direct him & his filth outside
Good luck.
Look I know you say it would suck to break up if you wrongly thought you were his side chick but from everything I just read I honestly believe it would suck more to stay with him.
When a man loves you, YOU are top priority. Seeing you, initiating spending quality time with you, showing you off, making sure you’re safe and comfortable (driving you to work etc) …
He’s doing NONE of this.
The only way you can attempt to turn this situation around (and I’m struggling to see why you’d even want to at this point) is by falling off of the radar. Don’t text or call first, don’t ask to see him, don’t pay him any attention. If he actually asks to see you (doubtful) then apologise and tell him you’re just super busy right now.
You’ve already BEGGED (ffs) to be more involved in his life. Girl. You are worth so much more than this. Stop chasing him it’s so bad for your self confidence.
The bar is in the floor with this guy and he’s coming at you with a shovel.
Please have some sense and just find someone better. Or learn to be happily single, because that’s so good for you as well. Anything is better than this.
I agree, not a big deal
Your friend is 100% correct.
Your husband is disgusting.
Having said that, you should maybe get checked for sleep apnea, esp if you’re waking up with headaches. That + snoring could equal apnea
Note: being overweight does NOT cause apnea! The one study that showed it did was falsified and has been discredited. (Just so you know)
But listen: gaining weight is part of getting older and there’s nothing at all wrong with that. Nothing. Your husband is mean and clearly has some sort of Leonardo DiCaprio age fixation. Not to pile on, but dollars to donuts he’ll leave you at some point for something in her early 20s and say it’s your fault for “letting yourself go.” He’s full of shit.
It's a medical conference, so that may be why it's a little different. She needs continuing educations credits every year, and she can earn some by attending this conference. Her hospital will pay for it's employees to attend the conference (there's some small fee), but they will not pay for the accommodations. It's not required and medical employees of the hospital can earn their credits other ways, so basically it's an excuse for a vacation while getting credits.
Generally, relationships don't work between people with opposite world views.
However, if this is the only thing that you have disagreed on, you should be able to work through it. If you both take time to explain why you feel the way you do on the race issue without interrupting the other person, you may be able to find common ground.
And if common ground can't be found, you may be at least about to agree to disagree about it and drop it.
However, since you are white and she is Indian, this is probably something that is going to keep coming up so you will need to either find a consensus, or break up.
You fucked around and found out. She's telling people to have support and warn others what you're like.
Leave it alone. Bob has made his choice and there’s nothing to be gained by continuing to communicate with him.
It just sucks so much because our relationship is so good and literally everything else is so good. I just feel like I have this big hole in me
My s o of ten years is super handsome to me. We have great chemistry too. I did not think he was handsome when I met him.
I’m sorry, her parents regularly HIT HER because she sees you? And you A) don’t seem to be concerned about that and B) want her to “tough it out”?
I have to choose to believe this isn’t real – if it is that girl has enough issues to deal with without you making it tougher for her, leave her alone
Exactly my thoughts! I don't want him to be struggling. Because I truly love this man and I want to see him succeed and not feel like he's drowning in debt, but I can't see myself trying to build a life with someone who is bad at managing finances.
With that said, we're very much NOT there yet, this is a very new relationship and we don't have plans to cohabitate and officially merge our lives in the near future.
Tell him thanks but no thanks. Let him know you don't need until Sunday and to have a nice life.
I would be livid. Like there is not enough free porn out there, he had to use an image of a mutual friend. I'd start to wonder if he has feelings for her or if it has ever gotten inappropriate. Or is this just someone he fantasize about. Either way, I would not be okay with that.
I know, still I’m going to tell you something my dad told me. No one who is sure about you will ever make you feel like they are unsure.
Disengage. Find someone who is sure about you. You deserve nothing less than what you give to other people. You’re giving her more than you get back. It’s a shitty deal. Why would ever allow yourself to accept less than you deserve?
I appreciate your advice, and I understand what you're saying. But it's not easy for me to just walk away from someone who I have feelings for. I know it's not a good situation, and I'm trying to figure out what to do. It's true that no one who is sure about me would make me feel unsure, but it's also true that sometimes people are unsure or confused about their feelings. I'm not saying that's what's happening here, but I just wanted to acknowledge that it's a possibility. As for why I would accept less than I deserve, I guess it's because I struggle with self-esteem and sometimes feel like I don't deserve better. But I'm working on it, and I appreciate your support.
Accepting drinks from random dudes whilst in a relationship just seems disrespectful
There's a red flag here and it's not your boyfriend
Which is a horrible tragedy, damn that’s so sad
What am I doing wrong? My past relationship was loveless and abusive and I wasn't a priority for my ex and it triggers me thinking that I may not be a priority for my fiancé.
What I strongly suggest that you do, once you end this relationship, is to explore with a therapist your history in order to give you the best emotional tools going forward for you future relationships.
My very first boyfriend was obsessed with it. As a Christmas gift, he gave me a ringbox, inside it wasn’t a ring, oh no! It was a condom meant for anal sex. I kept telling him no. I wasn’t ready for it!
It wasn’t until 10 years later that i was willing to try it (with a new boyfriend, obviously I dumped the first one). It was okay. But I did it because I wanted it, not because I was pressured in to it.
You’re boyfriend sounds like an L
I raised 2 kids (not at the same time) with zero grandmothers for support. Take a seat and STFU yourself.
Your friendship with Alex isn’t the problem here.
Your actual problem is that your BF thought that it was acceptable to scratch you when he was angry with you. It might only be “just” a scratch. NOW. Change scratch to punch, would you still think his reaction is ok, and ignore it? That behaviour only escalated over time as they desensitise you to it. Which he has done, since you don’t even acknowledge it in your post.
This situation is not dumb. It’s a red flag.
What’s NOT ok in a relationship, ever, for any reason, is physically assaulting your partner. Which is what he did to you.
Your partner sounds like a lying and manipulating nightmare.
All she does is lie and blame everyone else.
She'll ruin your life!
True bt i meant the weird attachment would be more acceptable if u cnt find a sitter do child friendly restaurants or a kid getting jealous if their single dad ws holding someone else's hand. And going everywhere with them, basically coming first would make more sense
Interrupting sex and sleeping in the bed is stl weird af bt yeah. The dude is obsessed with his dog. It won't change.
You don't limit contact with someone you cheated with – you end it permanently.
I stopped at the debating to stay together and fight constantly for the kid.
OP do NOT stay together for your child. I grew up with my parents fighting constantly and hated it. I'm fearly of men that yell and show any signs of anger. I do my best to avoid arguments and disagreements to a fault. I have difficulties identifying healthy relationships. Constant fighting in front of your child damages them. Divorce is better while your son is unable to remember you two together. And if your kid is taking it hot, seek therapy for them to work through an potential trauma.
Love is wonderful but it's not enough for a successful long-term relationship. Communication, values, compatibility, and life goals are all important too. Take some time to reflect on what you want out of your life and how you want to feel about your relationship, and be honest about how she fits into it.