I personally cannot fathom a 17 year old drugging another person but crazier things have happened. I see that you are going to get tested for drugs which is the only way to find out definitively but regardless you should break up and be single for a bit. The fact that you feel that she is capable of doing that is not a good sign. Either you are dating someone who is capable of violating you or you’re dealing with some paranoia ( which is understandable given your comments). You have a lot going on personally that needs to be sorted first before you consider a relationship imo. The drinking is doing more harm than it’s perceived rewards. Please update us! We are very concerned about you ?
I understand that, but what’s even more fustrating is that when people are saying just focus on it or this or that, it’s like that’s what I’ve already been doing. This degree is killing me after I’m pulling all nighters with no sleep waking up on my computer keyboard and still not being able to complete the assignment. It’s naked and it’s degrading each and every day I have to walk into the computer room knowing I have no idea what’s going on or how to code, I am trying to learn it again but the pace is very fast
And no one is forcing anyone to reject and/or emotionally abuse their partners, yet for sone reason cheating is worse than emotional abuse for most of this sub.
OP , I think staying at home for the first year is a good choice depending on school and especially Covid they do call a lot for any sickness and cough or anything!! I think staying home 1 yr is a good idea or maybe a part time job that is 20 hr or less and will let u leave at any notice . Good luck .
In school, my parents didn’t get mad if I brought home Cs or Ds, if they knew I was trying. The lack of trying however would be an issue.
Your bf is in pain and ignoring his issues is actually going to make it worse long term. You can speak with compassion, but be firm. You need him to help himself. Give him certain examples of things that *might help, and a timeline for him to put a plan/ routine together.
I think 2-3 months to put a plan in place and then 4-6 months to demonstrate consistency is good. But focus on the mental health benefits for him, not the lack of sex which seems to be a symptom.
I don't really get how this went downhill that fast. I am bi and in a relationship with a woman. I have no urge to also date men ( which he is doing ). You let this go on for far too long thinking you are making him happy while you are miserable.
OP you need to sit down with your husband as soon as possible and discuss your feelings because I will guarantee you something will happen with that guy visiting.
See it all the time. Guy wants to open up his relationship because there’s a cute younger coworker who he thinks would fuck him. Wife is against it because she believes in the idea of marriage being exclusive.
Guy bullies wife into it. If he’s lucky he gets to sleep with the coworker, but more often the coworker loses interest because she was just flirting for flirting sake(if at all)
Meanwhile wife is just saying yes to any guy who tries to hit it and boyfriend is posting on Reddit while wearing headphones to drown out the sound of his wife being clapped by a stranger for the third time this week.
I’d actually argue that this wasn’t constructive criticism at all. Nine months is plenty of time to talk about what you want and what is a major turn on without it being in the context of “my ex fucked me best because they did this to me.” That just, not constructive.
These comments are making me sad. The way society discards human beings if they’ve made mistakes. And we wonder why ex-convicts struggle to rejoin society.
You need to talk to your wife and explain that you are working on redeveloping your relationship and you want him in your life. Your kids can be supervised if she’s concerned but he’s your family and this is a valuable relationship to have. Your dad also really needs acceptance right now as he regains his footing in life.
Girl, he didn't “rape” you. He RAPED you. In capital letters and without a doubt.
This wasn't technically assault. He full on assaulted you.
You said NO multiple times, and he not only ignored that you didn't consent, but he fuckkng choked you!
Just because other women had gone through worse doesn't make this okay in the slightest.
You seriously can not continue a relationship with a RAPIST (again, capital letters, because that's what he is). He deserves to go to prison for what he did to you. I understand if you don't feel comfortable going to the police (I didn't either when I should've), but it would be the right thing to do.
I'd be inclined to cut both of them out of my life. She assaulted you, and then tried to mess up your relationship. He seems to think being assaulted is cheating.
I interpreted “changed man” as changed from the specific behaviors being discussed. That may well not be what he meant. At any rate, I entirely agree this shows an appalling view of child sexual abuse by the BF. This could never be okay IMO.
Easy. “Hey -girlfriend's name-, I've been thinking about my birthday/this religious holiday coming up and I would really like this specific present or something similar. I would be so happy/grateful/positive emotion if you could get it for me”
Basically, if you don't like what she's giving, be specific about something you do want her to give you. You can even be specific yet vague enough that she's got room to look around for something that fits in her budget.
I gift people handmade Crochet stuff all the time but it's mostly because they aren't forthcoming about what they want. I also used to get gifted lots of tat at Christmas until I politely told my family that I didn't need gifts any more or if there was something they would get me collectively, I'd let them know.
It didn’t blow up suddenly. You admit he had concerns about your other boyfriend, but you ignored them. Well, he didn’t ignore them. You broke the rules that you agreed to, about keeping things physical only. And your ex got sick of it, and sick of you, and dumped you for it.
I don’t think your ex would be interested in hearing from you. If he wanted to, he wouldn’t have blocked you everywhere.
He said he wasn’t comfortable with you being with that guy, instead of just moving on to someone you both agreed on your self centered butt went and saw the guy constantly. And now you’re confused as to what went wrong… are you serious? You saw that guy 2 times a week for 8 months straight, sounds like you were also putting in more time and effort for date nights with that guy than your actual boyfriend! The only surprising part of this is that your boyfriend let it go on for as long as it did before dropping you like a hot potato.
Honestly, I would choose neither. Definitely not your ex. She has the nerve to complain about always being second choice when you're literally her contingency plan? She left you when she found something she wanted more, then came back to you after it failed.
The other one sounds like she's enjoying the attention you give her, but unwilling to commit. It's OK to continue talking to her if it makes you happy, but I would recommend against investing too much in her. She probably finds validation in keeping you on the hook.
Super. If I were the OP I won't let myself settle for that kind of man.
I personally cannot fathom a 17 year old drugging another person but crazier things have happened. I see that you are going to get tested for drugs which is the only way to find out definitively but regardless you should break up and be single for a bit. The fact that you feel that she is capable of doing that is not a good sign. Either you are dating someone who is capable of violating you or you’re dealing with some paranoia ( which is understandable given your comments). You have a lot going on personally that needs to be sorted first before you consider a relationship imo. The drinking is doing more harm than it’s perceived rewards. Please update us! We are very concerned about you ?
I understand that, but what’s even more fustrating is that when people are saying just focus on it or this or that, it’s like that’s what I’ve already been doing. This degree is killing me after I’m pulling all nighters with no sleep waking up on my computer keyboard and still not being able to complete the assignment. It’s naked and it’s degrading each and every day I have to walk into the computer room knowing I have no idea what’s going on or how to code, I am trying to learn it again but the pace is very fast
Sounds like he's in a relationship and was caught ?
I KNOW
And no one is forcing anyone to reject and/or emotionally abuse their partners, yet for sone reason cheating is worse than emotional abuse for most of this sub.
OP , I think staying at home for the first year is a good choice depending on school and especially Covid they do call a lot for any sickness and cough or anything!! I think staying home 1 yr is a good idea or maybe a part time job that is 20 hr or less and will let u leave at any notice . Good luck .
She seems to be cool with it as long as those eggs aren’t made into deviled eggs and eaten.
What a wild world, man.
You’re not throwing anything away. She did that and then lied to your face. You can’t trust anything she says.
Is it possible that you're jealous of his relationship with his mother that she's there to support him? Your mom seems to be lacking on that
In school, my parents didn’t get mad if I brought home Cs or Ds, if they knew I was trying. The lack of trying however would be an issue.
Your bf is in pain and ignoring his issues is actually going to make it worse long term. You can speak with compassion, but be firm. You need him to help himself. Give him certain examples of things that *might help, and a timeline for him to put a plan/ routine together.
I think 2-3 months to put a plan in place and then 4-6 months to demonstrate consistency is good. But focus on the mental health benefits for him, not the lack of sex which seems to be a symptom.
I don't really get how this went downhill that fast. I am bi and in a relationship with a woman. I have no urge to also date men ( which he is doing ). You let this go on for far too long thinking you are making him happy while you are miserable.
OP you need to sit down with your husband as soon as possible and discuss your feelings because I will guarantee you something will happen with that guy visiting.
It’s not. I like how internet just throws the word gaslighting, narcissism and all without knowing where to use it. Love it
See it all the time. Guy wants to open up his relationship because there’s a cute younger coworker who he thinks would fuck him. Wife is against it because she believes in the idea of marriage being exclusive.
Guy bullies wife into it. If he’s lucky he gets to sleep with the coworker, but more often the coworker loses interest because she was just flirting for flirting sake(if at all)
Meanwhile wife is just saying yes to any guy who tries to hit it and boyfriend is posting on Reddit while wearing headphones to drown out the sound of his wife being clapped by a stranger for the third time this week.
I’d actually argue that this wasn’t constructive criticism at all. Nine months is plenty of time to talk about what you want and what is a major turn on without it being in the context of “my ex fucked me best because they did this to me.” That just, not constructive.
Of course I didn’t mean direct puff we are married again I was hoping to get more interactions with him outside of him visiting/regarding our son
These comments are making me sad. The way society discards human beings if they’ve made mistakes. And we wonder why ex-convicts struggle to rejoin society.
You need to talk to your wife and explain that you are working on redeveloping your relationship and you want him in your life. Your kids can be supervised if she’s concerned but he’s your family and this is a valuable relationship to have. Your dad also really needs acceptance right now as he regains his footing in life.
I think it’s more the second one. I felt like he shouldn’t be having fun when I am struggling.
Girl, he didn't “rape” you. He RAPED you. In capital letters and without a doubt.
This wasn't technically assault. He full on assaulted you.
You said NO multiple times, and he not only ignored that you didn't consent, but he fuckkng choked you!
Just because other women had gone through worse doesn't make this okay in the slightest.
You seriously can not continue a relationship with a RAPIST (again, capital letters, because that's what he is). He deserves to go to prison for what he did to you. I understand if you don't feel comfortable going to the police (I didn't either when I should've), but it would be the right thing to do.
Please, please do not forgive him.
All good, we're super close anyway. She basically said that she only had platonic feeling for me but understood. The energy is the same, so I'm happy.
Reddit doctors strike again
You are emotionally healthy. He is not.
Run.
Do what you would want done for you. Tell her – she deserves to know
This is the answer. He seems to think he has ownership of OP's boobs.
I’ll do that! Thanks for the advice.
Oh my gosh that would’ve been perfect!!
I'd be inclined to cut both of them out of my life. She assaulted you, and then tried to mess up your relationship. He seems to think being assaulted is cheating.
It he were not gay I would instantly think they are in love with each other.
I interpreted “changed man” as changed from the specific behaviors being discussed. That may well not be what he meant. At any rate, I entirely agree this shows an appalling view of child sexual abuse by the BF. This could never be okay IMO.
Easy. “Hey -girlfriend's name-, I've been thinking about my birthday/this religious holiday coming up and I would really like this specific present or something similar. I would be so happy/grateful/positive emotion if you could get it for me”
Basically, if you don't like what she's giving, be specific about something you do want her to give you. You can even be specific yet vague enough that she's got room to look around for something that fits in her budget.
I gift people handmade Crochet stuff all the time but it's mostly because they aren't forthcoming about what they want. I also used to get gifted lots of tat at Christmas until I politely told my family that I didn't need gifts any more or if there was something they would get me collectively, I'd let them know.
But yeah. Be upfront.
It didn’t blow up suddenly. You admit he had concerns about your other boyfriend, but you ignored them. Well, he didn’t ignore them. You broke the rules that you agreed to, about keeping things physical only. And your ex got sick of it, and sick of you, and dumped you for it.
I don’t think your ex would be interested in hearing from you. If he wanted to, he wouldn’t have blocked you everywhere.
He said he wasn’t comfortable with you being with that guy, instead of just moving on to someone you both agreed on your self centered butt went and saw the guy constantly. And now you’re confused as to what went wrong… are you serious? You saw that guy 2 times a week for 8 months straight, sounds like you were also putting in more time and effort for date nights with that guy than your actual boyfriend! The only surprising part of this is that your boyfriend let it go on for as long as it did before dropping you like a hot potato.
Honestly, I would choose neither. Definitely not your ex. She has the nerve to complain about always being second choice when you're literally her contingency plan? She left you when she found something she wanted more, then came back to you after it failed.
The other one sounds like she's enjoying the attention you give her, but unwilling to commit. It's OK to continue talking to her if it makes you happy, but I would recommend against investing too much in her. She probably finds validation in keeping you on the hook.