Honestly mate, no one here can tell you whether she drugged you because there's no way for us to know.
That said, it just seems so ridiculously unlikely. It's a question of motivation. If she just wanted to look at your phone she'd just wait till you were asleep.
IMO, your best move is to lay off the beers for a while, have an open honest & direct conversation with her about your suspicion and your anxiety, and talk to your Dr about the anxiety and depression.
Sounds like your in a tough place and I hope you get better, but I don't think your gf is drugging you.
My husband and I joke that we are Gomez and Morticia. So yes, I think it’s possible. Our secret is that we’re best friends and super in love. In my husband’s words, he’s obsessed with me.
Simply just start a Convo w/ her and say “Hey now that you're here at home full-time you could pick up a bit more of the house upkeep a bit more like a regular housewife right?” I see two possible scenarios happening: She either blows up on you or she gets her a$$ back to work. So good luck and keep us updated bruh
Clearly she's lying about WhatsApp. What else? Leave her phone alone, but keep an eye on things. You don't want to make her any more cautious about hiding her actions than she already is. It sucks that this is eating at you. If your ongoing investigations don't provide more clarity, you may just have to go with your gut.
I would definitely not advice for scheduling, it makes sex feel like a chore, why don't you two reach a compromise by both sacrificing a bit, make it once at night once early in the mornings, have a bit of comprehension that someone is going to be a bit out of the mood until you guys get used to it.
Try thinking of sex like a multi course meal.. now I like me some appetizers, palate cleansers and bread sticks but it is no substitute for a main course..
You’re only getting 20% out of sex life and that’s being generous.
She isn’t just lying to you, get out before the shit hits the fan.
Do it all in one hit, change the locks, phone number, block her in all social media and just hardcore ghost the fuck outa that ticking time bomb.
You’ll thank yourself in years to come and you look back in how fucked up this situation is. It’s creepy as fuck to say the least, it is not ok stop telling yourself it is bro.
Who she sees is totally up to her – I’m not pushing her any way besides suggesting she give therapy another shot, regardless of who she would like to see. These aren’t just my words – she also thought the advice wasn’t great (and brought it up first), because eating whatever you want until you’re full would push her into the overweight category, which comes with its own health issues.
We both think the ideal case would be for her to settle into a healthy weight while healing her relationship with food and self image. I’m certainly not pressuring her into reverting to being underweight. I actively encourage the opposite, but also try not to say too much because I don’t want to offend, worsen the situation, etc.
If you want to stick with her, put your foot down and tell her to stop trying to give vicariously through your pockets. She makes 70k a year, that's more than enough to send her family a grand a month since you guys are splitting expenses. You are under no obligation to give her family money, especially when she's volunteering you and not putting that burden on herself.
That’s exactly how I feel. That even if weren’t having sex he would still be who he is. Trust me nothing I’m doing or not doing will change him. But they’re making me feel like I’m a bad woman/feminist.
He can't be wrong, his memory is perfect, and you're the problem! So it wears on you, this arguing back and forth. Eventually you get so tired if it, you start to stifle your opinions. Then you become complicit to his maniacal bullshit. This isn't healthy and you would never truly be happy with someone like him. He sounds manipulative, has zero culpability when he's wrong, and can't grow a pair large enough to see and admit when he is wrong.
I wouldn't give him any more chances to make me question myself.
So it would be okay if she picked up another GI and went to the No-Tell Motel, but not in the barracks? And maybe you know the dudes?
Don't punish someone for what happened after you broke up with them. Give this some very serious thought and if you can't get past this, break off the engagement; but I think you're making a mistake.
I’m not happy atm because we’re not in contact anymore. In general I do feel happy. However I do have doubts of future (He said wants to get married with me and I couldn’t give him clear answer) Not sure if this is a problem of mine. I am having doubts because now I feel like i’m running out of energy, and future seems unclear. He says things that seem like he wants to ‘change’ me into a more understandable person.
He's likely going to continue to use your art regardless of your relationship status. So while I certainly hope you get a happy ever after, you may also just break up, and he'll go to continue to profit from your work.
I have friends who are artists and yes, sometimes they give me art for free as gifts. But I always pay them if I request art, because that's how they make money or that's their time to not be working.
Especially if He's gone from occasionally asking for art to a full 10 piece ask, don't let him take advantage of you. If he loves you he'll understand.
Well, it's because you asked for a Ford. Major red flag. She needs something with actual power and torque. Not some pretty pavement princess that's only good for hauling milk cartons.
Dude she is using you and you are letting her doing so. She is manipulative asf and I bet that you you break up with her, she might have another dude on the line. You are too naive. She doesn't want to waste time breaking up with her bf but doesn't care about making you lose three-four years of your life knowingly that she just want you for the sex and nothing else and this will be going on until you stop her.
If she’s that obsessed with him, she didn’t just “nap.” Based on the last time he “broke up” with her, demand that he get an order of protection for you and him against her. HE HAS to do it or she will think he still wants to be with him. If she breaks the order of protection, demand that he have her jailed. Otherwise, if he fails to do this, end things because he will never be rid of her.
Now wondering, are you part of any interesting activist groups? There was a famous case in the UK of police setting up fake LTRs and even having kids t
You messed up, and treated him badly. Though it’s great that you recognise that, and are taking steps to improve yourself, it doesn’t mean you get a second chance. That isn’t how life works.
Keep working on yourself, but accept the fact that your relationship is over. Learn from it, and move on. Respect his decision and leave him alone.
This is who he is and who he is willing to be for you. He isn't going to get a job or pull his weight around the house. If he is unable to work then he should look into going on disability.
However it sounds like excuses to me as someone with ADHD and depression. He either gets a job or helps around the house or you should leave. If he can't even help around the house then he's not contributing anything to help make your lives better.
Do not marry him unless you want this situation for the rest of your life.
Un that's cheating. A big part of being polyamorous is being transparent and honest. He isn't. If he is actually poly, him saying he's going monogamous for you is a redflag. It's his way of keeping you around. He will bring up “opening the relationship” again.
You're worried about her breaking up with you? You should be the one breaking up with her.
She pretty much is openly asking for permission to sleep with this guy. How much more disrespect do you need in order for you to be able to walk away. She's just going to sleep with him and not tell you.
Screw boundaries. Tell her to pack her bags and get out.
Your wife is a master at lying and hiding things from you. You will not be happy staying, she'll will cheat on you even more because she knows you won't leave her.
What's best for you is not to be with her or her friend. She will keep using you, and the happiness you felt before was based on a ahit ton of dishonest.
it is a better joke if you get a tattoo on the small of you back saying ” _____ (fill in BF name)'s boner garage” with an arrow pointing down…now that is a better April fools joke
yes, The only thing he see special about her is what she can do for him. ( No disrespect on her) – But isn't her simulating conversation, he's interested in.
Thank you. I texted her saying we needed to talk and she replied with a curt ok, I'm hoping we will have a conversation once she's back from work tonight.
It's not weird to want to take things slowly! He shouldn't react poorly to you saying that you want to take your time, but if he does it's a good sign that you won't be compatible.
Then he's just very introverted. If you don't persevere, then in 20 years time he'll wake up one day and realise that you were, in fact, flirting with him
I can be like this as well as far as shutting down and I know for me and honestly does stem from the way arguments or even discussions were handled when I was a kid. Sometimes confrontation is scary because you remember all the times that it turned into something worse. What me and my husband ended up finding helpful is just like a previous person had said explain you want to talk about it and we started putting things in writing. It's easier for me to control my emotions and really hone into my thoughts if I can write it down and then we can discuss it after. But you're doing a good job by trying! Wanting to make it work and work together that's half the battle with a relationship.
Don't let him Gaslight you. Honestly I think you need to separate from him for safety reasons. His stalking your phone is total BS!!!
Contractual spontaneity ?✨
Honestly mate, no one here can tell you whether she drugged you because there's no way for us to know.
That said, it just seems so ridiculously unlikely. It's a question of motivation. If she just wanted to look at your phone she'd just wait till you were asleep.
IMO, your best move is to lay off the beers for a while, have an open honest & direct conversation with her about your suspicion and your anxiety, and talk to your Dr about the anxiety and depression.
Sounds like your in a tough place and I hope you get better, but I don't think your gf is drugging you.
Longer you leave it the worse it'll be
My husband and I joke that we are Gomez and Morticia. So yes, I think it’s possible. Our secret is that we’re best friends and super in love. In my husband’s words, he’s obsessed with me.
Simply just start a Convo w/ her and say “Hey now that you're here at home full-time you could pick up a bit more of the house upkeep a bit more like a regular housewife right?” I see two possible scenarios happening: She either blows up on you or she gets her a$$ back to work. So good luck and keep us updated bruh
Thank you so much! This is such good advice ?
He says the sex has been dwindling for years, though. Maybe one more try at recommitting to each other and trying to be better partners.
Clearly she's lying about WhatsApp. What else? Leave her phone alone, but keep an eye on things. You don't want to make her any more cautious about hiding her actions than she already is. It sucks that this is eating at you. If your ongoing investigations don't provide more clarity, you may just have to go with your gut.
I encourage you to look at not JUST the first search result definition, as often, a word has different definitions.
“Having little or no practical relevance”, like when they called OP's bf a pig
Good night, bud ??
He's married. The age difference. The lateness. Not being reachable. Add it up.
On the off chance he's not married he has no respect for you, your plans, nor your time.
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I would definitely not advice for scheduling, it makes sex feel like a chore, why don't you two reach a compromise by both sacrificing a bit, make it once at night once early in the mornings, have a bit of comprehension that someone is going to be a bit out of the mood until you guys get used to it.
Keep in mind he’s 25
Try thinking of sex like a multi course meal.. now I like me some appetizers, palate cleansers and bread sticks but it is no substitute for a main course..
You’re only getting 20% out of sex life and that’s being generous.
Forgive what? Her for having a past life or her for having a shitty ex? You got nothing to forgive. It’s your issue not hers
She isn’t just lying to you, get out before the shit hits the fan.
Do it all in one hit, change the locks, phone number, block her in all social media and just hardcore ghost the fuck outa that ticking time bomb.
You’ll thank yourself in years to come and you look back in how fucked up this situation is. It’s creepy as fuck to say the least, it is not ok stop telling yourself it is bro.
Who she sees is totally up to her – I’m not pushing her any way besides suggesting she give therapy another shot, regardless of who she would like to see. These aren’t just my words – she also thought the advice wasn’t great (and brought it up first), because eating whatever you want until you’re full would push her into the overweight category, which comes with its own health issues.
We both think the ideal case would be for her to settle into a healthy weight while healing her relationship with food and self image. I’m certainly not pressuring her into reverting to being underweight. I actively encourage the opposite, but also try not to say too much because I don’t want to offend, worsen the situation, etc.
Maybe OP is the late wife but she has amnesia.
Or maybe I've watched too many cheap dramas lately…
If you want to stick with her, put your foot down and tell her to stop trying to give vicariously through your pockets. She makes 70k a year, that's more than enough to send her family a grand a month since you guys are splitting expenses. You are under no obligation to give her family money, especially when she's volunteering you and not putting that burden on herself.
She's a grown ass woman. She's responsible for her own feelings and emotions. Don't put it on the OP.
That's something I had to learn myself. You have to pay attention to how people respond to the word no.
This:
if my dog isn’t welcome then I don’t feel comfortable coming over either.
Is enough for me right there.
I love dogs, but I can't stand when people bring them over unannounced.
Apologizing would validating her behavior.
That’s exactly how I feel. That even if weren’t having sex he would still be who he is. Trust me nothing I’m doing or not doing will change him. But they’re making me feel like I’m a bad woman/feminist.
He has a giant ego it sounds like.
He can't be wrong, his memory is perfect, and you're the problem! So it wears on you, this arguing back and forth. Eventually you get so tired if it, you start to stifle your opinions. Then you become complicit to his maniacal bullshit. This isn't healthy and you would never truly be happy with someone like him. He sounds manipulative, has zero culpability when he's wrong, and can't grow a pair large enough to see and admit when he is wrong.
I wouldn't give him any more chances to make me question myself.
Yes, people here are crazy about bringing up their own issues that have nothing to do with OPs situation or question.
So it would be okay if she picked up another GI and went to the No-Tell Motel, but not in the barracks? And maybe you know the dudes?
Don't punish someone for what happened after you broke up with them. Give this some very serious thought and if you can't get past this, break off the engagement; but I think you're making a mistake.
And to answer your questions,
I’m not happy atm because we’re not in contact anymore. In general I do feel happy. However I do have doubts of future (He said wants to get married with me and I couldn’t give him clear answer) Not sure if this is a problem of mine. I am having doubts because now I feel like i’m running out of energy, and future seems unclear. He says things that seem like he wants to ‘change’ me into a more understandable person.
He's likely going to continue to use your art regardless of your relationship status. So while I certainly hope you get a happy ever after, you may also just break up, and he'll go to continue to profit from your work.
I have friends who are artists and yes, sometimes they give me art for free as gifts. But I always pay them if I request art, because that's how they make money or that's their time to not be working.
Especially if He's gone from occasionally asking for art to a full 10 piece ask, don't let him take advantage of you. If he loves you he'll understand.
How many times have I read this post in the past…2-3 weeks now, Op?
That would piss me off so bad I'm not sure if it could be fixed.
Is this a troll or are you actually this toxic?
You have security escort him out and make sure they watch him leave. Showing up in a clown suit isn’t a funny prank it’s him bring a jerk.
Yeah thats where I am at rn and it sucks because I do love her so much.
Use punctuation.
Well, it's because you asked for a Ford. Major red flag. She needs something with actual power and torque. Not some pretty pavement princess that's only good for hauling milk cartons.
Dude she is using you and you are letting her doing so. She is manipulative asf and I bet that you you break up with her, she might have another dude on the line. You are too naive. She doesn't want to waste time breaking up with her bf but doesn't care about making you lose three-four years of your life knowingly that she just want you for the sex and nothing else and this will be going on until you stop her.
If she’s that obsessed with him, she didn’t just “nap.” Based on the last time he “broke up” with her, demand that he get an order of protection for you and him against her. HE HAS to do it or she will think he still wants to be with him. If she breaks the order of protection, demand that he have her jailed. Otherwise, if he fails to do this, end things because he will never be rid of her.
Now wondering, are you part of any interesting activist groups? There was a famous case in the UK of police setting up fake LTRs and even having kids t
Actions have consequences. These are yours.
You messed up, and treated him badly. Though it’s great that you recognise that, and are taking steps to improve yourself, it doesn’t mean you get a second chance. That isn’t how life works.
Keep working on yourself, but accept the fact that your relationship is over. Learn from it, and move on. Respect his decision and leave him alone.
This is who he is and who he is willing to be for you. He isn't going to get a job or pull his weight around the house. If he is unable to work then he should look into going on disability.
However it sounds like excuses to me as someone with ADHD and depression. He either gets a job or helps around the house or you should leave. If he can't even help around the house then he's not contributing anything to help make your lives better.
Do not marry him unless you want this situation for the rest of your life.
He's using you, 100%. Gather up your self respect and find someone who actually wants to date you, this guy isn't it.
If he left so easily over children's names then you didnt lose much.
She isn't your problem anymore, go no contact for your own mental health, and move on.
Un that's cheating. A big part of being polyamorous is being transparent and honest. He isn't. If he is actually poly, him saying he's going monogamous for you is a redflag. It's his way of keeping you around. He will bring up “opening the relationship” again.
You're worried about her breaking up with you? You should be the one breaking up with her.
She pretty much is openly asking for permission to sleep with this guy. How much more disrespect do you need in order for you to be able to walk away. She's just going to sleep with him and not tell you.
Screw boundaries. Tell her to pack her bags and get out.
Your wife is a master at lying and hiding things from you. You will not be happy staying, she'll will cheat on you even more because she knows you won't leave her.
What's best for you is not to be with her or her friend. She will keep using you, and the happiness you felt before was based on a ahit ton of dishonest.
“We’re rich!” Nope, nope nope. OP is rich, and apparently quite smart with money. Don’t fall for this shit.
Unfortunately, in our state, lawyers want several hundred dollars per transaction which I cannot afford…
Betterment and wealthfront are both over 4% for liquid savings. Throw it in there and build a nest egg for a house down payment.
it is a better joke if you get a tattoo on the small of you back saying ” _____ (fill in BF name)'s boner garage” with an arrow pointing down…now that is a better April fools joke
I thought dating was the time you get to decide if the relationship is something you want or dont want with each person
Amazing! Everything a man does is a woman's fault! The misogyny in this thread is DISGUSTING.
Right? The level of delusion in this post is almost scarier than the violence.
yes, The only thing he see special about her is what she can do for him. ( No disrespect on her) – But isn't her simulating conversation, he's interested in.
we’ve been together 3 years forgot to mention
Thank you. I texted her saying we needed to talk and she replied with a curt ok, I'm hoping we will have a conversation once she's back from work tonight.
It's not weird to want to take things slowly! He shouldn't react poorly to you saying that you want to take your time, but if he does it's a good sign that you won't be compatible.
Write it in a journal for now. Get it out that way.
Give the relationship time to see if it’s truly working.
Wait it isn’t AITA shit we really all voted YTA wow.
Then he's just very introverted. If you don't persevere, then in 20 years time he'll wake up one day and realise that you were, in fact, flirting with him
I speak from personal experience.
I can be like this as well as far as shutting down and I know for me and honestly does stem from the way arguments or even discussions were handled when I was a kid. Sometimes confrontation is scary because you remember all the times that it turned into something worse. What me and my husband ended up finding helpful is just like a previous person had said explain you want to talk about it and we started putting things in writing. It's easier for me to control my emotions and really hone into my thoughts if I can write it down and then we can discuss it after. But you're doing a good job by trying! Wanting to make it work and work together that's half the battle with a relationship.