Just box up the stuff you don't want and donate it to charity. And next time, refuse gifts unless you are serious about the relationship already or this will be an ongoing problem for you.
I’ve read your follow up comments available til now. It’s not just the dentist. It’s many things. He has poor hygiene, period. This isn’t just not using conditioner on his hair (likely unnecessary), this is him having foot fungus and not washing hands when he toilets, and not brushing his teeth, and so on.
It’s gross.
He’s a grown ass man not a toddler.
You say you really care about him. So tell him. Because he can either get pissed or fix it. If he won’t fix it, you’re not going to be in the relationship long anyway because it’s GROSS.
As an outsider, it seems like you’re both arguing with each other over very generous gifts from both sides. ?
She’s upset about gifts she didn’t “need” and you’re throwing it in her face that your parents bought you guys more while her parents “only” got you each one gift and $300.
no- he was diagnosed with borderline before moving out of his parents home. i didn’t include those details, but he moved out right after turning 18 due to an abusive situation, but therapy and psychiatry was paid for by his state at the time. borderline is partly diagnosed by uncontrollable/unregulated emotions as well.
Oh honey, love is never enough. A good relationship is built on trust and respect, both those things are gone. He manages not to piss on anyone else every day- I’m sorry, absolutely not. Your sex life is ruined, your trust is ruined. Everyone’s mental health is their own responsibility. If he had stabbed you, and claimed it was ptsd, he would still be going to jail. Please have more respect for yourself than to stay in this vile mess.
The sacrifices are that we would have to delay doing our backyard (we have a brand new house so literally no landscaping) and finishing our basement (came with an unfinished basement). We also won't be able to travel quite as much and won't be able to save as much for retirement and our future kids.
This. Your wife is rightfully upset because you are willingly putting your relationship in a vulnerable position. And yeah “she’s way out of my league” definitely says you’ve had thoughts outside of friendly work colleagues so come on.
I've just always thought about my sacrifices and not anything else until confronted with it, not just by Julia, Sierra, and Greg, but also internet strangers.
It speaks volumes about your contempt for Julia that you absolutely refused to believe her or honor her feelings until your favorite children weighed in.
You're really driven by the idea that you might look bad, not that you actually did bad. You're a lot more like your parents than you'd like to admit.
Thank you, I mean I have been married before and lived with him for 10 years so yes I can relate to how it feels to end things. However I don't think THAT far ahead. There is a lot of “what if” in any situation really.
Right now, it's about twice a week where she'll have an episode. It happened this morning, when I was on the way out the door to a session. We worked it out, until she felt safe, and I felt safe leaving her alone.
I listed some of the other factors in another comment.
Getting healthy as a personal journey. You cannot make him do it, and you cannot shame him into doing it, but you can include him in your own active journey. Do yoga together eat healthy together do exercise together also and this is really hot but don’t limit yourself based on his physicality.
If someone is overweight, and they are not able to do things like get on a kayak or jump out of an airplane or hike to the top of a mountain you should not avoid these things because it would make them feel bad to realize they’re not able to do it
The reality is taking a romantic horseback ride, requires people to be under 250 pounds or so
I think it is really very hot to see your partner in pain, but don’t run away from the fact that their physical health is affecting their ability to do things in life. Also consider supporting a therapist or a nutritionist. A lot of times we struggle living a healthy lifestyle if we’re not naked, but that is as younger people and there’s no shame in incorporating a team of professionals to help each person reach the goal.
Nothing is 100%, condoms do have a failure rate. Though when used correctly they are still very effective. If you want to be extra sure, maybe pull out as well or use spermicide too (make sure its condom safe), but overall it's about how much risk you're both willing to take.
Thank you for your brutal honesty even if it hurts. Especially the “not with you” part. It is just insane to me that I have laid my trust in someone lying to my face for months and months.
Apparently he didn’t tell her from the beginning as he is seeing me at the moment. Moreover he apologized to her I went through his phone and got self conscious and worried. I m like?
from Jan-Feb he went cold turkey and quit smoking weed completely so it wasn’t an issue – we were more active, he said he felt healthier and could even taste and smell better. He was so proud and said he’d go back to it as a treat now and then.
Remind him why he stopped. “I'll just have a little, as a treat” is possibly the most common lie that addicts tell themselves. Dead heat with “I just won't let it get out of hand”.
He needs to go back to cold turkey. No exceptions.
You're not unreasonable for wanting a better quality of life for both of you.
And if he just shuts down when the topic comes up…he'll be free to smoke as much as he wants in an empty flat.
This is TEXTBOOK gaslighting. Leave him before he throws you against the wall next.
I think you will find it extremely illuminating.
Just box up the stuff you don't want and donate it to charity. And next time, refuse gifts unless you are serious about the relationship already or this will be an ongoing problem for you.
I’ve read your follow up comments available til now. It’s not just the dentist. It’s many things. He has poor hygiene, period. This isn’t just not using conditioner on his hair (likely unnecessary), this is him having foot fungus and not washing hands when he toilets, and not brushing his teeth, and so on.
It’s gross.
He’s a grown ass man not a toddler.
You say you really care about him. So tell him. Because he can either get pissed or fix it. If he won’t fix it, you’re not going to be in the relationship long anyway because it’s GROSS.
Urges aren't controllable, thoughts and actions are
As an outsider, it seems like you’re both arguing with each other over very generous gifts from both sides. ?
She’s upset about gifts she didn’t “need” and you’re throwing it in her face that your parents bought you guys more while her parents “only” got you each one gift and $300.
Its not your fault your brother decided to cheat on his wife or that your friend decided to sleep with your brother.
Then stop having sex with him. He’s also probably too small for magnums. That’s why he can’t feel anything.
You literally did cheat on her lol
no- he was diagnosed with borderline before moving out of his parents home. i didn’t include those details, but he moved out right after turning 18 due to an abusive situation, but therapy and psychiatry was paid for by his state at the time. borderline is partly diagnosed by uncontrollable/unregulated emotions as well.
Oh honey, love is never enough. A good relationship is built on trust and respect, both those things are gone. He manages not to piss on anyone else every day- I’m sorry, absolutely not. Your sex life is ruined, your trust is ruined. Everyone’s mental health is their own responsibility. If he had stabbed you, and claimed it was ptsd, he would still be going to jail. Please have more respect for yourself than to stay in this vile mess.
That is what most abusers say.
The sacrifices are that we would have to delay doing our backyard (we have a brand new house so literally no landscaping) and finishing our basement (came with an unfinished basement). We also won't be able to travel quite as much and won't be able to save as much for retirement and our future kids.
This. Your wife is rightfully upset because you are willingly putting your relationship in a vulnerable position. And yeah “she’s way out of my league” definitely says you’ve had thoughts outside of friendly work colleagues so come on.
I've just always thought about my sacrifices and not anything else until confronted with it, not just by Julia, Sierra, and Greg, but also internet strangers.
It speaks volumes about your contempt for Julia that you absolutely refused to believe her or honor her feelings until your favorite children weighed in.
You're really driven by the idea that you might look bad, not that you actually did bad. You're a lot more like your parents than you'd like to admit.
How long has it been long distance? It’s rarely sustainable and that’s with couples that have spent years together.
Thank you, I mean I have been married before and lived with him for 10 years so yes I can relate to how it feels to end things. However I don't think THAT far ahead. There is a lot of “what if” in any situation really.
Updateme!
Right now, it's about twice a week where she'll have an episode. It happened this morning, when I was on the way out the door to a session. We worked it out, until she felt safe, and I felt safe leaving her alone.
I listed some of the other factors in another comment.
Birthdays are for young people. Many adults don't do anything with them. This is part of the transition to adulthood.
Getting healthy as a personal journey. You cannot make him do it, and you cannot shame him into doing it, but you can include him in your own active journey. Do yoga together eat healthy together do exercise together also and this is really hot but don’t limit yourself based on his physicality.
If someone is overweight, and they are not able to do things like get on a kayak or jump out of an airplane or hike to the top of a mountain you should not avoid these things because it would make them feel bad to realize they’re not able to do it
The reality is taking a romantic horseback ride, requires people to be under 250 pounds or so
I think it is really very hot to see your partner in pain, but don’t run away from the fact that their physical health is affecting their ability to do things in life. Also consider supporting a therapist or a nutritionist. A lot of times we struggle living a healthy lifestyle if we’re not naked, but that is as younger people and there’s no shame in incorporating a team of professionals to help each person reach the goal.
Nothing is 100%, condoms do have a failure rate. Though when used correctly they are still very effective. If you want to be extra sure, maybe pull out as well or use spermicide too (make sure its condom safe), but overall it's about how much risk you're both willing to take.
This. No cuddling if one person has a romantic interest and one doesn’t. It only leads them on.
Honestly I’m not sure. I didnt realise. This Reddit has kinda made me step back for once
right, which is why you shouldn’t be trying to date us.
What are you asking for advice on?
She actually thought she was stronger than a man? Lol what
Thank you for your brutal honesty even if it hurts. Especially the “not with you” part. It is just insane to me that I have laid my trust in someone lying to my face for months and months.
TBF there are women who write porn. But he should know that it's not the right time.
Apparently he didn’t tell her from the beginning as he is seeing me at the moment. Moreover he apologized to her I went through his phone and got self conscious and worried. I m like?
from Jan-Feb he went cold turkey and quit smoking weed completely so it wasn’t an issue – we were more active, he said he felt healthier and could even taste and smell better. He was so proud and said he’d go back to it as a treat now and then.
Remind him why he stopped. “I'll just have a little, as a treat” is possibly the most common lie that addicts tell themselves. Dead heat with “I just won't let it get out of hand”.
He needs to go back to cold turkey. No exceptions.
You're not unreasonable for wanting a better quality of life for both of you.
And if he just shuts down when the topic comes up…he'll be free to smoke as much as he wants in an empty flat.
Well I mean…. You keep dating the exact type of psychos who cheat. Maybe go for a mentally stable person next time?