-if you guys enjoy movies, buy a basket and fill it with candies, a few dvds, a comfy pair of socks, and bags of different flavor popcorn
-if she enjoys baking, buy a basket and fill it with a spatula, wooden spoon, a few boxes of different baking mixes (cookie mix, brownie mix, etc), cute pot holders.
-if she enjoys the outdoors, buy a basket and fill with a nice reusable water bottle, a cool baseball hat, sunglasses, a Fanny pack, a frisbee.
-if she likes to be pampered, fill a basket with face masks, bath bombs, maybe a nice robe or slippers, lotions, a candle.
Along those lines. Then cover the basket with colorful see through wrapping type paper. You can do it inexpensive, but it’s nice bc it’s personal and tailored to her preferences and is just really cute to receive!
I think you may want to have you both try taking the “5 Love Languages” test to see where you both end up with your results. My husband’s love language is “quality time” while mine is “words of affirmation.” After we both took the test, we each talked through three things we’d like to see happen in order to match our love language needs.
So now I make an extra effort to spend quality time with him (or text him during the work day) because I know that’s important to him. In exchange, he writes me cute post-it notes or texts me love songs that meet my needs for words of affirmation. Once you know each other’s love languages, you can help each other prioritize behaviors to meet each other’s needs.
As for the specific answer to your question, we spend a vast majority of our free time together. I’d estimate that it’s 25%/75% chores/fun, but when it’s “fun” it’s usually watching a movie, playing a board game, reading a book, or going for a walk/exercising together. We do go out to a bar for trivia night once a week and go out to dinner probably 1-2x a week, but we are lucky to have a decent amount of disposable income and no kids.
You don’t want to be with a guy that gets in fights. Period. Always give a fake name. But really, just say “I have a boyfriend” and turn down guys immediately. Then no confusion.
I think it's about trust. I dated my ex for a year and I didn't once check his phone or computer or social media. Then again, I chose him because he never lies.
Same here! My husband and I have a “no purchases during December” rule to make sure we don't end up in this situation and having to get our Christmas presents ruined.
The problem with that thinking is that she isn't a part of the reason she's with him. She doesn't value herself so she finds partners that reflect that back to her. If he leaves she'll just find another person who devalues her in the same way she devalues herself. That's why there's no point in telling someone to leave when it's a pattern. I've talked to my sister my whole life It's definitely a pattern unfortunately.
For one, my snapmap location has been wrong and my bf asked me about it and sent a screenshot. It showed I was at a house that I had never been to that was near my house. I guess I walked by the house and snapchat logged me there for a while. Not sure how long. This isn't frequent and snapmaps are usually accurate, but it did happen to me where it placed me at a location I'd never visited. Did she drive past that place on her way to work? If it's on her usual route, it could be an error.
Does she demonstrate other behaviour that could cause suspicion? If this is a one off then you should consider that. But if she has other shady behaviours I'd be suspicious.
Her reaction though is quite telling. Unless you're the kind of guy who always accuses her of cheating and she's frustrated by always feeling like you have no trust in her despite being a trustworthy person, then her reaction could definitely be a sign of guilt.
It really depends on her baseline though, some people are just extremely sensitive to criticism/accusation so you do need to interpret that reaction in the larger context of who she is and how she usually responds to things. I dislike when people assume that a given reaction is 100% a sign of guilt because everyone is different and some people are just defensive about everything, some people cry during any kind of confrontation or when they feel their relationship is threatened.. So that should be considered.
You and your girlfriend are both adults, why do you feel obligated to do everything your mother tells you (and force your GF to do the same)? Why not take out that wallet and rent a hotel room?
You and your girlfriend are both adults, why do you feel obligated to do everything your mother tells you (and force your GF to do the same)? Why not take out that wallet and rent a hotel room?
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So. What I’m trying to understand here is that you told him the last few weeks that you want to spend New Year’s Eve together.
He wanted to go to a party, then you said “yes, go have fun” because you wanted to see what he’d choose.
Now, If you would have reminded him today and said “Hey, i wanted to spend New Years together” and he still proceeded to go to the party, then i can understand your anger.
So. I get that it sucks that you have to remind someone who supposedly loves you to hang out with you on something that you’ve told them for weeks that you’ve been looking forward to, but at the same time. You can’t be like “go have fun” then be mad, especially if you were genuine in your statement.
However… if you feel like he doesn’t choose you or make you a priority, then why are you even with him?
Thank you for your perspective, and yes, the whole thing is beyond mentally exhausting.
I am not abusive at all. As I commented to others, I do avoid conflict so I guess me not comforting her immediately when she said she was a bad gf and standing up for myself might have prompted that? That's what I am leaning towards.
She has told me she had an abusive relationship prior to me which may be the cause of how she deals with things. I know nobody is perfect and neither am I, but I wholeheartedly have tried my best the whole relationship. I never want anybody to be abused, it breaks my heart to hear those stories. This whole thing is just really taking a toll on me mentally at this point.
I second this. This is direct but doesn't necessarily imply any romantic interest. Since you're asking for something subtle, this doesn't cross the line.
Him leaving the company is great! It means there will be no conflict of interest if the two of you do start to date.
Once you get his contact info, you can do anything. Flirt via text, ask him out to a friendly lunch to get to know him better, or be direct and ask him on a date.
My approach may be a bit too bold, depending on your culture. I'd probably say, “I'd like to get to know you better. What would you say if I asked you on a date?” Or, “I feel very attracted to you and I think we have great connection. Do you feel the same way?”
Ultimately, it is up to you and what you're comfortable with. You can feel him out to try to gage whether he's interested, but if you're not making any progress I'd recommend spelling it out for him. When it comes to initiating a romantic relationship, subtlety can go straight over people's heads.
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.
Threads like this always end up very volatile. But here’s the reality. You’re entitled to be attracted to what you’re arrested to. You entered into this relationship attracted to her physically in addition to other attributes.
Shes since gained a lot of weight and you’ve lost physical attraction to her. It’s also objectively fucking insane if she gained nearly 70lbs over 6 months. Sensitivity aside, that’s objectively a health concern. I digress.
Keep it simple. You’re not attracted to her. She’s happy as is. You good with that? Even if everyone here said you’re an asshole, would it change the fact that you’re unhappy?
“I don’t think we’re compatible or see a future here. I want to break up.” You don’t need her to agree. Good luck.
Yes absolutely break off. If he is aware he had these issues he should get professional help to work on them, and until those are resolved he shouldn't date.
Despite your tone, I get that you're saying that staying old and single is bad, and that I should focus on making this good relationship I have now the best it can be. But I also have the responsibility to understand my feelings before moving on with this relationship in order to minimize future pain and wasted time.
I'm just trying to figure out how I feel and make the best decision based on that. This is something I actually feel and I'm worried that it'll get worse with time, and I'm trying to understand it and resolve it. I don't see how that equates to being too lazy to work on myself.
I know you're never 100% sure when you make big decisions like this, but you've got to put in the work and so some soul-searching before committing. You don't want to get a year into a Physics PhD only to realize you never really like Physics that much, and that there are other very interesting jobs outside academia. Blind commitment can be very bad (as well being frozen and unable to decide).
What worries me the most is the lack of experience I have. I don't really know how relationships look like outside this one and a previous one (that was a college freshman thing). So it becomes hot to judge if this is a special relationship or not.
Give him the finger – and tell him he is an idiot – this is unacceptable behaviour!
That said – you are on the right way – add more butt plugs in different sized and continue trying it out. Never allow sexual behaviour you are not comfortable with
Great. You might need to find the league and signup info and make it happen. Worst case, join alone and maybe he will later, maybe you’ll meet new friends.
Oh cool cool cool, you're either a ragebaiting troll or a walking advertisement for why women on average are happier when they don't have a male partner or children.
They teach us not to do that in case well, someone were to take it. Either flush it where no one can get it, or wrap it in a tissue and stuff it in your pocket I guess. While we’re on the topic, it’s also a common thing for guys to only use condoms they themselves have supplied. It’s to prevent them from being manipulated in any sort of way.
Mad because you don’t want to partake in sexual acts is abuse.
You were 18 when you got with him and allowed this behavior and you have the Right to stop it as well.
Do not do anything you don’t want in order to please him. That is not what a husband should want. They shouldn’t be angry because you don’t want to do things that hurt you or make you feel bad.
Again, I never said he owed me anything you're just making assumptions that are wrong. What you're saying has nothing to do with the question that I have asked. I don't understand why you are explaining what fwb means when I never asked that in the question. I simply asked why didn't he just say he no longer wants to be fwb anymore. You're talking about him getting a girlfriend (assuming again) like you know him personally. Yeah ok, thanks.
I do have a lot to work on myself, I've had some bad experiences in the past with friendships and even relationships, it can make things tough on myself.
I like what we have, she's one of the kindest people I've met. We get along well and it's fun and enjoyable. However when she goes quiet for a prolonged time, I find that difficult sometimes. There is usually such an equal balance of reaching out to each other, a desire to speak often multiple times per day. That feels healthy and stable to me. I completely agree and understand, everyone has bad days, I do too. However when someone you like and usually spend a lot of time with pulls away, with no explanation, it can feel off. I just like knowing she's happy too.
That's a thought one. First, i will say that you're the priority always in relation to your own life. You need to do what you need to be happy with yourself. At the end in a relationship both need to be independent in some capacity. If she is codependent on you is a red flag in the long run. I understand where your partner is coming from with her bad mental health, but you don't have to save her, she needs to do it herself at her own pace. Take her to therapy, it can be good if she can speak with someone without fear and if both are studying psychology it can be great to learn about her condition and how to learn to live with it.
Your dead wrong on that. It’s more expensive to have child care then to stay home depending on how many kids you have. Childcare is 1,000+ per kid where I’m at, and more for babies ?
What are the benefits of rushing to get married to someone you just met? Clicking with someone should be incentive enough to stay together and see how your relationship grows, marriage is just a piece of paper.
I am literally in tears. ? Those kind words were not what i expected to find here. I deeply and kindly thank you for your time and effort to help a stranger on the internet. I really love the harp/yamaha/steinway metaphor. And i just can not thank you enough for those uplifting and encouraging lines. I am sorry you had to go through a similar time in your life – but you sure did grow from that expierience. You are absoltely righ, when you say that its scary. I don‘t want to make a mistake i might regret later on, but on the other hand, i don‘t have any strength left to keep on going the way it went the past years. I sincerely hope, you found that partner for yourself (which i assume you did regarding your statement) and if there is one good thing out of my situation it‘s that i met a kind and straight on point person on a subreddit on the internet. Much love for you ??
I mean on one hand you can do what you want and no one should force you to abandon the way you like expressing yourself. So yes, if he's constantly forcing you to do something you don't want that just means he's making you miserable and you should cease interaction with that person.
On the other hand this sounds really sad to me as an older dude. If you can't express yourself without pictures of cartoon faces then that is a real issue that you should do your best fix, not for him, but for yourself.
Plenty of people feel “ready” to start a family. It’s true, you can never truly be emotionally ready for having a child even if you think you are, but you can definitely choose when the best time in your life is for you to bring a child in.
Pregnancy is a big deal. So is childbirth. So is having a baby, then a toddler, a child, a teen, so on and on and on. If you don’t feel like right now is a good time to start that journey, you are completely valid in that. Like you said, you don’t think it’s a responsible time and you are being responsible to decide that.
I had an unplanned pregnancy when I was 22. I was not financially stable and had also put my life plans on hold. In the end, I decided to go through with the pregnancy. Those 9 months were rough and my body is permanently changed. Then his dad wasn’t involved for a couple years and I had gone back to school (for a surgical tech degree, which required early and long days in surgery, so was pretty demanding) and juggling school and a job and childcare was rough, too. He is turning 8 in two months, and I love him more than I could ever describe, but parenting is not an easy road. I don’t think that anyone should ever feel that they have to make the same decision I did because of “irresponsible” sex. If you aren’t ready, you aren’t ready, and you can wait until your life is in a better place to decide you’re ready.
You’re simply too young for any of this.
this is just like seinfeld
“she says she wishes I was more like my brother”
Wait.
How tf does your “fiancee” know about your brother's late-night pissing habits?
Yeah.
Fuck all of this.
No thanks.
A basket…
-if you guys enjoy movies, buy a basket and fill it with candies, a few dvds, a comfy pair of socks, and bags of different flavor popcorn
-if she enjoys baking, buy a basket and fill it with a spatula, wooden spoon, a few boxes of different baking mixes (cookie mix, brownie mix, etc), cute pot holders.
-if she enjoys the outdoors, buy a basket and fill with a nice reusable water bottle, a cool baseball hat, sunglasses, a Fanny pack, a frisbee.
-if she likes to be pampered, fill a basket with face masks, bath bombs, maybe a nice robe or slippers, lotions, a candle.
Along those lines. Then cover the basket with colorful see through wrapping type paper. You can do it inexpensive, but it’s nice bc it’s personal and tailored to her preferences and is just really cute to receive!
I think you may want to have you both try taking the “5 Love Languages” test to see where you both end up with your results. My husband’s love language is “quality time” while mine is “words of affirmation.” After we both took the test, we each talked through three things we’d like to see happen in order to match our love language needs.
So now I make an extra effort to spend quality time with him (or text him during the work day) because I know that’s important to him. In exchange, he writes me cute post-it notes or texts me love songs that meet my needs for words of affirmation. Once you know each other’s love languages, you can help each other prioritize behaviors to meet each other’s needs.
As for the specific answer to your question, we spend a vast majority of our free time together. I’d estimate that it’s 25%/75% chores/fun, but when it’s “fun” it’s usually watching a movie, playing a board game, reading a book, or going for a walk/exercising together. We do go out to a bar for trivia night once a week and go out to dinner probably 1-2x a week, but we are lucky to have a decent amount of disposable income and no kids.
I was literally thinking the same thing, the timeline is a bit sus. Couldn't have said it better
Please just leave him. He’s dumb and doesn’t trust you obviously and is trying to take your mental state in the process.
You don’t want to be with a guy that gets in fights. Period. Always give a fake name. But really, just say “I have a boyfriend” and turn down guys immediately. Then no confusion.
I think it's about trust. I dated my ex for a year and I didn't once check his phone or computer or social media. Then again, I chose him because he never lies.
Oh my god this is a disaster waiting to happen. Your lack of understanding of biology is simply astounding.
|since you can only get pregnant when ovulating. and around 5 days before your period | WRONG
|statistically just as effective as condoms| WRONG
4 out of 5 new businesses fail within 3 years or so. That's just a fact. Your husband is taking some huge economic risks.
Call the police. Every time.
Call the police in his area and tell them what he sent you.
This is NOT your fault. He is a manipulative abuser and is trying to make you upset so that you do whatever he wants.
Same here! My husband and I have a “no purchases during December” rule to make sure we don't end up in this situation and having to get our Christmas presents ruined.
“derailing?” so you admit you know it’s wrong to be a grown ass man convincing a little teenager to end her relationship for you?
The problem with that thinking is that she isn't a part of the reason she's with him. She doesn't value herself so she finds partners that reflect that back to her. If he leaves she'll just find another person who devalues her in the same way she devalues herself. That's why there's no point in telling someone to leave when it's a pattern. I've talked to my sister my whole life It's definitely a pattern unfortunately.
Very helpful, thank you!
Sounds like what a grown man dating a woman barely into adulthood would say
No he’s too tall to see that far down
For one, my snapmap location has been wrong and my bf asked me about it and sent a screenshot. It showed I was at a house that I had never been to that was near my house. I guess I walked by the house and snapchat logged me there for a while. Not sure how long. This isn't frequent and snapmaps are usually accurate, but it did happen to me where it placed me at a location I'd never visited. Did she drive past that place on her way to work? If it's on her usual route, it could be an error.
Does she demonstrate other behaviour that could cause suspicion? If this is a one off then you should consider that. But if she has other shady behaviours I'd be suspicious.
Her reaction though is quite telling. Unless you're the kind of guy who always accuses her of cheating and she's frustrated by always feeling like you have no trust in her despite being a trustworthy person, then her reaction could definitely be a sign of guilt.
It really depends on her baseline though, some people are just extremely sensitive to criticism/accusation so you do need to interpret that reaction in the larger context of who she is and how she usually responds to things. I dislike when people assume that a given reaction is 100% a sign of guilt because everyone is different and some people are just defensive about everything, some people cry during any kind of confrontation or when they feel their relationship is threatened.. So that should be considered.
All in all though, I'd say trust your gut.
His reasoning sounds faulty
But if he doesn’t want to and your both fine, nothing wrong with it
You and your girlfriend are both adults, why do you feel obligated to do everything your mother tells you (and force your GF to do the same)? Why not take out that wallet and rent a hotel room?
You and your girlfriend are both adults, why do you feel obligated to do everything your mother tells you (and force your GF to do the same)? Why not take out that wallet and rent a hotel room?
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So. What I’m trying to understand here is that you told him the last few weeks that you want to spend New Year’s Eve together.
He wanted to go to a party, then you said “yes, go have fun” because you wanted to see what he’d choose.
Now, If you would have reminded him today and said “Hey, i wanted to spend New Years together” and he still proceeded to go to the party, then i can understand your anger.
So. I get that it sucks that you have to remind someone who supposedly loves you to hang out with you on something that you’ve told them for weeks that you’ve been looking forward to, but at the same time. You can’t be like “go have fun” then be mad, especially if you were genuine in your statement.
However… if you feel like he doesn’t choose you or make you a priority, then why are you even with him?
If you’re paying bills etc then she’s just a user, entitled at that. Say good-bye. There’s a whole level of reality in play with her.
Well, for bpd, it is not that easy. But now my bf knows about my condition and he understands. I am also getting treatment
Everyone lies sometimes
But some are worth forgiving
He thinks sex is a thing that women give to men.
Thank you for your perspective, and yes, the whole thing is beyond mentally exhausting.
I am not abusive at all. As I commented to others, I do avoid conflict so I guess me not comforting her immediately when she said she was a bad gf and standing up for myself might have prompted that? That's what I am leaning towards.
She has told me she had an abusive relationship prior to me which may be the cause of how she deals with things. I know nobody is perfect and neither am I, but I wholeheartedly have tried my best the whole relationship. I never want anybody to be abused, it breaks my heart to hear those stories. This whole thing is just really taking a toll on me mentally at this point.
I second this. This is direct but doesn't necessarily imply any romantic interest. Since you're asking for something subtle, this doesn't cross the line.
Him leaving the company is great! It means there will be no conflict of interest if the two of you do start to date.
Once you get his contact info, you can do anything. Flirt via text, ask him out to a friendly lunch to get to know him better, or be direct and ask him on a date.
My approach may be a bit too bold, depending on your culture. I'd probably say, “I'd like to get to know you better. What would you say if I asked you on a date?” Or, “I feel very attracted to you and I think we have great connection. Do you feel the same way?”
Ultimately, it is up to you and what you're comfortable with. You can feel him out to try to gage whether he's interested, but if you're not making any progress I'd recommend spelling it out for him. When it comes to initiating a romantic relationship, subtlety can go straight over people's heads.
My apologies on the “a while” I put a year in the title. And it was very healthy, we were very communicative and worked through anything that came up.
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
Threads like this always end up very volatile. But here’s the reality. You’re entitled to be attracted to what you’re arrested to. You entered into this relationship attracted to her physically in addition to other attributes.
Shes since gained a lot of weight and you’ve lost physical attraction to her. It’s also objectively fucking insane if she gained nearly 70lbs over 6 months. Sensitivity aside, that’s objectively a health concern. I digress.
Keep it simple. You’re not attracted to her. She’s happy as is. You good with that? Even if everyone here said you’re an asshole, would it change the fact that you’re unhappy?
“I don’t think we’re compatible or see a future here. I want to break up.” You don’t need her to agree. Good luck.
Outside of that she's a nice girl? Dude, ur girl is a bitch.
Yes absolutely break off. If he is aware he had these issues he should get professional help to work on them, and until those are resolved he shouldn't date.
Thank you !
M Y S A N D W I C H !?!?!?
Yeah, this is pretty blunt but the truth. I mean, there’s really no way to tell a partner that is 100% kind.
Is this real?? Who would date such a person lol
Do you know for sure the pregnancy isn't your husband's? It can be a terrible coincidence.
Despite your tone, I get that you're saying that staying old and single is bad, and that I should focus on making this good relationship I have now the best it can be. But I also have the responsibility to understand my feelings before moving on with this relationship in order to minimize future pain and wasted time.
I'm just trying to figure out how I feel and make the best decision based on that. This is something I actually feel and I'm worried that it'll get worse with time, and I'm trying to understand it and resolve it. I don't see how that equates to being too lazy to work on myself.
I know you're never 100% sure when you make big decisions like this, but you've got to put in the work and so some soul-searching before committing. You don't want to get a year into a Physics PhD only to realize you never really like Physics that much, and that there are other very interesting jobs outside academia. Blind commitment can be very bad (as well being frozen and unable to decide).
What worries me the most is the lack of experience I have. I don't really know how relationships look like outside this one and a previous one (that was a college freshman thing). So it becomes hot to judge if this is a special relationship or not.
Give him the finger – and tell him he is an idiot – this is unacceptable behaviour!
That said – you are on the right way – add more butt plugs in different sized and continue trying it out. Never allow sexual behaviour you are not comfortable with
Great. You might need to find the league and signup info and make it happen. Worst case, join alone and maybe he will later, maybe you’ll meet new friends.
You fucked up. And now you're paying for it. It sucks.
The best that you can do is learn from it. Will it work out with this person? Maybe. Maybe not.
If you don't want the same results, don't do it again.
True regrets are the things that stay with us for the rest of our lives.
Oh cool cool cool, you're either a ragebaiting troll or a walking advertisement for why women on average are happier when they don't have a male partner or children.
Good job, little buddy.
They teach us not to do that in case well, someone were to take it. Either flush it where no one can get it, or wrap it in a tissue and stuff it in your pocket I guess. While we’re on the topic, it’s also a common thing for guys to only use condoms they themselves have supplied. It’s to prevent them from being manipulated in any sort of way.
Mad because you don’t want to partake in sexual acts is abuse.
You were 18 when you got with him and allowed this behavior and you have the Right to stop it as well.
Do not do anything you don’t want in order to please him. That is not what a husband should want. They shouldn’t be angry because you don’t want to do things that hurt you or make you feel bad.
Please get a good therapist and unpack this all.
Again, I never said he owed me anything you're just making assumptions that are wrong. What you're saying has nothing to do with the question that I have asked. I don't understand why you are explaining what fwb means when I never asked that in the question. I simply asked why didn't he just say he no longer wants to be fwb anymore. You're talking about him getting a girlfriend (assuming again) like you know him personally. Yeah ok, thanks.
Hope your love Re blooms ?
You don't have to have had any trauma with cheating at all to realize he cheated
But you had proof and you still slept with her prior to her admitting it.
I'll think of some before so I'll be ready. Thanks again
I hope by now, she's you ex-g/f?
were your values imprinted on you by your parents?
Kinda feels like you're shaming her internally cause your parents were ingraining into you that those who do abortion are evil people
I understand what you mean, it is a fine line.
I do have a lot to work on myself, I've had some bad experiences in the past with friendships and even relationships, it can make things tough on myself.
I like what we have, she's one of the kindest people I've met. We get along well and it's fun and enjoyable. However when she goes quiet for a prolonged time, I find that difficult sometimes. There is usually such an equal balance of reaching out to each other, a desire to speak often multiple times per day. That feels healthy and stable to me. I completely agree and understand, everyone has bad days, I do too. However when someone you like and usually spend a lot of time with pulls away, with no explanation, it can feel off. I just like knowing she's happy too.
That's a thought one. First, i will say that you're the priority always in relation to your own life. You need to do what you need to be happy with yourself. At the end in a relationship both need to be independent in some capacity. If she is codependent on you is a red flag in the long run. I understand where your partner is coming from with her bad mental health, but you don't have to save her, she needs to do it herself at her own pace. Take her to therapy, it can be good if she can speak with someone without fear and if both are studying psychology it can be great to learn about her condition and how to learn to live with it.
So why won’t you accept that she might want to stay and help? You just decide for her.
Your dead wrong on that. It’s more expensive to have child care then to stay home depending on how many kids you have. Childcare is 1,000+ per kid where I’m at, and more for babies ?
My cousins husband switched her birth control pills around. Perhaps his sister could talk to him about adopting the child?
I'm glad you're well and best to you in your career!
You’re 21, no children. Why don’t you work?
What are the benefits of rushing to get married to someone you just met? Clicking with someone should be incentive enough to stay together and see how your relationship grows, marriage is just a piece of paper.
I am literally in tears. ? Those kind words were not what i expected to find here. I deeply and kindly thank you for your time and effort to help a stranger on the internet. I really love the harp/yamaha/steinway metaphor. And i just can not thank you enough for those uplifting and encouraging lines. I am sorry you had to go through a similar time in your life – but you sure did grow from that expierience. You are absoltely righ, when you say that its scary. I don‘t want to make a mistake i might regret later on, but on the other hand, i don‘t have any strength left to keep on going the way it went the past years. I sincerely hope, you found that partner for yourself (which i assume you did regarding your statement) and if there is one good thing out of my situation it‘s that i met a kind and straight on point person on a subreddit on the internet. Much love for you ??
I mean on one hand you can do what you want and no one should force you to abandon the way you like expressing yourself. So yes, if he's constantly forcing you to do something you don't want that just means he's making you miserable and you should cease interaction with that person.
On the other hand this sounds really sad to me as an older dude. If you can't express yourself without pictures of cartoon faces then that is a real issue that you should do your best fix, not for him, but for yourself.
Go to the police with it.
Ah sounds good! Thank you for the advice! I appreciate it!
Plenty of people feel “ready” to start a family. It’s true, you can never truly be emotionally ready for having a child even if you think you are, but you can definitely choose when the best time in your life is for you to bring a child in.
Pregnancy is a big deal. So is childbirth. So is having a baby, then a toddler, a child, a teen, so on and on and on. If you don’t feel like right now is a good time to start that journey, you are completely valid in that. Like you said, you don’t think it’s a responsible time and you are being responsible to decide that.
I had an unplanned pregnancy when I was 22. I was not financially stable and had also put my life plans on hold. In the end, I decided to go through with the pregnancy. Those 9 months were rough and my body is permanently changed. Then his dad wasn’t involved for a couple years and I had gone back to school (for a surgical tech degree, which required early and long days in surgery, so was pretty demanding) and juggling school and a job and childcare was rough, too. He is turning 8 in two months, and I love him more than I could ever describe, but parenting is not an easy road. I don’t think that anyone should ever feel that they have to make the same decision I did because of “irresponsible” sex. If you aren’t ready, you aren’t ready, and you can wait until your life is in a better place to decide you’re ready.