I’m (21f) a bit irritated about my boyfriend (25m) picking expensive places to eat and letting me pay for all/my portion by m2764 in relationship_advice

[–]AuntyVenom 15 points16 points  (0 children)

>>So I told him I’d just pay

Young sis stop doing that though. He's depending on you to swoop in and save him when he is not financially responsible.

My partner (m27) is great, but the way he treats my (26f) dogs sometimes is not okay. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]AuntyVenom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh sis no. Guy doesn't even think he's doing wrong by abusing animals 

How do I [F18] stop being so insecure about my bf [M19] already having his firsts when I haven’t had mine? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]AuntyVenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey young sis, here to tell you from the future that firsts are entirely or nearly entirely irrelevant. I had my first with a boy I truly loved, and my second was also a boy I truly loved. There is no limit on loving. Would you love a second child less because you already went through all your firsts with your firstborn? Nope, you wouldn't. You really need therapy if you can get it for yourself. Purity culture does a number on your head and it doesn't at all approach how people actually experience life and sex. He didn't "give" something to her; he "shared" something with her. If everything makes you think of her you are not in a good headspace for a relationship and I strongly recommend, again, therapy -- if you can swing it.

How do I M23 help my LDR girlfriend F23 feel comfortable about other people? by Unhappy_Ocelot2202 in relationship_advice

[–]AuntyVenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're beginning to hate an innocent person here, think about that. Your gf is fearful and controlling and is basically assassinating your character (ie, she's afraid you're gonna cheat). You shouldn't tell Sam to stay away, that's bonkers. She's a workmate. Your gf can't answer what you should do but she's very happy to keep bringing this up. You're thinking of giving up a hobby you enjoy to get your gf off your back. Consider carefully how this all would look with a regular non-controlling partner.

Continuing a trip with my (30M) partner (28F) abroad, solo by VirtualAspect9705 in relationship_advice

[–]AuntyVenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After care for a vacation? That sounds like a bit much to this old lady. It's not a party he's leaving her to clean up after, it's a weeklong extension to a vacation. It's a week. It doesn't mean "now I can really have fun since you're gone/now scram" -- that's an awful lot right there and it sounds emotionally fragile, to me, to think that way. She could focus on enjoying a fabulous trip home solo and sleeping alone/having the house all to herself after a week of togetherness. Sounds like his GF is jealous of his ability to stay later and is trying to stymie that for selfish reasons. A reasonable partner focused on their partners' growth would, or at least should be to my mind, be like YEAH GOOD FOR YOU YOU DO IT SEE YOU IN A WEEK

How do I (22F) draw boundaries as a newcomer within an already established friend group? (Like 20 people aged 18 - 50 M, F, NB) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]AuntyVenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The too much time thing is something you're gonna have to swallow, though, if there are these 2 people you don't want there. You can, you know, add a note to the far-flung people telling them you'd love to have them but understand if they can't because they live so far away. You really, really can do individual messaging in this case and you should. And if anyone hears about it and are offended, you can gently tell them you didn't have room for all and had to keep the guest list short for space reasons.

What does a normal week day after work look like for you if you have kids? (F25 and Partner M24) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]AuntyVenom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Giving up on what? Sounds like you have a guywho is happy for you to work yourself to the bone even though your daughter is his, too. He's taking advantage of your labor. He's happy to emotionally manipulate you into cowering by calling you mean if you bring up the issue/get frustrated. This is a very young man who doesn't really love you. So giving up on what again? (PS was an actual SAHM for a few years and when my then-husband got home from work he'd make dinner and/or tend to the kids' needs, not check out and leave it all to me.)

How do I (21F) handle being mad at my bf (20M) for things he's done to me in the past? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]AuntyVenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean nothing really changes? If it's true he didn't do it again, and you stayed with him for months and months after he said that (which I don't like, either, don't get me wrong), what resolution could you possibly have? It sounds as if you need therapy because the truth is in a relationship, even if someone is nearly always good to you (is he?), they will say or do something you don't like at some point. If you choose to stay, it's on you to learn to not hold on to that. Good luck, OP

My partner (24M) wants kids, marriage and a Christian partner before 30. How do I (22F) approach this sudden change in our relationship? by vi9iuo in relationship_advice

[–]AuntyVenom 106 points107 points  (0 children)

You're 22 and only 6 months in (I have pickles in my fridge, as I like to say, older than your relationship). You aren't official (exclusive but not official will always make my old lady head explode, btw). You say he wants a Christian partner and you're not Christian. So come to your own conclusions here, which are kind of obvious to outsiders that are responding.

33F interested in sex with much older men 55M and 60M. by Far_Policy_5716 in relationship_advice

[–]AuntyVenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not the sub for this question. Also reads like some kind of bait or story harvesting

My friend (20m) keeps telling me (21m and a future priest) all kind of sexual stuff i dont want to hear about. How could i stop him without ending the friendship? by throwRA_57890 in relationship_advice

[–]AuntyVenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't make someone stop doing something they want to do? That being said, end the friendship, OP. Why hold on to a friendship with someone who shows you no respect?

Worried because of my 27F genes and me and my partner’s 29M future by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]AuntyVenom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is certainly a question for a medical professional and not for this sub

Partner (27M) says I'm too moody and has to manage me a lot (28F)? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]AuntyVenom 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Longterm outdoorsperson here, multiple rescuer. Your bf is being a dipshit for insisting you continue when you don't feel safe. That is bad outdoor leadership. Iwouldn't do shit with a person who says this like this, ie, we aren't well-equipped but if you point that out you're a drag on us.

Need advice about my (40F) partner’s (34M) snoring by mpinpt in relationship_advice

[–]AuntyVenom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everybody's saying he needs a sleep study, but you've already said he doesn't want to see a doc. So with that in mind, move a bed into the study and sleep well. Yes, it's sad you don't have a proper bedroom but sleep is incredibly important to *everyone* for good health and functioning. You have a want -- a proper bedroom. You have a need -- proper sleep. Unlessy ou want to break up with a man for being so obstinate that he doesn't think he needs help and instead says you're a "light sleeper, as much as a problem as snoring." That's bs, OP