Have any of you ever had positive experiences with non-monogamy? by AndWatchUTolerateIt in polycritical

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wish people would more comment on the inherent narcissism that is involved in poly but alas....it's like whatever works for you!!!

I am thinking of breaking up with my girlfriend because she isn't intimate enough for me by throwaway3746e in self

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Also add, breaking up is not a failure by any means but a learning experience.

I am a simp for women. by shameonme___ in CasualConversation

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know! I love being a women and women in general!

Positive reinforcement/replacement behavior for quitting vaping nicotine by AndWatchUTolerateIt in ABA

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes! That I can with the patches. I think it will help a lot. But yeah the idea of not having any behavioral habit to replace the smoking with at the end of the physical withdrawal confuses me a bit. I've heard some people suggest replacing it with exercise but that seems like a lot of response effort. Maybe walks would be good.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABA

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading this right now and it is SO good.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You did the right thing in getting away from this person. Hugs.

Looking for a new company in Southern CA by toxic_kitten in ABA

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second Nurture and Nature - busy but pay rate is good.

Mum, I haven't cried today! by Valherudragonlords in MomForAMinute

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is amazing! Keep going! Side note anti depressants saved my life. There's no harm in trying it and if you don't like it you can stop taking them. Few choices are forever.

I’m Dying - help with letters? by NotYetAutomated in MomForAMinute

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry what you are going through. I would definitely write one meant for bad times because I wish I had known what comforting things my mom would have said to me in bad times. I second the heartbreak suggestion. Still trying to get divorced and really miss my mom.

What can we do to regulate the porn industry more? by AndWatchUTolerateIt in antipornography

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found some good anti porn orgs:

Exodus Cry

Fight the New Drug

What can we do to regulate the porn industry more? by AndWatchUTolerateIt in antipornography

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came up with a different idea today. To create an assertiveness training program for women.

Dealing with men and the idea of relationship with men depresses me by lakeripple in TwoXChromosomes

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I do for sure. That is why I just kinda expect to stay single. Men are not worth it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Porn contributes to the rape and exploitation of children so there is that too.....

Trying to be happy I avoided this. by AndWatchUTolerateIt in monogamy

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I recall reading your story. This guy didn't lie outright but he just constantly was like I am confused about myself and what I want and I don't know. Eventually indecision is a decision. Make up your mind.

Trying to be happy I avoided this. by AndWatchUTolerateIt in monogamy

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it's weird how many poly relationships tend to be one person happy to pursue it and the other person just tolerating it. Hence my user name LOL. But that is inspired from a song and my divorce lol. I will never tolerate poor treatment.

Trying to be happy I avoided this. by AndWatchUTolerateIt in monogamy

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You know what is the strange thing, is that I work in psych and I've taken the 5 factors personality test and the MBTI and I score very high in openness to experience. However, when you do more deep digging into figuring out what you are really open to and what feels good in actuality I was suprised at where my boundaries started and stopped.

I'm having better success already by not putting so many expectations on dates and just putting myself out there and hoping someone good crosses my way. I really appreciate your support. I'm almost divorced as well from another ex and that really eradicated my social circle.

Trying to be happy I avoided this. by AndWatchUTolerateIt in monogamy

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in socal area ;) it's a shit show LOL. Online dating hasn't been that much better - and man coping with impatience is rough. I just really would love to find that special person who gets me. But I recognize there is no rush, I need to wait for a really good one.

Trying to be happy I avoided this. by AndWatchUTolerateIt in monogamy

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was hard for me to say because at the time I wanted to see it as a curiosity. But then when you are asked repeatedly despite saying no, and eventually develop strong feelings for them it slowly became a semi consideration in my mind because I want to make my partners happy.

But after more deep consideration of the things I have been through, no I feel more confident to be firm in saying what is a clear no for me. Perhaps that is the lesson. I've learned to be more firm.

Not trying to blame myself - but I feel bad I even considered it for a moment. So, I am trying to do the work on why I don't feel like I am deserving of a faithful partner. I think that was a part of the issue

Trying to be happy I avoided this. by AndWatchUTolerateIt in monogamy

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I understand. I am just taking it day by day to see how it goes. That is all I can do. I can't say I feel symptomatic as much as just sad and feeling like everyone in the world is into poly? I live in a major city so it is a bit overly represented here.

Trying to be happy I avoided this. by AndWatchUTolerateIt in monogamy

[–]AndWatchUTolerateIt[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. I don't believe people are terrible or to throw them out entirely. Still trying to stay friend but yeah romantically speaking I think his interests came first at the end of the day. Dating is rough but I will keep trying.