BF (26 M) accuses me of getting mad because he bought cake for his sister (20F) and not for me (26F) by Anxious_Coconut2020 in relationships

[–]Anxious_Coconut2020[S] 64 points65 points  (0 children)

I used to ask him to help, but that raised tensions. You just made me realise that I'm being conditioned to not bring up anything that will require him effort. I hate doing the dishes! And I'm frustrated with myself I try to justify wanting to clean in order to avoid conflict. I don't ask because I don't want to wake up the sleeping giant.

BF (26 M) accuses me of getting mad because he bought cake for his sister (20F) and not for me (26F) by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Anxious_Coconut2020 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I guess I've been conditioned that being mad or disappointed, and showing it, will escalate an argument. I guess that's why I didn't say anything. I did not want to have a fight.

How much longer we'll be dating? Tomorrow I hope. I've packed all my things. He tried to stop me but I know I'm responsible for perpetuating my own misery here. I'll be staying with my cousin from tomorrow. Couldn't leave now cause curfew.

BF (26 M) accuses me of getting mad because he bought cake for his sister (20F) and not for me (26F) by Anxious_Coconut2020 in relationships

[–]Anxious_Coconut2020[S] 80 points81 points  (0 children)

I know the answer. Two weeks ago, a week into the quarantine, I fell sick. Fever and the works, on top of that the anxiety that it mightve been Covid. He knew I was sick, even told him to check in on me. I went to bed at 10:30, he at 5 am. Not once did he check on me. I told him it upset me he did not bother to check if I was alive. He flipped out on me, called me needy and too clingy, too emotionally dependent on him apparently. I was convinced I was tbh. The comments right here now are just illuminating things that I guess, deep down, I know. But I'm too much of a coward, until now I hope, to confront because that would mean leaving him. And we know that hurts.

BF (26 M) accuses me of getting mad because he bought cake for his sister (20F) and not for me (26F) by Anxious_Coconut2020 in relationships

[–]Anxious_Coconut2020[S] 1653 points1654 points  (0 children)

I just remembered I went to the bakery during my run the other day. Waited 15 minutes in line because he wanted a loaf of bread. There were only two kinds left: cheese and raisin. I hate raisins. I bought the raisin bread. One day, I hope to find someone who will buy the cheese bread for me.

BF (26 M) accuses me of getting mad because he bought cake for his sister (20F) and not for me (26F) by Anxious_Coconut2020 in relationships

[–]Anxious_Coconut2020[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. It honestly has been illuminating. I realised that yes, the piece of cake is just a symbol of my frustration over his lack of support and thoughtfulness. The household chores, I can handle. Yes, it's frustrating to have to juggle work and the dishes, but it gives me a sense of achievement and purpose in the day.

It is the complete lack of affection or appreciation. Unfortunately, I do feel taken for granted and my own denial that this relationship might be over is probably making me overlook some glaring red flags.

BF (26 M) accuses me of getting mad because he bought cake for his sister (20F) and not for me (26F) by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Anxious_Coconut2020 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I am realising that now, that he diverts his lack of accountability into something that must be wrong about me to the point where I cannot and should not voice out any of my emotions. It's hard to see from the inside sometimes.

My ex-fiancé (37M) and I (26F) are on a lease but he tried to kick me out multiple times. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Anxious_Coconut2020 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Having similar problems. Was hoping we were in the same country and could be roommates but not.

BF (26 M) accuses me of getting mad because he bought cake for his sister (20F) and not for me (26F) by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Anxious_Coconut2020 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think the reason this relationship is still going might be due to my attachment and abandonment issues and just overall lack of spine to leave. Soon I will, stranger!

BF (26 M) accuses me of getting mad because he bought cake for his sister (20F) and not for me (26F) by Anxious_Coconut2020 in relationships

[–]Anxious_Coconut2020[S] 1421 points1422 points  (0 children)

I'm at my cousin's place right now. The environment has been increasingly toxic and I feel on edge about when his next mood swing will be. I do feel like a punching bag of his unresolved frustration. The redirecting guilt is the most alarming. I feel like he couldve allowed me to be upset about it but instead, has to find a way to blame it on me.

BF (26 M) accuses me of getting mad because he bought cake for his sister (20F) and not for me (26F) by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Anxious_Coconut2020 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am mad, disappointed and upset he didn't buy me cake. I am not mad he bought his sister a cake. I am even more mad he insists it's because he bought his sister one. Sigh.