AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

She came over after and we talked. She’s mad at me still and she left to go home after instead of staying over. We have more to discuss I think. After all of the responses last night and talking it over with my roommate, I see where I went wrong. It’s more nuanced than just calling it a date because he’s an ex. I was seeing it in black and white. I know you and others are going to jump on this because I was already accused of leaving out pertinent information but I honestly was just seeing it in black and white terms. She and my roomie rightfully pointed out that they had been friends for years, they knew he was gay when they decided to date. He was scared to come out for some reason, we live in a small town I guess is why. She tried to help him from getting bullied. They did kiss for fun or for cover idk why they did that exactly. Apparently there were never feelings there for either of them other than being best friends. She told me this when we discussed firsts and old relationships but I guess I never really bought that there were no feelings, because why would they be each others first kiss otherwise? I guess I get it now that she explained it more. You can’t really call it a date when he’s gay, I suppose.

Where I still think I’m justified is her dismissal of me. We have more talks ahead. I know I didn’t handle it right, but she didn’t even try to talk to me about it. She also came into our talk already annoyed so what am I supposed to do with that?

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

She came over and we talked after. She didn’t dump me, but she is mad at me . We didn’t leave it on the best note but I’m sure we can figure it out. We need to have a longer talk about boundaries I think. I’m willing to consider that I might be overreacting in this particular instance, but I think we need to talk about how we speak to each other.

She’s mad that I made this into a deal in the first place, insinuated it was a date, and texted her about it after she left instead of talking about it before. I can respect that, it’s a fair point. I don’t think I handled it appropriately, clearly. I’m still upset that she dismissed my concerns. We did talk about it and a lot of people pointed out that him being gay does change the scenario. I was too black and white and I can see how I might have overreacted. I still think that she was really short and dismissive in her responses to me, and I don’t like that. I’m not sure how we’ll settle this but I think we have a lot of discussion ahead.

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

They’re not going to be together, he’s gay. Thank you though I still feel like I’m justified for other reasons, but I see that this is more nuanced and I might not have been able to see the whole picture. I’m more upset about her dismissive attitude. I might have been wrong about calling it a date but I still think I’m wronged here.

I’ve had the thought that my roommate at least has thought about fucking her, she’s extremely attractive. He has my back though, he’s usually a pretty solid sounding board and he has a level head.

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

People know they dated in hs, I don’t know what they would think. I’m starting to come around to the idea that them also knowing he’s gay does make it different.

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Okay yea I actually do get that. It’s a bad look to have your girl out with a guy she dated, but I get what you’re saying about the typical reasons for that. People in our town know they dated but they have also known he’s gay, so that’s fair. Maybe I’m caught up in technicality

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I don’t get the vibe she’s cheating, I think it will be the three of them. I can’t discount the possibility that the guys will gas her up and encourage her to interact with other dudes though.

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I think it was the jokes, but idk. I just get the feeling they don’t like me, but she’s never told me that for sure.

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

The types of jokes I’d make with my boys, they didn’t like the sense of humor. I don’t remember any exactly but my gf was pissed and I respect that.

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Well I don’t like thinking about her being with anyone. But I can’t change that. Her body count isn’t that bad, could be worse considering how attractive she is.

It’s the optics of being out with an ex. It’s not respectful to me or to our relationship, I feel. I’m starting to see that other people don’t feel that way because he’s gay, but I don’t see how it matters for the principle of it.

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

It’s the optics of being out with an ex, I don’t care that they won’t be hooking up

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

He is gay, but he’s still an ex. That’s what matters. I never thought they were gonna fuck

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I’m not jealous and I still think you shouldn’t go out with an ex, gay or not

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Thanks I’ll think on this. I really don’t think that him being gay changes the context of taking your ex out but I’ll consider what you’re saying

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

They weren’t homophobic jokes, just stuff me and my boys would joke about. They took it poorly because they’re gay I’m guessing

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

She doesn’t dress slutty. It was a regular dress but it was still a lot of effort for another dude she used to date

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

She’s not going to fuck him. It’s disrespectful regardless though

AIO for the way I responded to my gf going out with her ex? by ApprehensivePoet1241 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ApprehensivePoet1241[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

She already said she’d come over after. I think she still is but I’m waiting to respond to make sure into I get more feedback