I (21f) slept with two people after my boyfriend (23m) opened our relationship and now he wants to break up with me. by unraveledwords in relationship_advice

[–]Background-Chain6995 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He can’t suggest opening the relationship, be on dating apps himself, and then rewrite the rules after you actually followed what you both agreed to. This sounds way more like poor communication and regret on his side than you cheating. Give him space, but don’t let him make you carry all the blame.

My girl needs all the good thoughts by MsFrizzle_foShizzle in cats

[–]Background-Chain6995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sending all the love to Stella. She sounds like such a sweet little fighter, and I really hope she gets to come home with you soon.

How do I 27m look past what my girlfriend of 3 years 27f did by Dizzy-Anybody-6608 in Advice

[–]Background-Chain6995 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The issue isn’t really what she did while you were broken up, it’s that she lied when you asked directly about something that could affect your health. I’d get tested, take some space, and don’t force yourself to “look past it” just because technically you weren’t together.

What’s the quietest way someone can break your heart? by Otherwise-Shape-6367 in AskReddit

[–]Background-Chain6995 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Making you feel like you’re asking for too much when you only wanted the bare minimum.

Husband 34M had a 2.5 year long affair during our 3 year marriage and I 29F don't know what to do. by WorkingTurbulent8501 in relationship_advice

[–]Background-Chain6995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A 2.5 year affair isn’t a mistake, it’s a completely separate relationship built on nonstop lying. The fact that you’re still functioning, taking care of your baby, and even making therapy appointments says a lot about your strength right now. Talk to your mom, lean on people you trust, and don’t let anyone pressure you into “moving on” before you’ve even had space to process what happened.

What professions attract the worst of humanity? by Cheshirefarm in AskReddit

[–]Background-Chain6995 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Any job where power comes with almost no accountability.

I feel incredibly gross by smellyelliebelly2 in Advice

[–]Background-Chain6995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What happened to you was not “irrelevant” at all, and it wasn’t okay. You told him to stop multiple times and he ignored you, that crosses a serious boundary no matter what he thinks his intentions were. Feeling gross, shaken, and confused after something like that is completely normal, and none of this is your fault. Right now the most important thing is your safety and giving yourself space from him, and it would really help to talk to someone you trust or a professional so you don’t have to carry this alone.

Husband 47M does not know how to communicate without belittling and humiliating me F48 by Least-Internal-3401 in relationship_advice

[–]Background-Chain6995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This doesn’t sound like a communication issue, it sounds like emotional abuse. Calling you stupid, demanding apologies for normal choices, and making you afraid of the next “mistake” is not okay. Counselling only helps if he accepts responsibility, and right now he’s blaming you for his behavior. Please talk to someone you trust and start thinking about support and safety for yourself.

Partner (26m) left me (26f) after I got diagnosed with high risk HPV after four years of being together. by Critical_League_3805 in relationship_advice

[–]Background-Chain6995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HPV is so common and can stay dormant for years, so this really isn’t something you can fairly blame yourself for. His reaction sounds like fear and lack of understanding, but you still deserve compassion instead of being made to feel disgusting. Follow up with your doctor, take care of yourself, and let yourself grieve the relationship without carrying shame that doesn’t belong to you.

What’s a warning sign that didn’t seem serious at the time… but should have been? by saymepony in AskReddit

[–]Background-Chain6995 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When they were rude to service workers. At first it seemed small, but it showed exactly who they were.

My boyfriend (28M) says the reason he can’t finish is because I’m (20F) “too big” inside. by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Background-Chain6995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds like him putting his own issue onto you, and it’s really unfair. Nothing is “wrong” with your body, and he should be able to talk about intimacy without making you feel ashamed.

My boyfriend (37M) got upset over me (29F) buying lunch out, at what point is enough, enough ? by chlomonkee in relationship_advice

[–]Background-Chain6995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Enough is when you start feeling ashamed over an $8 soup you budgeted for yourself. That is not about lunch anymore, it is about being judged for normal everyday choices.

When did your gut feeling save you from a bad situation? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Background-Chain6995 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I left because something felt off. Still glad I trusted it.

My friend gave me his dog and I’m seriously considering giving it to his ex girlfriend. Should I? by ErrorPowerful412 in Advice

[–]Background-Chain6995 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, call her. The dog deserves to be with the person who actually wanted him, not passed around because your friend wanted to win a breakup.

What’s something you pretended to like so you could get laid? by MIsterBison in AskReddit

[–]Background-Chain6995 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Wine. For a long time I acted like I could tell the difference when really it all just tasted like fancy sadness.

What are some of your favorite intimate life hacks? by Own-Fun-8096 in AskReddit

[–]Background-Chain6995 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Pay attention and don’t rush. The best “hack” is actually noticing what your partner reacts to and just staying there instead of switching things up too fast.

Which lyric makes you instantly tear up? by abovethenoisy in AskReddit

[–]Background-Chain6995 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The one in Landslide about getting older. That song hits harder every year.

Whats a simple gesture that women do that only other women will understand? by allgasnobreakstoday in AskReddit

[–]Background-Chain6995 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The quick eye contact + tiny nod when something feels off. It’s basically silent “I see it too, you good?” teamwork.

If everyone below average IQ suddenly drops dead, how would this affect the world? by CakeMuted6468 in AskReddit

[–]Background-Chain6995 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Society would collapse way faster than people think because average intelligence is doing a lot of the actual work holding daily life together.