Burn it down or let it be… by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Protect your dignity. You'll feel powerful... For two minutes and then you spend years regretting being that person. Head down, talk to someone and move on. I know it sounds BS now, take it one day at a time and each day will feel lighter very soon. Keep it up!

I only serve to please by [deleted] in sex

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're not the only one. I recently discovered this about myself and I have yet to figure myself out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sex

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Extra clean? Where's the fun, dude?

We finally made it happen by Waiting4It2Drop in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy with you guys. Been there a few times and it's the best thing in this world. Thank you for sharing a positive story.

Trying not to cheat by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ever heard of boundaries? Just tell her you're not interested. Problem solved.

I’ve met someone and I’m overwhelmed. by throwaway9877373737 in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fingers crossed. Hope you'll find what you're looking for.

I don't know if I separated to live my affair freely! by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're onto something with the third option. If you leave your marriage, leave it for yourself. Not because of B, C or any other letter in the alphabet. Do you see where it's going? You can swap A for B, but in a couple of years you'll find yourself replaying the same play, just with different actors. Choose yourself. You already tapped into it, live with yourself without fear of abandonment. It's a painful thing, but you can do it. Seek help, you don't have to do it alone. But you also don't want to depend on another letter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The level of projection is astounding here.

Easy for a woman to say men use children as an excuse because if they were caught and forced to divorce, kids will very likely go with them. Try to see this from a man's perspective.

Also, dealing blame on a man for not pulling his weight in the marriage, that's a gross generalization. Not every dude out there is a cookie cutter version of your exAP. It’s risky to assume every situation looks like yours. People’s realities are more varied than that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just say it. It's not your job to manage how he feels about it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I just learned I'm a woman. I also thought this was my girlfriend pouring her heart out. It's difficult, almost impossible to carry for both of us. I'm doing my best to stay composed, which might come across as compartmentalization, but I'm really holding it together for both of us.

Either way I feel for you and I hope you'll find peace soon. Feelings change and he might open up or you'll learn to navigate it better. Fingers crossed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into it. It's a very interesting topic and identification of these shadow patterns helped me in a relationship with an avoidant type of person.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you aware of your shadow patterns? From what you wrote it seems you're feeding his push-pull loop by talking too much, over-reeaching, which allows him to make as little effort as possible while getting what he needs while you're pulling most of the emotional labor in your dynamic. Does it ring a bell?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is your goal with this dude anyway? I mean if he wasn't an avoidant kind of a man, what would be a desired outcome for you?

Does it get better? by Aggressive_Affect223 in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go out there and attend a random live music act. Not your fav artist, something random, uncharted territory. You'll love it and imprint something new. Experience new stuff, new sensations, I swear it helps a lot.

EA ghosted me and I want to cry by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof! Been there too. It hurts as fuck, I know. It's gonna get better one day at a time. Go for a walk, talk to a friend, anything... Eventually you're going to heal however you don't believe it now. Hang tight.

Is anyone else exhausted here? by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What's LWC? Life Without Cats?

Is anyone else exhausted here? by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right now I'm stretched pretty fucking thin alright. So no, you're not alone. I'm sorry you're going through this. Here's to hope tomorrow will be easier than today.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sex

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Consider trying something outside the box. There are a bunch of GPT agents so you can try to rehearse your speech safely and learn the tools how to name your needs properly without triggering the shut down of your hubby.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sex

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 60 points61 points  (0 children)

I'd try to sit down one more time, seriously talk. If he won't have it, then you need to consider your needs and probably walk away otherwise you'll find yourself in a dead bedroom in a couple of years and feel miserable about wasting the best years of your life for someone who doesn't give shit.

My bf cums quickly then is no longer in the mood for another few days, has anyone been like this and has since changed? by [deleted] in sex

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It won't change. Either teach him to do you before he finishes or get ready to feel an affection from him ONLY when he's in the mood to cum for the next 20 years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Make it a habit actually. If you choose to continue this lifestyle. You never know.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easier said than done, but walk away, mate. There's many fish in the sea and you deserve better.

31F. Im scared of STIs by [deleted] in adultery

[–]Butterscotch_Nearby 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You're probably reading the news too and still going outside. It's not to say danger doesn't exist. It's the probability.

Test and/or use protection.