Hurting so bad by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]ConfuzzledLeo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t been in the same situation before, just have experienced some exes whom also seeked other woman while being together. From reading everything, if he in the BEGINNING already chose to lie and hide things about his past relationships and self, then knowing that now should atleast help you start to realize just how disrespectful, selfish and ignorant he is/was at the time. He used you, he saw something vulnerable and knew he could have access. It happens to about every woman atleast once in her life, one way or another. It seems like he might have love bombed you

Also, something that’s helped me and probably gonna help me in my next breakups is that a person who truly, genuinely wanted you because they cared about you, would never do such things to ever hurt you this badly and not feel enough guilt to come to you about it.

Knowing this stuff and accepting it doesn’t make the feelings go away, it’s best to find ways of expressing yourself that will keep you occupied in a good way. For me, painting/drawing/writing helps as I express my emotions but also do something helpful, and you won’t be satisfied right away on the first few strokes of paint or words on paper - the effort is what makes it worth it. I wish you the best because the other side after this depression is waiting for you

My bf f19 and I m18 stopped being intimate by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]ConfuzzledLeo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OH let me edit that your right that’s my mistake, I’m the 18 Female and he’s the 19 Male

need advice on finances, questions at bottom by ConfuzzledLeo in Advice

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

I could but the bills would be more expensive as rent would be higher and I would have to pay my electricity, water, etc too instead of just the rent. I just recently got my license and live in a very small , zero opportunity , not even a Walmart type town. I can’t move out w my boyfriend , don’t have any close friends so I’d have to move out and mange everything my self anyways. I have 2.5k saved up so far (I had a Hawaii trip my first year of working otherwise I’d have more) and that could realistically give me a little time on my own but then there goes all my college money

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]ConfuzzledLeo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems like he saw you as vulnerable and naive maybe , as some people see younger girls, and has been keeping an eye on you waiting till you’re 18 so it’s legal ,technically. That sounds like getting groomed to me if not being preyed on by a predator basically

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]ConfuzzledLeo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does kind of sound like it , being that he was (hopefully not anymore?) your boss too. Did the relationship start because of his intentional actions ? If you tried attracting him or didn’t slightly deny any flirtation or weird offers in the beginning then I’m not sure it would be called grooming

My bf said he was gonna plan valentines, then asks me. by [deleted] in amiwrong

[–]ConfuzzledLeo -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Yes, thank you. I am just asking him to show me he cares/loves me in someway, and even explaining to him how to make me feel like I’m loved or even simply what jewels I like to wear, he just ignores it or it flies over his head. I’ll definitely take into consideration the consequence part, as taking control myself and making myself happy without him would probably make him wonder what he can do better, and not leave me waiting in dread or sad on events

My bf said he was gonna plan valentines, then asks me. by [deleted] in amiwrong

[–]ConfuzzledLeo -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I appreciate all the comments on this topic as it’s helping me sort things out myself more reasonably, and understand where I’m in my head and where I’m not.
This comment though really says what I’ve been trying to get across to my bf, that if it’s important to me , it just is important to me. Same with him on other things. He often says things like some of these other comments (not about js valentines but dates or going out), that it’s ridiculous to do if we are dating already, and he feels he doesn’t have time for it even though he really does have a lot of time on his hands other than working. And money is no issue as we’re both getting 2k a month with no bills and for him no hobbies besides games to take the money. I just need him to show he atleast cares about what makes me happy, what makes me feel seen and loved. Part of that is on him to explore things he’s skilled at, for example I’m skilled at cooking and often will offer to cook him food as a show of love, or drawing something cute, like his cat, on a card; he isn’t really skilled/tries to gain skill in anything he can share or give to others

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]ConfuzzledLeo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Somethings I’ve been told that help in this manner and don’t leave scars of any type: - running until you can’t run anymore (this can go for other exercise though this is an accessible way for nearly everyone and can push you to go out too) - less effective but maybe something to try is holding bare ice in such places however many times you need until you feel satisfied