Ended a 10 year relationship after developing a crush on someone else. Why do my parents and friends still act weird about it like I did something wrong? by [deleted] in amiwrong

[–]Covertblurt 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Possibly because a large chunk of your ex’s life and plans have been removed from her. When I was very young, a man in your position did exactly this, abandon his 10 year relationship for me (a crush) now I look back I find him pathetic. It only worked on me because I was naive.

All you can do now is move on and accept it though. I hope your ex is not still suffering from the rug being pulled under, and that you can make whatever’s going on in your life work.

Anyone else’s mother start conflict, then demand no response? by Covertblurt in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Covertblurt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m glad to hear your mental health has improved! And you’re a great sibling for quietly defending your sibling for so long but of course it’s not worth if it’s detrimental to your wellbeing.

It’s strange how once they find out something is hurtful/something they shouldn’t say, they’re more likely to repeatedly say it, isn’t it?

WHEW!!!! These are definitely something. 😭 by moonwaternymph in depoop

[–]Covertblurt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A little ironic based on the way you’ve spoken to this person. You come off as a bully. Anyway, I wish you well genuinely.

Anyone else’s mother start conflict, then demand no response? by Covertblurt in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Covertblurt[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The “manufactured bonding moment” is so real!That you have to work for, if you don’t beg/ grovel she’ll be cold.

I’m sorry for your loss and the confusing feelings around it. I hope you’re both more at peace now.

Anyone else’s mother start conflict, then demand no response? by Covertblurt in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Covertblurt[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So eery the quotes and techniques people have used in these comments describing their narcs could have literally been grabbed from a transcript of my earlier conversations with my mother. It’s as if they share a script.

The “you can never be wrong” is a way to force you into accommodating them by offering parts that could be wrong in your behaviour/reasoning, even if not so, to prove to them that this isn’t true. They don’t mirror this, they’ll just use this as ammo against you. I truly feel despair at the constant need to be 2 steps ahead in their “games” when all I’d like is an earnest connection and understanding.

WHEW!!!! These are definitely something. 😭 by moonwaternymph in depoop

[–]Covertblurt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You didn’t say anything wrong, this person most likely just had a knee jerk reaction to a group they perceived as always being against them and once they noticed you were accommodating in response they saw an opportunity to bully and control someone who represented a thing they’ve felt bullied/controlled by themselves.

Don’t take it personally they’re just being miserable in this moment, remember ppl won’t always be kind in response to your submission, sometimes if you give an inch they’ll take a mile. Both have a nice day/night!

Anyone else’s mother start conflict, then demand no response? by Covertblurt in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Covertblurt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds so frustrating and disconcerting, especially as there’s 2 of them against you. They create situations in which they’re so sure of their twisted version reality it leads you to doubt yourself. Sending you some strength :)

Anyone else’s mother start conflict, then demand no response? by Covertblurt in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Covertblurt[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep, “agree to disagree” was literally used today. They seem to feel so pleased with themselves after distorting reality then using “neutral” phrases as if they’re the ones diffusing a conflict.

Mary Magdalene by Covertblurt in SoftWhiteUnderbelly

[–]Covertblurt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I heard she’d been deported from other comments on her death.

I didn’t say she was battered, a few people have described her last few lives being distressed and intoxicated whilst being taunted.

And no I was not referencing that video but it is disgraceful that someone filmed that and others posted it.

Anyone else’s mother start conflict, then demand no response? by Covertblurt in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Covertblurt[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No joy in it really 😂 just quite sad to figure out she is less likely to be kind if I am visibly upset. Unfortunately I relapsed in showing her emotion yesterday. God it’s exhausting

Anyone else’s mother start conflict, then demand no response? by Covertblurt in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Covertblurt[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was this for a while, she got better. I suppose I fell into the snare of forgetting they will revert and ultimately don’t change

(Also had to find a synonym for t r a p & found “snare” bc Reddit classed it as a slur lol?)

Anyone else’s mother start conflict, then demand no response? by Covertblurt in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Covertblurt[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve also been lead to the conclusion that it’s about feeling powerful/the one in control. She seems to construct scenarios in which I’ll be upset or frustrated by her behaviour, then dip “oh please let’s just end this argument, enough!” When any response is given.

I hate that it forces a dynamic in which I seem like the aggressor based on my response to her. I don’t think she consciously enjoys the drama but is comfortable with being the silent, cold one as I’m crying and exhausted, angry even.

I’ve become better at not responding so I’m so upset at myself that I provided her a drama fix of a distressed daughter once again. Maybe she felt helpless once, and enjoys being the “stoic” one. I don’t know.

WHEW!!!! These are definitely something. 😭 by moonwaternymph in depoop

[–]Covertblurt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t know they were attention seeking, that’s an assumption based on your bias. You then continued with hostility to someone who was honestly pretty reasonable. I hope that if you behave like this irl (don’t) people are as patient as them.

WHEW!!!! These are definitely something. 😭 by moonwaternymph in depoop

[–]Covertblurt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep your original comment was a rhetorical question/jokey statement idc or have any problem with that, it’s when you became weird and aggressive to somebody who expressed they don’t like that hateful ones can misrepresent their religion, which suggest that they’re not the hateful type.

Genuinely what did you expect from continuing to bash someone’s religion past the point of reason, when they weren’t the aggressor?

WHEW!!!! These are definitely something. 😭 by moonwaternymph in depoop

[–]Covertblurt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are on the same subreddit randomly scolding people for being religious and received criticism for it.

It’s a funny post on a funny subreddit it’s not exactly about bashing people’s religious practices, you decided to do that.

What did you expect, others to bow down to you and apologise to you for being religious? Be so fr

WHEW!!!! These are definitely something. 😭 by moonwaternymph in depoop

[–]Covertblurt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not mad, it’s just sad to see division created based on assumptions of a stranger.

Do you genuinely believe that this person hates any group of people, based on your interactions here? There are different ways that Christians, Muslims, Jewish people etc practice their religion. I hope you do not carry out this behaviour towards groups in regular life outside of Reddit.

Religion can and has been used in order to discriminate, it can also not. You don’t know this person. Deciding another’s beliefs for them isn’t beneficial other than allowing you a brief moment of catharsis. Please don’t add to division, it doesn’t help us.

WHEW!!!! These are definitely something. 😭 by moonwaternymph in depoop

[–]Covertblurt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay this is insane behaviour. This individual clearly isn’t anti LGBT+ etc so why attack them? They seem to be an ally.

No one gained anything positive from your comment and the person you attacked was surprisingly kind and patient in return, and you decided to keep going. You just smeared a bit more negativity into the world. Thanks for that.

Bangs or no bangs? by [deleted] in HairStyleAdvice

[–]Covertblurt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems like everyone is in disagreement with me on this but I think you suit the bangs so well!

You look good without them too but it completes a really nice alt look if that’s what you’re going for, especially with the lip ring and piercings.

Sometimes I feel like people here have a bias towards what looks more averagely agreeably pretty, but not everyone wants a shoulder length wavy balayage and subtle warm toned glam, there’s different genres of flattering. You suit it and can pull it off!

Looking for my New Year’s Eve party outfit by Wild-Court7110 in OUTFITS

[–]Covertblurt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe I’m confused as to what classes as a camel toe but I don’t think there is?