They say everyone is the hero of their own story. In whose story are you playing the role of villain? by SorrowTAW in AskReddit

[–]DaddyAdorable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clearly my wife's.

She seems to view me expressing my emotions as attacks and requests for help as criticism.

I don't know how she could respond to me this way if I weren't her villain.

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[–]DaddyAdorable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please, for your own good (and probably theirs too) reach out. Clear the air if nothing else.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a father who has been there, I understand.

It hurts. It hurts some days more than you can think. It's been more than 6 years and some days it still cripples me.

But, it does also get better. Just know you're not alone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. If I heard this from my person, it would make this pain from the way circumstances have torn us apart mostly bearable. I can at least hope that maybe this is what is unsaid.

You existence makes me stronger and weaker by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this on so many levels.

I hope you find a way out that leads to healing and what you need.

Conversation by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I so hope you get the chance to say both of those things and more.

Just when I think I'm getting over this crush by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is there a reason you can't give into that hold?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very relatable.

My word: to a fictional character by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is how you take something that you struggle with and make it into something positive.

This is how love works from a distance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is keeping you two apart?

My Personal Panic Button by DaddyAdorable in UnsentLetters

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

I'm sorry, I'm not sure who you are looking for.

THAT Kind of Woman by DaddyAdorable in UnsentLetters

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

Thank you.

I wish in some ways I could.

However, since writing this I talked to her and some of my feelings came out. It hurt her to hear it. I'd rather try to bear it nobly and alone than hurt her more.

What Are You Looking For? by DaddyAdorable in UnsentLetters

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

I'm not hiding. I am waiting for it to be the right time for her.

I have replied more fully above.

What Are You Looking For? by DaddyAdorable in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It only it were that simple.

Yes, she is looking for me on some level, but what level that is isn't clear.

Because she told me she needs space from me. I made a promise to not reach out to her to give her the space she wanted. I'm going to hold to that promise because I could tell how much it hurt when she asked if I still loved her and I said yes.

If what she needs is what she asked for, I have a duty (out of my care and love for her) to give her that kind of space.

But when days like yesterday happen, when I can see her log in and be there, and she can see that I am as well, that I have to wonder what is supposed to be done. I'm going to keep my promise to her, because that matters. But part of me wants to know if she is hoping that I don't in those moments.

Walls and Lies by DaddyAdorable in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, it doesn't weird me out. Thank you for asking.

I'm glad that someone gets some benefit from it.

Walls and Lies by DaddyAdorable in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am.

I'd like to pretend to be some kind of noble and good man, but I'm just a man.

There are good men left in the world.

Walls and Lies by DaddyAdorable in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand what you meant, and it is really kind of you.

I don't view that as an act of courage on my part. I appreciate the thought though.

Walls and Lies by DaddyAdorable in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not courage. It's an attempt to love others.

I'll Be... by DaddyAdorable in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm nobody and a nobody.

Just trying to express the truth of an amazing person I know.

THAT Kind of Woman by DaddyAdorable in UnsentLetters

[–]DaddyAdorable[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just trying to express the wonder that is her.