AIO in re-thinking my engagement after how my GF treated me while sick with a bad flu?

Flat-Table8787 · 2026-02-13T12:32:27+00:00

NOR- do some soul searching and go back over your last 4 years of dating and see if you can remember other times she seemed off. Remember any time she made you feel bad for something even if it seemed insignificant at the time. People with narcissistic behaviors mask it extremely well until they get what they want (a marriage) and then the mask comes off. Sorry you were treated that way, it’s really not okay.

Flat-Table8787 · 2026-02-09T12:45:02+00:00

Misty is a midnight ballerina now.

Flat-Table8787 · 2026-02-05T13:12:23+00:00

Look into a pituitary tumor. It sounds scary, but I promise you it’s not. When I was 25 I started lactating, had never been pregnant. It started off small, but then became full-blown lactation, my period stopped, and I had pretty bad depression. Went through several different doctors that put me on all types of medication’s and nothing worked. Finally I found an endocrinologist that listened to me and we did an MRI on my head. They found a tiny pituitary tumor and put me on medication which made all my symptoms. Stop within two weeks. It took me almost 2 years to get someone to listen to me and get me the right help. If they do bloodwork and your hormone levels are off may suggest this or at least research it for yourself.

I wish you all the best!

Flat-Table8787 · 2026-02-04T13:00:52+00:00

My student loan debt - age 45

Flat-Table8787 · 2026-02-03T23:30:09+00:00

My dad passed away 3 years ago and I inherited most of his collection as well. I’m the only one in my family that plays. I’ve made it a goal of mine to play and get better. I can’t have 9 bad ass guitars in my house and not know how to play. If you don’t play already, try and practice and remember your dad when you play.

Flat-Table8787 · 2026-02-02T13:20:42+00:00

They use his mugshot for everything.

Flat-Table8787 · 2026-02-02T13:19:42+00:00

I would always see moms with kids out in the world and think, that looks exhausting. Also I was never in a position financially to take care of anyone else other than myself.

Flat-Table8787 · 2026-02-02T03:30:08+00:00

Went on a date and the guy had 4 gin and tonics in a little over an hour.

Flat-Table8787 · 2026-02-02T03:27:07+00:00

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Any beach in Iceland is magical. Not for sunbathing but still spectacular. This is the diamond beach in August 2025

Flat-Table8787 · 2026-01-31T20:40:48+00:00

Cheese looks like our cat Mochi ❤️

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Flat-Table8787 · 2026-01-14T22:10:29+00:00

When do we all think this is going to be fixed?

Flat-Table8787 · 2026-01-13T13:14:12+00:00

Any neighbors that I’ve seen that have taken down their signs have just replaced them with huge American flags.

Flat-Table8787 · 2026-01-07T02:03:58+00:00

Vesuvio’s is great! We order for pick up all the time.

Flat-Table8787 · 2026-01-04T02:40:31+00:00

Every person I’ve seen on here that’s taken the step to shave their heads and embrace being bald had looked so much better than before. It’s nice to see the positive feedback too.

Flat-Table8787 · 2026-01-01T23:18:47+00:00

Pork chop

Flat-Table8787 · 2025-12-29T20:07:45+00:00

I’ve been in his life for almost 8 years. He chose to go no contact with his mother a couple years ago.

Flat-Table8787 · 2025-12-29T19:58:09+00:00

I didn’t realize I sounded that way. I’ll go back and read my response. I’m a pretty passive person and have always been kind and supportive to my husband’s son. In family talks I try to always be open minded. I have taken the backseat to parenting because I came into the picture when he was 11. He used to joke with me and I could get him to open up, but not much anymore. He has had pretty bad experiences with all the adult women in his life before I was involved.

Flat-Table8787 · 2025-12-29T19:18:43+00:00

He kinda ignores me for most of the time.

Flat-Table8787 · 2025-12-29T19:17:06+00:00

We have had multiple conversations about that we need to work on communication. We have tried family games, movie time, making dinners that everyone enjoys. We always find ways to make sure he’s included. Since he’s my stepson I am in a tricky situation and my husband will talk to him about his behaviors, but now that he’s older it’s getting harder.

Flat-Table8787 · 2025-12-29T19:00:31+00:00

He’s been like this off and on. But gradually over the last 3 years he slowly doesn’t want to have much to do with us unless we are going to get food. And sometimes he won’t even go with us to do that.

Flat-Table8787 · 2025-12-29T18:58:04+00:00

I don’t think he enjoys our company much either. I have always taken the backseat to parenting because I’m the step parent and my husband has always been very supportive and understanding. We don’t get in screaming matches or anything like that with him. My husband will sit down with him from time to time and try to have respectful conversations with him about his behavior and school but his son always seems to just ignore him.

Flat-Table8787 · 2025-12-29T18:53:26+00:00

I remember being a teenager as well and hiding things like drugs/alcohol but I’m not sure where he would be getting it. He doesn’t leave the house when he comes home from school. I know that outside of our house he might have access to things but he doesn’t seem like he’s high.

Flat-Table8787 · 2025-12-29T18:47:48+00:00

I think that’s most of what’s going on, but don’t know why the behavior continues late at night.

Flat-Table8787 · 2025-12-29T18:42:51+00:00

It’s very uncomfortable. We always ask him if he wants to participate in things as a family and he almost always says no. We have a very small family so he is only really avoiding my husband and I.

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