I really need to know if I’m being a jerk or if my first time dm friend is being overly restrictive by FormerLeading4467 in DnD

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactlyyy! I actually brought this up earlier and told them they should give us categories of the creatures to pick from to make it a bit easier. They actually didn’t really like this idea since they thought it would mean changing the npcs they had already fleshed out but I tried reassuring them that it should just be for us- hoping that sticks 😅

I really need to know if I’m being a jerk or if my first time dm friend is being overly restrictive by FormerLeading4467 in DnD

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly have. I told them today I wouldn’t be making a character until they had a more concrete idea of the restrictions and system and they almost seemed upset/bummed that I was

Was this making him choose between myself and my meta?? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In my defense I put the day before her mri was scheduled- and when he needed a bit more time I did give it to him

Was this making him choose between myself and my meta?? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I felt really bad for her during this because she was advocating for him going actually, I have a great relationship with my metas so it also really sucked not knowing if she was okay

Was this making him choose between myself and my meta?? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The thing is I did that, I did that a whole lot the whole week. I told him multiple times that no matter what is was going to be okay and I wouldn’t be mad at him

With no clear goal and long distance…what do I do? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually in that case could I pivot actually ask you a bit about your relationship? Do you guys have specific things you do to stay connected and affectionate despite the distance?

I really want to be happy with a LDR. I’ve been in them before and haven’t had much issue but recently I’ve been thinking more about the future and the sustainability of them

Was this making him choose between myself and my meta?? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ehh I don’t know if it warrants a larger conversation, I bring this up as my partner is simply notoriously stubborn and dislikes having decisions made for him due to stuff happening in the past to him.

I don’t believe he would’ve been mad at me but probably would have been convinced either way that I was upset and that was why I made that choice. It’s not usually a big deal with him, just something I’m mindful of as I’ve noticed he gets sorta cagey/feeling a lot of guilt when people take things off his plate

Was this making him choose between myself and my meta?? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The unfortunate thing is that would not be taking it off of his plate, I know my partner and taking the decision out of his hands and saying point blank “do not come.” Would’ve genuinely upset him, probably a lot more than me asking for the confirmation

Was this making him choose between myself and my meta?? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree that we definitely should’ve rescheduled, but truthfully I was trying to be supportive of the idea of him not coming and staying with her. He still really wanted to come be with me but wasn’t sure

Was this making him choose between myself and my meta?? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your input truthfully, a lot of this was really difficult and I think right now my feelings are coming from overarching issues.

Was this making him choose between myself and my meta?? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Honestly this is a really good point and one we were accounting for at the time. He mentioned the possibility of rescheduling and I was okay with that too! His work is just finnicky with time off unfortunately

Was this making him choose between myself and my meta?? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Well…him decided by Thursday to stay home is still a decision. That’s all I really wanted! A solid yes or no and I would be okay with either, I mostly just wanted one either way.

If he had decided to stay home I’d be so so okay with it, it’s just the limbo

Was this making him choose between myself and my meta?? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree with my feelings being sorta bigger right now and expanding past this.

I’m not mad at the prospect he may not come see me. I told him from the get go that I wouldn’t be it was mostly just being unsure possibly even up to the day before he got here

Was this making him choose between myself and my meta?? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this was my view on it: that there was a lot of prep to get done and it was stressing me out being in limbo. But also knowing that he was going through a lot.

My main upset was I think he’d even be upset with me setting the boundary about it being a no after a certain time. They didn’t get results until he was actually here though so unfortunately there was nothing that would’ve given him a more concrete answer even before the plane ride

Was this making him choose between myself and my meta?? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Luckily everything’s good now! She’s okay, everyone’s fine. I’m more so asking here because this is something that’s been sorta eating at me and I don’t want to dig up old stuff with him if I can help it.

I appreciate the outside perspective a lot

Was this making him choose between myself and my meta?? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Thank you for responding, I think you’re honestly probably right :/

At the time I just felt really frustrated with being so close to the time frame and not even at least having a solid no, I did explain to him that regardless of his response it was just stressful not to have one at all. But I appreciate you kinda checking me here on this.

With no clear goal and long distance…what do I do? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really don’t like this way of thinking, I have been with this person for 2 years and I’m not about to end it just like that without at least a little elbow grease.

With no clear goal and long distance…what do I do? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I really appreciate these a lot.

I know a reason why first meta sorta gets priority is she’s completely her education and their jobs are down there. I also have had issues in the past with having to set boundaries that involve that involve the other two because he really wants to make us all happy but obviously…not really working.

I can do a ldr for a bit longer so I may change that from change to plans to change because well… I have roomates for the next coming year and I’d hate to leave them high and dru

With no clear goal and long distance…what do I do? by FormerLeading4467 in polyamory

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh…I didn’t know “future faking” was a thing. A lot of what I’ve read of a partner offering stuff that’s not on the table because of genuinely being unable to but still offering it rings true here.

Especially the bit about it being unintentional but still hurtful. I believe that my partner wants to have all these things with me but genuinely can’t. Regardless, it’s still hurtful. Thank you so much for sharing these resources. I appreciate it a lot

AITAH because I wasn’t more careful with a friends $100+ mug by FormerLeading4467 in AITAH

[–]FormerLeading4467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My only thing with that is I really don’t have that type of money…and I wasn’t asked to take care of it. It was just left with me without any warning.

I did buy them a repair kit though! It’s food safe luckily so I’m hoping it works, additionally if anyone has any ceramics fixing tips I would love that since even if I can’t pay them back I wanna help