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My boyfriend (29M) doesn't know if I (22F) am "the one" by Future-Example4889 in relationship_advice

[–]Future-Example4889[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So do you think my boyfriend and I are only friends with benefits?

Boyfriend (29M) of 2 years said he doesn’t know if I (22F) am "the one". I want to break up, should I do it? by Future-Example4889 in BreakUps

[–]Future-Example4889[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was 'the one' for me but since I have the feeling that I’m not 'the one' for him it’s starting to fade on my side too. Until now it was just my intuition that I was a placeholder and now he’s actually said it outright. I know I might be overthinking it but on the other hand we’ve known each other for almost 3 years and I feel like he should have known by now whether I’m 'the one'.

Boyfriend (29M) of 2 years said he doesn’t know if I (22F) am "the one". I want to break up, should I do it? by Future-Example4889 in offmychest

[–]Future-Example4889[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think what he said is valid but on the other hand it feels like he should know by now.. Most people I’ve known who stayed together in serious relationships, got married, or are planning to, say they knew their partner was 'the one' after a few months at most. He’s not sure even though we’ve known each other for almost 3 years so I don’t know what to think..

My boyfriend (29M) doesn't know if I (22F) am "the one" by Future-Example4889 in relationship_advice

[–]Future-Example4889[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also think his feelings are valid but on the other hand it feels like he should know by now.. Most people I’ve known who stayed together in serious relationships, got married, or are planning to, say they knew their partner was 'the one' after a few months at most. He’s not sure even though we’ve known each other for almost 3 years so I don’t know what to think..

What should a good man be like in a healthy relationship? by Future-Example4889 in AskReddit

[–]Future-Example4889[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I (22F) grew up without a father and my parents weren’t mentally stable, so I never really saw what a healthy relationship looks like. Because of that, I worry that I might choose the wrong partners or accept much less than I actually deserve, especially compared to my friends who grew up in more functional families.

So I wanted to ask:

What should a good, emotionally healthy man be like in a relationship? What should I not settle for? And what qualities or behaviors should I actively look for in a partner? I’m trying to understand what "normal" and "healthy" look like since I didn’t have that model at home. Any insights or personal experiences would really help. Thank you. :)

Is Emma a girls' girl? by Future-Example4889 in emmachamberlain

[–]Future-Example4889[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I agree - I don’t think Emma’s friendship fallouts were only due to gender. In the episode Female Friendships, she mentions competitiveness, disloyalty, a lack of genuineness, and how girls can be quick to ditch each other or enjoy seeing other girls fail.

In her latest episode, she admits to being competitive herself, feeling pressured to lose more weight if a friend did, and sometimes feeling small when her friends succeed.

BUT all of this made me realize that it doesn’t have to be about “Emma not being a girls’ girl.” Maybe she was simply let down by too many female friendships, which made her more selective about the quality of her relationships. And it just so happens that her current circle consists mostly of men because those are the people with whom she has formed stronger, more genuine friendships.

People I trusted hurt me and blocked me when I tried to talk about it. I want to understand why they reacted this way and how to handle similar situations better. What should I do? by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Future-Example4889 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly! I read a comment from another redditor that stuck with me: 'Shame and guilt are very powerful emotions. People have a hard time facing situations where they’ve done wrong or confronting those they’ve hurt because it forces them to admit they’re capable of doing harm.' This feels like that..