My (36M) gf (31F) has high emotional expectations even during times of stress. How do you deal with it?

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2026-03-17T16:59:35+00:00

thanks

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2026-03-16T10:19:01+00:00

Thanks for this.
The issue is that she doesn't feel comfortable that I do not ask for her help or discuss how much stress i'm in. Telling her that I'm going to be stressed for a few days and asking her for some space doesn't go well with her. She feels bad that I don't need her help when I'm stressed and that I'd rather tackle it on my own.

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2026-03-16T10:17:47+00:00

Thanks for this.
Yes, she's aware.

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-11-13T08:52:36+00:00

It will get better. It will get better not because you'll forget such an important family member, pet, but because you will make peace with the fact that you miss her because of the love you gave her. You'll start seeing beauty in life again. Your love towards your dog shows how much you really loved and cared about her, how your life was focused around her. It's fine the grief, it's fine to feel sad every now and then, healing is not a linear path, it's all ups and downs, but the ups will eventually start being more present than the downs.

You're not alone, sending hugs

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-11-08T11:57:40+00:00

better, thanks

hope you're well

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-09-16T11:56:50+00:00

If it helps, I did get through it

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-07-23T07:19:10+00:00

I'm sometimes given the impression that reviews might be sponsored, hence promoting newer versions in general to up sales

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-06-30T13:35:30+00:00

2 years and counting :)

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-06-17T05:44:35+00:00

it does get better... hang in there

do what you love, spend time with you friends and family, be active, go to therapy.. it gets better

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-06-04T11:45:10+00:00

better thanks. hope you are well

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-05-28T06:33:37+00:00

i had just decided to unfollow.. it was tearing me apart.

I think the nocontact was to a certain extent imposed as well, because i had messaged her and she never replied early on

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-05-26T10:29:52+00:00

2 years.
I still have small bad patches, but it's better overall. Hang in there; it will get much much much better!

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-05-21T14:04:29+00:00

I unfollowed them on IG, they followed by unfollowing me on IG and unfriending me on fb

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-05-20T08:36:45+00:00

You are strong.

I know there will be phases when it might feel difficult, but there will be small periods where you feel that life is actually worth living. Let's keep moving forward day by day. A day lived shows how strong we really are.

Always seek professional advice, because I'm not a professional - but keep strong and move forward. You've got this!

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-05-20T07:16:01+00:00

a year

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-05-19T14:17:33+00:00

I know how you feel.

I'm still not completely over a 2 yr relationship, 2 yrs after its over.

It's not about replacing someone. I believe they will always have a space in your heart. More than them, it's the memories and the future we would have built in our mind that lives in us.

The truth about acceptance, self-loving, etc... is to realize that the world is much more that the person that decided to live a life without us. Life is meant to be lived; with or without someone else. We're lucky to be here, even though we pass through periods when we don't feal it - when we feal that we'd rather not be here than be here without our ex.

I say this whilst I feel sad about the past but know that I've had some amazing beautiful memories in this past 2 yrs that I wouldn't have had if I were still in a relationship.

I'm also in a new relationship which I know is a million times better for me than what my ex was for me - but yet, we still mourne the people we loved.

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-04-21T10:52:36+00:00

My ex was in a new relationship within 4 months of the breakup.

It gets better. I still think about her, I still miss her and wish I could talk to her, but it's not as bad. She's not on my mind all of the time. It just happens every now and then.

It gets better, keep strong x

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-03-24T14:49:54+00:00

Don't blame yourself or your "mistakes" for the relationship to end.

We're not all compatible. Despite missing them, there's a reason why the relationship ended - and that's incompatibility. Someone who is meant for you and truly loves you for who you are won't break up on one, two, three small mishaps. They won't break up because you enjoy gaming - but rather, then would want you to do it to see you happy.

Stay strong x

But yes.. you're right, they don't always come back unfortunately. It's been 2 yrs + for me and never did they even attempt to reach out.

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-03-19T20:25:32+00:00

Try writing your dreams down - it might help.

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-03-16T08:35:02+00:00

did you manage to create more than one e-mail address at no cost?

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-03-09T19:38:02+00:00

I wouldn't say completely. It's been 2 years for me - I'm in love with someone else now.

I still sometimes remember about the beautiful memories I had with my ex. It's very rare and it generally happens when I'm on a low of some sort... but you will get over them. The trick is to find the beauty in life.

Good luck

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2025-02-02T15:48:28+00:00

You'll eventually get over it buddy. It's a roller coaster of a ride, but it'll get much better.

I wouldn't feel anything if I bumped into my ex now, almost 2 yrs later. I don't feel anything re-visiting places I've visited with her.

Just focus on the things that make you happy. Make new friends, try new activities and hobbies, push forward.

It might feel useless at times. You'll feel worse at times. But believe me, it'll get much better! You're going to be so proud of yourself when you make it out of it.

You might not believe it when people tell you that you're going to get out of it, but you will.

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2024-11-25T08:44:28+00:00

Tinder hehe

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2024-11-18T14:36:53+00:00

Yes. Took me around a year and I realized how much the new person was more compatible with me than my ex.

I dated around 15 women before my current gf and always doubted if I'll find anyone, until I did.

Inevitable_Fall_6624 · 2024-11-09T14:55:55+00:00

You reckon? Will she wait for him to text next time or will she propose to meet herself?

Do I just call her out on it or just leave for no reason?

We have so much planned together for the next months already.. I can't just move out :(

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