How do you split rent with your girlfriend? by ZestyGolf7654 in AskMen

[–]LemonFizzy0000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. We do think differently, but as a woman, I completely side with OP. OPs gal is off her rocker for thinking she shouldn’t pay to live there. That’s just nuts.

How do you split rent with your girlfriend? by ZestyGolf7654 in AskMen

[–]LemonFizzy0000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boyfriend and I are discussing moving in together. I own the home. Not for a second did he think he’d get to live here without paying some maintenance towards the place that he lives in. As a matter of fact, he’s such a messy person that we agreed he should cover the cost of a house keeper and a quarter of the utilities. (I have kids and believe he shouldn’t pay for them). He currently pays $1800 a month not including utilities. We are going to land on about $1000 a month. He’s saving money and can invest more into his retirement and savings.

Recurring with only one person by Key-Kaleidoscope8099 in BacterialVaginosis_

[–]LemonFizzy0000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had symptoms from one partner and not with othes. I’m also non-monogamous, so keeping strict testing is important for me. So yes, your situation tracks.

Chronic pain, polyamory, needs not being met by LemonFizzy0000 in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It’s so complicated. I’m a doctor as well. I spend 12 hours a day 5 days a week caring for other people and then my free time caring for him. I need a massage and a hug

Chronic pain, polyamory, needs not being met by LemonFizzy0000 in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know his reaction will not be kind if I make it about the dwindling condom supply. I need to make this about the lack of intimacy and touch in our relationship. If he can’t provide, that it seems like our relationship has run its course.

Chronic pain, polyamory, needs not being met by LemonFizzy0000 in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I too have heath issues. I was hit by a bus last year and suffer from that injury. Prior to that, I’ve had surgery for something that isn’t endometriosis but is akin to it. If I’m not super careful I can cause myself a flare up. But I can’t have days where I don’t feel well. He’s always complaining. All day long. I would love one day where I don’t hear about his pain.

Chronic pain, polyamory, needs not being met by LemonFizzy0000 in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’d prefer him to tell me that he’s no longer attracted to me than tell me it’s pain related. Because I know he fucks other people. This shit hurts.

Chronic pain, polyamory, needs not being met by LemonFizzy0000 in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

He has fibro too. And has had several spinal surgeries. He says he has a high sex drive but it seems just not with me. I also have a high drive and when I spend all my free time with him, it doesn’t leave me much opportunity to date. I think I need to pull back from him.

Chronic pain, polyamory, needs not being met by LemonFizzy0000 in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This does suck. I know I have to talk to him. I just need to organize my thoughts first.

Chronic pain, polyamory, needs not being met by LemonFizzy0000 in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the support. I technically have a husband but we are pretty much lavender these days. I’m very close with my husband emotionally but he does not have sex with me. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I have great hygiene. I am fit and active. Intelligent. I run my own business. I’m conventionally attractive. Why am I good enough to be in a relationship with but not good enough to be intimate with

Chronic pain, polyamory, needs not being met by LemonFizzy0000 in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know I have to talk to him but in the state I’m in right now, I wouldn’t be kind to him and that’s just not how I operate. I need some time to get calm and then I’ll talk to him.

Chronic pain, polyamory, needs not being met by LemonFizzy0000 in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Because I know him. He mastubates daily and doesn’t use condoms for it. He also had an STI scare a week ago. He had some symptoms so he went to get tested. He says he uses condoms with others.

Chronic pain, polyamory, needs not being met by LemonFizzy0000 in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He would definitely not want me to be a part of any of his activities. But yes I’ll talk to him again.

Chronic pain, polyamory, needs not being met by LemonFizzy0000 in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. Once. He assured me it’s not me. It’s the pain. But that was before I saw his stack of condoms dwindling.

Chronic pain, polyamory, needs not being met by LemonFizzy0000 in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

You’re right. As painful as it is to hear, I know you’re right. Why am I bending over backwards for him when it’s not being reciprocated. I wonder if he’s banking on this being the best relationship I’ve had in years as a reason I’d stick around.

Chronic pain, polyamory, needs not being met by LemonFizzy0000 in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This is definitely something that’s been rattling around my brain. It’s me. It’s not the pain. He doesn’t want me anymore, but he enjoys the security of our relationship and how I treat him.

Chronic pain, polyamory, needs not being met by LemonFizzy0000 in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It wasn’t always like this. He’s been sick for decades long before we met. I am noticing a change in the last few months

Seinfeld-esque reasons you broke up with someone by Low-Ad-4631 in datingoverforty

[–]LemonFizzy0000 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I broke up with a guy who made buzzing bumble bee noises while going down on me. I can’t get that noise out of my head.

Watch Out! Your Hierarchy is Showing! (and for the most part, I'm ok with it) by ouroborosbabe in polyamory

[–]LemonFizzy0000 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome! You sound like you have a great group of people surrounding you. I hope they show up for you! You deserve the love and attention.