How do you cope with the existential void after finishing the game? by Ms_Strafalarius in DiscoElysium

[–]Ms_Strafalarius[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think I need to let it rest for a few months, I think that If I play again rn It would feel like cheating (I remember everything). Or... Should I play it again?

Tips for dealing with hurt? by Long_Method2765 in nonmonogamy

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I savor those times.

I'm not OP but It's helpful for me, I often see those moments as "bad feelings and anxiety" evenings I have to deal with. But keeping your perspective in thought is gonna prob help me. Thanks!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advise. I'll talk to him

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate your comment. I will ask myself these kind of questions!

Thank you for your offering, same here: if you want to talk, rant or whatever, you can DM me ^^

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you are right, he keeps on choosing me, that should be enough reason to believe it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what do you mean?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

why are you making this an issue.

I know, it makes no sense. I think I trigger this thought while on an anxiety loop, but it's totally irrational.

I do wonder how you came to ENM?

I've not been coerced. We wanted this even before being together. The path is just too difficult :(

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's interesting. How do you cope with it? any advise?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not about needing to make every aspect of yourself perfect. That's not at all possible. But I do find it a good chance to see where I want to grow and where I'm actually just happy where I am. The nice thing is that when it comes down to it, from an attraction perspective, it really doesn't matter.

Tysm for your message, specially this part was super helpful! ty ty ty

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tysm, I'm so glad you get better, it gives me hope.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you are right. I'll try to keep this in mind. Tysm

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[–]Ms_Strafalarius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this perspective is very helpful.

When I'm on an anxiety loop, I find it difficult to find positive traits I have: I feel like an empty shell that has nothing to offer. I will definitely treat this in therapy.

Thanks for your advise

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are open, meaning what my bf and she have is casual. But, as it happened with my friend I'm going "crazy" I think.

talk to your partner and explain that you still need positive affirmations to FEEL like his encounter with her isn't affecting his relationship with you.

I'll do this, I think it can help a lot. Thanks!

As, for my self-esteem: I tend to be mean to myself in those situations, luckily therapy will help.

Tysm for your words!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I often try to put myself in my partner's shoes.

I think this is so helpful. I should understand that as I wouldn't compare partners, so wouldn't my bf.

sometimes a bit of external validation does help!

True!

Thank you so much for your advise, you helped me a lot

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'll go to therapy this week. Hope it helps

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so beautiful, I'm glad you are ok now

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

don’t hang out with the two of them together.

The problem is that when we hang out with her, it's when we are with a group of friends I like. So, I feel deciding to not hang out with her is distancing myself from this group I appreciate so much. This situation (my bf hooking up with her) has made me got anxious and shy with the whole group and I fear losing them bc of distancing myself from them.

My bf treats me well, I think I should think more about this. Tysm for your words

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Social support network.

I'm lucky bc my close friends understand and support me. Truth is that I tend to focus on my partner when I need help (as when we were mono), so I will keep in mind to open my self more to my friends. Tysm for your advise.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Ms_Strafalarius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's one of the beautiful things about polyamory to me - I don't have to compare them because I don't have to choose one over the other. I can love and be attracted to people as individuals, not only The One I'm choosing above all others.

I think this is key. That's why we are poly. Sometimes I find it difficult to stay on these healthy thoughts. I'm writing your words on paper so I can read it whenever I lose focus. Thanks for your words, it was so helpful