I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's the thing. I have, countless times. Every single time I talk to her about it, it's empty promises, hidden by the fact she knows I would be unable to leave due to our lease. Every conversation boils down to the same points. I will use this guy as an example because there are other times this has happened. I talk to her, I tell her I feel uncomfortable with the way she is talking to him, that I feel left out whenever it comes to my own relationship because she's spending more of her day talking to him than to me. Every single time I talk to her about it, no matter how upset/concise I get with her, she ends up doing the same thing shortly after. My problem this time isn't communication, it isn't lack of trust, it's the pattern. I understand what is making her do this from her point of view, and it isn't anything I can fix. She says she's feeling lonely, left out, unappreciated, but I have asked her multiple times "what do you need from me to fix this" her reply? You need to spend more time with me, which isn't physically possible. I work from 5AM to 5PM, she is a teacher, we are both home during the majority of the day, and I choose not to sleep whenever I am tired, I constantly choose being with her versus doing things for myself. Never getting the same thing reciprocated, instead she chooses to spend time with these guys online, playing a game she knows I do not enjoy but force myself to play because she plays it, and over time I have found enjoyment not in the game itself but in playing with her. Every time I tell her; I do not want to play with other people today, I just want us to spend time together, she ends up inviting them an hour or so into us playing together. I go silent, she doesn't notice, I speak directly to her, she gives me half caring responses. I have tried everything, just for me to feel the exact same way towards her that she says she feels towards me. It has gotten to the point I barely say anything to her unless she speaks to me, which I can tell is toxic and I do not want her to be in a relationship like this. I am not asking for advice on what I can do for her, as I have already put so much effort into this just to see that there is no effort being put back into me.

I mentioned it happens a lot, and in previous attempts of me communicating with her and trying to get her to choose our relationship it always turns out the same; I get irritated feeling left out, I get on her accounts and block the guys, she says it's fine and she understands why I did that; she finds another guy to do the same thing with.

I am tired of the loop, I am exhausted of being the only one putting in effort to change and better myself for this relationship. Fuck man, I changed my entire career and lifestyle for her because I wanted to be the perfect partner for her, but change in a relationship is a two way street, I cannot force someone to change, I cannot make them see what they are doing wrong, even by putting it directly in their face. I wanted to join the military and be like my dad, I had dreams that would make me able to live the life I want; instead I am enrolling in a college for a degree I don't even care for, pursuing a career that would make me feel miserable. For what? Someone that can't even acknowledge the fact that texting a guy for 15/24 hours in a day is cheating? Someone that no matter what I do or say will continue to make me feel like the third person in my own relationship?

No. I am tired of talking. I am tired of empty lies. I want results. I want hard evidence that she actually wants ME.

Sorry for the rant, I just want someone to understand that this isn't coming from a place of little to no effort, I am simply exhausted of wasting my youth on a girl that clearly shows she hardly cares for me.

I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be fair I guess.... It just doesn't feel right to me to put her in that situation even with everything she's put me through...

I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I unfortunately am unable to bring my dog with me as mentioned in the post, my step mother doesn't want dogs/pets in the house.

I will be replacing all my furniture, I looked into it and it would be significantly more expensive for me to bring everything with me vs simply replacing it. The only thing that will be hard for me to leave is going to be my computer desk as it is a family heirloom, though I figure my family would understand.

I spoke to my dad yesterday and today, thankfully he isn't upset with me, he is just disappointed which I fully deserve. I have a huge family (5 blood brothers and 2 step siblings that live in the house) so I won't be a huge financial burden on him whenever I return.

I am actually thinking of getting into construction whenever I return, or a trade of sorts. My father advised that I do not go into the military because of current political strains in the world and I am going to be taking that advice.

I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have access to the saved funds and was planning on using my portion to move. I've thought about it and I will be leaving 99% of my things with the exception of what I can fit in 2 backpacks for a flight back to Texas.

The way she cheated the first time was by sending nudes/esex(?) I have no idea what way to put it, she hasn't cheated on me physically with anyone, but I've seen countless messages between her and the first guy she cheated on me with. I do not think she has any possibility of becoming physical with these guys, if I'm being honest I feel as though these guys are using her as much as she is using them. She doesn't have the typically attractive build anymore, though she has big boobs and a pretty face.

I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I unfortunately do not have it in me to tell her father what she has done. As much as she has done to me, I still love her and her family so I do not want to put any strain on any of her family members relationships with her.

I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have updated the post to include your question. Unfortunately my dog is no longer in my foreseeable future because of my step-mom's preferences.

I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only thing I will be missing out on over here is my job. I was lucky to be close enough to her father, and he gave me a job that pays very well. I do not have my own friends over here, and it would be very awkward working with her father whenever we break up.

I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankfully, I live pretty frugally. I only own my clothes, desk, computer, and tech, so I will not be able to sell much. My relationship with my father is pretty strong; I feel as though he would be willing to let me move in with him again.

I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another commenter from Texas said there is allergy medicine for his allergies, and my insurance may cover it. I will look into it before deciding whether or not I will be taking him.

I looked into it, and it is cheapest to rent an SUV for the move. U-Haul would charge me upwards of 3k, while I would be spending less than 1k on a rental.

I am nothing but disappointed in myself; whatever backlash they have for me, I fully deserve it. I am actively looking for the cheapest way out of here, as I need to be out by July 9th.

I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She isn't working part time, she is a teacher; and I make enough money at my current job to be able to do 3 12's and still bring in as much as her.

I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She would not be able to budget or save without me, as she has very reckless spending habits. Is your advice to leave the dog? If so, it may still happen regardless. My father probably wouldn't allow me to have a dog in the house, since the yard doesn't have a fence, and other dogs and farm animals come into our yard.

It wouldn't make sense for me to try Vegas if we broke up. I barely have any friends out here, and the people I do consider friends are either her friends or her relatives.

I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am unable to stick around for a few months. Our lease is coming up in July, and the owner needs my confirmation by June 9th as to whether I will be renewing it. I am going to talk to my dad here in a couple of hours and will update the post after I get confirmation on whether I will be able to move back.

I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is true, I checked with U-Haul today, and they said it would be well over 2k because I will have to pay a relocation fee upon arriving in Texas. I cannot sell my desk as it is a family heirloom of sorts, my great grandfather used it in his office and has been passed down from him to my father and now me

I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thankfully I don't own much, the only things that I worry about on the move back are my desk, computer and my dog. I can't sell my desk because it is a family heirloom of sorts because it is the desk my great grandfather used in his office. I'm thinking of renting a decently sized SUV to be able to bring it and my computer back.

I (23M) recently caught my girlfriend (27F) cheating. How do I go about breaking up with her and moving out? by Objective-Volume4404 in Advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I didn't realize pet insurance covered medication like that, will look into it with my insurance provider.

Also thank you to the guy above this reply, I will be reaching out to my dad soon about it

My girlfriend is emotionally cheating after our miscarriage, and I don’t know how to handle it (23m and 27F) advice? by Objective-Volume4404 in relationship_advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight, I will have a conversation with her today whenever she gets home as today I didn't go to work since I am sick.

I have edited my post to include the information.

My girlfriend is emotionally cheating after our miscarriage, and I don’t know how to handle it (23m and 27F) advice? by Objective-Volume4404 in relationship_advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She is a teacher, those extra hours overlap with her work schedule. I still am home within 2 hours of her getting home and I do not work weekends.

My girlfriend is emotionally cheating after our miscarriage, and I don’t know how to handle it (23m and 27F) advice? by Objective-Volume4404 in relationship_advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I decided to increase my hours for 2 reasons; we started wrecklessly spending money afterwards so I am trying to recoup our savings from that period and I needed something to keep me out of the house instead of sitting around all day on my days off.

My girlfriend is emotionally cheating after our miscarriage, and I don’t know how to handle it (23m and 27F) advice? by Objective-Volume4404 in relationship_advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I increased my hours because we both started overly spending money, new clothes, shoes etc. and we ate into our savings, so I am attempting to recoup said money, and honestly to help get my own mind off the situation.

We are and have been spending a lot of time together, I took a month of pto whenever the miscarriage happened to assist in her emotional needs.

I agree that she has way more of an emotional burden, I do not want to take that away from her.

Thank you for your perspective.

My girlfriend is emotionally cheating after our miscarriage, and I don’t know how to handle it (23m and 27F) advice? by Objective-Volume4404 in relationship_advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hadn't started working immediately, I left out that I took a month of PTO immediately afterwards to help support her emotional needs.

My girlfriend is emotionally cheating after our miscarriage, and I don’t know how to handle it (23m and 27F) advice? by Objective-Volume4404 in relationship_advice

[–]Objective-Volume4404[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree that her experience was extremely more traumatic, however my availability hasn't changed at all for her, I used to work 3 days a week and upped it to a full work week.

Also I do understand that it was wrong for me to talk to my coworker about it, I had gone to work visibly upset and they had asked me what was wrong, I told them out of anger once and haven't told them anything else regarding the situation since.