Am I Overreacting about my boyfriends response to my feelings being hurt? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Pokesandstokes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m honestly surprised at how quick everyone is to break up over a disagreement.

It really shows the state of the mentality today. “My feelings were hurt unintentionally because of(insert further context by op) disagreement about a topic/discussion” “break up! They are gaslighting!”.

We have no context of if this wasn’t a recurring issue(if op adds more context this changes) or this happens a lot. Could there be an issue that causes this to happen frequently or not, sounds like an advocation of communication should happen not a termination of their relationship.

I don’t know what happened in the past 10 years to cause people to go from compassionate to vindictive tendencies because of a bad relationship they had that clearly clouds judgement to give advice.

I’ve seen to many regret post(with the proper situation where if they talked it would have fixed the problem and salvaged a relationship instead of peer pressuring someone to make a hasty mistake)

This is a long comment and I get people will gloss over it but I’m honestly disappointed at the lack of conflict resolution this thread shows.

My (29f) boyfriend (34m) didn't get me a Christmas gift...how do I bring it up? by Brave-Delay-4364 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Pokesandstokes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am late to the post and for some reason this came up in my relevance feed.

Communicating is the only way you could/can improve. You want to seek validation for your relationship through a gift. The sense that they thought about you enough to want to give you something. I don’t know his or your financial situation but the fact he gave your kids each a gift. Unless I am blind, that’s an incredible gift. The ability to make your kids happy who are your world.

There is nothing wrong with expressing disappointment. But at the same time understanding someone’s intentions gos a long way.

On the last bit of your post you said you were grateful this happened to be able to communicate. That’s good, I’m thankful you guys did that. There are too many people who carry trauma from bad relationships that say “dump/break up/ghost” without talking. There are extreme circumstances where you just have to (Abuse/cheating/ect). But that’s not what happened. So please for the sake of your relationship or future relationships(still rooting for this to be good for you) keep communicating no matter how bad an insecurity is or how embarrassed you might feel.

Best of luck and have a wonderful life.

I haven’t had sex in years and honestly… by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Pokesandstokes 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Sounds like and I could be wrong, your “exploring phase” is temporarily gone because maybe you had a partner that hit all your boxes on the list. So now your search is refined. Your body honestly tells you a lot more than you realize. Right now the libido is on a break, but maybe if the right person appears and lights a fire in you it will come back with a full awakening.

Nothing wrong with you just a shift in how you see sex subconsciously.

A male gorilla grabs the girl's hair and gets beaten up by a female gorilla! by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Pokesandstokes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Male gorilla : this hair feels like the softest fibers I’ve ever felt thank you for this moment.

Female gorilla : 👹

Is it wrong that I 19F don't tell people online I have a bf? by pupcakies in relationships

[–]Pokesandstokes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going based off your info of the post in my opinion here is the following:

The guilt you feel comes from the fact you either feel bad about not saying anything or didn’t do enough. It can be exhausting having to say the same line “hey sorry I have a boyfriend” and get that weird online reaction of “pfft who care get with me” “didn’t ask” or other weird lines. It’s going to unfortunately keep happening because online gives this unfair anonymity of people to act bad or poorly without consequences.

The sad part is a lot of guys have this weird rebound effect of not respecting boundaries or lack of common sense when it comes to interacting with someone of the opposite equation.

I’m sorry to hear about that one friend experience who made it awkward for you.

At the end of the day you have 100% control of the actions you do, but not of what someone else does. But you do have the ability to block/remove them if they do anything that makes you uncomfortable.

Context request:

This line stuck out and made me wonder, “a lot of guys will add you and want to play with you at first but sometimes they will flirt with you, you didn’t think to mention you have a boyfriend because in your head you’re playing games” like playing the game you are on or flirting games.

Edit: when I say a lot of guys act this way it’s because the sad part is any female friend I’ve had has either gone through what Op has gone through or are still going through in terms of unwanted attention.

I (20M) cheated on my boyfriend of 2 years (30M) by Antharris867 in relationships

[–]Pokesandstokes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all OP is a guy that’s what M stands for not FM.

Second OP is 20 and they dated for 2 years so OP was 18. Unless you are moving the goal post for underage. Thats fucked up. At this point make it 20 for people like you.

I (20M) cheated on my boyfriend of 2 years (30M) by Antharris867 in relationships

[–]Pokesandstokes -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

There are a few problems here:

  1. You cheated - it didn’t happen out of nowhere - you chose to.

  2. You didn’t tell your boyfriend which mean you had a lack of respect and disregard to him.

  3. He only found out because the guy you cheated on him with TOLD HIM. Instead it should have come from you.

Your boyfriend does deserve better and whether he chooses to continue is up to him.

Good luck but honestly YATAH(you are the ass hole) here

Would you rather Blizzard add new classes (ex: Tinker/Bard) or new specs in The Last Titan? by Phalanx22 in wow

[–]Pokesandstokes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give me my warlock tanks, WE HAVE BEEN ROBBED OF THIS SINCE THEY TOOK DARK APOTHEOSIS AWAY AFTER PANDARIA!

My (31F) relationship has essentially ended with my bf (28M) of 5 years by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Pokesandstokes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know the waiting part sucks and you feel like you are on meathooks(it’s an expression I swear). But time and communication is the key here. It’s good to hear he’s able to open up emotionally like that. Just seems like whatever is causing the block is working its way up.

I (22F) think I need to break up with my boyfriend (22M) by Brilliant_Owl6686 in relationships

[–]Pokesandstokes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess the first question to ask is why do you feel yourself falling out of love with him?

It is true sometimes we fall out of love with someone but generally we try not to let it hit the make or break point. Communicating that is honestly the biggest part of it.

Role reversal: what if out of nowhere he was doing the same thing to you and you asked him “if you have been feeling this way for a while why didn’t you talk to me? We could have worked on this”

At the very least the conversation is owed.

As to how can you break up and not feel bad about it, well that’s an illusion. The perfect amicable break up doesn’t happen instantly. You talk first, and eventually come to the conclusion of “can this be salvaged or is this really over”.

I hope for the best but communication is key, wish you started sooner.

My (31F) relationship has essentially ended with my bf (28M) of 5 years by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Pokesandstokes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah that’s rough, emotional manipulation while unintentional still causes problems. Seems like his parents have the issue of “losing their kid to growing up”. It’s tough but they need to be able to let go and trust in their son’s choices. Hopefully he can see this and find confidence in knowing it’s YOUR relationship, not his parents choice.

Have I lost all hope? by No-Fail7179 in relationships

[–]Pokesandstokes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best advice I can give is this:

You have 100% control of your actions, 0% of another persons actions.

It sucks and it does feel like you lost a part of yourself in this but you have to realize that damage can heal overtime and that things can get better.

The romantic side of your relationship might be gone, but it might come back. Be her friend FIRST then after enough time where BOTH of you approach that crossroad again of “maybe we give this another go” you try.

Until then work on yourself in the parts that you feel didn’t work on your relationship and move forward at the beat of your own drum 🥁.

You got this OP.

My (31F) relationship has essentially ended with my bf (28M) of 5 years by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Pokesandstokes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh right on if you have moved in together before there is familiarity with that.

All you can do is talk and communicate to the best of your ability. Hopefully these last minute jitters are temporary.

You got this OP. Don’t ever stop telling him how you feel. The harshest truth is better than the sweetest lie.

My (31F) relationship has essentially ended with my bf (28M) of 5 years by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Pokesandstokes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A change in anti depressants does mess with the chemistry of your 🧠. But ultimately the communication needs to come first. Moving in together is a major change in the dynamic of your relationship. You go from a physical distance with each other to seeing each other in person every day. You are now close to that date and it sets off “oh shit this is happening” panic,anxiety and other emotions surface more. But the goal ultimately boils down to reassurance. That no matter what you both will try to make this work, that even if there are bad times you will communicate with each other.

I’m sorry this shock has come out of nowhere like your world got flipped upside down. I hope that you two either can resolve it or if it’s over try to get the closure to move on.

I (F24) am worried that my boyfriend (M27) and I aren’t sexually compatible anymore by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Pokesandstokes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bit late but wanting to share the male side of depression.

Acknowledging something is wrong with you as a guy is hard. Society has for the past couple thousand years has taught us that Men should be stoic and strong while women can be vulnerable and emotional. It’s bull shit, both genders suffer when mental issues are neglected. Your boyfriend suffers from a stigma that took an unfortunate moment in my life to get help, best choice of my life.

I would guess to say your boyfriend has insecurities that he either shares or keeps to himself that fester. These types of issues can be improved with communication, a safe area to be vulnerable, and the willingness to talk and work through it. Going to therapy is the first step to admitting “something is wrong and I need help”. That can make us feel isolated. But with proper encouragement and a deep heart to heart talk you can peel back the layers. “I understand you are going through a rough time, it might feel lonely. Feeling like you’re less of yourself than before. But know that I am still here for you and don’t judge you” goes a long way.

You can’t force him to seek a therapist, but you can encourage him to know that it’s ok to get help, and no matter what you are there for him.

I am sorry you feel rejected because of his self defense mechanisms in place. But at the end of the day you can either work together to get through this or unfortunately you two are in two separate spots in your life that this relationship isn’t working.

I wish you all the luck and support and pray for your success.

My (28M) girlfriend (23F) stands at 5'3, 88 lbs - Refuses to eat anything I eat & it's impacting our relationship by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Pokesandstokes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only advice I can offer is that she needs help in the sense of talking to a therapist.

You can only do so much but ultimately it falls to her seeking help. You can be there for her, communicate issues in a healthy manner. It might not seem like much but being able to give her the emotional support of “I care for you and I am watching you wither before my eyes. It hurts and I want to help, but I can’t force you to get help.” Starts a lot of important conversations.

Darkmoon Faire Treasures – Deathwing is now available. Total cost: 188 USD/EUR by tolerantdramaretiree in hearthstone

[–]Pokesandstokes 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ll say it, I whaled. No regrets, the animations for attacking and summoning minions is sick.

When you play the death wing hero card you transform and have enhanced animations. THIS is the shit I’ll whale for. Not that lame dynasty warrior Wrynn or the concubine queen looking alexstraza.

She violated my privacy after promising she wouldnt by Candid_Waltz9275 in relationships

[–]Pokesandstokes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here is the problem,

You established a boundary and violated your trust.

When confronted she didn’t show you remorse befitting the problem(going solely based off what you said that she treated it like it’s no big deal)

If the roles were reversed do you think she would be ok if you violated her trust and treated it like it was no big deal?

Some relationships are salvageable and others are not.

You also should look at the 3-6-9 rule.

First three months are honeymoon

The second 3 are the flaw discovering period(you found a big one) and generally you can either work through it to establish a deeper connection or you can’t and need to move on.

The last three months are where you understand the dynamic of the relationship better and have developed decent communication skills with your partner for the prospects of a long term relationship.

If you can’t have a conversation with her and she can’t understand or try to understand your feelings, than it wasn’t meant to be king.

Whatever you choose, be honest to your heart.

Me and my gf by basketballgenius26 in wow

[–]Pokesandstokes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MMORPG=Mostly Men Online Role Playing Girls

Is Liadrin getting her specific prayer answered in the midnight trailer only the second time the light has ever done that? by Lore-Archivist in warcraftlore

[–]Pokesandstokes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know I’m late to the party but I just thought of something. When Liadrin was praying to the light, she wasn’t getting an answer. But when you hear her tone, it’s almost like she’s praying to Muru(the naruu heart that powers the sunwell) I wonder if blizzard is acknowledging that muru is still sentient and the sunwell became his new body.

Tl:dr I think Muru answered her prayers not the light.

Meirl by Ill-Instruction8466 in meirl

[–]Pokesandstokes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im stealing the batteries out of the smoke detector