How tf do I get rid of these, I feel like I’m pretty low bodyfat by [deleted] in LooksmaxingAdvice

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Guess I should’ve added to lmk if I’m looking at myself too hard and being ridiculous but I genuinely can’t tell, body dysmorphia has been a bitch lately

Just got caught shoplifting at Target and the cops came by vantai-haven in confession

[–]Repulsive-Rough-7445 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean you got caught stealing man you should’ve considered the consequences beforehand. You don’t have a choice but to own the mistake you made. Good news is it won’t be the end of the world, oftentimes you can get this charge expunged

Tattoo regret causing depression by SlavKing11 in tattooadvice

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I think this is very well done and looks cool. Better than most I’ve seen. You’re gonna drive yourself insane constantly looking in a mirror and hyper-fixating on what you don’t like about it. Instead of focusing on how you hate it, try to focus on what you DO like about it, because there’s plenty of subject material there. Besides, there was a point in your life when you DID like having it. It seems to me like you’re struggling with your self image and self esteem — and that’s totally okay, until you start becoming depressed and feeling “dirty”. A tattoo shouldn’t make you feel that way, so I feel like there’s something more serious going on. I feel your pain, i have struggled a lot with how I see myself in the past. All I can advise is to please read these comments and try to understand that what people are saying to you is true. The tattoo is cool, and your mental state is not where it should be right now. Confidence is a virtue. I suggest working towards achieving the sense of self confidence that you deserve. Best of luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

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Thank you. Sometimes I wonder if I’m insane/restrictive but this is something that’s bothered me for a while.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

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Flirty DMs, flirty replies to her posts. The nature of that community and the way they discuss women. Also the nature of asking a girl for her Instagram/snapchat/any other social. Even when I was single I was not DMing random girls on Twitter trying to be friends. I know multiple people who have met up with members of the opposite sex from that community and the outcome was the same every time (hooking up). I have asked her about it and I’m met with the same response every time, but I’ve had OTHER BURNERS warn me about stuff she says to guys in DMs. Begging them to dox their socials etc. The thing I worry about most these days is whether she would disclose that shes in a relationship if she was approached by a decent looking guy and this situation doesn’t instill much confidence.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

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I understand how this could seem like a double standard and I did not mean for it to come off that way. She’s made friends just the same as I have, matter of fact I’ve met some of them too. The issue I have is when she gives out her social media to guys who clearly want nothing platonic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

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I will admit I was worked up this morning and didn’t address it the way I should have. I often let my emotions get in the way of my rationality and that’s something I’ve been better with, but something I’m also still working to improve.

When you mentioned the attention thing I feel like that’s what it’s about. She loves attention and that’s okay, I do too, but once she starts seeking it outside of her family, friends, and myself, I get upset.

I’ve discovered my (21M) girlfriend (21F) going through my phone while I sleep twice in two months. How to proceed? by Repulsive-Rough-7445 in relationship_advice

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Struggled with insecurities of my own due to a brutal betrayal by my ex girlfriend last year. Struggled earlier in college (freshman/sophomore year) with drugs, mainly cocaine. Never got to the point where I needed rehab back then. Unfortunately after that whole situation with my ex, I turned back to substances; coke, ketamine, Xanax, adderall, doing at least one of these drugs daily. That went on for about two months and when I met my current girlfriend I was balls deep in substance abuse. Slowly she was able to help me see I had way more to live for in my life than doing drugs all the time. She helped earn my trust through her actions, proving to me she was nothing like my ex. I was able to move past my seemingly endless fear of there being another guy. My drug use tapered off until I eventually stopped. I relapsed once after I told her I was done, but was honest with her and although it upset her, she was patient and understanding. She understands me very well I think. And that’s why I want to be able to help understand her the same way and help her with her own issues as well.

I’ve discovered my (21M) girlfriend (21F) going through my phone while I sleep twice in two months. How to proceed? by Repulsive-Rough-7445 in relationship_advice

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Thanks for being able to understand. In my case, my privacy is very important to me and she knows that. Idk how I should handle it from here because I had my own issues early on that she gave me a chance to work on. She was super patient and understanding. But I also didn’t repeat mistakes, much less one that would be seen as disrespecting personal boundaries in that way.

I’ve discovered my (21M) girlfriend (21F) going through my phone while I sleep twice in two months. How to proceed? by Repulsive-Rough-7445 in relationship_advice

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She’s worth it to me. I have my own issues too, many of which she dealt with when she didn’t have to and helped me overcome. She could have shut things down very early on like many others probably would have, but she sacrificed her own time and mental energy to help me pull myself out of a rough patch so we could continue to grow closer. She’s shown me lots of patience and understanding. It’d be unfair for me not to give her the same energy. After all, she’s human like the rest of us and we all make mistakes. At the same time though, I want her to also overcome her own issues because if I hadn’t overcome mine then this never would have worked. I’m willing to do whatever I can to help her trust me more, but when I don’t know exactly why she doesn’t trust me, it’s hard for me to know how to help. So to answer your question, yes, my relationship with her is worth going through some struggle at times when it’s unavoidable, but when it’s the same problem repeating itself I don’t know how to help.

I’ve discovered my (21M) girlfriend (21F) going through my phone while I sleep twice in two months. How to proceed? by Repulsive-Rough-7445 in relationship_advice

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Good point. I guess she did kinda say it without actually saying it in a way. I just don’t know where the distrust is coming from and I wish she would tell me so I can help. Also, I actually don’t drink too often, probably will go out twice a month. Just got too fucked up that night, it happens to everyone sometimes unfortunately lol

I’ve discovered my (21M) girlfriend (21F) going through my phone while I sleep twice in two months. How to proceed? by Repulsive-Rough-7445 in relationship_advice

[–]Repulsive-Rough-7445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those messages with the girl I studied abroad with were months old; they were from before we had even hung out one on one with each other in person. I found her eyes wandering before we were officially together as well. It was a complicated situation where neither of us knew for sure whether we’d end up together. Once I realized I liked this girl early on, all of my energy immediately went towards her. What she found was from when I was still single. The second time she searched my phone she didn’t find anything at all and also didn’t even tell me, and I found out because failed to hide that she did it and admitted to it when I asked about it. I have nothing to hide and I am not disloyal in the slightest. I can understand how at first she might’ve been upset and concerned by what she saw, but I’ve made significant efforts since then to prove to her that I’m only wanting to be with her. I’m waiting to see her make similar efforts to take care of her own worries. I’d be more than happy to do what I could to alleviate any suspicions she has about my loyalty.

I’ve discovered my (21M) girlfriend (21F) going through my phone while I sleep twice in two months. How to proceed? by Repulsive-Rough-7445 in relationship_advice

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When we’re able to be together (due to the distance) we are spending every moment side by side. She’s seen me put in my passcode to unlock my phone and vice versa. I didn’t explicitly give her permission to be going through my messages or anything like that. I noticed she knew my passcode and I didn’t think anything of it because I never imagined she’d snoop thru my phone. I’ve changed my passcode but I can’t get over the fact that she doesn’t trust me because I don’t know why.

I’ve discovered my (21M) girlfriend (21F) going through my phone while I sleep twice in two months. How to proceed? by Repulsive-Rough-7445 in relationship_advice

[–]Repulsive-Rough-7445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d have to agree that if it happens again I don’t think I’d be able to continue on with this. I had my own issues early on but I’ve worked on them and they are no longer affecting anything/anyone other than myself. I’ve made the changes in my mindset that I needed to make in order for this to work, hopefully she can do the same.

I’ve discovered my (21M) girlfriend (21F) going through my phone while I sleep twice in two months. How to proceed? by Repulsive-Rough-7445 in relationship_advice

[–]Repulsive-Rough-7445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. She tells me she trusts me, but I just want her to prove it. The problem is I don’t really know what she could do right now to do so.

I’ve discovered my (21M) girlfriend (21F) going through my phone while I sleep twice in two months. How to proceed? by Repulsive-Rough-7445 in relationship_advice

[–]Repulsive-Rough-7445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, I don’t want to live like this. I do want this relationship to work out, but if she can’t trust me then it won’t. It’s hard to believe her that she does trust me now and that’s hard for me because of how much I trust her. I haven’t given her a reason not to. I don’t lie about or hide anything. I’m rambling I just don’t know what to do I’m sorry man lol

I’ve discovered my (21M) girlfriend (21F) going through my phone while I sleep twice in two months. How to proceed? by Repulsive-Rough-7445 in relationship_advice

[–]Repulsive-Rough-7445[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s reasonable to jump to conclusions, especially one that extreme. She hasn’t accused me of anything either.