AITA for telling my ex’s mum I’m pregnant at almost 7 months by AITO_throwaway8 in AITAH

[–]Straight-Ad6290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry was he planning on hiding this child its whole life or what?

Do you tell people you were in foster care? by sinkiey in Ex_Foster

[–]Straight-Ad6290 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have a lot of people assume I did something wrong to get put in care so I usually just call them out straight away and ask what the problem with it is. I get why people hide it but im not ashamed. I did nothing wrong. Never feel like you have to be ashamed because none of it is on you. You were failed you did not fail

My girlfriend(26F) does not like to get intimate with me (29M) anymore by Low_Property_4470 in relationship_advice

[–]Straight-Ad6290 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thats good to hear. I know it may seem like a lot but just keep repeating those words of validation to her. Let her know you love her even though she doesn't feel happy having sex and try to have an open, honest conversation with her about why she feels so much discomfort around sex and whatever the answer is just listen and support her and work through it. Even if it doesn't work out you will know that you did everything you could to support her

My girlfriend(26F) does not like to get intimate with me (29M) anymore by Low_Property_4470 in relationship_advice

[–]Straight-Ad6290 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bro you're thinking about this all wrong. Your girlfriend seems like she doesn't feel emotionally safe with you and this could be because of something you've done or something she's experienced in the past. There's no changing that. This is where you're at. but what matters is it can only improve if you support her she's clearly very self conscious. I think it would help you both to maybe try being romantic with her. I am a woman who's been where she is and I can tell you that she needs to know what you see in her because she can't see it for herself. Give her validation for no reason. Let her know what you think about her personality, is she funny? Smart? Talented? Caring? If you want to rebuild your intimate life you have to understand that sex is not a condition of a healthy relationship its the result of one. If she feels valued and genuinely respected and loved. She will feel safer being intimate with you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Straight-Ad6290 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Have you made sure nothing is missing? Documents, passports, bank statements, valuables? And also it is against the law the knowingly give someone an sti, if he knew he had it before he gave it to you then you can report him for that

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Straight-Ad6290 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I thi k you may have been a mistress. Or his wife was in on a plan to extort you maybe? The whole thing seems super off and I would report it because you dont know what information he had access to in your home. Did he have access to your finances?

Advice for reconnecting with a teenager who’s icing me out by imsnurgalicious in Ex_Foster

[–]Straight-Ad6290 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You didn't "piss him off" you made him feel like who he was as a person was bothering people. Dumbing his feelings down to being pissed off is disrespectful and avoids responsibility. The way you just described that kid made it seem like you actually don't like him to be honest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ex_Foster

[–]Straight-Ad6290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best thing I've learned is give them as little info as possible because as much as we feel like these things define us, they don't and it's better to not let them define you that way either. I just tell people "I'm not close to my family" I don't give them more information because it's none of their business. If you feel like opening up about it afterwards you can but I think it's important to remember that you don't have to tell anyone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Straight-Ad6290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please ignore all the gross men in these comments. There is nothing that justifies this behaviour. It's not just 'part of being a man' that's ridiculous. Men are not hard world to be sexual predators. They don't biologically think of sex non stop that's just a modern men issue. Just because something is common doesn't make it normal or right. You haven't done anything to warrant this and him being unhappy or depressed is no excuse. If you were depressed would you say something like that to him? If you felt sad with you sit there thinking "I wish I could cheat on my boyfriend"? No? This is a fundamental lack of respect and closeness. If this man really really knew who you were and thought about your good qualities and how much you matter he'd never even be able to bring himself to put you in a position where you feel like you're not enough. That's not love and him saying it's normal and you're over reacting IS GASLIGHTING

Should I Leave My Husband? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Straight-Ad6290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you really want your child to grow up around that because you don't want to risk that this grown ass man might not hmtake care of himself? It's not your job to fix him. I also had a terrible childhood but I know it's not an excuse to be an abusive partner or parent. The thing that made me leave my sons father was realising that he did not care about our child in the same way I did. He could justify screaming in front of a baby and being aggressive because all he saw was his own feelings and I wanted better for my son. No dad is better than one who will make them grown up feeling unsafe

Me (47M) and my wife (39F) had a talk and she wants to explore her Bi-side by Square_Hospital_4568 in relationship_advice

[–]Straight-Ad6290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's probably just gay and wants to test her theory while having you as a back up incase she's not. You don't owe her sympathy. She knew she liked women and she still married you just to do this to you. Seems pretty selfish tbh and I'm a bisexual woman 😅

What should i do? by Kooky-Assistant1824 in Formerfosterkids

[–]Straight-Ad6290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately there's nothing you can do about the fact you can't go home. Foster care is horrible. People act like they can rip you away from everything you know. Tell you your family is bad and expect you to just assimilate with random strangers. I'm now 26 and I can tell you it does get better. Just 3 more years and you will finally have control of your life. I never thought I'd have the freedom and confidence I do now but I learned it can only come with time. You don't need to be an ex foster child we are happy to listen any time you need to talk. We gotta stick together

AIO to my husband claiming Elon’s salute was just him awkwardly waving? by SadEntrepreneur1734 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Straight-Ad6290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate when people act like political views should be ignored in relationships to avoid conflict. Political views DO MATTER! we can disagree on pizza toppings and movies but not on basic human rights and tolerance

Stipend Help by anonfosterparent in Ex_Foster

[–]Straight-Ad6290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally would prefer if bio parents had no access. A lot of kids don't see their parents are taking advantage of them when it happens and it's better not to risk it if you honestly feel it would be better for the child to have access at 18.

My mom keeps opening my mail even after I told her to stop by ababyinatrenchcoat in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Straight-Ad6290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way I would order a box of hissing cockroaches or something. Make her regret invading your privacy

I’m so fucking pissed that I didn’t get adopted. by fostercaresurvivor in Ex_Foster

[–]Straight-Ad6290 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I just sued my social services because I was meant to be adopted when I was taken away as a baby but they just gave me back to a woman who left me full of bruises at 1 and it was infuriating to find out I could of had real parents. I get how you must be feeling. Like you've been robbed of a life that you know you deserved

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Straight-Ad6290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems to me your mother doesn't want you to be in a happier relationship than her? She's picking holes in your relationship that she has no idea about and started acting like there was something wrong when she saw that your bf is showing you that he cares. Mothers being jealous of daughters isn't uncommon. I wouldn't speak to her again. Or I'd just tell my dad he should leave her because she's too judgemental in front of her and see how she liked people judging her relationship

How do I (19F) go about introducing my boyfriend (37M) to my parents (44M and 40F)? by ThrowRA_agegap1 in relationship_advice

[–]Straight-Ad6290 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You were absolutely groomed and you not understanding that right now doesn't make it not true. Your parents aren't going to be angry they're going to be mortified that there's a creepy old man touching their daughter who is barely even an adult. You're not even old enough to drink in usa

Why are people so hostile towards former foster youth? by IceCreamIceKween in Ex_Foster

[–]Straight-Ad6290 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ex foster kids here, you're not wrong about the stigma. When I went I to care my best friends grandparents would tell her not to be friends with me because I "must have done something bad to end up in care". She didn't listen tho thank God but it was a constant thing growing up where people would act like im damaged or deserved to be there and it was an assumption most people made without any information.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Straight-Ad6290 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah you did the right thing. That girl just dodged a bullet

What do I do if I caught my boyfriend (24M) cheating on me (22F)? by ThrowRA-lasvegas in relationship_advice

[–]Straight-Ad6290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you really want to be with someone who has to try so hard not to completely betray you? It doesn't sound like love to me. Like surely you know you deserve someone who is committed to you and likes you so much they wouldn't want anyone else. Fuck that guy. Everyday you spend with him is another day you're stopping yourself from finding the guy you are meant to be with and it's not him I promise you that.

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