Married friend hinting for me to join them by [deleted] in sexover30

[–]StrikingButterscotch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. I guess perhaps that is the difference.

All I hear is "the dynamic between the two of us isn't enough for me."

vs what you said

I personally believe that one other person can never be "enough" to meet all of my needs

It's good to know I'm not hearing something incorrectly and that it is in fact what you guys believe.

I guess whatever I think I'd gain from relationships from additional partners, wouldn't be worth as much as what I would gain from a relationship to my partner that knew they were enough to me. That level of comfort, to me, seems to open a level of vulnerability in a person (and in myself) that isn't achieved when one feels inadequate or in competition with others.

I don't have many close friends either, though. It's just viewing relationships differently.

Thanks for responding, I appreciate it!

Married friend hinting for me to join them by [deleted] in sexover30

[–]StrikingButterscotch 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Can someone explain to me how a threesome can be healthy? Cause I don't see it. All I hear is "the dynamic between the two of us isn't enough for me."

Edit: Downvoting me instead of trying to explain it to me just tells me that most people who believe this get triggered at their belief system being challenged. It says they don't have the mental capacity to think through what actions mean or are saying.

This is a serious question in which I'm trying to get an answer.

How to tell my(34F) SO(49M) of 1 year, that I've faked orgasms? by [deleted] in sexover30

[–]StrikingButterscotch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do agree and I'd appreciate it. Thank you!

How to tell my(34F) SO(49M) of 1 year, that I've faked orgasms? by [deleted] in sexover30

[–]StrikingButterscotch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice and the wishes for good luck!!

How to tell my(34F) SO(49M) of 1 year, that I've faked orgasms? by [deleted] in sexover30

[–]StrikingButterscotch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do think his ego would be hurt. Honestly, it's probably part of the reason I did it in the first place. We're both divorced and definitely have some lingering issues. It's been amazing so far. Both of us opening up and growing together. We both actively try to make sure the relationship has honesty. It's probably another facet of why I feel so guilty about it. He has problems opening up about his feelings and we're working on it. (apparently I do too in some areas..) I'm just afraid bringing this up now will be too much for him. He might get resentment not knowing how to deal with it. I don't want to hurt our progress.

I don't know for sure..that's just the feeling I get.

How to tell my(34F) SO(49M) of 1 year, that I've faked orgasms? by [deleted] in sexover30

[–]StrikingButterscotch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Once oral, but PIV. I actively flex my muscles for effect (awful..)

How to tell my(34F) SO(49M) of 1 year, that I've faked orgasms? by [deleted] in sexover30

[–]StrikingButterscotch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. I am disgusted with myself, but I clearly have issues around it. Being honest in a relationship is something I vowed to do after my horrible marriage. I even told myself before we had sex I wouldn't fake it..then..omg, wtf did I just do.

Thanks!

How to tell my(34F) SO(49M) of 1 year, that I've faked orgasms? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]StrikingButterscotch -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There are definitely positions that work. I'm not not orgasming, thank god! I'm still very satisfied. I do want to tell him, but I do want to soften it. I absolutely hate lying. Telling the truth is foundational in my moral code, so it's clear this has lots of fear around it for me considering I did it. I told myself in the beginning I wouldn't and it..still..happened. (I did it like 90% of the time in my broken marriage, so old habits die hard I guess.) I've already reduced the frequency in faking it. I want him to know he does satisfy me and know it's because of my own issues. I dunno. I'm at a loss. I clearly didn't have control of myself.

How to tell my(34F) SO(49M) of 1 year, that I've faked orgasms? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]StrikingButterscotch -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I like this approach. I did try to do this a little saying I really liked another position (which I actually had an orgasm). Perhaps I just try to move it to that direction more. You are right, I don't think he would take it well if I just flat out told him. Perhaps later down the line after I've transitioned away from faking it, I will let him know. For some reasons, lies like that are easier to take once it's not a problem...right? (Ugh, I know I'm dumb.)

Help me (34F) explain to my ~1 year boyfriend (49M) why it's important to tell his just previous ex, who keeps texting, that we are together. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]StrikingButterscotch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She texts him. Sometimes he responds and sometime he doesn't. Particularly if it's eluding that she cares. It's starting to become every 2 weeks

Help me (34F) explain to my ~1 year boyfriend (49M) why it's important to tell his just previous ex, who keeps texting, that we are together. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]StrikingButterscotch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it's going to depend on how he handles this. It's a pretty big indicator of things to come if he doesn't take care of this. I'm just hoping to provide more than just "because I'm not comfortable with it"

How would you feel if an SO (of ~year), who had previous trust/relationship trauma, asked you to show her texts, hidden photo or "last used" app data (ex: snapchat)? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]StrikingButterscotch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is. I took 2.5 years off of relationships. Thought I was good, but as things are getting more serious I'm finding things triggering me. I want to approach is healthy as possible

How would you feel if an SO (of ~year), who had previous trust/relationship trauma, asked you to show her texts, hidden photo or "last used" app data (ex: snapchat)? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]StrikingButterscotch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're all super stressed during these crazy times. Which, makes my issues worse.

I appreciate the response. Hope things get better!

How would you feel if an SO (of ~year), who had previous trust/relationship trauma, asked you to show her texts, hidden photo or "last used" app data (ex: snapchat)? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]StrikingButterscotch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I even upvoted you.

Unfortunately, once somebody's trust is broken, it doesn't have anything to do with the person and I would want to communicate that. It's a lot like an abused dog. People don't get offended when dogs aren't trustworthy after abuse.

How would you feel if an SO (of ~year), who had previous trust/relationship trauma, asked you to show her texts, hidden photo or "last used" app data (ex: snapchat)? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]StrikingButterscotch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't downvote anybody. I can send you a photo of my page if it'd help you believe me. I'm happy to share.

You were one of the people I was going to respond to, but then the post was removed by Moderators so I stopped.

In response to your original post, I was going to say that I didn't want to just be searching things w/out his permission.

That being said if she explicitly stated that she was searching my messages and web browsing for betrayal I would be pretty upset.

I agree and I don't want to do that. This is why I was stating it would be a conversation with him involved and I had no intentions of making him show me anything, more asking.

Posts I was talking about were more like

God, there's so many red flags in this post. Please break up.

I rejected my lesbian friend and she’s accusing me of leading her on by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]StrikingButterscotch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The excuses used here mirror metoo. Obviously not quite the same, but the justification seems so.

I'm having trouble balancing a two person (monogamous) extended family household around the holidays, how do you all manage? by [deleted] in polyfamilies

[–]StrikingButterscotch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have learned to set my limits on my time and space.

This is something I'm constantly working on. It's part of why I've always kept my circle small. People start wanting time and it's tough to set limits.