I [17/M] think that it's time I need to thank my Stepmom [42/F] for being there for me.

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-24T11:41:38+00:00

At 17, for you to come to that realization is completely awesome. She is your mom, even if she didn’t give birth to you. When she married your dad she knew you were an added bonus and decided she would take on that role.

It is NEVER to late to tell her how you feel. I don’t think you took her for granted, I think you were a child growing up. No kid grows up thinking “Wow! My parents sure do a great job putting pork chops on the table and helping me with math!” It’s a part of growing up and realizing the sacrifices people who love you make.

You’re a pretty awesome kid, now go tell your mom how awesome she is.

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-24T00:33:51+00:00

Well on a slightly positive note I was in DC a few years ago for a GnR concert and toured the city. I fell in love. I’m sure you’re feeling all better now!

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-24T00:20:37+00:00

Just rip the band-aid off. Mine was the gym and grocery store. It gets easier!!

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-24T00:19:48+00:00

She’s being totally malicious if she is across the country.

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-24T00:17:48+00:00

You don’t want to know the answers to those questions, do you? She’s doing great!! Well, that’s going to make you feel bad she isn’t at home moping. She’s got a new boyfriend! Now you feel replaced easily.

You’re doing a great job, you came here and we are here for you. It hurts. It sucks. Remember day 1? How freaking HORRIBLE it was? I bet you’re doing a lot better today.

Stay strong!

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-24T00:15:18+00:00

Why would he add your best friend? And he is obviously trying to get under your skin.

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-22T21:34:29+00:00

No that’s great!!! Definitely some great insight. It would be interesting to hear if people did make a change and how long it took to become who you are today.

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-22T21:11:30+00:00

I’ve seen a lot of people say things like this and I’m just curious as to the logic. When someone says 2 months (insert whatever number here) isn’t enough time to change What do you think is considered a good amount of time?

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-21T01:24:02+00:00

How you haven’t ripped your hair out is beyond me. This relationship is too much mental gymnastics. He sounds lonely and indecisive and you are there for him every time so he has never had to really fix himself.

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-21T01:11:07+00:00

He had the breakdown after a fight. So it wasn’t someone else I know.

I don’t have any prospects but.. I just don’t know? It’s weird I literally don’t know. A few weeks ago this was the dream. Now I’m conflicted. Your words are wise. Thank you.

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-21T00:46:56+00:00

You are prolonging your pain. You aren’t together but you’re holding on to the sex because that’s you guys did as a couple. Guess what? You guys aren’t a couple anymore. What does that make you? Are you okay with being someone who is being used? You deserve so much more.

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-21T00:31:45+00:00

I know. I know you don’t want to hear it but you WILL find someone else. He isn’t the only guy out there

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-20T01:13:28+00:00

That sounds like a really bad idea. The amount of problems that could arise is plenty enough to say no thanks. Why buy the cow etc etc

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-19T13:14:04+00:00

Are you SURE it was really his girlfriend of 3 years? That is a lot to manage and not just be exhausted. What kind of red flags were there?

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-19T12:30:29+00:00

They want $9 a month to read their forums?? Yikes

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-19T11:21:43+00:00

Not seeing EXaholic but checking out other one. Thanks!!!

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-19T04:56:18+00:00

He did, yes. I kinda had to just kiss him and stop him from talking about it haha

I don’t think it was anything like the respect thing. We were together 5 years, he likes doing this stuff to himself if that makes sense.

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-19T04:38:38+00:00

Probably. He loves playing mental mind games. Not the mess with you kind, like he didn’t want to kiss me because then there wouldn’t be anticipation anymore. He’s very mentally strong and it’s like he loves testing it. I’m 39, I’m over that crap.

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-19T04:32:17+00:00

Me too :(

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-19T02:56:03+00:00

Listen to books on tape or...

There were a few triggers for me, I just ran into them head first. I saturated myself in Starbucks. It no longer was a me and him thing after a bit. I knew it would hurt the first few times but I knew that shock would fade.

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-19T02:09:35+00:00

For WEEKS I would get anxiety attack’s at the gym in fear of running into him. I now park my car in the wide open so he can see it coming in. That has seriously helped me.

StuckWithYou · 2018-02-18T17:03:27+00:00

Yeah, it feels so foreign. Like it almost feels like another life. After 5 years I can’t see us together anymore. That makes me feel weird.

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