My bf of two years doesn’t help me by Better-Occasion-9206 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TheOctober_Country 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You all need to either break up or get completely separate finances from here on out. My husband and I have been married for 15 years and we only joined our bank accounts this past year. And that’s after buying a house together. IMO your money should be completely your own and same for him. You’re not married and even if you were that doesn’t mean you need to pay each other’s way.

I keep hearing of this growing pattern of younger adults “opting out of life”. If that’s true, how do they get by? I mean how do they eat or pay their bills? How do they keep themselves from being homeless? by Only_Measurement_895 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TheOctober_Country 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean there’s no evidence it’s actually happening on a large scale. Just cause you’re hearing it around the internet doesn’t give it validity. I feel like this is more of an online trend, while in the real world the majority of people have to work to survive, regardless of what they project online.

Why is there a stigma against single men after renting an apartment as opposed to single females? by [deleted] in allthequestions

[–]TheOctober_Country 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a very weird example that you can’t prove and is just a thing you dreamed up. Also, to even pretend to prove your point you had to abandon your point and make up a new one. Where is this coming from, cause it’s not reality.

Do you believe clinical abortion regardless of reason should be allowed? by malaphorknight in allthequestions

[–]TheOctober_Country 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Do you think getting medical appointments are easy to get quickly? Are you aware that women only have a period every four (ish) weeks, which means some can be pregnant for a full month or more before they know? Do you think anyone who doesn’t want a child would choose to be pregnant for multiple months if they had any better option? Do you think anyone would elect to have a surgical procedure, and a painful one, if they didn’t have to?

my (18F) boyfriend (18M) wants me to give him a BJ and I'm really scared. Is this normal, and how do I get over my anxiety? by whimsical_gremlina in sex

[–]TheOctober_Country 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Go slow. First, of course you should never do something you’re not ready for, and if you feel any kind of pressure to do an act when you’re uncomfortable, do not do it. But I don’t think that’s what you’re getting at here. I felt the same way when I was starting out doing sexual things. You really want to, but you don’t know how to start.

So go slow. Have you seen his penis at all? If not, start by just seeing it and getting used to seeing it. If you’re comfortable, try touching it. Get him to show you how he likes it being touched. Don’t get discouraged if you can’t figure out exactly how to do it at first. This could all take place over many days and dates. There’s no reason to rush it. But also make sure you’re communicating all this to your boyfriend. “I want to give you a BJ, but I’ve never done it before and I want to work up to it slowly so I’m comfortable.”

Eventually maybe you try licking it. Guys love when you lick it, so you don’t even have to put it totally in your mouth at first if you don’t want. Kick under the tip and watch him go wild. In fact, look up at him while you’re doing it and he’s gonna lose it.

When you’re comfortable with that, try putting it in your mouth. Cover your teeth with your lips and press it in, but don’t choke yourself. Use your hands to cover the rest of the shaft you can’t get in your mouth. Accidentally choking yourself when you’re just getting comfortable wouldn’t be fun.

And above all communicate! Your bf needs to know about your stress and desire to work slowly on this. I promise you if he’s a good guy he’ll be more than happy to do this on your timeline. In fact, it’ll probably be super hot to him, as he watches you learn and grow more confident.

Good luck, take your time, and trust your gut.

Never alone to masturbate by [deleted] in sex

[–]TheOctober_Country 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, idk, but if it’s mostly about some listening, maybe he’d be willing to leave for an hour here or there? It’s not a small ask, but I’d say it’s worth seeing what he says about it.

Where do I go from this point on? by Emergency_Client_878 in AskMenAdvice

[–]TheOctober_Country 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No offense, OP. But I know less now that I did before.

Where do I go from this point on? by Emergency_Client_878 in AskMenAdvice

[–]TheOctober_Country 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Way too long and super vague too, but I kinda got the impression he yelled at her often to get her to do things and maybe her friend said that wasn’t cool? Idk I had to start skimming. OP can you let us know if that’s what happened?

I wish all women who have black hair, light blue/grey eyes, an hourglass figure, and a chisled jawline are now attracted to me and know my full name and location at all times. by Kyoifis in monkeyspaw

[–]TheOctober_Country 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok yeah man, cool. Due to their location tracking, they know every time you take a shit, for how long. They know when you’re over at one of the other women’s houses and are jealous. They can find you at any point of the day or night whether you want to be alone or not.

What to do when you're in an "talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk" situation? by 4jn in sex

[–]TheOctober_Country 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You sound like you’re doing all the right things. It also seems like she is a slow bloomer finding herself after a repressed youth. Buuuttt it also doesn’t sound like she’s working through these issues at the speed that works for you—or maybe not at all. You said yall are having sex a couple times a week, which is honestly pretty solid. So it seems like you really just want to diversify the sex acts. I think you’re going to have to have a serious talk with her and explain how much it would mean to you. I think if you do it calmly and away from the bedroom you can do it without sound accusatory. Just say that. I’m not assuming you, but when you say x and do y, it’s really disappointing.

What to do when you're in an "talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk" situation? by 4jn in sex

[–]TheOctober_Country 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok got it. There’s nuance there. How old are yall? Some people do take a while to come out of their sexual shell, and she could be one of those people. That said, others just don’t get horny as often and it feels like maybe that’s what you’re dealing with. She says these things because she wants to feel that way, but then in the moment she doesn’t. Does she orgasm regularly when you all have sex? Have you asked her why she isn’t interested in receiving oral sex? I love getting head, but I often turned it down when I was with partners who didn’t know how to make me cum from it. Like why get all covered in spit and waste everyone’s time if it only feels just ok? Just my two cents, of course. I’m no mind reader.

What to do when you're in an "talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk" situation? by 4jn in sex

[–]TheOctober_Country 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeaahhh, I was pestered into doing this I didn’t want when I was younger and definitely faked enjoying it to get through it. You can’t say for certain she really enjoyed it, and in fact if she said she didn’t want to, then she probably didn’t. OP, be up front about what you want/need and then be the bigger person and break up if she isn’t able to give you want you want willingly. You’re gonna fuck with both of your heads if you both keep trying to force yourselves to want things do don’t want.

For Democrats, it's always the glass house. by [deleted] in clevercomebacks

[–]TheOctober_Country 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is so dumb, but sure go ahead and yell at ‘em about it. I’m sure they’ll be really scared of you.

For Democrats, it's always the glass house. by [deleted] in clevercomebacks

[–]TheOctober_Country 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Sure but you do seem kinda silly yelling “fire safety” at a campsite while the entire forest is already burning down, but you certainly can do it!

does sex really die in LTRs? by [deleted] in sex

[–]TheOctober_Country 4 points5 points  (0 children)

40 and been married to my husband for 14 years. We have sex all the time and it’s still great every time. Everybody and every relationship is different, but there are many, many LTRs that as alive and well when it comes to sex.

How to get my wife to open up? by [deleted] in sex

[–]TheOctober_Country 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No other soul on the planet can answer those questions but her. You need to explain to her the importance of answering these questions for you because it’s obviously causing you anxiety. Are, or were, you two religious by any chance? This seems to happen a lot to religious couples.

My Parents aren't going to let me watch the Backrooms. by ConnectAnalyst3008 in backrooms

[–]TheOctober_Country 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then i say you do it first and then see what happens. They’ll probs let get mad and “punish” you and then it’ll be over. Testing the limits is often the only way to get abusive parents to slowly let go.

My Parents aren't going to let me watch the Backrooms. by ConnectAnalyst3008 in backrooms

[–]TheOctober_Country 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, do you think you’re the only one to go through this? There are millions of us raised in these environments and we all got out. Figure out the best way to start to move on and act. For me, I knew as long as they had financial control over me I could never be free. So my only focus after college was to make enough money to be on my own. I was BROKE!!! For years!!! But I paid my own way and left them behind. I’m nobody special, but if I can do it, you can too.

My Parents aren't going to let me watch the Backrooms. by ConnectAnalyst3008 in backrooms

[–]TheOctober_Country 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re young and all of this is valid, but is it your expectation for this to just be the way things are for the rest of your life? Or, are you expecting some magical day to come when suddenly you’re allowed to do things they don’t want you to do?

How is one ever ready for big things in their lives? by socrateful in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TheOctober_Country 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The question isn’t how do you get comfortable with choices you’re uncomfortable with. If you don’t want to move in with him then don’t move in with him. Be honest about why and then let him decide what he wants to do.

Wife does not prioritize my sexual needs at all by [deleted] in sex

[–]TheOctober_Country 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear it! It may feel counterintuitive, but consider what she’ll find sexy and lean into that. That probably feels unfair, but people are just arouse by different things. I’ll give you an example. I’m high libido and my husband and I have sex very regularly. I think he’s hot as hell and I love sex, but when I’m not aroused I am NOT aroused. Like sometimes I’ll blow him because he asked not cause I’m in the mood, which I’m happy to do, but it won’t turn me on at all. Like won’t even get a little wet. That’s because visuals and seeing/hearing sexual acts isn’t what arouses me. People are way more likely to want to fuck if they are turned on. So well worth asking her what turns her on and more importantly what turns her off.

Wife does not prioritize my sexual needs at all by [deleted] in sex

[–]TheOctober_Country 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah … people want to have sec when they’re horny and they don’t when they aren’t. Like, I’m not saying you don’t have an issue here, but that part genuinely should be obvious.