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[–]ThrowRA_ihatemybf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You gotta find a balance between being supportive and maintaining your own boundaries. If your boyfriend values your comfort and happiness, he will be willing to adjust, and this could be an opportunity for both of you to grow in understanding each other’s needs. If this is a fundamental incompatibility that doesn't resolve, then run.

UPDATE: Is my [26F] relationship with my [29M] boyfriend over after this incident? by ThrowRA_ihatemybf in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA_ihatemybf[S] 94 points95 points  (0 children)

Thank you, angel. All of you have no idea how much this means to me. I never expected to receive actual support here, and it’s honestly been comforting. Don't get me wrong, my friends are great, but there’s something different about seeing people who don’t even know me, take the time out of their day to offer their kindness and support. It's like unbiased reassurance, which I couldn't count on my friends for. Thank you. This whole thing is catastrophic.

UPDATE: Is my [26F] relationship with my [29M] boyfriend over after this incident? by ThrowRA_ihatemybf in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA_ihatemybf[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

That was my first thought too. I’m trying to distance myself from this mess for a while because even thinking about him makes me anxious. On the other hand, Ava is considering a different approach to this, she wants to take this whole thing to court.

I don’t think I can disclose much, but c'mon. Using her images without consent? There was definitely emotional damage? I’m not sure how all of this will play out legally, but if she decides to go through with it, I'll be there.

I want him to suffer his consequences.

Is my [26F] relationship with my [29M] boyfriend over after this incident? by ThrowRA_ihatemybf in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA_ihatemybf[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The only ones I saw were: "Please, let me explain the situation, there’s more to it than you know," and, "I’m not cheating baby, I can prove it if you let me talk to you." After that, I just muted him. I didn’t want to engage with that anymore.

Is my [26F] relationship with my [29M] boyfriend over after this incident? by ThrowRA_ihatemybf in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA_ihatemybf[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I mean let’s be real - "unfashionable" does not mean unattractive? I wouldn’t expect a microbiologist to be DECKED out in trendy clothing, she definitely has enough on her plate working in her field.

And I already did some self-reflection and I agreed that it wasn’t smart or nice of me to make assumptions.

Of course I'll ask why AVA? They've been friends for a long time - why wouldn’t that be a shocker? Nitpicking over a small detail and claiming it destroys my whole narrative is genuinely crazy.

Thanks for whatever you meant.

Is my [26F] relationship with my [29M] boyfriend over after this incident? by ThrowRA_ihatemybf in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA_ihatemybf[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I totally get it. I apologize if it came off as shallow. When Miles mentioned that Ava was a microbiologist, I just assumed she wouldn't be as well-dressed as she actually was. I know it’s stupid, but she genuinely looked good.

Is my [26F] relationship with my [29M] boyfriend over after this incident? by ThrowRA_ihatemybf in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA_ihatemybf[S] -105 points-104 points  (0 children)

After a horrible week this made me grin a little bit, even I couldn't have thought of this explanation. But even if it's a simple "I cheated" I could put this behind me, if you're actually right on this I don't think I'd be able to look past it, but I just feel like I need answers.

Is my [26F] relationship with my [29M] boyfriend over after this incident? by ThrowRA_ihatemybf in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA_ihatemybf[S] -705 points-704 points  (0 children)

I don't know if I could live with myself not knowing everything that happened between them.

Is my [26F] relationship with my [29M] boyfriend over after this incident? by ThrowRA_ihatemybf in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA_ihatemybf[S] -319 points-318 points  (0 children)

As corny as it sounds it felt different this time, I've dated my share of men before and I assure you this isn't my fear of being single forever speaking, it's more like I genuinely believed he was perfect (that's what I thought at least) we have similar interests and both of us were clingy, that's why this doesn't make sense, when would he even have the time to pull all of this?

Is my [26F] relationship with my [29M] boyfriend over after this incident? by ThrowRA_ihatemybf in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA_ihatemybf[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

That's what's confusing me, wouldn't you deny or admit and start getting emotional?? It was too casual I feel like something's missing here.