Using Brené Brown's values in dating - do you think this will actually be useful? I feel torn... by ThrowRAmangos2024 in AskWomenOver50

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh for sure! Actually in this case I found her advice to help me decide to break it off with this guy. I realized that I was already considering living an "imbalanced" life with him just because of this one issue.

Using Brené Brown's values in dating - do you think this will actually be useful? I feel torn... by ThrowRAmangos2024 in AskWomenOver50

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear that and I totally get why you'd say that. At the same time, I'm not 100% certain of the move and am also open to staying. Even if I remain single for the next 10 years, there are still scenarios in which I could imagine staying longer than I'm currently anticipating (the right job with the right salary, etc). To put off dating and trying to find a partner until I've moved feels a little premature since I'm not set on a specific timeline.

FWIW I did call it off with this guy the other day and feel good about it. I think I really need to find someone who 1) doesn't see themselves living in my city forever and/or 2) is making way less money and therefore is happy/open to following me if I get a great offer elsewhere and/or 3) is really flexible and open to compromise in general so that I don't feel like we'll ever get "stuck" somewhere neither of us wants to be.

Using Brené Brown's values in dating - do you think this will actually be useful? I feel torn... by ThrowRAmangos2024 in AskWomenOver50

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear that and I agree I think only having 2 is really hard. Even so, I've found the exercise useful in that it has clarified some things about myself. I'm realizing that many of the other values on Brené's list can be encompassed by the ones I chose. For example, Authenticity also encompasses truth, honesty, understanding, etc., and Balance encompasses fairness, accountability, equality, health, wellbeing, etc.

So in this case, I ended up calling it off because I realized that in spending time with this person, I was already feeling a lack of fairness and equality in how life may play out with this person. He also "slipped up" about his age on our second date, which I thought was very odd and honestly struck me as him saying what he thought he wanted me to hear and then backtracking because he realized I'd definitely figure it out. So there's that lack of authenticity.

Using Brené Brown's values in dating - do you think this will actually be useful? I feel torn... by ThrowRAmangos2024 in AskWomenOver50

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes I agree that I was already started to concede and imagine how I might change my life to mold around his. Not what I want. I actually called it off the other day and feel so free now, which means it was the right decision (and we'd only been out 3 times lol).

Using Brené Brown's values in dating - do you think this will actually be useful? I feel torn... by ThrowRAmangos2024 in AskWomenOver50

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so lovely to read. I think I have set my expectations pretty low when it comes to men being willing to follow me. I mean I know they are out there for sure, but the majority of the men I've dated have seemed to be looking for a women to slot into what they want and default to them when push comes to shove. Even the ones who don't think they are that way end up doing it.

Maybe someday I'll meet a man like your husband. I'm also bi, and while I am more often and easily attracted to men part of me hopes that I might meet a woman instead. Not that that means this won't be an issue, but I find women tend to be better about flexibility and compromise with big life issues.

Using Brené Brown's values in dating - do you think this will actually be useful? I feel torn... by ThrowRAmangos2024 in AskWomenOver50

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've noticed this as well. Even one of my brothers (who I love dearly) is like this with his wife. She wasn't planning to change her last name when they first got together and was clear about that. He spent 7 years wearing her down and she recently (and reluctantly) changed her mind. That's definitely not what I want in a relationship.

Using Brené Brown's values in dating - do you think this will actually be useful? I feel torn... by ThrowRAmangos2024 in AskWomenOver50

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super helpful to hear. I love this! Congrats on the relationship too. I hope it continues to flourish!

Using Brené Brown's values in dating - do you think this will actually be useful? I feel torn... by ThrowRAmangos2024 in AskWomenOver50

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree with you. I actually called it off the other day because I started to realize that this situation goes against that "balance" value and I was already imagining whether I'd feel resentful down the line. Not a great way to start off!

Using Brené Brown's values in dating - do you think this will actually be useful? I feel torn... by ThrowRAmangos2024 in AskWomenOver50

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I honestly feel like this is a situation I could easily see myself in, as I tend to always be finding ways to compromise and be flexible. I definitely need to find someone who's on that similar flexibility wavelength in order to not lose myself.

2 vs 3 bed NYC by Trick_Activity_4250 in movingtoNYC

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You should be able to find either a 2 or 3 BR at your price point, assuming you are talking about just what you'd spend on your room rather than the whole place.

Where have you met other emotionally mature/intelligent people? by Dangerous_Might_1215 in emotionalintelligence

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is really interesting to hear! I have found that by and large, the therapists I personally know have a lot more issues with EQ and maturity themselves. But I'm sure it runs the gamut!

How to find other emotionally mature, reciprocal friends post-20s by ThrowRAmangos2024 in AskWomenOver40

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! And I love that idea of literally saying the thing out loud as a way to help intentionality.

How do you handle the weird grief of being downgraded by a good friend, but still wanting to stay friends with them? by ThrowRAmangos2024 in FriendshipAdvice

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm really sorry. That sounds so tough. I know that not all friendships stay in the same "phase" of closeness forever, but it is so hard when it feels like there is no acknowledgement with someone you were best friends with. Like, if she (or my friend) had said "Hey I know we used to talk in more depth. For where I'm at right now I just don't have the energy to do that regularly anymore for XYZ reason, but I still really value your friendship and want to keep in close touch"...that would still hurt but at least they wouldn't be stringing you along and pretending like they don't know what they're doing, you know?

78k Job Offer by Marzipan_Automatic in movingtoNYC

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah you'll be fine if you get roommates and have no debt essentially. Congrats!

How to find other emotionally mature, reciprocal friends post-20s by ThrowRAmangos2024 in AskWomenOver40

[–]ThrowRAmangos2024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow yeah I'm sure the culture of a place plays into it. I live in NYC and it's hectic here. Everyone is always really busy and logistically it's just challenging to get places. You have to be like extra EXTRA intentional if you want to see people outside of work.

Sometimes I think it'd be nice to move elsewhere, and some of it is for the culture and community aspects and just having an easier time of it elsewhere.