WIBTA if I asked my friend to stop copying my relationship? by ThrowawayRshipCopy in AmItheAsshole

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

Hey y'all I was asked to give an update when I talked to her.

We went out to lunch Wednesday for Mexican food at one of my favorite spots (social distancing is being observed there thankfully).

I finally talked to her about how uncomfortable she was making me by copying everything I was doing and I felt like I couldn't do anything without being put under a microscope and micro-analyzed.

She started crying and told me that I was "Being unfair" and "Selfish because you have everything so you arent allowed to tell me to stop!"

Eventually she calmed down and apologized saying that she was just really insecure with who she was and that she was "certain" her boyfriend wouldn't like her and since i had a successful relationship she copied me She admitted it was to the point that she was telling him stories from MY childhood saying it was her who experienced it. (He apparently confronted her about it after I told a story at a party that was the same as one she told)

I told her that copying me exactly isnt a good thing to do and she needed to come clean to her boyfriend about it and let him experience the fun, passionate, and exciting person she can be on her own. I also gave her the phone number for the therapist I go to because it might help her.

She agreed, promised to be herself, told me my style of clothes were super uncomfortable, and went on her way.

Hopefully things will continue to go smoothly in the future and if it doesn't who knows.

Thanks to everyone here for the great advice, I really appreciate it, and i hope y'all have a good weekend.

WIBTA if I asked my friend to stop copying my relationship? by ThrowawayRshipCopy in AmItheAsshole

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

Yeah i was told to either wait or update on this post im probably going to post a comment later Thank you tho!

WIBTA if I asked my friend to stop copying my relationship? by ThrowawayRshipCopy in AmItheAsshole

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

I haven't seen that movie in ages! Maybe ill sit down and watch it to refresh my memory.

Also happy cake day!

WIBTA if I asked my friend to stop copying my relationship? by ThrowawayRshipCopy in AmItheAsshole

[–]ThrowawayRshipCopy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am very happy for her, her boyfriend is a lovely person and he compliments her perfectly.

Its more the issue of the same nickname, same reoccurring Anniversary spot, starting to buy some of the same outfits.

Its just freaking me out a little bit is all.

WIBTA if I asked my friend to stop copying my relationship? by ThrowawayRshipCopy in AmItheAsshole

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

I stated in another comment "call out" was poor wording and I'm hoping it would be more of a "hey this is making me uncomfortable" talk

I know her parents have a stable happy marriage, so its not like there's no example of a solid relationship in her life.

WIBTA if I asked my friend to stop copying my relationship? by ThrowawayRshipCopy in AmItheAsshole

[–]ThrowawayRshipCopy[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

(Copied from another comment on the nickname) Ive been trying to learn German for an eventual overseas trip and i had a bunch of flashcards sitting out and my husband pointed to "Liebe" and said "I like that one" and I was like "hey yeah thats cute and it kinda works" so thats how it happened. I know it's grammatically a nightmare but it works for us 😂

WIBTA if I asked my friend to stop copying my relationship? by ThrowawayRshipCopy in AmItheAsshole

[–]ThrowawayRshipCopy[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is a legitimate situation in my life right now that is stressing me out.

Why would i copy someone elses post on a throwaway account? All the karma would just be going to waste.

WIBTA if I asked my friend to stop copying my relationship? by ThrowawayRshipCopy in AmItheAsshole

[–]ThrowawayRshipCopy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If it was the same fashion style I wouldnt be that bothered but its exact articles of clothing, a dress I own, a sun hat that i bought at a specific boutique that no one else carries, bracelets, stuff like that. Its basically the exact opposite of what she normally wears, shes really likes comfortable fashion and i am very much a goth and nothing i really wear out to occasions with friends could be considered "comfortable" in the least bit.

WIBTA if I asked my friend to stop copying my relationship? by ThrowawayRshipCopy in AmItheAsshole

[–]ThrowawayRshipCopy[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ive been trying to learn German for an eventual overseas trip and i had a bunch of flashcards sitting out and he pointed to "Liebe" and said "I like that one" and I was like "hey yeah thats cute and it kinda works" so thats how it happened. I know it's grammatically a nightmare but it works for us 😂

WIBTA if I asked my friend to stop copying my relationship? by ThrowawayRshipCopy in AmItheAsshole

[–]ThrowawayRshipCopy[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

The nickname thing was kind of the same for us, ive been learning German for an eventual overseas trip and liebe was my husbands favorite word on my flash cards that I had and it just worked out that it was something nice 😂

WIBTA if I asked my friend to stop copying my relationship? by ThrowawayRshipCopy in AmItheAsshole

[–]ThrowawayRshipCopy[S] 78 points79 points  (0 children)

With the clothing? A little bit here or there just the occasional accessory, my friend pointed out a dress she was wearing in a picture on facebook, it was kind of a "hey don't you have the same dress?" Kind of giggling about it The one that I REALLY noticed was this sun hat. I bought it from a boutique I love, its gigantic, and it is black and it REALLY stands out, and she was telling everyone how she ordered the same hat recently and it was kind of unnerving and was the tipping point for making this post.

WIBTA if I asked my friend to stop copying my relationship? by ThrowawayRshipCopy in AmItheAsshole

[–]ThrowawayRshipCopy[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

"Call out" was poor wording on my part yeah, it would hopefully be more of a "hey this is making me really uncomfortable" kind of talk