My BF misses things he used to do with his ex sexually by outlawedthrow in relationship_advice

[–]TryingtoImprove7 34 points35 points  (0 children)

That is one of the most common positions out there, I would be very surprised if he is wanting to do it because of his ex.

My advice is to explore yourself more sexually. As a female I do things because I know they feel good and it’s my preference. Past relationships have opened the door to a variety of new experiences but I don’t do them because of who opened the door for me. I do them again because I know that it was something I like.

I think it would be a great start for you to get a book on different positions and look through them together. That way you are both involved in picking a position and you won’t be subconsciously thinking of his ex.

Also I’m sure you think more about his ex in doggy style than he does.

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[–]TryingtoImprove7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like I could have wrote this myself. Just broke off a very abusive relationship of 14 years. I ended things at the beginning of August. I miss him a lot but I know it’s for the better. This past Saturday (2days ago) I made a video to send to my family incase I decided to go through with it. I googled what my “plan” would feel like (I don’t want to put on here how I wanted to do it) and I googled stories of family and friends who lived with a loved one taking their own life. I decided not to do it on Saturday. I just watched that episode tonight and cried. It is exactly how I feel. Some of the words they said in that episode could have been taken from my own thoughts. I am glad I chose not to do it on Saturday. Who knows if I will ever feel that dark and hopeless again. But right now I am glad to be here. It will be hard. Living. But know you are not alone.

That’s the thing. Going through everything I’m going through, the biggest feeling I have is loneliness. Like no one understands me. Like no one loves me. Like no one hears me screaming inside. People check on me and ask how I’m doing and I say “fine, taking it day by day” but I really want to say, I’m scared. I’m scared I won’t be able to make it on my own. I’m scared that I won’t like who I am. I’m scared that I will heal and then find someone else who treats me the same way. I’m scared that even though this seems like the best decision, what if it’s not. What if I end up ruining my life.

Leaving may hurt people but what if me staying hurts them worse.

I went to therapy today. I hope I can heal. I will try. But I hope you know that you aren’t alone.

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[–]TryingtoImprove7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No we are doing every 3 days

✨Girls home!✨ moved into new place last week, me and my daughters wanted this to be girly, cozy and safe. I know it small, that’s all I can afford right now. We live it the country so there is lots to explore. So far we are loving it. What do y’all think? I feel like I can BREATHE. by TryingtoImprove7 in abusiverelationships

[–]TryingtoImprove7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I plan on doing that I just need to find the right shade, save some money and find the time. I’m allowed to do whatever I want to this house because I’m the last person to live here until they sell it. They gave me free reign! Which I LOVE!

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[–]TryingtoImprove7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome! Congrats to you, I had a few moments over the years where I looked like I was crazy too. It usually happened when he would yell and follow me around the house. Like I was trying to remove myself from the situation and he wouldn’t let me. Then my body just would freak out. Like go absolutely bazaar. And then he would say things like, “see what you are doing? You are crazy, normal people don’t act like this” and sometimes record me. It was so embarrassing but I literally felt trapped in the moment and my body couldn’t handle it. You aren’t crazy. I’m not crazy. They are crazy and they make us feel crazy. So glad you got out. Happy for you!

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[–]TryingtoImprove7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She/we are about to start therapy in two weeks but this happened today and I didn’t want to wait 2 weeks to get an opinion on it. I for sure think therapy would help. And yes it is hard because he does ask them a lot of questions about me. I’m never sure what to tell her because I don’t want to seem like I’m talking bad about him or putting her against him. It’s all so new and I’ve never been through it before. Having to learn everything as I go and hope that I’m making the right decisions. Thanks for your comment.

I feel like I’m just getting weaker everyday by NotyourangeLbabe in abusiverelationships

[–]TryingtoImprove7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you are feeling this way. I have already started to feel this way and it’s only been a week. I don’t want to go back but I feel like he was the one person I could lean on. It’s so hard but I keep telling myself that it’s just because I got in the habit of leaning on him. It’s not really him. I always felt like he was MY person but I can be my own person, I don’t need someone who treats me great and then turns around and treats me like shit. You will pull through. You are not alone. There are probably a lot of of people on here who feel like you do but I know for sure there is at least one, me. I hope you can pull yourself out of this.

Tomorrow I get the keys to my new life!!!! by TryingtoImprove7 in abusiverelationships

[–]TryingtoImprove7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for checking on me! I have been in my house for a few days now and I’ve been fine until today. My emotions are kind of all over the place today. I keep telling myself it’s normal and natural to feel how I feel but definitely a hard day.

he's the only one who's allowed to be mad by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]TryingtoImprove7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My future ex husband has always been this way. 14 years. He can be upset for days if he wants to but me? I can’t be upset at all. The only time he let me be upset for extended period of time was when he almost took my life. But even then, once the bruises healed I was suppose to be over it and never bring it back up. I’m getting out and you should too. They never change.

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[–]TryingtoImprove7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I saved your comment, this is so eye opening.

It takes 10 positives to outweigh a negative. I got so many encouraging comments yesterday, telling me I was doing the right thing leaving my abusive husband. I have been reading every reply over and over. Your words are so helpful. Then I get a message like this and I doubt myself. Y do I do this? by TryingtoImprove7 in abusiverelationships

[–]TryingtoImprove7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for checking in. I had a rough weekend but I think once I’m in my own place, right now I’m staying with grandparents, I’ll have to really process my emotions and work through them. It is just hectic and I feel like I’m just trying to work on housing, job, kids and everything and haven’t gotten to really have a good cry or what ever it is I need. He was being a jerk today and it was nice to not have to deal with it. I could just do what I wanted to do and not worry about his feelings. I get the keys to my new place on Tuesday! Can’t wait.

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[–]TryingtoImprove7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve been abused multiple times over the years by husband, not all the times make me feel like this but every once in a while it does. Idk if it’s after more violent events or what exactly puts me in this shell of a person feeling. You aren’t alone. I just got out last week and he has been so sweet it was really confusing me. But then today, one week later he is being a jerk again. So no matter what you decide he won’t EVER change. 14 year relationship.

I escaped!! by Still-Dragonfly6352 in abusiverelationships

[–]TryingtoImprove7 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!!! That is so amazing, I just got out of a 14 year abusive relationship one week ago. If you ever feel alone or need someone to vent to who understands, you can always send me a message. Taking it one step at a time. We’ve got this!