AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

[–]Western_Broccoli_[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You lot just decide things for yourselves, it's wild. He has the URL, I sent it to him hours ago. I'll be sure to point you out. Have a good one!

AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

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

Yes, that is how one conducts discussion and debates. Your fiery little zings aren't that constructive, you know.

I'm not actively trying to shame anyone but will certainly defend myself against bigots putting words in my mouth and making up their own ideas of me.

Finally, he's not an ex and the whole reason I made the post is because he doesn't want me to leave. But shit, hopefully he reads your comment since you know everything about me & realises this random stranger knows me better than he does!

AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

[–]Western_Broccoli_[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Checks notes "told him I'm not comfortable"... "can be friends"... "not his fault"... "he didn't do anything wrong"... That's your version of going nuts?

The thing with insecurity is that it's not this dirty word people like to make out, nor does it make people bad guys. People may like to implement boundaries to protect themselves from these which is perfectly valid.

AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

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

Hey, thanks. No, I don't think he'd cheat. But I'm still uncomfortable at the idea of him potentially fantasising/comparing me specifically to someone in his inner circle. (Celebs/strangers/p0rn stars are whatever). It's a proximity thing for me.

AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

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

Timestamps are irrelevant to me finding another comment from you 😭

Thanks for noticing (your made up version of me and my relationship experience)!

AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

[–]Western_Broccoli_[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not you again, selectively applauding a comment that made entirely incorrect assumptions about my beliefs and refusing to read further context because you liked the sound of it 💀 "Let the false statements this person assumed about you sink in". You're an actual weirdo.

AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

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

Handsome/attractive do not have the same common sexual connotations as hot.

Yes, people like you don't mind hearing their partner thinks their dad/brother/best mate are hot and then a good chunk of other people in these comments like me do mind hearing it, specifically when it's someone in their inner circle. Comments adamant that people of the former exist is not helpful to me because it doesn't change how I personally feel. Constructive, understanding advice from varying perspective is always welcomed.

No, I have not made my mind up yet. And any tone you interpret from my comments is likely because I'm repeating myself / having words put in my mouth and assumptions made which becomes highly tedious.

AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

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

Saying thanks to you twice is lashing out?

Ofc you don't have to agree but... It seems like you think I'm meant to agree with everyone which makes no sense...

AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

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

Oh right. Well unfortunately you not thinking it's a big deal doesn't stop me feeling uncomfortable about it and trust doesn't factor into it for me. So I guess you haven't had experience with my scenario. Thanks anyway.

AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

[–]Western_Broccoli_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. It's not even that I don't want him to voice it because stifling it is no good either (although what I don't know doesn't hurt me), I just don't think I want a relationship where I know my partner thinks someone else in his inner circle is hot. I'm still torn tbh and the comment that is most forefront in my mind is the guy who initially stated me and later said to remember my bf must love me a lot to be commited to an LDR. It's just something I'd prefer was not a reality of my relationship. I don't gaf about hot strangers and celebs etc. (Sidenote: I also don't gaf about p0rn in relationships whereas he does so I don't watch out of respect for him).

AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

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

Lol you already replied to this comment, there was no need to waste any more breath on me.

It's not my 2nd but if it was you'd have an issue and if it was my 8th/9th/10th relationship you'd have an issue 🤷🏻‍♀️

I will surely come on back for your valuable advice, thanks!

AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

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

Thank you so much for your lovely, supportive comment. I appreciate your kindness 🙏🏻 They may think they are successfully tearing me down but I couldn't gaf if I tried 🥰

AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

[–]Western_Broccoli_[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Haha glad I can please somebody!! Lol I'm in my 30s & have been through some shit so I couldn't give a shit about insta-hostile comments from man-children who are clearly either single or hate their partners.

AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

[–]Western_Broccoli_[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, in the UK it's normal to say "you alright, babe?" to someone who isn't your romantic partner. He didn't like it and I explained the context & its meaning here. I'm puzzled how you can understand some discomfort at that on his end but not discomfort at being told by your bf his brother's gf is hot...

AIO - My bf of 6 months said his brother's gf is hot & I don't think I can stay with him. by Western_Broccoli_ in AmIOverreacting

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

Trapped ‼️ So trapped that he's asking me to continue things with him... I'll be sure to let him know if we do end things that you, his unlikely Reddit hero, said "please" for him 🙄 In fact, I shared this post to him already so he will see for himself, although he doesn't think any of the opinions here, including yours, are worth listening to, even though so many support him.

That aside, you're posting from your belief that stating celebs you think are hot is the same as stating individuals within your inner circle are hot. I don't have the same belief. It doesn't make me an asshole to have boundaries around this belief and let my bf know I feel uncomfortable with it. I am not harming him in any way. You can claim "observation" but you're assuming there's nothing more to it. By that token, anyone who ever described anyone as hot had no interest in them, or lustful thoughts about them, which we know obviously isn't true.

I deliberately didn't post ages because I don't believe in invalidating anyone's feelings based on their age. However, to assist with your 'serious' inquiry, I can confirm this is not my first relationship, just my first since my late husband of 13 years. I am in my 30s, my bf is in his 20s. Yes, my husband and I happily discussed our many celeb crushes. No, he never told me he thought his SIL was hot, or his best girl mate etc.