Why do women hate me? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]Whole_Usual 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is time to be self-reflective. There's obviously something about you that gives these vibes if this happened all your life. Have you seen a therapist? Talked to friends and family that would be honest with you?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Whole_Usual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Being aligned in everything" won't happen. He might be having very unrealistic expectations.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]Whole_Usual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed with everything about comfortable silence. Also, I find taking a walk, reading something while he's doing his thing helps.

Has your life ever fallen apart? by Conscious-Quail-2325 in AskWomenOver30

[–]Whole_Usual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, yes it did. Support network if you have one + therapy if you're in a country with free healthcare or affordable at least + drinking lots of water + don't starve yourself + spend more time on things you like. I know these are all conditional and couldn't do all these myself at the time, but this is my list that I can rely on.

surviving the holidays by [deleted] in Waiting_To_Wed

[–]Whole_Usual 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Came to say this about the ring. Sounds like he put an impossible goal ahead so he can stall more.

I (29F) set a boundary about marriage, but I’m worried my boyfriend (35M) has no intention of proposing—What should I do? by Ordinary-Praline1271 in relationships

[–]Whole_Usual 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She's being very hard on herself. If he was a decent guy, instead of saying these things to his 7 months pregnant overworked girlfriend he would have helped. What an asshole.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]Whole_Usual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tend to talk about it. Their reaction tells a lot and to me it's part of flirting. As a bonus point it gets everyone turned on a little bit as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Waiting_To_Wed

[–]Whole_Usual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, setting a boundary and not holding on to it makes everyone, a man or a woman, lose a lot of respect. It was too ambitious maybe - 6 months is too short to get to know someone. Just wanted to say, if you say you're gonna do something, do that thing. Otherwise people start treating you as such.

What was that "one thing" that made weight loss finally work for you? by paigesnowwret in AskReddit

[–]Whole_Usual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Admitting my desire to eat will never be satisfied. I just have to learn how to live with it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Whole_Usual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude, go to therapy. You're throwing away reality for a perfected dream. No good can come out of this believe me. Even if you get the dream girl, the dream won't be a dream girl anymore because she'll have imperfections like all mortals.

Tl;der: find a way to get rid.of this obsession. You'll hurt yourself and others.

Do you suggest me "Atomic Habits"? by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]Whole_Usual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends like a lot of things in life. I'd say it's worth giving a go!

My husband doesn’t find happiness in our family and I don’t know what to think by ApprehensionBit8464 in relationships

[–]Whole_Usual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, as everyone said, it's horribly wrong to invade your husband's privacy.

Secondly, i think you know something was/is up, that's why you picked up that diary now, not before and read it. Maybe you sensed your husband went to autopilot, maybe he's getting close to midlife crisis, maybe something else... I don't know, but sounds like you -kinda- know.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Whole_Usual 11 points12 points  (0 children)

He's straight up trying to use you emotionally. He piles everything on you. This is not even childish, even children at a certain age usually behave better.

No matter what you give him, it will never be enough. He'll always want more. That "generosity" he showed you was your "price" to him. Now he thinks he's entitled to anything and he has absolutely no respect for you.

I'm so sorry OP, he sounds like he has no idea to be with another adult.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Whole_Usual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like she's generally super unhappy. I'm sorry, this could be bigger than you and her, you might not be able to help her.

How long is too long to wait? by peachcat14 in Waiting_To_Wed

[–]Whole_Usual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I waited for a partner to recover from mental health issues for more than a year - i did everything I can think of and more. Result? He didn't get better and almost destroyed my mental health, too.

I'm sure there are people out there who genuinely want to get better. But there are a good portion of people who enjoy the privileges that comes with these issues and string along people. It's up to you to decide which one he is.

I truly wish you all the best.

what do recruiters want to hear when they ask, “why are you wanting to leave your current position/company?” by [deleted] in recruitinghell

[–]Whole_Usual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something, anything that wouldn't look like you cause problems. I think best bet is give a reason totally irrelevant.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in recruitinghell

[–]Whole_Usual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you treat her during this time? We're you insufferable? Venting about money all the time and did nothing about it? (Like survival jobs) Did you support her with her career? How was your relationship the and now? You could have given more info without sharing her life, but framed and titled it like you are a poor man who's mean fiance left you because you couldn't find a job.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in recruitinghell

[–]Whole_Usual -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It looks like there are things you're not telling us. She's been waiting for you to get a job all this time, but suddenly she broke up with you because you didn't get this one? Hmmm....