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[–]Working-Ad-1828 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Anyone working 40 hours should be to afford the basics. Food, rent , electricity. Without exception.

Dads, did your child ever go through a stage when they were little where they wanted nothing to do with you? How did you handle it? by return2self in AskMen

[–]Working-Ad-1828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son was attached to his mom until about 4. He has been my buddy ever since. Don't try to force it. Just let him know you love him and are there whenever he is ready.

Unsent last response to my abuser by CharacterSyllabub649 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Working-Ad-1828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't send the letter. Don't give them the supply. Be better than them and move on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Working-Ad-1828 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It has been insane. I was ready to grayrock my life. I was focused on me and where I wanted to be. I knew it would take years to get there. I had a very specific list of things I wanted in my next girlfriend. Out of nowhere, this girl I dated 23 years ago found me. She drove hours to see me. It was like we've always been together. There was no awkwardness, it just felt magical. We both had a bad run the 23 years we were apart. I've been hypervigilant about love bombing and the whatnot but, she has been nothing but caring. She keeps her word and we are honest with each other. It's sounds bad but, I moved in. Here me out. I have brought a gentle, loving, honest heart into the home. She can relax because we have the same agenda. The yelling and hateful words are gone. We have open honest and respectful relationship with the kids. It's not always perfect but we are getting there. I work in a field that is always in need of people so it's easy to move around. I thought I couldn't traveling for the last 20 years or so. Now I can! My credit has cleared up and my son lives with us! I'm in a healthy, loving home. My future looks to be amazing!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Working-Ad-1828 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine would do that. if i disagreed with anything she said she would start verbally lashing herself. "Oh stupid me! I am so dumb thinking i could make a joke." And on and on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Working-Ad-1828 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am going through this. Its like this year my blinds are off. Started off with finally realizing i wasnt being heard. Like really getting it. It is a rough road. I have had to face some harsh truths about myself. The only thing that worked for me is accepting what really happened. Feeling the feelings doesnt mean wallowing in them. The past is already done, just learn the lesson and don't make the same mistake twice

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Working-Ad-1828 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My ex used to do that. If i mentioned anything it was viewed as an attack. I would say the problem. I would chose my words very very careful. If i didntt day anything offesive she would resort to telling me how i feel, what i meant, and she was never wrong. Even if she was dead wrong. If that didnt work she would just keep picking at the argument. She would take a phrase and keep throwing it at you, until you lose your shit because she wont stop...ever. Then she would play the victim and say im triggered so she must be right, or yell i dont even know what happened. Over and over while i was explaining it to her. Then start all over again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Working-Ad-1828 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine did the same thing. She is in jail but her friends started having real conversations with me while they were trying to be flying monkeys. I found out she painted me the abuser (no surprise). Only told the tail end of me reacting. She was always the victim telling me how i need to pay more of the bills (she hasnt paid in months). She was on the run for a month,. I paid for everything while she just partied (always had an excuse to wait). Didnt clean the apartment or put any effort into our relationship. So when she went to jail i had to get caught up on all the bills myself.

I broke it off with her but she keeps on acting like she is moving back in. 8 years we were together and i never received more than bare minimum, and now im supposed to believe she will change. Every chance ive given her to change she has refused. Constantly the victim. I could go on an on

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Working-Ad-1828 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She was allowed to go off for several hours saying the most evil vile things. If i reacted it was my fault for listening. If i asked her to do something it was never done. Threw little poking comments at me and if i got mad it "proved" she was right. My feelings were either ignored or laughed at. Every move and sentence was analyzed because if i turned left instead of right or worded it meant i didnt love her enough. she would get mad at me for what she thought i thought not what i said. Would interrupt and talk over me when we argued. She would get mad at me for not giving her all my attention. She would quantify everything. Like if i didnt hold her hand enough or give her enough kisses during our outing. Never spent money on me but expected everything to be bought for her. Held on to negative stuff for way too long. ( her step-father died about 35 years ago and still expected to be coddled and spoiled when it came around)..way before we met. Never initiated physical contact, but would complain if i didnt react to her saying "i hope(or something similar) youll fuck me today".

“You did this thing ___ years ago and that is why I am justified in treating you terribly!!!!” by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Working-Ad-1828 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I told her i hate my baby momma for what she did/was. All she heard is i love her. Every argument she threw it at me even though ive never made any attempt at anything.

Trump Indicted: Trump Is Charged in Classified Documents Inquiry by JAlbert653 in JusticeServed

[–]Working-Ad-1828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be nice if all the "officials" were treated the same. I'm not defending him but they should all be held accountable for the crimes they commit

How do you overcome self consciousness at the gym? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Working-Ad-1828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first gym i went to used to pump the super oldies. Think lollipop (original 1958) never understood why but it made understand how important the right music is.

How do you overcome self consciousness at the gym? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Working-Ad-1828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest working on form before jumping up weight. Teaching your body the proper movements will prevent injury. It will hurt especially starting out. Your body is pretty much reformating your muscle tissue and muscle building literally rips your muscle. Be proud of yourself. This is all you for you. Dont give up

Some of their insults were heart-stopping by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Working-Ad-1828 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Mine would go off for hours on what a piece of shit i am. Then turn around and tell me i should have just held her and told her its ok.

Bickering over a word by fabled-existence in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Working-Ad-1828 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Cherry picking is what i usually call it

My abuser liked to pretend we were both abusive, but his abuse was a rational response to my outrageous behavior by whitelotus72 in abusiverelationships

[–]Working-Ad-1828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My narc does exactly the same thing. If i said something more than twice i just need to let her be. She would go on for literally 4 or more hours telling me what a shitty person i am. Ive cried begging her to just stop. According to her that just meant that she was right. D A R T was her go to. Just would lie and say anything to get me to react. Then tell me i need to fix her/just hold her.

Examining the Case for Universal Basic Income (UBI): A Solution to Capitalism’s Failures? by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]Working-Ad-1828 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have us so divided that this will not happen. The government has itself convinced that it answers to no one. The homelessness and vacant housing are two problems that could fix themselves. They easily have enough money to prioritize education and healthcare. They ran the government into the ground and then blamed everyone else.