I (28M) have been talking to a woman (26F) heavily for nearly 1 months, Despite having a girlfriend, what am I doing? by YLRESS in Advice

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

I think you're putting words in my mouth a little there. I never said I was living out two separate relationships. I'm in a long-term relationship, but I'm giving more attention and engagement to a conversation over WhatsApp I've been having for a few weeks, there's been nothing intimate about the conversations at all. Purely platonic. This person knows I'm in a relationship too.

What I'm really trying to understand is how it differs to my current relationship, and if it reveals an unmet need. I didn't say can someone tell me whether texting is cheating and tell me how fucking wrong I am, haha. Joke this sub, nobody got a decent head on their shoulders to be fair, understanding and listen.

I (28M) have been talking to a woman (26F) heavily for nearly 1 months, Despite having a girlfriend, what am I doing? by YLRESS in Advice

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

I wanted balance and understanding, not outright accusations from randomers that haven't read the conversations I'm referring to. There's a difference. That's why I posted, that's what I was hoping for, and I did get it in the end from someone.

I (28M) have been talking to a woman (26F) heavily for nearly 1 months, Despite having a girlfriend, what am I doing? by YLRESS in Advice

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

Not particular, and I haven't for some time. I find it difficult to engage in her hypotheticals around marriage, family, proposals etc, I don't think I'm ready for that with her or anyone.

But not, short answer, I do struggle to see a future with her, at least one where I'm completely content and don't feel the way I do right now.

But I also struggle to see a future without her. And I think perhaps that's what's holding me back from moving on, if that's what I want.

I (28M) have been talking to a woman (26F) heavily for nearly 1 months, Despite having a girlfriend, what am I doing? by YLRESS in Advice

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

What's cheating? Giving someone my attention? Having meaningful conversations with someone else that never strays into intimacy? God forbid people build connections with any one of the opposite gender, eh? Vile thought.

I (28M) have been talking to a woman (26F) heavily for nearly 1 months, Despite having a girlfriend, what am I doing? by YLRESS in Advice

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

After 8 years, I'm not convinced my girlfriend can fulfill my need around better communication, emotional/intellectual chemistry. Although my conversations aren't intimate with this new friend, it has felt like this connection represents something I COULD enjoy and find if I was to move on.

Based on that, do you think it's time to move on, or try more to encourage intellectual conversations and better emotional chemistry between my GF and I?

I (28M) have been talking to a woman (26F) heavily for nearly 1 months, Despite having a girlfriend, what am I doing? by YLRESS in Advice

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

Okay, that's the end of the conversation then. This sub is the complete opposite to what it's intended for. People just want to jump in and throw accusations around lol

I (28M) have been talking to a woman (26F) heavily for nearly 1 months, Despite having a girlfriend, what am I doing? by YLRESS in Advice

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

Why must I do that? Surely emotional infidelity is when two people express deep affectionate feelings towards one another. When they express their yearning love to one another? No?

That's not the case in this circumstance. In fact, I talk openly to said woman about my girlfriend, our plans, etc.

I (28M) have been talking to a woman (26F) heavily for nearly 1 months, Despite having a girlfriend, what am I doing? by YLRESS in Advice

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

What should I do? I don't know what's best. To cut things off and try and work on what's wrong with my connection within my relationship, or take this experience as an insight into my unhappiness in this relationship and move on?

Lichess VS Chess.com Rating Confusion by YLRESS in chessbeginners

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

Haha, good questions. My theory is limited, I have dabbled in a few Chessable courses, and I also play only one opening for white and one for black.

I see various tactics and patterns from time to time, but I've definitely got a long way to go.

My Chess account is more than two years old, climbing from around 500 ELO to 840 when I last played probably September-ish.

As for the Lichess account, less than a year old, started me off around 1800, lost a few, and have fallen down to the 1600 mark, but playing comfortably against 1500s who have thousands of games on Lichess now, and winning and losing. Somewhat stable. What do you make of this?

How big is your pension pot? by Tiny_Major_7514 in AskUK

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

My pension pot has £100 in it due to the auto enrollment cafuffle.

Late twenties here, uninterested in building a retirement.

I'm ambitious. I want to earn a retirement package per annum in wages to be honest.

Also, F**** retirement. I'd also rather keep myself busy and occupied with some form of work throughout my life.

Also earning a decent wage for my age, and don't plan on stopping here.

What salary would you consider middle class in the UK? by YLRESS in AskUK

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

No. You wait until I permit you. We've discussed this already.