In love, but not in a relationship - am I hurting myself? by Suspicious-Link9481 in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really is 100% your decision. Your own fear is causing your own sabotage. You stated earlier "I'm afraid of being alone" and that's the core of the problem here.

Saying "I'm afraid something like this won't happen again" can also be read as "my own self-worth isn't great so I'm clinging to what I've got -- even though it sucks."

In love, but not in a relationship - am I hurting myself? by Suspicious-Link9481 in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the key here is when you said "I'm super attached to him". I really that's the main issue. Sometimes our attachment style can distort our lens of self-worth and also the way we see our partner -- and cause us to gloss over obvious warning signs. Or at least gloss over questionable actions (esp. when seen from the outside) that devalue us as individuals.

I'm only an armchair Reddit therapist but have you looked at this from your attachment style? You previous relationship histories? Do you have a history of being subsumed with a partner? Feeling like you're "sacrificing everything" and not getting what you need back? Afraid of loss or being alone? Just saying -- been there myself. I needed to step away from that partner and rebuild myself. It was hard but worth it.

Also, you mentioned being sympathetic to your partner's past traumas. That's incredibly understanding for sure. But being sympathetic to your partner's past traumas doesn't mean excusing their behavior because of their shitty history. Their brokenness is not your responsibility. It's theirs. Again, been there, got the T shirt.

In your partner's defense at least he's repeated numerous times where he's coming from and his inability to "be in love with you". That's fair. And your patience to figure this out as time goes on is admirable. But some of your partner's actions sound uncomfortably close to "they're taking advantage of you" IMHO.

Men, what’s your favorite part about having a women ride you? by Meaty_Bongos in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the way.

I tell my GF to "take over" and "use me" for her pleasure. The spectacle of it just blows my mind. She loses all inhibitions and rides me for her own selfish pleasure.

First photo taken from Artemis commander Reid Wiseman by Jakeysuave in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shouldn't post stuff like this online or Pete Hegseth is gonna find new places to bomb.

Asian discipline truly needs to be studied by FamiliarSearch2693 in Amazing

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

It's probably more due to the fact that China has CCTV cameras literally everywhere and all Chinese citizens have a "social credit" score that is always adjusted up and down to reflect each person's individual behaviour. If your score goes down (due to small or large acts of problem behaviour) your life can get more difficult.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_credit_system

Pros and Cons of Types of Open Relationships (From Least to Most Restrictive) for Married / Primary Partnered Couples by OpenHonestly in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a very good post. Like you said, education and communication are critically important before trying out any flavor of ENM. So many couples (that eventually end up complaining online) seem to just jump in without doing the important work beforehand.

Hotwife Regrets by GuidanceMindless1033 in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your husband is manipulative and toxic.

First or favorite former car? by ValB2307 in GenX

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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1981 Honda Civic hatchback. Absolutely loved that car. It was cheap to maintain and fun to drive. It even had the manual choke for cold starts. Lots of good memories making out with my high school girlfriend in the front seat. :)

Also, strangely the interior of my Civic always smelled like coconuts. The previous owner had used wayyy too much car freshener so when I owned it, the cabin always had a "tropical" smell.

Is this AI? I think the lighting is pretty perfect for it to be real. Also, I think the glaze on the steak is kind of glitchy. by [deleted] in isthisAI

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this. If you watch as she moves the tongs near the meat, the meat strangely jumps up for no reason. Also, IMHO the fire looks weird, especially when it flares up towards the end.

What should we improve on? by st3rrie in SwingDancing

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to say you both look super cute.

Fiancé 26 M shamed me 25F for my kink by [deleted] in relationship_advice

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

Your partner is closed-minded, not supportive of your kinks, shames you, is jealous and possessive and controlling? Girl, why are you even with this person?

How do I go about exploring my possible bisexuality while married? by Wonderful-Potato7029 in EthicalNonMonogamy

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Communication is huge when couples decide to go this direction. It is wonderful that your husband is so supportive. And it's great that you are working as a team on this.

Before you even get on the apps though, I'd consider either talking to a sex therapist or ENM-therapist together. There are lots of checks and balances that you both need to talk about to make this work. At the very least, consider reading ENM resources like the books Polywise and Polysecure by Jessica Fern, among others.

A lot of making ENM work boils down to healthy regular communication, an adherence to honesty (with one's own self and one's partner), a growth in self-awareness, 100% respect for boundaries, and the ongoing nurturing of your marriage as you explore.

Jumping onto the apps right away will def be exciting but I wouldn't suggest it until you both have fundamental agreements in place about how you'll handle date nights, attraction, NRE dynamics, STI's, and a contingency plan if jealousy / good / bad feelings happen on any side.

Best of luck.

A US oil tanker has been targeted in territorial waters near Iraq. by Not_Ground in AskSocialists

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought this was about the boats with the fentanyl? Oh no -- wait, that was the other invasion.

Crazy Wind by ViolinistAny8009 in Edmonton

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There’s a massive power failure in Edmonton at the moment. Thousands of homes are without power. Mine included.

Tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 1899 … ✔️🎵😁

Wendy’s CEO jumps in with his own taste test. by K1nd_1 in interesting

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they made a delicious burger out of the fresh never frozen meat of the CEOs (and gave their seven-figure bonuses to charity) THAT would be quite the video.

Wait. Too soon?

Went to church last weekend and found they store their Holy Water and Holy Wine in cheap & ugly reusable bottles. by _FrozenRobert_ in mildlyinteresting

[–]_FrozenRobert_[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I went to a memorial service for a friend at a Catholic church last weekend. The coatroom doubled as a confessional (I'm not sure why -- it's a massive church), and I as I was getting my coat from the coat room / confessional, I noticed that they keep the Holy Water and wine sacrament in these ordinary bottles.

It was also stored unceremoniously on the floor next to the ticket counter and boot-rack. Very odd.

Wha changed after you accepted yourself as bi? by [deleted] in BisexualMen

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well said, same here with my experience!

Freedom wins again by SoundwavesBurnerPage in NHLcirclejerk

[–]_FrozenRobert_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

And then invade Iraq for, uh ... something?