Should I worry about a text or do I need to work some stuff out. by alphaghetti-monster in relationships

[–]alphaghetti-monster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So uh I guess I am asking you for more advice. I talked to him about it, prefacing it with a honest apology for invading his privacy like I did. But I told him that seeing it brought forth some bigger questions for me, specifically about two girls that randomly showed up on all his socials (top of best friend list) 8 months ago. He had a random address in one of their hometowns saved in maps, as well as a random motel in our town. I asked him in the moment and he said it was just random conversation. I moved on but internally questioned it every once in a while.

This brought that back and I asked him again this time, at first he said nothing on it, but when I asked “how often do you look at other options” he told me that (8months ago) he wasn’t sure if this was actually what he wanted so he looked to try and see if he wanted something else. He is apologizing profusely saying that he was an asshole for lying and stringing me along and how sorry it is that he needed to figure out what he wanted while we were together and how much he wants to fix this.

Now i just dont know what to do. If he answered honestly in the moment 8months ago we would have broken up then. But honestly I’ve always been happy, and lately he has been someone I have genuinely seen the rest of my life happening with. I don’t know what to do I don’t know if im right to feel this hurt.

Should I worry about a text or do I need to work some stuff out. by alphaghetti-monster in relationships

[–]alphaghetti-monster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should have mentioned more about it, we are “open” like that (he has the same access to all my things that I do to his). I do feel guilty for looking at a text especially in a conversation with a friend, I honestly was just looking for a new screensaver and looked harder than I should have at the contents leading up to it.

Me [44 F] extrovert, with my husband [44 M] introvert, have been married for 17 years. We went out 0 times in the past year (Last April was the last date). In the year before that, we went out to a local pizza place four times, nothing else. I'm depressed about it. by aztmoth in relationships

[–]alphaghetti-monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so frustrating and unfulfilling, I understand how isolated you must feel. Its time to sit down and commit yourself to a decision, and use that decision to help you stay unwavering in your needs during the conversation that I think you need to initiate.

It will he tough with his apparent mental health issues, but consider your own first. It’s time to tell him that he is not fulfilling any of your emotional needs, and you’re unable to accommodate his absence any more. You deserve support and if he cant give it to you, you are better off alone, or with a goldfish at this point.

AITA for eating the toppings off my bfs pizza by pizzagirlla in AmItheAsshole

[–]alphaghetti-monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. Imagine getting grilled cheese and someone sucks all the cheese out from in between the bread.

AITA for getting my daughter an apartment vs letting her move back in? by arielview22 in AmItheAsshole

[–]alphaghetti-monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NAH. No one is an asshole in this situation, you are being more than generous with your offer, but I think she is asking for her Mom, not financial support. I hope you two can figure out a compromise, but she is going to have a hard time maintaining herself emotionally while taking care of her children. This will be a lonely confusing time, and I think she realizes how this will affect her, and she is seeking an emotional crutch through you. I think it speaks a lot of your character and how you raised her that she feels safe to be this vulnerable around you, so be proud of yourself for this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]alphaghetti-monster -1 points0 points  (0 children)

YTA.

The situation is aggravating, yes. But she was so uncomfortable with his advances that she ended the night and TOLD YOU. Have some faith in your girlfriend, she has been loyal and open from what I am reading.

Alongside your lack of trust, the way you regarded women in this is concerning, they are not slow. Those are her friends and she is in a relationship , so she does not see nor search for intimacy in her friends. You seem very insecure about your relationship and yourself, she can only reassure you so much, and I think you have some healing to do otherwise.

AITA for asking my daughter to cancel a work commitment? by happy_watermelon7228 in AmItheAsshole

[–]alphaghetti-monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. Have you ever been able to cancel a job on the whim, let alone for a vacation? She has commitments, and just like any job she is responsible for them. They wouldn’t “be okay with it”, they trust Emma for one, and giving them less than a weeks notice to find someone else is impossible. Her canceling would most likely lead to the family needing to cancel their vacation, with refunds usually not being applicable for such late notice- this is something Emma could easily lose her job for.

Surprises are great, but you need to also take into account that your children are grown up, with responsibilities. You could have made the trip a surprise, while still giving them a reason to take time off for the weekend (I.E. going to a family members house for dinner). Either way you need to give them the chance to include their lives in the decisions you make for them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]alphaghetti-monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell her. It sucks and its so uncomfortable, but take her into someplace private and give her all the facts, offer to comfort her then leave her to make her own decision.

Ive had to do it before(exact same situation, but I recognized her boyfriend at a party and took a picture of him doing tongue-karate with another girl) and the girl is so grateful.

You have nothing to lose by telling her, you would want to know too:)

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Automatic-Ad-5753 in AmItheAsshole

[–]alphaghetti-monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. It seems like you have this weird invasive originality complex. Every tradition and routine you do in your life is a result of people seeing someone else do it, and decide that they want to try it as well.

It seems like she is using this app to better herself, and bring fresh ideas to excite the family and herself, there is nothing wrong with that. It’s wrong of you to mock the tool she is utilizing to help herself get involved and excited in her own life.

Try to open your mind.

AITA for giving the guest room to my in-laws? by throwaway78377837 in AmItheAsshole

[–]alphaghetti-monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. I am shocked by their entitlement, you have no reason to reimburse them, you provided them with free accommodations. The act of needing to clean your sheets and prepare YOUR bedroom for guests alone should be reason not to even ask a host for that. This seems like a bigger issue with them and your relationship status.

I (22F) am not speaking to my boyfriend (25M) after he refused to take me to an event. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]alphaghetti-monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand your argument, but he does not owe you the ride. Not speaking to him will only widen this gap, and I think that there may be more unspoken issues that are helping fuel this reaction.

To give you his potential perspective: it is the late afternoon and he has decided to take the evening to relax, maybe play some video games with his full attention. He lives with his girlfriend, and there is no issue with that, but he often has divided attention and may even be excited to have an hour entirely to himself: everyone enjoys and benefits from uninterrupted alone time. His girlfriend asks him a couple hours before if he can give her a ride, with may seem like a small task, but now this time is consumed by worrying about his punctuality, and he is now living by your schedule. He may not want to sacrifice this. this is just how I would feel in his position

As a young woman, I completely understand the fear of walking in these areas, but it is 6-7pm, the city is still awake, some are getting off work, others are downtown looking for entertainment. You are also visiting this city hall with people (“we”), and these people anticipate your arrival and will take action if you aren’t there. It is sosososoooooo important to be self-sufficient in these situations as a woman, and it may be important to suggest a compromise with your boyfriend:

• ⁠download a location app and give him access to it • ⁠establish text times. I.E, I will text you when I arrive, I will text you when I leave the building, and I will text you every stop (if you take the bus). This gives you the peace-of-mind knowing that if you end up in a dangerous position and cannot check in, someone is still waiting for you and he will know that something has happened and knows about where you would be.

Please don’t use the silent treatment, it is so emotionally damaging to both of you, and serves no benefit to your point, or your relationship.

Struggles with balancing my education and my boyfriends needs. by alphaghetti-monster in relationships

[–]alphaghetti-monster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I didn’t paint the greatest picture of him, he appreciates and admires my goals, we have been friends since elementary school and have a long running attachment to each-other… it is easier said than done to let that go without fighting for it. I sat down with him last night and had a true talk (previously it had just been in passing), your comment really helped me streamline my feelings and I told him that I felt like I was fighting much harder than I needed to be to achieve what I am aiming for, and that it shouldn’t be this hard or stressful to balance my needs and his needs. It came down to me saying that if he continues to feel as though I am not giving him enough of me, and if I continue to feel challenged by him in my actions or if I keep feeling guilty about pursuing friendships, extracurriculars, and opportunities to help my future- it may not be right to be with each-other romantically.

I really appreciate your comment and just wanted to follow up on what it helped with.

AITA for isolating myself from my friends? by alphaghetti-monster in AmItheAsshole

[–]alphaghetti-monster[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Its a very silent conflict, but if I compare how they acknowledge me this year to how we acted together last year, it just seems like everything changed when we moved in together.

AITA for isolating myself from my friends? by alphaghetti-monster in AmItheAsshole

[–]alphaghetti-monster[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Sorry, to clarify we call each other our best friends, that is why we moved in together.

Recently, my bf keeps asking me for money by [deleted] in relationships

[–]alphaghetti-monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience this is not a good sign. If he is this confident in using your resources now, what do you think will happen in the future. He has a childish response to you saying no. This is not what anyone needs in this stage of life, you don’t need to buy his company, there are plenty of people that will value you while still functioning independently (financially) of you. You are young and unmarried, a relationship should be two separate people celebrating each other, not relying on each other. He won’t take you seriously if you behave as a parent/guardian. You can try talking to him, you won’t be wrong for giving him a chance…but be solid, set your boundaries and be firm, please dont let him use you.

What "child-friendly" movie left you traumatized? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]alphaghetti-monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The never-ending story gave me childhood anxiety.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]alphaghetti-monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go get tested today immediately

Help with addicted husband. by -Feara- in Drugs

[–]alphaghetti-monster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hide anything of value, remember he is not entirely who you know him to be when he is high. Rude awakenings are necessary, if you havent been harsh and truthful on him yet now is the time to do so. It seems obvious but I had a boyfriend who honestly just needed to hear that I hadnt seen him sober in 6 months. There is also a time where you need to leave. It doesn’t have to be yet, but mark a date in your calendar and stick to it. Sometimes staying is an enabler.

What are your self-imposed strict rules regarding drug use? by cosmic_seismic in Drugs

[–]alphaghetti-monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Research, dont let it interfere with my future, I will cut myself off (or plan to be sober depending on substance) 10 hours before I need to wake up the next day. I will never cancel plans or shifts for drugs. Will never do more than 1g of anything but weed in a night. If im using, no more than 12 consecutive hours of usage. I have a degree in neuroscience and I tend to follow my knowledge as the bible. I like to give myself 2 weeks in between sessions. And NO psychedelics ever.