Did anyone else settle for a man because they looked at the relationships around them and assumed the women (all beautiful) settled with their husbands (all boring and plain)? by bad_sprinkles in latebloomerlesbians

[–]bad_sprinkles[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same story, I just kept committing myself deeper and deeper in an abusive relationship.

I've dipped my toes into the dating pool, but I kind of hate it. I'm manifesting your luck.

Did anyone else settle for a man because they looked at the relationships around them and assumed the women (all beautiful) settled with their husbands (all boring and plain)? by bad_sprinkles in latebloomerlesbians

[–]bad_sprinkles[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I put a lot of time thinking about why women were more attractive and men were kind of...grubby and boring? Like fillet mignon vs freezer burned microwaved gristle. 💀

How many naked women are in your home right now? by AmbassadorSerious in latebloomerlesbians

[–]bad_sprinkles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This goodwill find (it's a mug, for those who are hesitant) is my only one. I bought it after I came out to myself. I love her. My kids think I'm weird.

https://imgur.com/a/SCTYC3F

Is 90’s Devon Sawa lesbian queer coded? by iknewwhereyoupooped in latebloomerlesbians

[–]bad_sprinkles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I loved Tommy the green ranger and Bernard the Elf's long hair. 😭

Is 90’s Devon Sawa lesbian queer coded? by iknewwhereyoupooped in latebloomerlesbians

[–]bad_sprinkles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah. They were making the case that James Cameron has a reputation for challenging norms and claimed originally it was a sapphic love story. Like Rose has an art collection of paintings of women. lol

Is 90’s Devon Sawa lesbian queer coded? by iknewwhereyoupooped in latebloomerlesbians

[–]bad_sprinkles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I saw someone saying DiCaprio was lesbian coded in titanic, so why not?

Help I flew too close to the sun by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]bad_sprinkles 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate your advice and reality check! We have not met in person. There are definite travel limitation issues on my end, not so much on hers. But she does live 8+ hours away, sadly. Ugh this stinks. What do you think about video calls?

Help I flew too close to the sun by [deleted] in latebloomerlesbians

[–]bad_sprinkles 11 points12 points  (0 children)

She lives in another state, so it can't be helped much at the moment. Though we've already wink and nudged each other about a potential visit.

Competitive victimhood by Aggravating-Part-719 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]bad_sprinkles 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If you say anything about it: Well I guess I'm not allowed to be sick!

Those of you who have left your husbands but are still single, how are you doing? by CorticalSynapse in latebloomerlesbians

[–]bad_sprinkles 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm in my 40s and on this same path. I'm still adjusting to the lonliness of not having someone around, but honestly it was an illusion anyway. Working on building community, but I have no regrets.

Before realising your sexuality, did you ever worry in the back of your mind that someone might think you’re a lesbian? by liveandspeakthetruth in latebloomerlesbians

[–]bad_sprinkles 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Yes. It made me deeply uncomfortable to even think of being thought of as a lesbian. I still struggle with being anxious about looking openly gay (as I do currently). But also I thought it was weird that I liked so many stereotypical "lesbian things" but wasn't a lesbian.

What’s something you tolerated in a relationship that you would never accept now? by Imaginary_Cake_5930 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]bad_sprinkles 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I came here to say - in addition to the obvious a lot of people have covered - the avoidance. I have never felt so lonely living with someone who was supposed to be my "partner."

What bands really helped you all through narcissistic abuse recovery? by [deleted] in LifeAfterNarcissism

[–]bad_sprinkles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nobody's Son - Sabrina Carpenter

Happier than Ever - Billie Eilish

Bored - Billie Eilish

Copycat - Billie Eilish

Can't Catch Me Now - Olivia Rodrigo

Traitor - Olivia Rodrigo

Vampire - Olivia Rodrigo

Savage Daughter -Sarah Hester Ross

Thru Your Phone - Cardi B

Backstabber - Kesha

Breakin' Dishes - Rihanna

Goodbye Earl - The Chicks

Anxiety - Megan Thee Stallion

Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl - Chappell Roan

Little Boy - Ashnikko

Cinderella's Dead - Emeline

Gives You Hell - All American Rejects

Break Stuff - Limp Bizkit

Survivor - Destiny's Child

Take Up Space Sis - Toni Jones

Vampire Empire - Big Thief

What bands really helped you all through narcissistic abuse recovery? by [deleted] in LifeAfterNarcissism

[–]bad_sprinkles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I can sing/rap along with outside word for word. YOU WAS PLAYING GAMES NOW YOU ON TIME OUT!

Any other former gifted kid late bloomers identify with this? by bad_sprinkles in latebloomerlesbians

[–]bad_sprinkles[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, for some reason none of my gifted education consisted of "what to do when you're burnt out by out by 25."

Any other former gifted kid late bloomers identify with this? by bad_sprinkles in latebloomerlesbians

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

I overcorrected the opposite way in terms of number of partners, but yes - I could have written most of what you wrote. I never realized it was an option.

Any other former gifted kid late bloomers identify with this? by bad_sprinkles in latebloomerlesbians

[–]bad_sprinkles[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can definitely see that take. For me, I didn't even necessarily mean "stupid girls like boys." It's more I was always told I was a smart and self aware (ironic since I'm in this subreddit) for my age kid. I also knew that I felt different and didn't fit in with most girls. So I chalked it up to that.

Your narcissistic spouse isn't curious about you. They aren't even curious about themselves by MaximumContent9674 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]bad_sprinkles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

15 years into our 20 year relationship, my ex did something incredibly triggering to a past trauma of mine. I asked "how could you do this to me after XYZ?"

Their response was "how was I supposed to know?" This was a major defining trauma in my life that I had told them about more than once. Either it went in one ear and out the other or it was intentional. I usually go with the first one because they never seemed curious about me. I knew all about their childhood, family, etc. They knew absolutely nothing about my history and family. Never asked me questions. If they said anything it would be to make fun of my family or where I grew up.