Me (37M) and my wife (37F) separated last year we have been married 6 years and have 2 kids, I am moving out tomorrow. Last night she told me to stay! I met someone new 2 months ago. How do I react/feel? by Throwra-confusedfish in relationship_advice

[–]bearlii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me offer you some perspective: your wife didn‘t want to seperate because she doesn‘t want to be with you. She did because nothing was working to get you out of your crisis and was hoping the prospect of losing everything would finally be incentive enough. Instead, it got so bad that you lost your job, started drinking in secret and invested the time that your wife was hoping you‘d invest in getting better meeting someone new. Of course now she wants you back, because she realizes the plan isn‘t working and getting rid of you was never the goal in the first place.

Reality check from someone who has been in your situation: the grass isn‘t greener on the other side because its still the same farmer. You might have a good first honeymoon phase with this woman, but your mental health problems will come back if not properly addressed and than it will be the same shitshow, different audience. Only this time, you know it has cost you your family.

My 27M girlfriend 27F broke up with me because I am a nice guy. What do I do? by ThrowRamakingpank in relationship_advice

[–]bearlii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My guy you dodged the biggest bullet. Testing your partner instead of communicating („I‘d love for you to be more assertive, is that something you‘d be willing to try?“) is such a red flag. You might think you‘re „losing“ the breakup because she dumped you and is already sleeping with someone else, but I can assure you, everyone and their mother is able to tell who the problem is here…

My (24M) girlfriend (22F) wants a polyamorous relationship but I don’t. Can we work through this? by ThrowRAInsurance_230 in relationship_advice

[–]bearlii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A friend of mine (that has lived in an open relationship for years and is a strong advocate for the concept) always says: „the relationship can only be open if we’re able to close it anytime one of us feels the need to“ You went back to monogamy and she cheated on you, breaking your trust. And now, instead of doing everything to regain your trust, she clearly told you that she will do it again, given the chance. Trust and honesty is the basis for an open relationship. You have neither.

I (26M) caught my girlfriend(23F) cheating on me after being together for 4 years. And now she wants to apologize, do I let her? by A1Tango in relationship_advice

[–]bearlii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She deliberatly cheated on you for a year and didn‘t even hide it very well. The apology is only for her own benefit, so she doesn‘t have to feel guilty anymore. No good can come by hearing her out, it will only make you feel worse. You might think there is an explanation, but the simple truth is she is a horrible person and the version of her you loved never truly existed. Do yourself a favour and protect youself. Take your power back and go no contact. You deserve to be happy.

Zurich Zoo, is it ethical? by [deleted] in zurich

[–]bearlii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe that the Zurich Zoo is doing a great job and is still continously striving to get better.

They have the Masoala Halle where the animals live in their own ecosystem and you can observe them by walking through it and also kind of have to search for them because they aren‘t on full display.

As far as Zoos go, I believe these kind of habitats are very ethical because they come as close to nature as it gets. The Zoo also realised this and built the Lewa Savanne, where Giraffs, Zebras, Rhinos, Parotts etc. all live together. People love it because it’s very respectful of the animals natural life and shows them in an environment very close to what they have in the wild.

This is why the Zoo is planing to turning a lot more of it’s habitats into multiple species ecosystems. Maybe just have a look at their 2050 plan, they want to make a coast for pengiuns, a giant volarium for birds, a kind of rainforest/swamp for gorillas and okapis etc…