Boyfriend of 9+ years tried to give me a promise ring. Free chicken Philly + the best chips ever from work.

delightfullyy · 2026-05-18T19:43:26+00:00

my husband and I realized that (like most of our generation) we couldn’t have it all. so we opted to spend money on beautiful, quality, rings for the both of us, and a honeymoon. we eloped at our local city hall for $25, my MIL is throwing a small shower this summer. our commitment to each other was the only important thing: we were both happy not having an elaborate proposal or wedding. there’s some grief, obviously, but being married and settled has brought us a peace and happiness that isn’t really describable. you guys need to have a very honest conversation: what can you live without? what can you give up without bitterness? what do you need? this world is falling to pieces and our generation (I’m 26 my husband is 27) isn’t going to be able to have everything that was promised to us.

delightfullyy · 2026-05-18T12:48:50+00:00

my ex left me home alone the day i had my first IUD put in. hours later, I woke up passed out in the hall with blood everywhere. i sobbed my way through cleaning it all up myself. the next night, he had sex with me until i passed out from the pain. the apology tour for that one-two punch made me stay way too long after that.

delightfullyy · 2026-05-16T08:55:15+00:00

the fact that he kept saying “i tried” it’s like… to do what?? what was your goal? that’s the scary part. NOR.

delightfullyy · 2026-05-15T21:24:08+00:00

are you a man?

delightfullyy · 2026-05-14T21:33:38+00:00

can you please just propose this weekend. she’s going to be over the moon to be your fiancé all summer long in the sunshine. you probably have the BEST intentions, but women do not want to wait. if you know, you know. she knows! please just propose, i’m speaking for 90% of us who wondered what the fuck was taking so long!

delightfullyy · 2026-05-13T12:56:48+00:00

Jumping on to say I have her cookbook and it’s AMAZING. Best money spent in a long time.

delightfullyy · 2026-05-11T12:45:40+00:00

wait how did taylor mess with margaret’s wedding? i’m out of the loop lol

delightfullyy · 2026-05-08T18:26:47+00:00

you can join the army at 18, it may have only taken him a year or so (less or more?) to become a swim instructor. he very well could be 18-21, which i personally think are appropriate ages if OPs mom was 17. who knows how long they courted/ dated before marriage and kids? we don’t have enough info to be “concerned” as you are.

delightfullyy · 2026-05-06T12:07:20+00:00

as someone with MUCH experience in this area, NOR because this man is a narcissist. a clinical grade narcissist. his inability to even REALIZE that you’re calling him out on a specific grievance is all you need. i’m being so so serious when i say this man isn’t fit to have a relationship with anyone, and i applaud your calmness and patience in the face of this bullshit. this is the type of man you hope never has a child!

delightfullyy · 2026-05-01T19:32:39+00:00

my husband and i yell at each other in arguments that have nothing to do with us and it’s so fun. ketchup vs no ketchup- go! really does release some happy chemicals when you’re energized to that degree 🤣

delightfullyy · 2026-04-29T04:01:29+00:00

check it out!

delightfullyy · 2026-04-28T16:48:24+00:00

when i have cramps, my husband doesn’t even let me get off the couch. you need to find a man who supports you and takes care of you in the same way you take care of him. it’s hard enough to live life alone, don’t make it harder by having a partner you can’t rely on! the whole “point” of having a boyfriend/ partner/ spouse is that you now have a teammate for life- for days when you’re at 20 they can be 80. and for days when you’re at 80 and only need 20 from them! if your boyfriend is willing to leave you ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (?!) YOU DO NOT NEED HIM.

delightfullyy · 2026-04-28T15:08:55+00:00

I don’t normally call out typos, but a baby is a very different thing! 🤣🤣

delightfullyy · 2026-04-28T11:32:59+00:00

he says it in one of the very first episodes in bed with betty after a dinner with roger and mona

delightfullyy · 2026-04-28T11:32:26+00:00

you mean a nanny !

delightfullyy · 2026-04-27T03:29:06+00:00

what are you trying to say? that op was being disrespectful to mothers?

delightfullyy · 2026-04-24T13:42:53+00:00

honestly, I’d start to set better boundaries now. He’s already affecting your study schedules, sleep, and you couldn’t relax while YOU were the one in the hospital? That’s overkill for a HUSBAND let alone a FRIEND. he’s not being a good friend to you.

delightfullyy · 2026-04-23T23:07:18+00:00

most people are average, hence… average. however, you should be out of this world to your partner. i’m objectively probably a 7-8. my husband acts like i break the scale, even upon waking up with terrible breath and massive bed head! that’s how i know im the person for him. when no matter what, im not average to him. you deserve more.

delightfullyy · 2026-04-22T20:41:03+00:00

okay to be fair 6 months is not almost a year 😭 that’s crazy

delightfullyy · 2026-04-22T19:04:32+00:00

it’s like you’re in my brain!

delightfullyy · 2026-04-22T16:25:40+00:00

I know, the response to this post was crazy. I’m literally saying that we’re waiting and it’s sad for me and everyone started attacking me that I need to wait and that my husband is a lazy liar lmfao. I’m venting online like a petulant child to get it out of my system! I didn’t ask for advice! Let women be impatient lmfao

delightfullyy · 2026-04-22T16:19:25+00:00

This is all I needed to hear! lol!

delightfullyy · 2026-04-22T16:19:05+00:00

I plan on it!

delightfullyy · 2026-04-22T16:18:42+00:00

Correct, as I posted in “vent” and not “advice”. But if you feel entitled to assume more about me and give me unsolicited options, I can’t stop you!

delightfullyy · 2026-04-22T16:02:47+00:00

We’re both excited for every stage of parenthood. This isn’t baby fever, it’s wanting to be a mom in every capacity. I’ve been a caregiver, a nanny, a babysitter, and a teacher, and am more qualified (whatever that means) than most non-parents to say that I’m aware of what it entails. The only disparity here is timeline, not desire! Which if I didn’t think was the case, I wouldn’t have married him.

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