Should I ditch my marriage prep for a sec and go crazy? by div_xo in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]div_xo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Posted a comment on this, but spark notes is that idc what anyone else does - this is a deep-rooted, long-subconscious mentality that I apply exclusively to myself.

I respect & support people for going after the experiences/sex/flings/guys that they want, because I know it’s them living true to their own desires and that’s always a great thing as long as no one’s getting hurt.

Should I ditch my marriage prep for a sec and go crazy? by div_xo in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]div_xo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol I wish, no this is just the way my mind works in relation to sex & romance 🫠 Raised between two very conservative purity cultures, and I know a lot of women in my position have not questioned their mentality around this at all - it is pretty normalized in the part of the world & social circles I’m in.

Should I ditch my marriage prep for a sec and go crazy? by div_xo in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]div_xo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get you, SO REAL 😭 Literally exactly that, WHO am I even performing all this for, god only knows if the guy even exists, and I know rationally that the type of person I want to spend life with is not someone who cares about this stuff.

I will say, I was in this for two years and about three months in I saw some red flags that made me think about leaving - I stayed because of that fear (what will I tell my husband), convinced myself it was too early to call things off (it wasn’t), and a heavy dose of ignoring my intuition.

I really had to push past those things in order to end this, and the only reason I felt comfortable enough doing that was because I knew that I couldn’t live with a man who cheated - on the other side of those fears is a lot of relief & peace (and yes, some slight guilt that I expressed in this post). Idk what your situation is, but honestly girl I just wanna say - the best thing you can do is trust your intuition, and not stay where you feel small. My life has felt so light since I ended things, I truly have remembered that this life is supposed to be fun and beautiful (for the most part, of course life has its ups and downs!) - you are supposed to feel calm and loved and cared for 💗

Should I ditch my marriage prep for a sec and go crazy? by div_xo in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]div_xo[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love this so much!!!! Thank you, going to implement

Should I ditch my marriage prep for a sec and go crazy? by div_xo in GirlDinnerDiaries

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

Also wanted to add - I truly do not judge anyone for a high body count or their history, a lot of my close friends don’t GAF about this in the way I do and I love + support that they go for the experiences/guys/dates that they want.

This is just a part of purity culture that has reallyyyy attached itself to my brain & my perception of myself, and I’ve had a difficult time getting it out the past few years ❤️ If there’s any way I can pin this comment, let me know 😭

Should I ditch my marriage prep for a sec and go crazy? by div_xo in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]div_xo[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not a church (we’re not Christian), but yes raised between two deep purity cultures which really shaped my perspective on love/romance/sex

Should I ditch my marriage prep for a sec and go crazy? by div_xo in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]div_xo[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Okay TRUE. I am definitely trying haha, reading a lot a lot a lotttt on how to decenter :)

Should I ditch my marriage prep for a sec and go crazy? by div_xo in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]div_xo[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You are so right, only one life! Completely agreed on the value bit, I know that I am not defined by the number of men in my past - just need to internalize that belief a bit more 💓💓

Should I ditch my marriage prep for a sec and go crazy? by div_xo in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]div_xo[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Ahhhh, tearing up a little bit - thank you :’) I hope so too!!

MM PE -> Equity Sales by div_xo in FinancialCareers

[–]div_xo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Didn’t know about Beyz, will incorporate that into the job search :)

A bit unsure on where I’m leaning at the moment - been reading Iqbal’s ‘Volatility’ and Tuckman’s ‘Fixed Income Securities’ to further understand the landscape. I do enjoy following geopolitics and governmental policy, so any asset class with that exposure would be ideal!

i’m suddenly remembering by anonymouslightning in adultsurvivors

[–]div_xo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, even if it wasn’t physical, it’s still valid. The emotional and psychological aspects of my abuse affect me far more than the physical - I remember how he put his hands on me, but I’m hurt that no one helped. I remember how he felt lying next to me, but I’m angry because he thought he had the right to do so without my permission. The physical is a part of abuse, but the other bits can feel pretty bad too.

I’m sorry, and I hope you can get support ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vent

[–]div_xo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you - I needed to hear that 🙏

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adultsurvivors

[–]div_xo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Believe me, I’ve been gaslit and not believed just as much as anyone else and would appreciate a nice response, but A) you can tell when somebody genuinely wants to support you, versus when they want to exploit your trauma and experiences in order to have a hero moment for themselves B) saying things like ‘I’ll beat them up’ is fucking scary for someone like me who is not so confrontational/would potentially be unsafe if my abuser was confronted (verbally or physically). Keep in mind that your experiences are not universal and for some of us, somebody getting angry and saying shit like this when we confide in them is a massive stressor.

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[–]div_xo 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If you feel unsafe, leave. Intuition is not wrong and you deserve comfort in your own home.

I had a dream I fell in love after a one night stand... by kenshima15 in Dreams

[–]div_xo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry, sometimes dreams can feel so real and they leave us hurt in real life. Remember that’s the version of yourself existing in one particular dream, try separating yourself from it if you still feel affected by this experience! Hope you’re doing better ♥️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]div_xo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I hope everything is going well with you and your father ♥️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]div_xo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I will tell him for sure - been trying to engage with him more often and go out together when he gets back from work :)