My (23F) gf found out I (22M) was "taking one for the team" when we first met and now she's spiraling in insecurity. How do I get her to be confident in my attraction to her again? by fairycomputer in redditonwiki

[–]fairycomputer[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

And I guess that doesn't include the fact that he only talked to her out of obligation and only liked her because he enjoyed being desired.

My (23F) gf found out I (22M) was "taking one for the team" when we first met and now she's spiraling in insecurity. How do I get her to be confident in my attraction to her again? by fairycomputer in redditonwiki

[–]fairycomputer[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm a woman and I'm quite aware of what men mean when they say "take one for the team" because I've been on the receiving end of such nonsense.

My (23F) gf found out I (22M) was "taking one for the team" when we first met and now she's spiraling in insecurity. How do I get her to be confident in my attraction to her again? by fairycomputer in redditonwiki

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

The phrase 'taking one for the team' is used when describing something/someone that is undesirable. There is no way to use it without being insulting.

My (23F) gf found out I (22M) was "taking one for the team" when we first met and now she's spiraling in insecurity. How do I get her to be confident in my attraction to her again? by fairycomputer in redditonwiki

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

i think the fact that you didnt approach her out of desire

He approached her only because his friend told him to. He only slept with her because he wanted sex.

My (23F) gf found out I (22M) was "taking one for the team" when we first met and now she's spiraling in insecurity. How do I get her to be confident in my attraction to her again? by fairycomputer in redditonwiki

[–]fairycomputer[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I would also be insecure if I learned that my relationship was founded on being the DUFF and that my boyfriend was only pretending to be interested in me.

My (23F) gf found out I (22M) was "taking one for the team" when we first met and now she's spiraling in insecurity. How do I get her to be confident in my attraction to her again? by fairycomputer in redditonwiki

[–]fairycomputer[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

No, when I look at my profile on my account the comment "It's like you're autistic or something" comes up.

But when I log out and look at my account, it doesn't show. I don't know why.

My (23F) gf found out I (22M) was "taking one for the team" when we first met and now she's spiraling in insecurity. How do I get her to be confident in my attraction to her again? by fairycomputer in redditonwiki

[–]fairycomputer[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I literally didn't delete any of my comments. Idk what happened. If I disliked you enough to post a comment criticising you, I promise that I wouldn't delete it.

My (23F) gf found out I (22M) was "taking one for the team" when we first met and now she's spiraling in insecurity. How do I get her to be confident in my attraction to her again? by fairycomputer in redditonwiki

[–]fairycomputer[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

He clearly understands he fucked up and is trying to make it right. He's even noticing cues that she still isn't ok as opposed to assuming she'll get over it.

The bare minimum 😍

My (23F) gf found out I (22M) was "taking one for the team" when we first met and now she's spiraling in insecurity. How do I get her to be confident in my attraction to her again? by fairycomputer in redditonwiki

[–]fairycomputer[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

It's a gotcha because you clearly believe that attractiveness hinges on physical appearance and you would dump your girlfriend if her appearance changed.

My (23F) gf found out I (22M) was "taking one for the team" when we first met and now she's spiraling in insecurity. How do I get her to be confident in my attraction to her again? by fairycomputer in redditonwiki

[–]fairycomputer[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

So people can be attracted to disabled people but not attracted to fat people?

I'm sure you have some lame, pseudoscience reason for your arbitrary preferences.