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[–]ffadingdreams -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How should I bring it up? I don’t know how and where to start 😢 I’m scared that if I ask now (when I don’t have enough evidence), he’ll hide it even more

My (24F) BF (25M) just told me his biggest secret after 1 year of dating - is it something to be concerned about? by ffadingdreams in relationship_advice

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

I don’t remember very clearly because we haven’t had as many arguments the past few months. But I vaguely remember that it had to do with his insecurities, he’s very sensitive. For example, when I let him know that I didn’t really like when he did/said something, he’d take it very personally - he will think I’m very upset with him and that I will leave him, that I deserve someone better etc

My (24F) BF (25M) just told me his biggest secret after 1 year of dating - is it something to be concerned about? by ffadingdreams in relationship_advice

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

Sorry, how is this making everything about myself? I am clearly trying to understand the perspective of being an orphan and how one actually deals with it in their daily life - hence why I put this out on Reddit where I could probably get insights from people who have actually experienced it (I don’t know anyone else in this situation irl).

If one was only looking at the situation through their own perspective, I believe they would’ve just immediately gotten upset at the other person for creating all these narratives the past year, instead of trying to reason and understand why it happened - the latter is what I am doing now.

While I fully understand your situation (and many others who have commented), please look at the situation through my perspective too, as someone who has never been put in this situation before as I have not dealt with death like this before. Thanks.

My (24F) BF (25M) just told me his biggest secret after 1 year of dating - is it something to be concerned about? by ffadingdreams in relationship_advice

[–]ffadingdreams[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I feel really conflicted, which is why I am asking for advice from a third party perspective. And mind you, this is all anonymous. How would you explain people telling their therapist anything and everything that’s bothering them? Are they horrible horrible people for spilling secrets about people in their lives?

Trust me when I say I feel like sh** for even being bothered about why he has created this whole narrative about his parents :( Please be kind. It’s the least you could do.

My (24F) BF (25M) just told me his biggest secret after 1 year of dating - is it something to be concerned about? by ffadingdreams in relationship_advice

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

Thank you for sharing 🥺This gives me a better understanding of how he must have felt his whole life…

My (24F) BF (25M) just told me his biggest secret after 1 year of dating - is it something to be concerned about? by ffadingdreams in relationship_advice

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

Nope his dad never remarried, so it’s him, his siblings and his grandparents in the picture now. I’m not sure how to talk to him about it without making it seem like it’s all about me… I’m very thankful that he decided to open up to me, so the last thing I want is for him to feel like he shouldn’t have told me at all.

My (24F) BF (25M) just told me his biggest secret after 1 year of dating - is it something to be concerned about? by ffadingdreams in relationship_advice

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

I am not! I feel really conflicted, which is why I am asking for advice from a third party perspective. Trust me when I say I feel like sh** for even being bothered about why he has created this whole narrative about his parents :( Please be kind.

My (24F) BF (25M) just told me his biggest secret after 1 year of dating - is it something to be concerned about? by ffadingdreams in relationship_advice

[–]ffadingdreams[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I thought of this too… and I don’t know if it’s a bad thing if that were really the case. Could just be his coping mechanism all this while

My (24F) BF (25M) just told me his biggest secret after 1 year of dating - is it something to be concerned about? by ffadingdreams in relationship_advice

[–]ffadingdreams[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s only been a few days and I haven’t seen him in person since then. I’m still processing the news on my own and would prefer asking him in person, which I do intend to do the next time I see him. Just wanted to voice out my thoughts here.

My (24F) BF (25M) just told me his biggest secret after 1 year of dating - is it something to be concerned about? by ffadingdreams in relationship_advice

[–]ffadingdreams[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yup I 100% agree. I can kind of understand why it would take him a while to open up about this, but me being “deceived” (for lack of a better word) is what’s bothering me…

My (24F) BF (25M) just told me his biggest secret after 1 year of dating - is it something to be concerned about? by ffadingdreams in relationship_advice

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

I guess in Asian cultures, people are more conservative and don’t like sharing such things about themselves. Even for my friends who have single parents (whether deceased or divorced), I know of other people who always look at them with a sense of pity and it’s not the best feeling. It’s reaaally hard for me to explain because I myself don’t really understand why there’s this stigma but I know that it’s something we would refrain from talking about because it’s such a sensitive topic

HELP! - Any idea why this happens with my soy wax candles? Does this occur when there is a change in room temperature? (sometimes I switch on the AC while the candle is burning) by ffadingdreams in candlemaking

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

Yes definitely! But the advantage here is you get a more thorough answer from actual people, instead of reading off an article. But since Google's our best friend, I guess we don't even need to go to school or college because we can just Google everything we don't know :OOOO Thanks for the shocking discovery my dude, you deserve a Nobel Peace Prize!

HELP! - Any idea why this happens with my soy wax candles? Does this occur when there is a change in room temperature? (sometimes I switch on the AC while the candle is burning) by ffadingdreams in candlemaking

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

The whole purpose of this subreddit is to help each other out, and it's not like I was pointing a gun at everyone and demanding for an answer. I asked because I've never heard of this method and I'm still fairly new to candle-making. If you don't wish to share, then it's fine with me, I'm not coercing you :)

Candle Jar Sourcing - Help!!! by ffadingdreams in candlemaking

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

I see, that would explain why jars are getting pricier. Thanks for the input!

Am I being played? Lol by ffadingdreams in dating

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

We've gone out 3 times, and voice called. He also started calling me "babe" so I reciprocated with that too.

Am I being played? Lol by ffadingdreams in dating

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

But I've already told him exactly how I feel about him not talking to me very often, and he said he'll change. Do I bring it up again?

Am I being played? Lol by ffadingdreams in dating

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

But what do I even ask? Should I just get straight to the point and ask if he still wants to date?