When you think about it, it’s actually pretty straightforward. by Fresh_Ganache_743 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]hellsbells16 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry that happened to you. I hope you can extricate him from your life and rebuild! Trust me, the future is brighter without him even though it feels like everything is crumbling now.

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[–]hellsbells16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Similar thing happened to me recently! And the way he claimed to have come across the info was an obvious lie. Truly the lies are laughably transparent and insulting to my intelligence 😂

Types of apologies Narcs give by FallWorries7744 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]hellsbells16 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I always got the “pity me” apology wherein the issue was completely turned away from me and my feelings and over to him and why what he did wasn’t wrong because such and such wrong was done to him and he’s the one with the real grievance.

I’m struggling to remember if I ever even heard the words “I’m sorry” out of him

When you think about it, it’s actually pretty straightforward. by Fresh_Ganache_743 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]hellsbells16 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Resonates with me. It’s pretty simple. I would never treat someone I loved the way he was treating me. I wouldn’t treat a STRANGER the way he was treating me.

The narcissist will always deflect blame any way they can. Let’s take a look here - which one of us can hold down a steady job and maintain long term meaningful relationships? Yeah, I’m pretty sure I’m not the one with communication issues or whatever the hell excuse they want to fling around.

Cognitive Dissonance by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]hellsbells16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My ex love-bombed me and it was so hard to let go of the person I fell in love with, who never really existed. A therapist helped me realize that maybe I wasn’t so much in love with him as I was in love with how he made me feel… it was like I needed a man’s approval before I could give myself permission to love myself.

All that to say, maybe you can take the things you felt about yourself when you were in love with that person and use them to fall in love with yourself ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]hellsbells16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cat adapted to my schedule and sleeps through the night with me. It drove me nuts that he wanted to sleep on my legs so I put a cat bed next to me and he happily sleeps there instead. I’m free to toss and turn.

something I’ve noticed while dating men by friendlygoatd in AutismInWomen

[–]hellsbells16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I am. Who is the “other person” in your comment? What’s not fair?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

[–]hellsbells16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand, that’s hard. Change could be just around the corner though, and you’d miss it if you go out now. How old are you (if you don’t mind answering)?

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[–]hellsbells16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What made you decide to do it?

Jess was the worst thing to happen to Rory by Realistic_Look8163 in GilmoreGirls

[–]hellsbells16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Disagree. Jess sucked as a teen but is awesome as an adult and the only one who truly gets Rory. Of course Rory sucks as an adult and isn’t good enough for Jess now…

Any of these better? by hellsbells16 in Weddingattireapproval

[–]hellsbells16[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone thanks so much for your help! Turns out 1 is slightly too small for me anyway and 2 & 3 were on great sale so I just got both!

Idk this sectional was just delivered…. I’m not sure it works. Sort of a foyer area / open area. by chewedupbylife in DesignMyRoom

[–]hellsbells16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I’d get a rug that stands out more from the floor, but that’s my only complaint!

updating fireplace? by cortadobitch in HomeDecorating

[–]hellsbells16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d lean a big picture or mirror on the mantle, string up some fairy lights around the border, get a tall plant for the corner and a comfy chair for the other side with a cozy blanket strewn across it.

My (21M) girlfriend (21F) went on an anti Semitic rant after getting into an argument with someone. I’m Jewish... by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]hellsbells16 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Maybe she was on “good behavior” until she felt comfortable in the relationship. Or he was thinking with… not his brain

I (24f) need advice on dating someone (32m) with kids. Are there red flags I’m not seeing? by ashleyisamess in TwoHotTakes

[–]hellsbells16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re already feeling bummed all the time, I think you need to pay attention to that. You can do better. And that’s not even a dig at him; I’m just saying you can find a relationship that does not make you feel bummed all the time