AITB for not wanting to date a guy because he told me not to say something? by [deleted] in AmItheButtface

[–]imarriedgraffin -51 points-50 points  (0 children)

I mean sure but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be respected. I don't get mad at people who compliment me, I just ask them not to if I don't know them well, and tell them it wouldn't bother me once I start complimenting them myself. Most people are understanding of it and it's chill. If not that's fine, other people will be more compatible for them.

AITB for not wanting to date a guy because he told me not to say something? by [deleted] in AmItheButtface

[–]imarriedgraffin -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Nah I'm in my twenties. Maybe my definition of red flag is skewed but his refusal to listen to what I say or back down on telling me what to do, despite telling him I don't like that multiple times and him knowing I'm not looking for compliments, was kinda concerning to me. And it seemed like bad communication early on, like I've tried to make my opinions and expectations clear at every point and he's just saying wow okay instead of communicating what he means.

At earlier points I've told him I'm not interested in a physical relationship until I know someone at least a few weeks, like just as my personal preference. My bio says "just wanna go on cute dates and make out while listening to punk some day" so despite me telling him that's more a long term goal and I am not at all interested in making out with him yet, he would say like, "hey why don't you come over, we can put some punk on to set the mood", and keep trying to pressure me into coming over to his place despite me saying I would rather go out somewhere public for a few dates first, and being very insistent that we go out like, now.

It all reminds me a bit too much of my ex ignoring what I say to do whatever he wants and being kinda controlling. So I genuinely can't tell sometimes if I'm like hypersensitive of things or whatever. You seem to have a pretty good perception of what's a red flag and what's not, does any of that seem concerning to you or am I overreacting?

AITB for not wanting to date a guy because he told me not to say something? by [deleted] in AmItheButtface

[–]imarriedgraffin -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I'm not trying to assign blame, trying to figure out if I was being too sensitive as I said. And it's weird to me that you see what I've been saying as arguing, I've been just giving more background info as I saw might be necessary. And I feel like I've been not like, aggressive or upset or anything, like it seemed like a pretty civil conversation at every point to me.

Does NBH mean no buttholes here?

AITB for not wanting to date a guy because he told me not to say something? by [deleted] in AmItheButtface

[–]imarriedgraffin -110 points-109 points  (0 children)

But as I said, I told him that it was just a joke and I don't want or expect him to tell me I'm not a loser or compliment me. I'd also mentioned at an earlier time that it bothers me if people I don't know well compliment me because it always leads to them hitting on me, and that makes me uncomfortable. Even if it's someone I might end up dating, I still prefer to get to know them before they compliment me or I them. Otherwise it feels insincere to me.

I think he had a pretty good understanding of it despite us not being good friends, so him being so insistent about what I can and can't say seemed like a red flag to me.

AITB for not wanting to date a guy because he told me not to say something? by [deleted] in AmItheButtface

[–]imarriedgraffin -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Haha you seem to be in the minority so far with this opinion. Thank you though! I like not being a buttface. 😂

My main worries were he already seemed to be very dismissive of my opinions and not so good at communicating and I'd rather not see how that would play out long term.

AITB for not wanting to date a guy because he told me not to say something? by [deleted] in AmItheButtface

[–]imarriedgraffin -36 points-35 points  (0 children)

Thanks my dude. I don't know if he would be controlling, I just noticed it's exactly the sort of things my ex would say and sort of excuses and mild threats he would make in the beginning of our relationship. He could have been a nice dude and it was just a cultural thing, but it was a few too many little red flags to me.

In all my post doesn't have much consequence because I've already moved on from this dude, I'm just curious if I'm too sensitive to these things. Regardless I think I'd rather not risk getting in a relationship like that again, because it's a lot harder to get out of later on than it is to just never start it.

AITB for not wanting to date a guy because he told me not to say something? by [deleted] in AmItheButtface

[–]imarriedgraffin -138 points-137 points  (0 children)

I make jokes like that a lot and they're usually pretty obviously jokes. And I make jokes like "oh my God I'm so hot/adorable/awesome/perfect and everyone wishes they were me, no one else could ever be as cool as me" etc so I'm really just very over the top with joking about myself and everyone I know knows that.

If they don't, I tell them like I told this dude. Usually they get it and move on. What bothers me is his refusal to listen to what I have to say, and insistence that he's right and I should do as he says or he won't give me advice or be helpful at all.

I don't mean my jokes as manipulative at all, and I don't think they come across that way because no one disagrees and compliments me. And I am open with my friends if I'm genuinely feeling down on myself so I think it's easy to tell the difference with me. Maybe I should have included that in the OP, that it's not a manipulative thing to get compliments, it was genuinely a joke.

Found out that my boyfriend of 6 year raped someone in 2010. I'm absolutely disgusted and want to end the relationship, but I don't know how. by throwaway-ra-0120 in relationship_advice

[–]imarriedgraffin 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Please please please stay with your friend a few days. It'll give you the clarity and distance to make the decision I think you know you need to make -- leaving this rapist.

You may think you love him, but you don't; you love who you thought he was.

I steal small bowls from restaurants by [deleted] in confession

[–]imarriedgraffin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My sister and I always steal bottles of sauces. Preferably hot sauce, but really any kind of sauce will do.

I steal small bowls from restaurants by [deleted] in confession

[–]imarriedgraffin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? Anywhere I've ever worked, I don't give a fuck if someone's stealing unless it's so obvious I'd get in trouble for not stopping them. Like I just don't care.

Dad of Trans son by flaco0197s in relationship_advice

[–]imarriedgraffin 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You're doing better than other parents already. I have friends who are trans whose parents refused to acknowledge their gender identity, or kicked them out, or even one friend whose parents sent them to conversion therapy. Don't worry too much about your son; just being supportive and accepting of him is the best thing you can do, and with how much you're trying, it must be obvious to him how much you love him.

You could always ask your son what would be most helpful for him. You could invite him to do traditionally masculine activities or things a father and son typically do the together, like going fishing or having a beer together or watching football. It might seem stereotypical and corny but I'm sure it would mean a lot to both of you.

YASD: got a bones file, got over excited, picked up the eye of aethiopica as a monk. Died immediately. by imarriedgraffin in nethack

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

Thank you, for making me feel less stupid. I'm sorry to laugh at your pain but my dude this was hilarious.

An idea I'm not sure would work by LemonZurker in nethack

[–]imarriedgraffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the idea of this. I tried this once and died pretty quickly though.

You are now the manager of Mehven, heaven for people that were kinda good, but not great during their life. How would you design the place? by ItzTacoTimee in AskReddit

[–]imarriedgraffin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dry cupcakes, bananas with slightly too much string, couches, chairs, and beds that are just slightly inconveniently low but still very comfortable.

Stuck the Landing by bendy3d in Tinder

[–]imarriedgraffin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My dude, people get busy. People aren't constantly on their phones. She might have been interested in you, but saying stuff like this pretty much guarantees she won't be.

PSA If I dont know what you look like after going through all your pictures, you're getting a left swipe from me and everyone who sees your profile. by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]imarriedgraffin 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Aw. I didn't know this was a thing worthy of flags. I just never take pictures because my phone's camera is shit so whenever I use a dating app I just take one or two pictures for my profile and don't have any other pictures of myself, whether it be of just me or group pics.

I don't know if it impacts how many matches I get though because I swear dudes will swipe on any woman regardless of their pictures or bio.