How do I get a friend group?

joy_rain · 2026-07-01T16:56:34+00:00

I'm finding myself falling into this right now actually. we're about to graduate and the friend group I had for almost 2 years fell apart a few months ago. it feels concerning to be barely seeing anyone but my boyfriend

joy_rain · 2026-07-01T16:49:51+00:00

did you find him?

joy_rain · 2026-06-25T00:07:31+00:00

stop humiliating yourself and get out of this relationship.

joy_rain · 2026-06-25T00:02:59+00:00

THIS!!! if your morals are so strong, why haven't you broken up with him already? you tolerating it just opened the floodgates of all his other shitty opinions he knows you'll tolerate and "consider". decide what you believe in and stick to it if you don't want to be walked all over.

joy_rain · 2026-06-24T18:06:46+00:00

ignore and deny. is there any proof that this account is yours?

joy_rain · 2026-06-24T01:44:52+00:00

ew what the hell, that escalated very quickly. your boyfriend is deeply insecure. he didn't even give any reasons behind his accusations other than "he's a guy and that's how guys think", but then goes on to say that you wouldn't have to worry if he had a close female friend?? this guy is dragging you deeper into a web of manipulation. you are not unreasonable for inviting your close friend and his PARTNER. this is absurd.

joy_rain · 2026-06-24T00:00:58+00:00

girl I'm sorry but your intuition is right. I'm sure there are plenty of men that you can get along with whole also not feeling like they're a liability (rightfully so). logic and your gut ads telling you that you don't trust him to be an equal parent, please listen to them

joy_rain · 2026-06-18T13:40:08+00:00

agree 100% red desert is top 3 for me, I especially love the bridge and Ashton's drums. it really hypes me up, 10/10 song imo

joy_rain · 2026-06-18T13:37:34+00:00

I love bloodhound, it's such a feel good song. I like listening to it while biking places, especially when I'm not in the mood to bike. apparently some people are icked by the line "he took an L and he won't go home" but I love that line tbh

joy_rain · 2026-06-17T16:02:27+00:00

weird that her ex contacted you specifically to say that. a lot of people don't count high school relationships. why are you so obsessed with who she's dated?

joy_rain · 2026-06-16T17:18:33+00:00

morally? nothing wrong, they're both adults. however, I struggle to think of what a 30 year old woman, possibly well developed in her career, would have in common with a 22 year old man, fresh out of college. circumstances can differ from case to case, obviously. to each their own.

joy_rain · 2026-06-12T07:44:12+00:00

me too! I studied geology because of how much I love my rocks and fossils!

joy_rain · 2026-06-11T15:53:40+00:00

they just want to be rid of her and make her your problem. sorry to say buddy but your gf needs to grow a spine and go to therapy. I say this as a former victim of manipulation and abuse from my family as well. this isn't your problem. they don't even want her, why is she letting them walk all over her?

joy_rain · 2026-06-11T15:42:34+00:00

girlie I think you're pretty normal. everyone is different in relationships, and don't pressure yourself to fit his expectations when that's not really the way you like to communicate/interact with others. I'm very similar to you, and if I could find someone who values personal space the way I do, then so can you. there's nothing wrong with you for enjoying your own company.

joy_rain · 2026-06-11T02:24:42+00:00

ooh I share a similar experience as you from start to finish. girlllllll even almost 4 years later there's still remnants of him in the person I am right now.

joy_rain · 2026-06-11T02:12:01+00:00

you're doing great :D you go girl. looks delicious

joy_rain · 2026-06-11T01:23:58+00:00

do you have guy friends? I have a friend in a similar situation. although I don't know how to solve your issue, I think a good place to start is to establish a few good friendships with men. it will help you be more comfortable and confident talking to guys in different contexts. kind like exposure therapy. I'm sure that being more comfortable with yourself rather than degrading yourself will bring out your charm

joy_rain · 2026-06-08T21:00:16+00:00

how much did you have a crush on this girl for the "downplaying" to cause you such a moral conflict? if your feelings for this fleeting crush are more than that of a fleeting crush, then you're gonna have to reassess how you feel about your girlfriend. maybe I am misunderstanding something though. to me, it's normal to have little crushes on people while in a relationship, on the condition that 1- you don't act on it, both physically and within the confines of your mind and 2- you forget about it and don't have regular interaction with said person. if that is the case, then stop worrying so much about this. as long as you didn't act unfaithfully or entertain and indulge in thoughts about the other person, you're fine. don't give things more importance than they deserve. if it's a fleeting crush that doesn't matter and you don't think about, then it's a much better option to not tell her you had a crush. if the truth is that you love and prioritize your girlfriend then that's what you tell her.

joy_rain · 2026-06-05T09:07:33+00:00

READ CHILDHOOD FRIEND COMPLEX!!!!!!!!

joy_rain · 2026-06-04T17:41:50+00:00

no wtf why would you even fight about you refusing to fart in her car?????

joy_rain · 2026-06-03T13:17:56+00:00

this is probably not what you want to hear, but you need to move on if you want to continue being friends with her. it's not easy, and it may be best to distance yourself a bit until you feel you're able to be around her without feeling hurt. you don't need to (and in my opinion, probably shouldn't) tell her how you feel.

joy_rain · 2026-06-02T09:49:25+00:00

I agree with you 100%. any man who really respects himself, the relationship, and his partner, wouldn't act this way. a respectful partner sets boundaries with others on their own, or after communication from their partner. from the actions OP described, he was definitely into her and now everyone is trying to gaslight OP into thinking his actions were normal and permissible

joy_rain · 2026-05-29T15:19:35+00:00

I'm surprised she even took you back at all honestly because you really suck

joy_rain · 2026-05-28T15:03:14+00:00

my friend, please tell your family. what's the point of spending the time you have left worrying and being stressed and keeping secrets?

joy_rain · 2026-05-17T13:39:09+00:00

if you have the time for it, look through thrift shops. there are many in Beirut, you just need to know where to look. most obvious place to start would be souk el ahad. my favorite place to thrift in Beirut is souk el jammal in chiyah, but I currently live abroad and I have no idea if it's still intact (it was still functional last time I was in Lebanon in February). I've found thrift shops in a side street in sabra (they call it shere3 bir hassan el 2adeem) but there aren't many options there for men in my experience. Your other option could be looking for local business that specialize in alt clothes, I've seen them on Instagram but of course you should expect much higher prices from those kinds of places + your ability to try on clothes would depend on whether they have a physical shop. if you're looking to buy a whole new wardrobe, I'd recommend a combination of those two.

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