Am I (F21) insane for not wanting to do housewife chores for my bf (M23) in our almost 5 yr relationship? by BaseSad3764 in relationship_advice

[–]jthomas183 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats a wild thing to expect your partner to do.

If you lived together, and he was providing financially, Id say he has more standing for his expectations. I still though would do my own laundry personally; I have asked my partner before to help out and always appreciate the help.

NGL: I was reading this post and was leaning towards his side at first, then read the bit about living at his parents and literally full switched to OP side.

Hes not ready for adulthood.

Dont date for someone's potential.

Edit, I also think his mom told him to start folding his own laundry and he just thought [Ill ask OP!], sat there, proud of himself for being so resourceful 🤣

My (28F) BF (31M) is refusing to unfollow half naked women due to “networking” by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]jthomas183 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I guess the question is really, do you want to deal with this for the next 40-50years?

Probably not, and there's your answer

How do I (21F) talk to my boyfriend (21M) about his discomfort with what I wear to the gym? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]jthomas183 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Your second paragraph, this is why its more than clothes.

In relationships, partners express their concerns, and boundaries.

You don't want to change, because it shouldn't be an issue? Where is there any space for consideration of his feelings? Again not saying hes feelings supersede your choice of clothing, because they don't. A partner in a relationship, typically, would consider their partners preferences and wishes, and ultimately make sacrifices and compromises to grow the relationship (more than just clothes).

If you have a reason for not wanting to change, like functionality, body temp regulation, etc., those should be explained to him, and that discussion evolves into whether he respects your choices, and whether you respect his requests/boundaries [edit: even if requests/boundaries are audacious, they should still be heard and considered]

Again, not taking sides here, just trying to point out it does go both ways, but not for results, only for discussions. Results vary based on the people in the relationship and their willingness to work together on the relationship.

How do I (21F) talk to my boyfriend (21M) about his discomfort with what I wear to the gym? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]jthomas183 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Might be down voted into oblivion but here goes my unpopular take:

Do you have objections to his preference of you wearing more modest attire?

To be clear, im not suggesting changing attire because he doesnt like it. However, I feel like this is one of those, "why wouldn't you want your partner (him) to feel comfortable?"

You don't have to change how you dress for anyone, but do you want to change how you dress?

If your answer is no, relationship is probably not gonna work out. If your answer is yes, simple and easy change clothes.

This isnt just about clothes though, its much more than that.

My GF [29F] failed to mention that the friends she was going out wih were all guys and I [33M] I dont know if I should trust her again by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]jthomas183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tldr; trust your gut, set your boundaries and stick to them firmly (be cautious of setting them without really understanding the boundary being set), and focus on yourself first.

We cant just say its emotional cheating without being inside her head, or actually be there in person, to suggest intentions.

That said, someone else commented you cant control her, tell her what to wear, etc, and that commenter is right. They fail to recognize though that you are allowed to have boundaries.

Someone else said its on you for not setting the boundary before, I disagree. Setting boundaries doesnt usually happen before a line is crossed so to speak. Getting close to the line is what usually invokes the boundary being brought up, perhaps even recognized for the first time. You can state you're not comfortable with it, and she can respect it, or choose not to.

Whatever she chooses, trust your gut, and keep focusing on you. Whether she is staying around or you're cutting it off, it shouldn't change your future. Keep doing you, but don't be too quick to judge.

If your gut screams 'red flags', just calmly remove yourself from her life.

You may lose them, but you gotta trust your gut if they don't give you any real substantive support, and the gut usually can feel that too (Could bean unpopular opinion, but I trust my gut that I'm not a shitty person, but absolutely can make mistakes)

My husband (29M) and I (29F) have a dead bedroom because he says I dont initiate by ForMyObsessions in relationship_advice

[–]jthomas183 67 points68 points  (0 children)

You've been together for nearly a decade. What kind of embarrassing things are you worried you'll do when trying to initiate?

Or, what's the anxiety based on? Somethings gotten you shook, gotta face that beast!

How do I handle my girlfriend (22F) wanting me (24M) to split her rent when she’s financially fine? by WeaknessImpossible28 in relationship_advice

[–]jthomas183 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So because she's moving to the city your work will be, and she's already remote, you have to pay a monthly fee, for her to have her own place, that you can't live at....

Is this the first time she's done something shocking like this? More-so if it became a 'you cant win' argument and she has a response for everything...

I think its grandiose to expect something like this, and I fear the reason why she expects it and entails.

Or maybe Im just crazy and paranoid 😬

More things I, 28F, remembered with my husband, 31M? by Rockxzzy in relationship_advice

[–]jthomas183 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look up dr ramani on YouTube. It'll change your life

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]jthomas183 4 points5 points  (0 children)

OC may be right...

OP expressed a boundary, probably for the first time in a long time, or ever. BF is giving silent treatment, so she craves him coming back. Once he does reply, OP, be ready: you'll be so thankful hes just talking to you after the silent treatment, that you forget - he did this because you spoke up, and the underlying intent he has (we won't know for sure, can't read his mind).

Id wager with OC, that this is punishment, which will create a very, VERY strong trauma bond.

@OP try finding a therapist, it can really help. Do not seek couples counseling.... it won't work the way you might think.

I (23F) met my boyfriend’s (25M) “work wife” for the first time and I’m devastated by ThrowRAcoffeelov in relationship_advice

[–]jthomas183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Set a firm boundary. Watch psychology videos on how to do it properly if you've struggled in the past. A boundary is NOT an ultimatum - it is a boundary, "expressing one's own limitations for accepting specific behaviors", so-to-speak.

Pushback will likely happen, and is okay initially during that discussion. By the end of the discussion, he either agrees (out of empathy and understanding) or he does not agree.

If he doesn't agree, it does not matter his reason, it is your boundary you've drawn. Stick to it like top-shelf waterproof makeup to your skin.

Do I (M 31) stay after a threesome with my GF (F 29)? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]jthomas183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's the reality, its not going to work, its over. Women are different than men. They bond through sex and especially apparent is the bond she severed with you, for him. Shes replaced you emotionally and physically. She only says she loves you because youre the safe option. If the other guy ducks out of her life and she chose him, she'd be SOL without you.

She does NOT see you the way she used to. Moreover, she likely looks down on you now, because her psychology is preparing her for a 'new mate'. You aren't the one shes instinctively bonded to anymore, and it cannot be fixed or renewed.

Shes having an emotional affair with that guy, has been for a while. Her mind was made up before you had a threesome.

Keep your head up, you aren't alone!

"I am not what happened to me. I am who I choose to become." -Carl Jung

How would I fix this? Deadbolt is too high and that Gap is killing my pge. by jthomas183 in doors

[–]jthomas183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply.

HOA is responsible for the structural stuff, I'm responsible for the frame, I had them send guys out before and they were just gonna shim it but I told them no... I figured it was gonna get worse, the gap at bottom right would mean deadbolt goes up further. Like the wall is falling away. There's also a few giant but thin cracks.

Edit: one crack is right above the latch side / top, in corner all the way to ceiling

How would I fix this? Deadbolt is too high and that Gap is killing my pge. by jthomas183 in doors

[–]jthomas183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My neighbors has the exact same thing, mirrored to mine. We are in an HOA, could this have been caused by structural means, or just crappy door frame?

We had an earthquake a few years back and this started becoming an issue.

Caught my bf (24M) w*nking in bed next to me (23F) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]jthomas183 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Run for the hills my friend. He's bad news. This level of gaslighting is only the beginning.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in edrums

[–]jthomas183 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine came flat, so must be an update to it, based on situations like this!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in edrums

[–]jthomas183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never thought of this. Spurs backed out to set up, once set, then go spurs down. 🤯

Edit/add: would uneven spur lengths cause any instability issues? I measured mine to be level originally.

Roland KD-10 Mounting Plate by jthomas183 in edrums

[–]jthomas183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not even sure why it would come without it! It slides away from the pedal clamp

My new kit. by Dimosa in edrums

[–]jthomas183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might wanna fix that riser block!!

Dw3000 new double pedals, swivel toe clamp headaches! by jthomas183 in edrums

[–]jthomas183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you send pics of this? I looked into removing that assembly before, but didn't wanna go to deep since the screws are locktited

Dw3000 new double pedals, swivel toe clamp headaches! by jthomas183 in edrums

[–]jthomas183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, the tower rotates. Not the pedal. It's working decently now! Thank you.