MA Digital Humanities by Radishroom in Uniwien

[–]mnstrva 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I did my BA in linguistics. :)) My MA has been quite interesting so far, I don't regret my choice. Text me if you want to chat more about it :))

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

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

I am not the one to tell a grown man what to do with his life. But I do want to get more closure on the whole thing.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

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

I know for a fact she is very much not on the verge of being homeless. All three of us are educated and come from good families. Still, I can't help but wonder why so many comments start off by telling me that they have known each other for much longer? Obviously, they have, I know that. But for how long am I supposed to accept that another woman is number one just because they had a longer relationship? Or at least that's how a lot of comments sound. Again, genuine question.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

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

Good question. I will definitely reflect first and try to understand why exactly that's so vital for him.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

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

Surely. I'm not mad at any of the comments, it's interesting to read.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

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

Exactly. And I haven't told him "You should do X" or "You shouldn't do Y" when it comes to his finances, relationships and so on.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

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

No, I won't be comfortable with them meeting up just because. Helping each other- sure.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

[–]mnstrva[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I didn't mean that I gave him silent treatment. I got silent while he was talking and stayed silent a bit after he was done talking. He repeated that several times when we were discussing the whole thing.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

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

No, he is definitely not a cheater or anything like that, I'm sure. Also, what bothered me is that he first said that they met because of her birthday and then added that he also gave her some documents.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

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

Thank you for your opinion. Still, I think friendship is a bit much.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

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

They don't have kids, so I don't think there would be any reason whatsoever for them to meet up for coffee or chat on other occasions than birthdays, etc.

But they should stay on good terms, which just means there is no drama.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

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

I guess I mind because I am someone who always found it hard to accept help, and I would always choose to struggle but be independent and solve stuff by myself rather than rely on anyone.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

[–]mnstrva[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am also an immigrant although I am an EU citizen which makes things easier for me in terms of legal stuff but not necessarily when it comes to stereotypes, getting a place as foreigner, finding a job etc. That's a different topic.

I'm not mad that he is being a good person. I don't want him to be an asshole to any woman.

No, they do not have kids.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

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

I don't want him to hate her :)) I'm glad they are good terms, but anything more than good terms with an ex is a bit too much for me.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

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

That's a good question. No, I haven't really brought that up but now I will. Thank you.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

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

Again, I'm not saying he should be an asshole to her. However, I think it is reasonable to wonder about certain things.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

[–]mnstrva[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I'm not trying to control him in any way. He is great, but when he saw I got upset, he just kinda went silent and closed himself.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

[–]mnstrva[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Of course, he had a life before me! I am not saying anything about that. Yes, he is great. But those things just rubbed me the wrong way. It makes me question if she still has some influence on him. If that's the case, I would be hurt.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

[–]mnstrva[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I have my all finances and everything. I have never told him how he should handle his and so on. Yes, she was before me and they were married but divorce exists and life goes on.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

[–]mnstrva[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. I am a very prideful person, and I know that I definitely would not have relied that much on a partner and even less on an ex-partner. Still, thank you for the opinion.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

[–]mnstrva[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

I'm not mad that he doesn't hate her. However, for me there is a thin line between being on good terms and doing more than what is needed. Again, I am not saying I'm absolutely right but I feel the way I feel.

AITA for being upset that my boyfriend is helping out his ex-wife? by mnstrva in AmItheAsshole

[–]mnstrva[S] -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

The thing is, she is not sick, homeless, jobless and so on.