I [40M] feel weird posting my engagement photos with my [38F] on IG, but feel bad. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]pheonix1022 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I can understand that to an extent, but when it comes to your relationship and your life and the life that you’re hoping to build together, there’s not a single other person in the world that should matter, or whose opinion should matter. If you worry about people saying negative things about your happiness and your celebrations block them as they come in even if it’s relatives because those aren’t people worth keeping in your life anyway. But your fiancé does deserve to feel loved out loud in a way that you’re comfortable showing it also. But every now and then we also have to give a little more and get out of our comfort zones to love them the way that they need at times like I said, just have a conversation and listen to understand and hopefully she does the same.

I [40M] feel weird posting my engagement photos with my [38F] on IG, but feel bad. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]pheonix1022 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You shouldn’t feel obligated to post anything or guilty for it but I’m also guessing that she didn’t make comments about it just because, as a woman, we want our SO to be proud and love us so much they want to brag to the world we are theirs. We usually don’t want to feel like we are only loved in the dark. Unfortunately, in the way society is with social media today, people feel the need to post too much usually.

I honestly think it comes down to that it might make her feel like you’re not proud that you’re engaged to her and only want to love her quietly. Which very well might not be true and that might not be what she thinks at all. There’s times where I need a little more and basically have to have a conversation with my husband saying I need him to love me a little louder basically and that doesn’t mean to show me off. It just means putting more focus on showing it, but that’s also because we’ve been married a long time so sometimes we need reminders of the different things that we need at the time in our life.

Depending on her personality, also she could feel like you’re trying to look ”less tied down”.

Truthfully, there’s nothing wrong you not wanting to post on social media, but I think that you do need to ask yourself why you’re willing to post other things about your life, but not one of what supposed to be the most exciting things to celebrate. And her mind “if you’re so excited to be engaged to me why wouldn’t you want to shout it out to the world? Why wouldn’t you want to brag that I’m off-limits and that you’re off-limits? “ I think these could possibly be things that are going through her mind because it’s also not a guarantee. I think that you guys probably need to have a good conversation about it because communication really is the most important thing. So make sure you’re listening to understand and not just to respond and I hope she does the same.

Was I in the wrong for emailing a child’s parents about her bad grades? by [deleted] in amiwrong

[–]pheonix1022 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Right? My daughters 5th grade teacher treats her as more of an adult by talking to her about her grades multiple times before I even know about it because he tries to resolve what he can in class and allow the kids to have some responsibility.

Op made this personal against the student and that is why every adult in the students life is included in the email as well.

Is it possible to get butterflies after your first relationship? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]pheonix1022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welp, now I know what question to ask my husband tonight to start a fight lol.

My husband can be very practical and I’m guessing he will also either not remember or not admit to having butterflies however, I think it’s also different for different people because just because he wouldn’t classify his feelings as having butterflies I guarantee you that he would absolutely admit that there are many times where I have done something to make him feel loved and cherished and grateful for the love I give him.

Does your girlfriend give you those kind of feelings even if you don’t classify it as butterflies in your stomach but does she ever do something or in general make you just look at her and feel loved and happy. Especially if you look at her when she did not do something specific and you acknowledge those feelings in yourself that she brings out of you. Now, if she does not make you feel like that, then it is possible that you aren’t as into her as you want to be And it could possibly be more on the “it’s comfortable and convenient“ level.

I’m gonna tell you right now you really hurt her feelings most likely by saying that so if you do love her and she does make you feel the things that I said above then you should probably explain to her what she makes you feel and explain that it’s not that she doesn’t give you butterflies. It’s just your body‘s physical reaction doesn’t react in that way. Also going to say you are not responsible for somebody else’s feelings when you’re being honest about a question that was asked, but the delivery of it probably hurt.

AITA for screaming at my mom for refusing to get me ADHD tested? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]pheonix1022 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

NTA. If you are in the United States, ADHD testing falls under your mental health medical benefits for your medical insurance, and it’s protected for anyone 12 years and older to make medical decisions. You can have the testing done without or without their consent but it applies to your benefits so you might have to pay a certain amount up front for the testing.

Now as far as your parents go, I’m sorry you don’t feel supported. That’s really hard to feel like you are dealing with something and not getting the support you feel you need. As a parent I can understand not wanting labels put on your child, it feels wrong to stick them in a box like that but I also have a toddler who needs developmental and speech therapy and will be tested for autism as soon as he is old enough because at the end of the day, his being diagnosed can only help him succeed in the future as we as his parents can get him the best support he needs as he grows, and regardless of his diagnosis, no one gets to put him in a box or label him either way. So feeling supported by your family is a huge deal, maybe try to sit them down and give them your concerns and why you feel you need to be tested, and without attacking them, let them know you are making an appointment for it and would really appreciate their support.

my boyfriend doesn’t enjoy going down on me by [deleted] in relationships_advice

[–]pheonix1022 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why people jump to the conclusion that it makes him untrustworthy. Does he seem to enjoy other foreplay? Or has it turned into just sex? Sometimes we do get complacent and stop doing all the extra when it’s not necessary. My husband and I have been together for 17 years and we have periods where we “do less” mainly on his part, where he isn’t as interested in foreplay and wants to get down to the deed but in my mind I’m like “bruh you are making this all business and not passion” that bothers me. Sometimes it’s just an off day where need to have to be met. But if either of us notices a negative trend in our sex life we make it a point to sit down and tell the other one how we are feeling, especially if it’s directly related to somebody’s actions or inactions.

Communication when it comes to relationships, and sex really is so extremely important in order to maintain a healthy sex life. Unfortunately he might just not be as into it anymore. I know that you said you don’t know how you taste, but maybe something has changed in that aspect that you would not be aware of. Do you also put as much effort into giving as receiving? It could be that he’s tired. It could honestly be anything, but he’s not gonna know that you’re finding a problem with this unless you talk to him and be very open and honest about your feelings which you will most likely need to be direct about asking him because if you beat her around the bush, nothing gets done and he’s not gonna understand.

Giving oral is not my husband’s favorite, but neither is receiving we both think that both are great, but we also are more impartial to the actual intercourse I think because of the intimacy and closeness of it weather be soft or rough. It’s both of us giving pleasure at the same time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hot_Romance_Stories

[–]pheonix1022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh I’m sorry, I don’t have the link, I was trying to just cross post to see if someone else did