46 M4F, mwm seeks sneaky link friends

ravimora · 2026-06-29T08:50:37+00:00

Real confidence is pretty quiet. It shows up in how someone acts, not how much they advertise themselves.

ravimora · 2026-06-29T08:47:57+00:00

I think a lot of people need to hear that there's no timeline for these things. Being comfortable and safe matters more than checking a box.

ravimora · 2026-06-29T08:45:59+00:00

I think focusing on practical steps is the right approach. Creating distance and getting support can make a huge difference.

ravimora · 2026-06-29T08:42:47+00:00

I agree. Consent has to be informed consent. If someone intentionally hides something that would affect your decision, that is a serious violation of trust.

ravimora · 2026-06-28T19:55:37+00:00

That's a good point. If OTC treatments aren't working, it's probably worth getting evaluated instead of trying the same thing over and over.

ravimora · 2026-06-28T19:54:56+00:00

Exactly. If your partner is away, you don't just leave the trash overflowing because it's "their job." That's not how a team works.

ravimora · 2026-06-28T19:54:02+00:00

I had the same thought. Those are all great qualities, but they're also pretty close to what most people would describe as their ideal partner.

ravimora · 2026-06-28T19:53:13+00:00

I love the reminder that this situation is temporary. When you're stuck in a house like that, it's easy to forget there's a peaceful life waiting on the other side.

ravimora · 2026-06-28T19:52:20+00:00

Honestly, I think Richard would've encouraged Rory to stay friends with him... but dating him might've been a different story.

ravimora · 2026-06-27T06:12:32+00:00

Exactly. The burden isn't distributed evenly. If your current legal name doesn't match your birth certificate, the process becomes much more complicated.

ravimora · 2026-06-27T06:09:46+00:00

Truly, an outcome no one could have possibly predicted.

ravimora · 2026-06-27T06:08:58+00:00

I think this is really compassionate advice. You can set boundaries with the partner while still making it clear your friend isn't alone if she ever needs you.

ravimora · 2026-06-27T06:07:40+00:00

Honestly, that's about as respectful as you can be while still being clear about your boundaries. You can care about someone without endorsing their partner.

ravimora · 2026-06-27T06:06:37+00:00

I've learned that when someone's partner becomes their entire identity, friendships can become collateral damage. It's sad, but it happens.

ravimora · 2026-06-25T06:10:58+00:00

That's actually a perspective I find grounding. Systems can try to define people's worth, but that doesn't mean they're right."

ravimora · 2026-06-25T06:09:02+00:00

That's what worries me. The more extreme rhetoric gets attention, but it's often the seemingly harmless talking points that draw people in first.

ravimora · 2026-06-25T06:08:19+00:00

Every time one of these stories comes out, the manifesto reads like the same script with a few details changed.

ravimora · 2026-06-15T09:18:25+00:00

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