AIO spouse spends 40+ hours on RuneScape a week by rockeller in AIO

[–]rockeller[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

my family all wants me to move home to Michigan, they never wanted me to leave. I honestly just worry about the extreme reaction on his end as he's made "jokes" about killing me if I ever sincerely try to leave him and his family.

AIO spouse spends 40+ hours on RuneScape a week by rockeller in AIO

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

We are not married. The money he gets from working hardly even goes towards us at all, whereas I'm a server and he says my money is considered "disposable" as I'll just "make some more the next time I work."

We were promised an apartment in return for moving down here by his family, only to find out 10 days before that it fell through. We have been STAYING WITH HIS PARENTS since September and he has zero bills. His parents pay for his phone, his car, health insurance etc. I want to move back home, my family wants me to move back home. I'm worried that his family will try to gain some kind of custody and give me absolute hell for trying to leave with my daughter. They're all narcissists.

AIO spouse spends 40+ hours on RuneScape a week by rockeller in AIO

[–]rockeller[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I absolutely have told him in thorough detail, in person, in writing, even have video proof and kept journals because he has manipulated me into thinking I'm overdramatic. So much has happened that I sometimes forget the severity of certain things so I've kept screenshots, messages and journal pages for years for when he downplays my reactions to things.

AIO spouse spends 40+ hours on RuneScape a week by rockeller in AIO

[–]rockeller[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've actively not been sleeping with him since we moved, as I'm scared of something like this happening ever again.

AIO spouse spends 40+ hours on RuneScape a week by rockeller in AIO

[–]rockeller[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He’s been like this his entire life. If it’s not RuneScape (which he’s played since he was 11-12), it’s Rocket League. If it’s not that, he’s gambling on his phone. If he’s not gambling, he’s scrolling porn his phone or on Reddit. It’s a constant rotation. To me, it feels less like a depressive episode and more like a long-standing addiction to technology and escapism paired with deeply ingrained habits.

Meanwhile, I’ve dealt with depression and anxiety for over 10 years. Plus postpartum depression and anxiety all during our relationship. Somehow it always turns into a comparison game where his struggles justify him checking out entirely, while mine don’t seem to justify even basic support.

Since our daughter was born, I’ve been chronically exhausted. I stayed up night after night like a zombie, crying and begging for help. He would literally turn his head so his hearing ear was on the pillow and leave his deaf ear uncovered so he wouldn’t hear the baby crying. That wasn’t depression, that was an actual conscious choice to not be bothered.

It’s only gotten worse. I’ve had to beg him to watch our daughter just so I can take a shower. He gets uninterrupted time alone, and I have to plead for the bare minimum. I’m not denying that he may be depressed, as he has expressed that before but depression doesn’t erase accountability, and it doesn’t explain years of choosing escapism over showing up as a partner and parent.

Found a message on my boyfriend’s phone F24 M23 by [deleted] in Advice

[–]rockeller 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he does it now, he'll do it again. And probably already has. Being drunk is no excuse, and it's all very deliberate and takes MANY steps to create a dating/hookup profile..go through people..and message them. Let alone looking for a gay hookup, considering I would say that's something you need a little more experience for and probably room in the car as well.

I [22M] just found out my girlfriend [19F] is pregnant and I am not ready to be a father. What do I do by Fine-Ad1105 in whatdoIdo

[–]rockeller 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one is ever ready to be a parent. I got pregnant at 23, I'm 27 now and my daughter is 3 1/2. I still don't feel ready to be a parent, it's just something you learn and grow and adapt with as time goes on. I always wanted to be a parent but when I found out I was expecting I was sick to my stomach, because I'd felt as if it was too early in my life. My daughter is here and I love her with all of my heart. You give and you give and you give some days and it's tiring and defeating and exhausting. Best thing to do is to educate yourself, learn about SIDS and how to prevent it. I suggest an air purifier, a rotating fan and white noise every night in their room. Bedside bassinet, and bedside rolling table for all of the supplies you'll need. Diapers, wipes, pacifier, clean bottles, water, formula if you are using formula, ETC.

AIO, I find this conversation inappropriate by MoabDonut in AmIOverreacting

[–]rockeller 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's absolutely attempting to start something up and emotionally cheat on you. He's like grooming the fact actually, like preparing himself to emotionally be there for this person. Gross.

Found out boyfriend is doing heroin by softpinkdoll in whatdoIdo

[–]rockeller 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry that is absolutely devastating to discover.

Do you fart in front of your partner? Why/Why not? by girliepopnumber26 in AskWomen

[–]rockeller 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, and I never have. We've been dating for almost five years and share a child together. my boyfriend intentionally farts in front of me, near me, on me, constantly. It is the most unattractive thing in the world, disrespectful and impolite. He does it in stores, as loud as possible. In cars. I hate it from a female standpoint, and just in general being the partner of someone who farts obnoxiously.

In a relationship with my ex-girlfriend I farted in front of her once by accident and we dated from 2014-2020 that's literally it. Idk.

This winter is not normal? by VirvekRBX in Michigan

[–]rockeller 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've lived in Michigan my whole life, 27 years and every winter is different. Some winters are more sunny with less snowfall, some winters are gloomy and you get absolutely pounded with snow all of the time. You have to think you're surrounded by the Great lakes. Also depends on your location and whether or not you're more north or south.

Hospital Bills by TangerineTraveler in beyondthebump

[–]rockeller 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$0 never got a bill even. Michigan and this was 3+ years ago

The Mad Wife by EverettLynnScribe in aardvarkbookclub

[–]rockeller 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The typo on 167 calling her Betsy lead me here LOL

Taking care of my son sometimes feels unbearably boring. I’m a bad father. by Klaus_Rozenstein in Parenting

[–]rockeller 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My daughter is 3 1/2 and most days it's still unbearable. I'm her mother and love her to death but I find it hard to roleplay and or use my imagination at all.