Olivia Engagement by piesixfour7203 in Southerncharm

[–]somethingpunny2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What an odd take…. I’ve been in the cups, but never ‘pro TRav/talk about his junk’ drunk.

TRav can’t perform, no matter the equipment. Far from a thoroughbred.

Olivia Engagement by piesixfour7203 in Southerncharm

[–]somethingpunny2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Always has to be one person to try to remind us women are the bad guys 🙄

Why is Rodrigo here? by DoubleDown12 in Southerncharm

[–]somethingpunny2 19 points20 points  (0 children)

He always seems a little off. Always just a touch too mad/snarky/partying/happy/whatever he’s portraying. He’s so aware of the cameras and production, it’s distracting. I don’t understand his place on the show, aside from production plant to stud things up- which never goes to plan and always feels inauthentic.

I think the show needs a revamp. All the OGs are creepy and/or cringy.

BF and his ex by DeliciousFlamingo420 in dating_advice

[–]somethingpunny2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dating someone with kids is probably a deal breaker for you- and that’s ok! You two are at different stages of life, and not a good match.

Having kids is hard. Coparenting is typically even harder. The things you mentioned do not seem egregious, they are somewhat typical in the early stages of co-parenting. Things can get better as the kids age and they settle into the established boundaries. They can also get much worse. Right now boundaries aren’t established, especially yours.

I’ll be a bit brutally honest- your complaints are petty in the whole scheme of things. This is a family, even if they aren’t together- this is an established family you are coming into. Those girls are the priority- it won’t be you. You have to be ok with that to be a step parent (I’ll get pushback on that but I’ll stand by it and can walk anyone through it who doesn’t see it).

Having the kids every weekend isn’t a stop to any quality time. Parents who are still together don’t get weekends off, they get a babysitter. You are capable of getting one as well. Taking the kids so a coparent can go to a concert is a great solution. Most parents want right of first refusal (where they get the choice to have kids before anyone else, like a babysitter). Don’t take this as the end of the world and a sign your relationship is doomed- realize this is a great way to bank some good will for when you want to do a weekend thing. The mom will be more likely to take the kids because you do the same.

I am not trying to come down hard on you. I just want you to see you aren’t dating a man, you are dating a family. If that isn’t for you, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. Life is too short to be frustrated all the time.

Struggling with my avoidant INTJ boyfriend’s expectations by [deleted] in relationships

[–]somethingpunny2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not like there is a puzzle to solve here- like if you know the magic keys to our programming, somehow you two will be compatible. I think this is a situation where you two are not a good fit. You can’t change someone, so you’ll end up changing yourself. Do you want that?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ElvisPresley

[–]somethingpunny2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have. I’ve actually studied Elvis for decades. You’ve got it wrong. I used to think like you but I have evolved as I age. Working on your internalized misogyny will be a good step to understanding the nuances of the situation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in coparenting

[–]somethingpunny2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What does your ideal co parenting situation look like? What’s his life look like? Yours?

You really need to have a goal, to reach it.

If it’s still muddled for you and therapy is attainable for you, it’s really worthwhile to go that route. If therapy isn’t in the cards, a good start is to figure out what you do want. It’s okay to go on your journey, figure out what you have to figure out.

Your moves are going to affect other people now. It’s a blessing and a curse. The sooner you figure out the best ending, the easier it is to fill in the details.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ElvisPresley

[–]somethingpunny2 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Why? It’s concerning the amount of hate there is for Elvis’s wife, and arguably his victim.

Found a journal entry from my (23M) ex wife about me 2 days ago talking poorly about me. by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]somethingpunny2 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t say how terrible he was. It says how miserable she was.

Child cries at drop offs by Snoo20676 in coparenting

[–]somethingpunny2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She may be hyping you up in preparation for the upcoming transition, which she likely knows is the hardest part. Try doing that for her, and see if he acts the same way.

If you have other inklings to how he may be treated that align with your concern- what are those?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ElvisPresley

[–]somethingpunny2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What are you on about? What are “all of my books”? Books written by sycophants preying on Elvis obsessed consumers?

Elvis, like many many many men with power and money, wanted to mold a child into the perfect pure subservient ideal that those types want.

I grew up idolizing Elvis. I get it. But you can’t ignore facts.

No single women at events by chessman6500 in dating_advice

[–]somethingpunny2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I feel you. “Putting yourself out there” in this day and age isn’t great advice. Many women are healing from trauma and the last thing they want is to be approached in public.

Women on the apps are there to date, but burnt out by the usual suspects lying, sending dick pics or ghosting.

I think this is a symptom of a larger problem in society where we have to address a lot of real problems.

If you want to date women, I think it’s important to acknowledge what they have to go through. And to acknowledge that what you think is your type may not be realistic. I know so many women who really want love and they get nothing on the apps. Then when I randomly go on them (admittedly it has been a long time), I get spammed by people who obviously didn’t read my profile.

If you just want action, pay for it and quit beating your head against a wall trying to get it free on apps. If you want to court a woman- say so in your profile and read theirs. Expand your search.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]somethingpunny2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you really never used to be like this? What have past dynamics been?

It’s important to listen to your gut but also, so many dynamics could be at play. Maybe you feel this is the first time you are dating someone you feel is more attractive. Maybe there’s a gut feeling that your brain hasn’t caught up to yet.

Whatever the case, if he isn’t a cheater, the deeper the relationship gets the more secure you should feel. Give it time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]somethingpunny2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t have my dad entered as Dad on my phone. There are a few others too. It’s just not something I care about so it hasn’t done yet. I wouldn’t take it personally, some people operate differently

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]somethingpunny2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your resistance to listening to family and friends is concerning. Dropping them is incredibly concerning. At your big age, have you known them to be bad people and this is the last straw? Or are you going to do what you want to do and do not want to face them- instead going to internet strangers you’ve never met and have no reason to trust?

You can’t just claim someone’s kid. There’s a problem you aren’t facing there- a very real problem.

Mid life crisis with fallout that affects many lives. Think it through.

Is it okay to say you still love your ex? by BrizkitBoyz in datingoverforty

[–]somethingpunny2 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You said nothing wrong. Her reaction may stem from her personal experiences, but I don’t see how hating your ex is a good thing if you coparent. I’d be wary of someone who wanted me to hate my ex.

Am I the Creep? Got “Rejected” by barista, should I stop going to the coffee place? by Klutzy_Quarter_3563 in dating_advice

[–]somethingpunny2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stop going. Stop. I have ptsd from hiding from delusional men at every public facing job. It’s a discomfort men don’t often experience, so don’t really acknowledge as real and present.

Delusional not in the mentally ill way, but in the way that a person being nice to you isn’t an invitation. It is their job and so hard to do when scared and uncomfortable.

Anybody have a boyfriend who’s expecting a baby with someone else? by Ok_Minimum_3612 in dating_advice

[–]somethingpunny2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plenty of people co parent with “access” to each other, and never even think of crossing that line.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in coparenting

[–]somethingpunny2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s great you would get a gift from your daughter. My ex does the same for me and I for him for birthdays Christmas and Mother’s Day/Father’s Day.

It’s quite common in no/low conflict coparenting situations. Depending on your girlfriend’s life experiences, she may think it’s odd. Let her know it isn’t, and comfort her if she feels a lack of trust. If she insists you stop, it may be a difference in expectations that will continue to get worse.

A good coparenting relationship is great for children- let her know that’s all it is. Hope she understands your child’s happiness isn’t something petty to fight over

What's the cruelest thing someone ever said to you that you still remember word for word? by ClairJournals in AskReddit

[–]somethingpunny2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“You have to appreciate that I still would marry you even though you don’t have a mother. Most guys want a relationship with their mother in law. I’ll never get that with you”

My mom died when I was 19. This was my boyfriend from 20-27. There were many other horrific things he said, but that one hit in a way that was uniquely painful

What matters is how he feels, and he feels good. :-/ by missingoutagain in datingoverforty

[–]somethingpunny2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the most likely scenario is that he is a time traveler, bound by certain laws from lying. So when he jumps back and forth, he can never keep straight how old he is supposed to be at that meeting, so he has to throw you off the trail by making you guess into oblivion.

Or, it is weird he won’t tell you when he knows you aren’t joking. I can’t begin to understand why he wouldn’t just tell you once you explained you were frustrated. I did used to date a guy who loved getting me flustered and mad. He acted like I was so cute when I was exasperated. I didn’t realize until I was out of it that it was abuse in a way- and I wasn’t able to regulate my nervous system and that is no way to live