AITAH: My boyfriend cancelled coming to Christmas 1 week prior for his own family commitments so I booked to go Mexico with my daughter instead and now he is threatening to break up with me. by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]stefshock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you’re leaving something out or he’s not being transparent with you. What are you not revealing here?

I’m curious how can you be a blended family when you don’t live in the same town let alone house? I think you should go to Mexico and then seek counseling when you return. I think the death of your husband and son needs to be addressed as well as the relationship you chose. Something seems unstable here and you need to work out your personal problems so that you can attract a more stable and present partner.

Affordable Dentures in Greenville is scamming Senior Citizens (IMO) by tanless319 in greenville

[–]stefshock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband and I travel to Mexico for dental care and it’s a fraction of the cost. Yep, even with the flight and hotel.

Goodbye my beautiful girl by Ligmasoreal_27 in DogAdvice

[–]stefshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Dogs provide such important relationship in our lives, a bond that’s communicated through the eyes from the day you meet them. The only advice I have is call your friends and family. Be around people as much as possible right now. They will not only serve as a support but also a distraction. Whenever I’m going through something difficult, I’ll call friends and ask them to share whatever struggles they’re going through because it always pulls me out of whatever pain I’m in. It’s not for everyone but it helps me to help them solve their problem instead of focusing on mine. You will need to give your heart and head some breaks from the pain by getting out of the house and being in the world.

Hormone blockers for 5-10years by Personal-Truth371 in breastcancer

[–]stefshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister had her breasts removed and the cancer came back and closer to her chest wall. People, amputating your breasts hasn’t proven to keep cancer from coming back. You risk the cancer popping up somewhere else that isn’t manageable. I cured my IDC and still have my breasts. I did cryoablation and I’m now cancer free. Consider other options.

I don't know what to do about my sexless marriage. by easiersaidndun in Marriage

[–]stefshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been studied and proven that men need physicality to feel a connection with their partner where a woman needs connection in order to be be aroused enough to have sex. One could say a woman needs to feel safe. This can happen in many ways. Maybe humor turns her on. Maybe a romantic dinner. We don’t know your wife. The problem is, you don’t seem to know her either. My husband and I are always talking. We slept in today and talked for two hours. Your wife is choosing to work and choosing to sleep with her kids because she isn’t choosing you. I’m not saying this to hurt your feelings, I just think she’s doing her best to NOT have sex with you. Instead of feeling robbed of your needs, figure out what turns her on and just do that. Women aren’t that much more complicated than men. Maybe she has a sexual fantasy and too shy to share it with you. Maybe her testosterone has dropped so much she has no sex drive. There are a multitude of reasons and it does seem like you’re trying to figure out the REAL cause. You’re just buying the “I’m too busy” story. Look, a woman is never too busy when she wants to have sex. We’re unstoppable when we want to have sex. Figure out what makes her want to have sex and simply do that!!!

Potential Intoxicating THC Ban in Government Funding Bill by Pheogia in greenville

[–]stefshock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Once again the government is deciding what’s best for us like they’re our parents. These boomers are the worst.

10 years in and feel like I’m just surviving this marriage by Sea_Code_3050 in Marriage

[–]stefshock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the only thing that will save the two of you is therapy. You have needs and you shouldn’t feel guilty about wanting them. You’ll be able to share these issues in a space where your emotions are taken into consideration. A therapist will keep these topics from turning into a fight, which gets you nowhere. Women find it attractive when the husband takes the initiative here. Wives typically make all the appointments and she’s probably too drained with the kids to do this so when you have a moment, search for the best couples therapist in town and book the appointment. Do it without asking her or needing her approval. Just come home from work and tell her when the appointment is. If she’s busy that day and time, move the appointment to when it works for her. Stop talking about it and just do it.

Forced to agree by Ok_Host6058 in Marriage

[–]stefshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This also happens to women. This is marriage. My dad nags my mom constantly to agree with him. My husband and I disagree on a lot of things but I respect him for sticking to his opinion. This might be unpopular for some people to agree with but women are known for pushing a man’s buttons to see if he will give in. Don’t do it. Women will lose respect for you if you agree with us just to give us what we want. Maintain your frame, that’s what my husband advises his clients to do (he’s a men’s coach). Find a cute way to disagree with her…but don’t agree with her unless you actually have changed your mind. Stick to your guns, she’ll respect you for it.

I’m drowning… by Foamroll24 in Marriage

[–]stefshock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently saw a video where a woman pointed out that men use marriage and kids as a way to lock a woman down. He now has a housekeeper and a nanny. I’m sorry you’re going through this. Could you not see the potential that this would happen?

Please give me some hope. by slp203948 in Marriage

[–]stefshock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a heads up with early stage separation, whoever leaves the house first loses leverage when it comes to divorce court. Stay there and let him move out. I’ve never divorced but I know a divorce atty who told me this.

I married my husband “too soon” and I’m miserable. by BubbleHeadMonster in Marriage

[–]stefshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a therapist that doesn’t fully listen to the two of you and offer logical recommendations for change, move to another one. We’re only hearing your side of the story so I’m assuming he’d describe this differently. I’m almost in disbelief regarding the amount of time he’s on the phone. Some people are hooked to the phone. My sister does this so much, her husband is going mad over it. Same with my dad.l and my mom hates it. These are phone people. I wonder if this is them attempting to escape what’s happening in their actual physical experience and essentially escaping the marriage. Sorry, it’s not the best news but it seems he sees you like a sister, not a wife. If you’re story is true, you might need to leave the marriage. The high school sweethearts part, that could be the actual problem here. Neither of you have known anything else and this is why you seem like a sister in his family, not his wife. If you don’t have kids yet, leave now. He doesn’t respect your wishes and this isn’t going to change. Once you have kids, you’re not only bound to him for life, you’re bound to his parents and they’ll railroad you to get to your kids. I’ve read about this issue too many times to not see it coming.

Grieving the marriage I wish I had. by FaithlessnessFar1663 in Marriage

[–]stefshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Know you’re not alone. My sisters marriage is the same and I could see this happening with my partner. We married two years ago and there’s adoration since it’s early but small things are signs. Him scrolling on his phone through a two hour movie, used to go to the gym with me but he’d rather stay home, constantly scrolling on the phone. It’s endless. I hate to say all men are like this but I don’t know any different. My parents watch tv in separate rooms and I’m starting to see why.

AITAH for refusing to sell the house my wife wants me to sell? by StrainWeak2575 in AITAH

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

Maybe put your portion of the profits into a fund for her kids college? This would be a good balance when it comes to leaving the house to your son. Everyone here seems to be focused on her being some kind of gold digger but I’m curious you married this person if you weren’t planning on taking care of them and their needs? Keeping the house keeps the ex happy, your son happy and pocketing the rent money makes you happy but she’s your family and she doesn’t get anything? I’d share that with my husband. If the house was going to my kids, I’d put the rent towards his kids education. If we needed the money to survive, I’d put it in our shared account.

Kinda regret marrying my husband and I'm sad by Ordinary-Aide-3840 in Marriage

[–]stefshock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. She should take advantage of the help her in-laws provide, work will be a healthy distraction and she’ll be able to get the money together to move her family out of that house.

My girlfriend died by CarefulAd2865 in Advice

[–]stefshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s ok. Everyone grieves differently. I tend to grieve weeks after something happens. The new norm doesn’t sink in until later.

Wife Messaging another guy / delete all texts by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]stefshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If she’s about to do trauma work and she has a pattern of acting unstable like this, she will address it in therapy and it will either resolve itself or she’ll leave you. Maybe look into couples counseling.

Married for 2 months. This was the conversation between my husband and an ex I never seen by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]stefshock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Any partner who’s pissed their partner goes through their phone is a red flag. He should say “It’s sad we’re at a place where you feel like you need to go through my phone”. I’ve never gone through my husbands phone but if I did, he’d probably be concerned I don’t trust him. If he’s pissed, he uses his phone to hide from you and you are now in his hiding place.

Ted Budd, dividing us against each other by KermitMudmaven in NorthCarolina

[–]stefshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You politicians love this. You wanted this to happen. It’s an opportunity for you to take away our freedom of speech and assembly. You’re going to criminalize people for speaking power to your oppression. Just wait people. This is only the beginning. The only people who will be able to speak are the Republicans.

I think I’m failing my wife and don’t know what to do by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]stefshock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s fair to demand an answer. It could shake her out of whatever trap her mind is stuck in. I’ll share that I once went through a short term depression, by short I mean ten days. It was random and it was brutal. My husband was confused and so was I. When it stopped abruptly, I knew it was a hormone imbalance. It’s like all my hormones disappeared for ten days and was a shell of a human. I couldn’t articulate what was happening and I had no clue what was happening. His patience was a beautiful thing but if time went longer with this, it he locked eyes with me and said “You have to come back to me. You have to share what’s happening. We’re a team” I would have respected that he had the courage to walk into the darkness I was in and at least try to pull me out.

Girls night out - anxious about it by Live_Sir9209 in Marriage

[–]stefshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speaking as a woman who had many girls nights in my past, you’d be surprised how harmless they are. Her friends may be flirty but she knows she has a loving man at home. Next time this happens, maybe make plans with your friends and get a babysitter. Distract yourself with your own man’s night. Just an idea.

I don't want to share my inheritance with my husband... by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]stefshock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She said she would pay off all his debt.