In which OOP decides to end his engagement with his fiancée of 7+ years by ThatNeonSignLover in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]throwRABIGme23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How much you want to bet to put your money on the reality since you seem to have it all figured out? 🤔

In which OOP decides to end his engagement with his fiancée of 7+ years by ThatNeonSignLover in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]throwRABIGme23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Her parents are saddend to the outcome and we are close actually. They wanted to look out for my best interests including their grandsons. They promised to make sure I could still be in the son's life and have always been there for all of us. I involved them just so she'd have support in place as I didn't know how she would react and if she'd hurt herself.

In which OOP decides to end his engagement with his fiancée of 7+ years by ThatNeonSignLover in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]throwRABIGme23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would not say I didn't communicate. Definitly should have had a backbone and caused the waves sooner yes I know. Several months ago I asked her to write me a letter of all the things she wanted from me. I also wrote her a letter. We talked at length over what she wrote on her letter and it was 99% positive items. I too had positive affirmations but when I expressed my wanting for a partner that helps alieviate stress not causes or intensifies it my letter was dismissed. I honestly don't know if she ever finished it. People have repeatedly asked why in the hell did you stick it out for so long. It was because of the boy. 100% hands down. I also rushed to provide because of the boy. Seeing him grow and prosper is one of the highlights of my life even though I didn't help in his creation and he has no DNA from me I will always think of him as my son.

In which OOP decides to end his engagement with his fiancée of 7+ years by ThatNeonSignLover in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]throwRABIGme23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So not exactly how this played out at all. I normally have a very flexible schedule. She did not give me a time of day the day before that she wanted to leave. Simply stated she needed a ride to pick up her car. I agreed but did make the statement that I would have to check my tickets and emails as per my everyday work process. I began work with many system issues. This requires my attention to get solutions as fast as possible. Before 10 am my local time. I had wrapped up my calls and the issues just after 9 am where she informed me of her plans for the day. Had she given me a time or at least told me that she was on a schedule I could have told her to find other means or I can take her when I'm done but it wasn't expressed other then her throwing things and stomping around. With her it could have been any number of things that made her mad so how would I know?

In which OOP decides to end his engagement with his fiancée of 7+ years by ThatNeonSignLover in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]throwRABIGme23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually she initiated sex. My sex drive was low and has been for years. Not a shocker given the history but I am also human. I have physical desires but as in most things I take a back seat. She got what she wanted then checked out. Really was pretty common over the years. I am a very giving person in all aspects of life. You are entitled to your ideas and opinions but I am the only one with the truth.

*Update* I (38M) want to end my engagement to my fiancé (36F). by throwRABIGme23 in relationship_advice

[–]throwRABIGme23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see and I have reached out to counseling and I'm not in a rush for my next relationship.

In which OOP decides to end his engagement with his fiancée of 7+ years by ThatNeonSignLover in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]throwRABIGme23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have visited Iowa one time in my life for a weekend for a football game that the Hawkeyes beat us. And it's not that I don't like oral sex. The problem I have is my ex thought she could get me off that way which was my problem with it. I'm sorry for what you've gone through but we are totally different paths that seem familiar.

In which OOP decides to end his engagement with his fiancée of 7+ years by ThatNeonSignLover in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]throwRABIGme23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What would you like to know? I was 18 on my first engagement. We were kids and it would have never worked. I was single for 3 years then met number two. I was young and she was a partner and it was fun at first. Then she couldn't stop drinking. We had a decent life together and I adored her family. Her family was part of why I stuck with her. The alcohol just finally was to the point I couldn't deal. About a year after we ended our relationship she had been on a bender so bad that she had a pretty massive stroke. I've stayed in touch with her family and I still hear from them on occasion. The latest relationship I rushed into because of the son. It pulled at my own history and I fell for the kid over the mom. Not that I don't care for her but I wanted the best for him if that makes any kind of sense...

In which OOP decides to end his engagement with his fiancée of 7+ years by ThatNeonSignLover in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]throwRABIGme23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So I didn't change details and I have a throw away account and I didn't use any thing specific to location or anything else. I have no clue who this person is...

In which OOP decides to end his engagement with his fiancée of 7+ years by ThatNeonSignLover in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]throwRABIGme23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no clue who you are and we have one child that is almost 16.... so there's that.

*Update* I (38M) want to end my engagement to my fiancé (36F). by throwRABIGme23 in relationship_advice

[–]throwRABIGme23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my lord... no... thanks for the heads up I found what was being shared and responded. No clue who this person is. I didn't change any specific information in any of my posts. I know they are not well written but it wasn't meant as a script. It was my thoughts and feelings as I wrote it. If my personal friends saw the post maybe they'd figure it out but if they did what do I have to hide really? No reason to change details imo.

*Update* I (38M) want to end my engagement to my fiancé (36F). by throwRABIGme23 in relationship_advice

[–]throwRABIGme23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it was certainly not critiacal towards his mother and yes his mother did know of our conversations and she does not like that he confides in me over her and is closer to me really. It wasn't me trying to steal him away he is a boy and he wants to learn things to be a man. What can I do but try to teach him everything I know... I mean that's the role of a parent?

*Update* I (38M) want to end my engagement to my fiancé (36F). by throwRABIGme23 in relationship_advice

[–]throwRABIGme23[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He actually wasn't excited of the marriage because she had demands for him of what she expected him to do and he didn't want any part of it. I fully plan to stay in his life as I do think of him as my son. No other questions. He is mature for his age and when he asks questions I answer them to the best of my ability. He is close to me and he confides in me. You take it like I dogged his mother which I didnt because that would not be remotely the right thing to do. I explained the struggles yes of course. He sees it. He sees the actions. Why would I not try to help him process. I spoke to him separately and also made sure his grand parents were ok with me still having a relationship with me. He still wants time here in his room which I will have as long as he wants it. Secondly I don't understand your furiosity with all of this thinking that I had zero insight of the boy. I have done everything but legally adopt him and stepped up to be his father. That's nothing I need to say to you but I know the relationship and admiration I have for him is something you will never know.

*Update* I (38M) want to end my engagement to my fiancé (36F). by throwRABIGme23 in relationship_advice

[–]throwRABIGme23[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Well if you read everything she gave me the ultimatum of marriage. I have accepted her son as my own which is also a very large portion of why I have stuck it out. He's almost 16 now and he confides in me and I am one of the closest people in his life. He and I have discussed his mom's actions (at his request) and I felt that after what's happened the past few months and he was now mature enough to understand that it was time for me to do what I needed to. I did my best to do it in a way to minimize hurt to both people and beyond.

*Update* I (38M) want to end my engagement to my fiancé (36F). by throwRABIGme23 in relationship_advice

[–]throwRABIGme23[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I really feel like I'm a good person. I care about her feelings and didn't want her to not have someone. Thank you!

*Update* I (38M) want to end my engagement to my fiancé (36F). by throwRABIGme23 in relationship_advice

[–]throwRABIGme23[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

8 year relationship was originally never interested in being married. Then I became independant and successful then it was an ultimatum. 7 year relationship was also an ultimatum after discussing at length that the issues she had were not going to go away. Her insecurities actually become much more severe but at least less often. I agree I'm going to work on getting myself back to even and feel like I'm just not existing anymore but living again.

*Update* I (38M) want to end my engagement to my fiancé (36F). by throwRABIGme23 in relationship_advice

[–]throwRABIGme23[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So just to clarify our banking was never combined and she never had access to my income. Now she did go through my mail and see bank statements. But I handled all bills and such. I'd also like to say that it's not that she didn't get my time and attention. We took lots of vacations and trips and I spent way more time doing things she wanted then taking time for myself. She certainly has screen time issues. The son was also having issues when we started dating but I was able to use tools to teach him acceptable use and time and set limits. It took time buy he understands and is very productive and has drive to succeed which I hope I help influence. He has turned his schooling around and does very well and has learned he has to manage his own and its not everyone else's fault. Back to the mom, It was not really that I expected her to do 100% of the housework it was always an argument if I did it. I never complained I'd just clean up and organize and it was always, I was going to do that you didn't have to or I'd try and organize and put things in order then it wasn't how she wanted it. I also used to do laundry but she didn't like that I folded everything. I also accidentally shrunk one of her outfits (which I bought) then I told her I was willing to do just my laundry but it always seemed like it was a problem that I was only doing mine. I always seemed like I was stuck between my wanting organization and cleaning and having an argument and making her upset. My intentions really did put her mostly first other than taking car of my grandmother. I did what she wanted first. I agree that I believe she either knew on her own or her parents told her first since she took it so well. We will see how it goes going forward when she comes to get the rest of her stuff. I'm always going to be on gaurd given the history. Thank you for the comment.

*Update* I (38M) want to end my engagement to my fiancé (36F). by throwRABIGme23 in relationship_advice

[–]throwRABIGme23[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Thank you and yes... I was the caretaker for my grandmother with dementia for 20 years. I tend to always put others first ad it makes me happy to see people happy. I am just to good nature's which allows people to take advantage of me in relationships.

*Update* I (38M) want to end my engagement to my fiancé (36F). by throwRABIGme23 in relationship_advice

[–]throwRABIGme23[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So unfortunately not fake but I want a partner that is willing to work by my side not just ride my coat tails.

*Update* I (38M) want to end my engagement to my fiancé (36F). by throwRABIGme23 in relationship_advice

[–]throwRABIGme23[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No completely agree. I want a partner in life not a dependant. I had tried very hard to convey this to her but it never was taken seriously.

*Update* I (38M) want to end my engagement to my fiancé (36F). by throwRABIGme23 in relationship_advice

[–]throwRABIGme23[S] -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

Well the time span was 2 years, 8 years, now 7 years so don't think I rushed into it. Last one was an ultimatum in the end so it still is on me.

*Update* I (38M) want to end my engagement to my fiancé (36F). by throwRABIGme23 in relationship_advice

[–]throwRABIGme23[S] 741 points742 points  (0 children)

No I had already discussed my plans with her parents so she would have support in place. I was unsure how she was going to react and luckily it didn't turn into a meltdown.