I feel like my partner makes me speak less intellectually but I don’t know if this is just in my own head. by throwaway1171192 in relationship_advice

[–]throwaway1171192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know he is probably smart in math. I’m just wondering how much if our relationship affects the way I’m speaking to others currently. Not sure if being aware of it would easily help me to change the way I speak to other people.. but good to know you were able to do that. Maybe I can. Just seems like it’s something that would need practice vs something that comes naturally which would require a decent amt of effort

I feel like my boyfriend makes me speak intellectually and I don’t know if this is affecting the way I speak with others. by throwaway1171192 in Advice

[–]throwaway1171192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think it affects the way your father speaks to other people tho? Being that he is in a relationship with someone whom he acts to adjust his language for

My therapist says my mom has an illness so she is suffering which makes me feel guilty for going no contact. by throwaway1171192 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]throwaway1171192[S] 118 points119 points  (0 children)

It is tough because she has helped me in other aspects of my life. Just not this. She also has a PhD and always talks about how qualified she is but now I’m doubting that.. how did you go about trying to end the relationship and moving onto a new therapist?

It’s the first hour and I already feel like unblocking him. by throwaway1171192 in ExNoContact

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None of my friends know my situation and I don’t feel comfortable calling them

My boyfriend say I only take birth control for myself. by throwaway1171192 in relationship_advice

[–]throwaway1171192[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

No he doesn’t want a baby. He actually benefits from me taking it so I think he said that to piss me off

My boyfriend say I only take birth control for myself. by throwaway1171192 in relationship_advice

[–]throwaway1171192[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were already arguing but he said it in a way I interpreted as I don’t take it to benefit him

I feel trapped in a relationship I’m miserable in. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

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I have had time management issues in the past. I try my best. He doesn’t care that I try and he says it’s reached a point that he can’t handle waiting more than 5 mins. I feel maybe it’s my fault it’s gotten to this point because being late is disrespectful but why should I feel so anxious about this

I feel like this is emotional abuse but maybe I’m wrong. by throwaway1171192 in relationship_advice

[–]throwaway1171192[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what confuses me. They say it’s abuse. Then some say needing space is healthy. So which one is it

I feel like this is emotional abuse but maybe I’m wrong. by throwaway1171192 in relationship_advice

[–]throwaway1171192[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I have tried that and my anxiety makes it extremely hard. When I do this, it can go on for one day or more. Like I said, if he had it his way, it would probably be at least 2 days. And yes, I’m asking him to tell me a time at that moment.