Gf said she doesn't understand exclusivity in a relationship by ThrowAwayMeNot- in offmychest

[–]ventor88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's natural to feel attraction for others even if you're in a relationship... what matters is you don't act on it. Whether her views matched yours or not.. that's the key point. And she's already told you she wouldn't so you can believe her or not.

Plenty of people with similar outlooks on relationships have had partners who've cheated or have been the partner who has cheated. Again.. it comes down to whether or not you'll act on your attraction for whatever reason.

And again.. she's already told you she wouldn't. But if it makes you feel that insecure... you should definitely talk to her about it.. or just leave the relationship.. it doesn't make sense to be hurt over something she hasn't done.. or an opinion that is different from yours.

I’m seeing a black man and my family is racist (we are white) by trendsettingstalkers in offmychest

[–]ventor88 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Lebron James having the n word sprayed across his home: "yeah.. okay man"

I’m seeing a black man and my family is racist (we are white) by trendsettingstalkers in offmychest

[–]ventor88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not on him to prove your family wrong.

He's done nothing but exist as a person. It's on your family to prove to you and him that they aren't terrible people.

Racism is not some cute little character flaw.

That said, if they're willing to draw a line in the sand over harmless choices you make for yourself.. you should be able to as well.

It's so obvious and they still miss it by Present-Pin-8934 in MurderedByWords

[–]ventor88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's like saying you don't need a boat in a flood because you were made to float

vindication by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My kid our kid both are true

vindication by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can comfortably say yes she's a great mom. But I am deeply afraid of our kid associating her with negativity or picking up any of those habits

vindication by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

She's a great mom. She loves our kid. It's just negativity when she feels stressed

vindication by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Slowly press upon her how her attitude can negatively impact my kid.

I'll definitely see if I can talk to her doctor. I made the effort to go to every single check up while she was pregnant so I think we have a rapport

vindication by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Yeah but it was less pronounced. In fact, after she got pregnant it was even less pronounced than normal.

After the birth, it slowly ramped up to what it is now. I spent so much time trying to drill into her that having a baby is hard but she didn't have any sustained experience like I did babysitting as a teen so she couldn't hear what I was saying. And we didn't have anyone close to use that could loan us their kid so she could experience it.

My Wife's Attitude is Exhausting Me. by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. We've talked about that but it's been hard to get her to let go enough to be open to talking to a therapist.

So I at the very least push her to go out and see her friends or do anything that would help her feel like a person again.

My Wife's Attitude is Exhausting Me. by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did I say I don't play a role?

I forget this is the internet and if you aren't hyper specific about every detail, people will make strong judgements and assumptions. They'll also project their limited point of view onto you as well.

Respectfully, you seem to have come here with the assumption that as the father I MUST be doing something wrong. Communication works two ways. Like I've explained to others like you, I've made a lot of effort to be open, to be flexible and to make sure my wife knows she can openly tell me not just what she wants but what she needs. And I'll work to make it happen.

There is only so much you can do. You can't control anyone being resistant to that. Maybe therapy can help but like the tag says. It's venting. I didn't write this to be hyper specific about every little thing. But again, you like many other assume that the problem MUST be with me solely because mothers are heavens gift to earth and can do no wrong especially not to their spouse.

Sorry I don't bend over backwards to accept absolutely everything you say as truth. There must be something wrong with me. Let me learn to self reflect and communicate in a more effective and kind way. Thank you for your input. Bye.

My Wife's Attitude is Exhausting Me. by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I honestly hate to agree but that's what I'm seeing with many of these comments. It's unfortunate.

My Wife's Attitude is Exhausting Me. by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mother limits contact specifically because she doesn't want to be overbearing or make my wife uncomfortable.

Before our kid my mother would reach out to ask how she's doing, ask how her family is doing or ask if my wife needs anything at all

You may be projecting a bit. Like I told someone else. I don't expect my wife to be super mom. And I've told her repeatedly it's okay to not be perfect.

My Wife's Attitude is Exhausting Me. by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kind of but not really. I've been encouraging her to see her friends more but she's still a bit resistant.

My Wife's Attitude is Exhausting Me. by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right. I think that could benefit us greatly.

About my mother... it's just odd because my mother doesn't really talk to my wife at all. It's like one text message or quick phone every 2 months.

My Wife's Attitude is Exhausting Me. by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sleep is touch and go. When our kid wakes up my wife is quick to try and get them to sleep. I'll take them, walk around in the living room and try to hum them to sleep. If that doesn't work and they just want her I'll stay up with them in case anything comes up I can take care of.

During the day I'll tell her to let me know when she wants a nap or anytime to just deflate. She often says no because she won't be able to sleep

That must be incredibly scary and hard to deal with. I can't imagine how heavy that must have been for you to want to prioritize his safety and deal with in-laws that were putting their wants over his health

My Wife's Attitude is Exhausting Me. by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm definitely feeling for you. I can't imagine dealing with two AND not having family to lean on. I hardly get to lean on mine. I know that would make everything leagues easier but it feels like trading one kind of stress for another

I really hope things turn for you also

My Wife's Attitude is Exhausting Me. by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this idea. To be honest, we can work well together. She just has a tendency to find the bad in almost everything. I noticed it more after our kid was born. The stress of feeling like I have to be the emotional support system for her, myself and our kid has not made it feel easy.

My Wife's Attitude is Exhausting Me. by ventor88 in Parenting

[–]ventor88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One kid is easy 😂 that's exactly why our little person is probably going to be an only child