derangermouse
derangermouse t1_jaf3s36 wrote
Reply to I was right (29M). Girlfriend (22F) is dating the guy she told me not to worry about (23M). How do I fix this? by [deleted]
That’s your takeaway? Whatever.
derangermouse t1_jaf3la9 wrote
What “sexual issue”? What did he ask to do? You said a whole lot without saying anything at all.
derangermouse t1_jaf2mqo wrote
Reply to Intrusive thoughts m25 f25 by ConsistentUpstairs99
This is like “pre-crime” from Minority Report. Are you going to punish someone for something they might do? Or should life be allowed to play itself out and hope for the best? Sounds like you’re in the habit of being very hard on yourself.
derangermouse t1_jaf1mmz wrote
Reply to I was right (29M). Girlfriend (22F) is dating the guy she told me not to worry about (23M). How do I fix this? by [deleted]
You think this “sad guy online stalker” act reflects the type of guy that your ex would be interested in?
derangermouse t1_jaf1a62 wrote
Reply to comment by inspiredraven in I'm [35F] ready for divorce but husband [39M] has zero support system and I am close to certain he will kill himself by inspiredraven
You can either be his martyr, or you can be happy. He’s the asshole in the scenario.
derangermouse t1_jaf0u3y wrote
Reply to I'm [35F] ready for divorce but husband [39M] has zero support system and I am close to certain he will kill himself by inspiredraven
You’re not responsible, on any level, for what he does after the theoretical breakup. You may feel guilty, but it’s unfounded. I have been in therapy for 20 years, I have severe depression, anxiety, and I also take medication for ADHD.
If he doesn’t want to do the work, something about his status quo has to change. Unfortunately it might be losing you that is finally the catalyst he needs to improve. He wants to be a stubborn man, that’s on him.
derangermouse t1_jaeyfmd wrote
Reply to I (F18) sometimes wonder what life would be like if i were single. I am in a healthy relationship with (M19) by Candid_Birthday1769
You probably won’t want to hear this, but there’s nothing wrong with you. You’re at a point in your life where your world is expanding. You can be happy with one guy but still be interested in another.
You’re 18. Your personal growth brain centers are firing on full blast. Give yourself a break. If you want to venture out, it’s up to you. If not, wait for the feeling to pass.
derangermouse t1_jaexsak wrote
Reply to comment by Ok-Independence-3193 in My fiancé (27m) is cold and distant after a fight with me (25f) and it’s causing me so much anxiety. How can I fix this by Ok-Independence-3193
Just be honest with your fiancé and remind him that you’re aware of your emotional situation and are working on it
derangermouse t1_jaewp9e wrote
Reply to My fiancé (27m) is cold and distant after a fight with me (25f) and it’s causing me so much anxiety. How can I fix this by Ok-Independence-3193
Give your fiancé some space and time to process his feelings. It’s normal to be distant and cold after such a heated argument, and pushing him to be affectionate or communicative might only make things worse. Instead, show him through your actions that you are committed to making things right.
Let him know that you're willing to listen to him when he's ready to talk, but don't pressure him to open up before he's ready.
Until then, focus on taking care of yourself and your baby.
derangermouse t1_jaev95m wrote
Reply to I (F23) kissed him (M25) a year ago and I still dont know how to talk about it by GuideAggravating6455
A year has passed since the kiss and both of you have likely moved on. Bringing it up now doesn't necessarily mean that you have feelings for him or that you are trying to start something romantic. You can approach the conversation from a place of curiosity and a desire for clarity or closure.
You could try sending him a message or arranging to meet up with him, and explain that you would like to talk about the kiss from a year ago. You can acknowledge that it was a drunken mistake and that you don't have any expectations or intentions beyond having an open and honest conversation. You could also express that you feel embarrassed to bring it up, but that you think it's important to clear the air and ensure that there are no lingering feelings or misunderstandings between you.
Before anything happens though, consider whether or not discussing this with M25 would be respectful to your current boyfriend.
derangermouse t1_jaede4x wrote
Your cousin doesn’t know his place. Your bf should be sharing these issues with you, not air out your business behind your back. If your bf is comfortable sharing private stuff with another person, he doesn’t seem that trustworthy. It sounds disrespectful, to be honest.
derangermouse t1_jaecj16 wrote
I’m sorry, I may be showing my age here, but isn’t an “exclusive FWB” simply a wimpier half-measured way of saying partner/girlfriend?
If you’re not happy anymore, and you can’t trust that she’s in the same emotional place as you, move on! It’s not like you guys were committed anyway.
derangermouse OP t1_j52rmqf wrote
Reply to comment by king5327 in [WP] In a spaceport, a lonely janitor spends his days cleaning the machines that keep the station running. He discovers a sentient vending machine that has feelings for him. As they navigate their romance, they must also avoid the station's security force and the threat of being shut down forever. by derangermouse
Never heard of that. Looks cool though!
derangermouse OP t1_j52lz6t wrote
Reply to comment by AShellfishLover in [WP]As the aging patriarch of a powerful crime family hands leadership over to his son, a heist gone wrong leads the family to suspect a traitor in their midst. Meanwhile, the patriarch's troubled grandchild must get the traitor’s daughter to safety before the cops (and The Family) close in. by derangermouse
So you want me to delete it?
derangermouse OP t1_j52lscw wrote
Reply to comment by AShellfishLover in [WP]As the aging patriarch of a powerful crime family hands leadership over to his son, a heist gone wrong leads the family to suspect a traitor in their midst. Meanwhile, the patriarch's troubled grandchild must get the traitor’s daughter to safety before the cops (and The Family) close in. by derangermouse
I think of the plot as two parallel plots that the protagonists can’t let converge, otherwise the daughter dies.
derangermouse t1_jaf415r wrote
Reply to I (F24) ruined my 10 year relationship. Ex-SO (M24) by [deleted]
You know, everyone does impulsive things like post on Reddit about a recently ended relationship. I don’t judge you for that.
But now, you have no excuse. You don’t have the crutch of your ex-bf & his family to lean on. You get to grow up now.