I learned that one the hard way. Haha it sounds so bitter, but I really am romantic at heart. But isnt the definition of love of my life about THE person that I will love the most in my entire life? We bet he'll answer both of those questions with a big no. If he couldn't respect her work ethic, that says a lot more about him than it does about her. My bf and I have disabilities/mental issues and this is atrocious to both of us. Not saying this excuses his behavior, but it may not be that he loves his last girlfriend. If you have a relationship/dating question I can help answer, you can send me your letters at wendy@dearwendy.com. This should be obvious. There shouldn't be a reason for your boyfriend to talk to his ex every single day. If he talks to his bros every day, that's a sign of a healthy social life. Welcome to r/relationship_advice.Please make sure you read our rules here. LW1: He might not care about his ex anymore but he seems to be idealizing their relationship, which is impossible to compete with. Anyone that can be that bitter about cheating a year later isnt someone Id want to date. Does he owe her more respect than other people in his life? They have keys to each other's houses, they have dinners together with their kids, and I feel like she is texting and calling every minute. I had a horrendous realization recently: I look a lot like my boyfriend's ex. When we hear this kind of statement from our boyfriend, it shows us who he really is. March 14, 2014, 11:20 am. Sure, but here its not the case. LW3 are you frigid? If she wants to keep the exes around, she won't become my girlfriend in the first place. Really ?! Lay down some boundaries with desperate ex. If your boyfriend dont want to change this, any of you will be able to have a good life. I couldn't stand him! Comparing your ex to a new girlfriend (especially to her face) is a bad idea. This was our second time dating. It's not something that we deserve, and it shouldn't be going on. I never see him Yes, of course, a couple needs to each see their friends. You can follow me on Facebook here and sign up for my weekly newsletter here. I just can't believe he's really gone. I think its an empty title because its unattainable in my view. I honestly believe we put too much importance on the words. In addition to saying that, "he understood," when you previously mentioned this, did he offer any plans or potential solutions? If I am not heartbroken, I don't really feel okay. Caring about yourself has to be a selfish act. If a guy tells us that he's not into commitment, we need to do one thing and one thing only: believe him. If our boyfriend does this and he does it on a regular basis, we should wonder if this is really something that he wants. Unfortunately, sometimes a person's true nature comes out when we're having a serious conversation or an argument. findingtheearth Not for opinions, not for relationship advice, and not for preaching. Everything is on his schedule. 14. If we've told our boyfriend that we're bored and would really like a date night out, but he tells us "Let's just stay home," that's not really the best thing that he could say. Maybe one year, 2 years. I get that you want to likely be respectful and understanding, but this isn't a 'normal' situation. and see each other almost every day of the week. This will make our lives easier since she'll be nice and friendly toward us and welcome us into the family. Your boyfriend is being manipulated and used. Was your bf aware of your feelings at that point? While we love our exes and love is universal, the way we feel that love is not the same. We get that some people have 'a type.' This is something to watch out for. He told me that shes already trying to get on disability, and hes hoping that her bf will take over his part of the lease so he can leave sooner. Phrase it like "When you say that I remind you of your ex, I feel like________" Don't get mean or nasty about it, because he might not even realize that he is doing it or that it bothers you. Mama's boys don't make the greatest boyfriends. I got mad at him and dumped him 2 After you guys broke up, did you ever text him again? That also includes his exes. And he might not be the right one for us, either. . I promised that I would keep your plans for next year confidential. He had recently separated from his wife. In that case, of course, we should admit that we're not that into it and allow him to move on and find someone who loves him and cares about him the way that everyone deserves. Here's what a reader said about dealing with the jealous feelings she experiences when her boyfriend sees his ex-girlfriend: "My boyfriend assures me he loves me and only wants to be with me," says a reader on How to Stop Obsessing About Your Ex. "If he's still talking about the bad things she did in the past, he's trying to remind himself that hes not still in love with her - because he is still in love with her.". March 14, 2014, 10:51 am. I also have bipolar and trauma stuff, which is why I was trying to be sympathetic. 6. Serving up the hottest food trends and the inside scoop on restaurants worldwide. Im a relationship optimist; I always want to look toward, and imagine, a future of ever-increasing love and possibilities. Agreed. I get it, some days are really fucking hard and you dont want to do anything. Any sort of namecalling, insults,etc will result in the comment being removed and the user being banned. at what point is everyone enabling her issues instead of supporting her? The problem is, my boyfriend has no boundaries with his ex wife. March 14, 2014, 11:21 am. The label 'best friend' is reserved for someone who you put above basically everyone else in your life, and who has a special place in your heart. No matter how connected we are to our boyfriends, there are just some things that we do NOT need to know. We can't change people, and we definitely can't change someone who still has the single guy mindset. If he feels that it's too far away to make any concrete plans, that should say everything about where his head is at in terms of the relationship. Dude, keep this thought to yourself. She needs help, PROFESIONAL help, not some guy she dated years ago. It sounds like he gets nothing out of this. We're adults and even if we have some cramps or headaches, we know how to deal and we know how to talk to our boyfriend properly. Where the heck are her parents?! Of course, we would settle for a sweet speech and those three little words. muchachaenlaventana In a way, he might feel he can never recapture that kind of love-and I think its true, we are always changing/evolving and so to the way we interpret feelings. 34. nessy I\'m in a situation with an annoying ex and been losing trust in him.feels like the relationship is making me more unhappy than happy now. If your guy is blabbing about his ex's personal issues, he is not that person for you. I put girlfriends in quotations, because I think they are mostly just girls he is banging, and he really doesnt have a real committed girlfriend. Have an open conversation about this, but if hes not ready, dont push it. If he puts her first, then youll know where he stands. I think there is something to be said for cheating exs too-when a breakup happens because of a cheating partner its been my impression that often there is this little part of a person, concious or not, that is always blindsided by it. You need to get as far away, as fast as you can. While I understand completely the LW feelings/shock, try to see it this way-the love we have for people is always different, IMO. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. How could a girl possibly have any emotions at any other time? Agreed. 23K 4.4K Training-Noise-9549 6 days ago My wife is dead. March 14, 2014, 1:01 pm. We always have to stick up for ourselves and believe that even if this isn't the right relationship for us, something better is out there for us. WWS #1 Playing with We all die eventually; I just carried the bullet for a while., lets_be_honest Thankfully, things have changed and we would hope that the majority of modern marriages and relationships involve both partners helping each other out. I mean, seriously detest, abhor, despise, want to stuff a plastic bag over their head while they're sleeping, hate them. And I think that dwelling on certain feelings beyond a certain point when theyd reasonably be considered fresh and spontaneous DOES involve an element of choice. Your boyfriend- sorry to say- is full of shit. It's just really bad behavior and he honestly should know better. He has a bad behavior or three that needs to be fixed. "At some point he's got to let those ties fall away," dating expert Susan Trombetti told Today. 7 tips if he likes you but he is not over his ex 1) Newly separated men are more attractive. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Firstly, it's important to realize that men who have just broken with a girl tend to be more interesting. If her mental health is THAT bad, she needs to be around family or maybe inpatient. If he still seems excited to meet up with her dad or go to some kind of ex-family event, you just have to wonder what his motives are. But what I think he SHOULD be able to realize, after a year of dating someone else, and especially after being cheated on, is that his ex was not the love of his life. or situations/content involving minors. Ive been cheated on before. Oh, and candles should probably be involved, too. I am so heartbroken. If you love your boyfriend figure it out before you get to the point where you dont want to anymore. But not everything is perfect. He admitted that his first girlfriend was better than me and one other but that I'm "very good". Copyright 2023 Dear Wendy. I would not get into this mess. And if we stay with him, then it's not going anywhere good. UPDATE . And then from that well have more dates in the following weeks. He's always going to rely on his mom and want her advice. And no one wants family drama or arguments at Thanksgiving and Christmas, so yeah, we definitely hope that he's got a good mom. If boyfriends were able to thank their exes for the times they shared and then cleanly move on, we would all be able to relax and not worry about what they have to say about the people they used to date. Until you meet the friends (or exes) themselves, there's no way to form an opinion either way. Secondly, it tells me that hes stuck in the past. We want to know that he feels the same way as us and that he thinks that we'll still be together six months to a year from now. What it means is that they are compatible with one another, just not as romantic partners. I've been with my boyfriend for 3.5 years now. My boyfriend asked for a paternity test for our child. His girlfriend probably can't, but that's why you're the alluring, sexy ex now. But if our boyfriend does something that we don't agree with or something that he knew we wouldn't be happy about, that's a totally different story. . We deserve a boyfriend who will welcome the future with open arms because he loves us so much and can't imagine his life without us. So yeah, I also tend to mistrust people who say someone is the love of their life or soulmate. Are we proud to introduce him to our family and friends and invite him to events, parties, and holidays? That's how it looks in the movies, anyway. Anything is possible but this might not be. When we started this relationship, He was open and honest. Try to understand that it is not about you, it is about HIS feelings for his ex that existed prior to you and that are no reflection on you in any way. Some people like feeling need, and overlook any abuse. And once she got back together with them, it went south in spectacular fashion. For example the way you love your first love is not the same as the second, third, forth and so on boyfriend. I think I often get into trouble for saying certain feelings are a choice, because of course a lot of times we dont CHOOSE how we feel, it just spontaneously happens. Did I tell you about how Moose likes to eat his poo? Oh I dont disagree that its a messed up thing to say to your current partner. Don't hide the fact that you're bothered or insecure. He might say it during a fight, whether it's a big or small one, or he might just say it when we've shared a big dream that we want to follow or something that we want to make happen for ourselves. 1 Who ended the relationship? Work it out somehow (WWS). March 14, 2014, 11:01 am. Either he moves on, or you do. They will definitely tell us what they're feeling and thinking, as long as we're actually listening. New readers, welcome to Dear Wendy, a relationship advice blog. . The fact that he lives just 20 minutes away and has only bothered to see you two times in three years speaks volumes. March 14, 2014, 10:10 am. 5. how is that a mental health issue? Sort it out before getting into another relationship. Of course, if he's sick or really exhausted from work or something, then we get it. The lack of whatever is desired is a dealbreaker. You do have the choice to move on. In some cases, the attraction may grow over time. He wouldn't like it if we said this about someone that he knew or one of his friends. "If her photos or any of her personal belongings are still around, he's hanging onto the relationship through those objects," relationship advice pro Dr. Wendy Walsh explained to Today. We might even hear from family and friends that we should be getting engaged and that they don't understand why that isn't happening. It's easy to think that if our boyfriend tells us that either he doesn't believe in marriage or he doesn't want to get married that he's going to change his mind. This guy told you his ex was the love of his life. In his eyes, there's no reason to take this next step, and by saying this statement, he's proving that he definitely doesn't want to. Over time, hearing this type of talk from the person that we're dating is only going to get under our skin and make us super insecure. If our boyfriend says, "I think I could love you, let's just see where things go" (or some variation of it), then that's a really bad sign. Website for moms seeking advice, community, and entertainment. is this even a realistic option? Now, not every guy is all about PDA, so please don't use this as the single measure of whether he's your boyfriend. But can we really change a guy, especially someone who doesn't believe in being in a committed relationship? Regardless the reason, hes not interested in you that way. Or have an intervention of sorts? You call it him being nice but its him being a doormat. This particular statement proves that he's either trying to be super controlling or that he wants to start making decisions for us and both aren't great in relationships. We all deserve to be with someone who supports our hopes and dreams and goals, and someone who wants the best for us. Well, I have a hard time imaging what else would keep those guys away. Lazy people? i can't imagine how her bf feels about that one! Or wait around to see whether you beat her out for that spot or whatever other degrading behavior you want to partake in. It has nothing to do with you - this kind of guy isn't interested in anyone - but himself. It damages the bond you share because he is emotionally tied to someone else.". Thank you because you are the first one who broke my heart but it's okay because my. You shouldnt care about how it makes him feel to ask his ex to pick up after herself or put freaking pants on. But, hey, it's better to know, right? Afternoon Quickie: Can I Suggest Games for My Baby Shower?. He's honestly spoken loud and clear. He should be thinking about how much his current girlfriend deserves. If he sees being there for you as an obligation, he's definitely not in love with you. Explore the latest videos from hashtags: #yourexboyfriend, #roastingexboyfriends. Brown got engaged to Jed Wyatt during the 2019 season of The Bachelorette, but the twosome split while the show was airing amid allegations that he wasn't honest about his former flame Haley . We need to take a deep breath and realize that, yup, this is what he means. The 8 red flags that tell you if your boyfriend or husband has not let go of his ex-girlfriend or ex-wife yet. Let's just be real here, we love that, right!? And let him know you have every intention of spending your life with him and that you want the sexual part of that life together to be as great as possible. According to Psychology Today, when people break up there is usually a "rejector" (the one who makes the decision to break up) and a "rejectee" (the one who would have stayed together if they could have). Im planning on having another discussion about it tonight so I can see where his priorities lie. Maybe they're FB friends who don't actually talk. Rainingpopcorn5. I need to change his diet. Maybe he's exaggerating, and it's true that he really didn't love her as much as he feels like he loves his new girlfriend. March 14, 2014, 12:17 pm, Addie Pray Time for you to have a chat with him about it and tell him youre not comfortable with it all. If your boyfriend has a lot of his ex's stuff, though, this could be a major red flag. I hope he'll like it . Dear ex, not a day goes by where I don't think about the way in which you hurt and betrayed me. Shouldnt that person be my spouse? And that'll create a really negative, toxic environment within the relationship, which never leads to anything good. 'My boyfriend is spending Christmas morning with his ex for the third year - I'm livid' A woman is raging as her boyfriend is spending Christmas with his ex for the third year -. 20K 1.4K We're not going to do everything domestic and he shouldn't want or expect us to. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I'll keep you guys updated! But, like, I . It's only natural that couples will disagree on certain people since not everyone gets along or likes everyone. That's a pretty dangerous road to go down. But, there are a lot of things that I've let slide at the beginning because I wanted some peace in my life. Its official. Seriously? But yeah WWS you arent dating. "My boyfriend said someone else's name in his sleep." It's also possible that your boyfriend still cares about his ex, and that's why her name came up in his dream. She loves coffee, barre classes and pop culture. All rights reserved. It's the best indication that he is still harboring his ex if he's warm, kind, flirty, friendly, or feels really happy to see her. Sorry. We can shrug this statement off and tell ourselves that it's no big deal. HIS EX IS NOW HIS NEW BFF. Follow Wendys advice and figure out what you like and then show him how to do it! He could also be flat-out lying and rewriting his own relationship history to suit whoever he's talking to at the moment. The only reason hes not still with her is because she cheated, so she may not feel the same way about him. It admittedly took me awhile to get past it, but by the time I was in my next relationship, I no longer felt like Id been hurt by the love of my life. Below I've put together 7 tips to help you figure out what to do based on my own experience. Mental health issues has become the ultimate justification. . The 'crazy ex girlfriend' stereotype is insensitive and unimaginative. Maybe our boyfriend tells us that he needs to calm down during the first fight that we have or when we tell him that we want more of a commitment from him. I know it can be hard, but in the end it will be good for you. It doesn't mean that we have to dump them ASAP, but it might not mean that we're going to get the grand love story that we've been dreaming of. 'My boyfriend invited his ex to our anniversary dinner - I'm furious' A woman has turned to the internet for advice on her relationship, listing all the bizarre things her boyfriend had. Please feel free to reach out for a shoulder or ear, OP, and keep us updated so we know you are oK. Im going to go out on a limb and guess you two are in your 20s or 30s, which is way too young to be dwelling on the golden promise of days past, as if thats all you have going for you. You would accept that as normal? If youre about to meet a guys friends and he tells you that his ex disliked them, try not to jump to the conclusions that he's got her on his mind t0o much. And he's not listening to what we want and need if he just shuts a night out down. Why should we have to settle when we really want to get married? I might delete this if it gets popular. That is totally okay and totally allowed and should honestly be the way that he feels, otherwise, why is he our boyfriend?! 1. Not even a little bit. The best Christmas present I could have gotten. Being around him is never fun. My fianc and I live 35 minutes apart (until May, hooray!) His friends feel that love is not the same as the second, third, forth and so boyfriend. 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