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I despise Christmas with every bone in my body right now. I never ever have any money, and my grandma sometimes lends me money, but that's not the whole of the problem.
I am horrible at giving gifts. I'm creative at other times, but Christmas is always a curse... I can never come up with anything to give anyone. I want this year to be memorable, but I don't know what to get my mom, stepdad, sister, or baby brother. And more importantly, I have no idea what to get my boyfriend.
These people always do nice things for me and get me good gifts, and I want to do so in return. My boyfriend is so sweet and he likes video-games, pumpkin pie, and a lot of movies. He says he'll like anything but I want to treat him to a nice, thoughtful gift. My mom is very hard-working and she likes to read, and my stepdad really enjoys video-games like Red Dead Redemption and such, and he'll be satisfied with just about anything. Babies are easy to buy for, so I'm not as struggled with that, and my sister likes toys and trinkets and such, but I need help with finding a good gift for my boyfriend.
Tough having no money... :/
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Christmas is NOT about presents.
It's about showing your loved one how much you care about them and how much they mean to you. It's not about the price tag of the gift. Your boyfriend is with you because he cares about you. Everything else in life is materialistic. If my boyfriend showed up to my house on Christmas and gave me a rose I'd be just happy at the thought of him even thinking of getting me something on Christmas.
This year I was trying to come up with something to get him and I had such a hard time. I got aggravated that I couldn't come up with something that he would love. I experessed my aggravation and he told me plain and simple that I didn't have to get him anything. I go over the top sometimes to make the people in my life happy. Sometimes I have to tell myself to knock it off sometimes because I over do it. Maybe you could be creative and make a scrapbook or a storybook of hwo you two met. Or maybe you could make the scrapbook memorable with all the things you've ever done like if you went to a movie maybe put a movie ticket in there. I'm sure you create something and make it personal he'll love it. Maybe get a picture of you and him and frame it. You don't need the price tage to be huge to make a big impression. Happy Holidays!
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I've been with my boyfriend for two and a half years, and our relationship has been through various things (We got together when he was in his final year of high school, I was in my second last) As you can see, this meant that our relationship went through seeing each other almost every day, to once or so a week once he graduated and started working and now we see each other whenever we can, as I am in university and he is still working (but starting university next year).
The thing is though that I get clingy. I know it myself, and I've been trying to work on keeping the distance. My boyfriend would really like to disappear for a day or two every now and then. But I somehow always get the feeling that if I didn't initiate contact, it could be a week without me hearing from him and I'm not really up for such.
Right now, I'm just asking for tips on how I can keep my distance. In the sense that if we were together one day, how do I resist temptations to text or whatever him the next day already?
Overall, how do I keep myself from being overly-clingy?
Naturally I have other friends, and I do things with them, as well as I am busy with university studies so I am not a forever alone person dependent on my boyfriend! Of course not.
But the temptation to text is still there, if that makes sense.
Anyone have any tips? I know he gets tired of this sometimes, and he's honest about it. But at the same time he knows I'm trying and it's not as if I am purposefully like that. (link)
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I use to have trouble with the same thing. My boyfriend and I have been together on and off for 4 years. It wasn't until this year that we figured out a system and a plan. Due to our work schedules we see each other on the weekends and we have date night usually on Saturdays. That's the day I know I'll see him for sure. Usually after hanging out I give him a day or two by himself to do his school work or to just chill out. He even has time to hang out with his guys (guys need to have time for their friends as well). I auggest trying to back up a little bit and give him space and let him be free. I don't like it when anyone is on top of me and not letting me do what I need to do. I like having 'me' time it's good because I can do what I want such as exercising or projects. You have to understand that you ahd a life before he came around. Maybe come up with a plan on phone calls and date nights. Maybe have him set up a date night once a week and you promise to give him 1 or 2 days to do things on his own. He isn't going anyway and every once in awhile people need a little bit of time from one other. Maybe when you feel like texting him call or text a friend. Hang in there! Good luck!
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19/f and my brother is 7.
For Christmas my parents usually spend the same amount on both of us. My parents told me that as long as I'm living under their roof, I'll have a Christmas, which I appreciate greatly; even though Christmas isn't about gifts. It's still good to recieve stuff when you don't have the money to afford it for yourself.
Well anyways; my brother wants junk. Every year he askes for stuff and he either breaks it after a week, or doesn't play with it after a couple of days. They spent $560 dollars on him this Christmas.
Well, for my Christmas, I wanted a Yorkie, A laptop, a Camera, and a stocking (those are my favorite)
and my boyfriend and my parents split the yorkie (150 a piece) and my mom and dad said thats all I'm getting for Christmas. Which is cool, I love my puppy; but I don't see thats fair; or maybe I'm over reacting. I'm a college student, and I don't have my own computer; its my parents and I'm limited to 30 minutes a day; including when I have to do homework; so I'd really like a laptop to help me with school work; so I don't have to rush to write papers, ect. I told my mom, I'd be happy with a 320 dollar laptop from Walmart, and thats it for christmas; and the laptop along with the dog, doesn't even cost more than my brothers. This is something I could use for many years, not just a couple of weeks.
Any suggestions? If I'm over reacting, please let me know. (link)
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Christmas is not about what you get it has nothing to do with the presents whatsoever. I can understand your frustration but you need to understand that it sounds a bit greedy. If you're in need of a computer that much maybe you could save up and get yourself one. Or maybe use a school computer for the time being. The yorkie is a great present and you should be happy with that. If you needed the laptop more than maybe you should have pushed more for the computer rather than the dog.
I always thought about Christmas as the holiday of presents but it's the exact opposite it's about being appreciative of what you have and who is around you. You realize most people would love to be in your position to get a dog and some people can't afford it. My suggestion is save up for a computer maybe get a part time job.
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Hey. I'm just an ordinary girl at college, and well I have a lot on my mind. My roommate is never around and we don't get along really well. I have a lot on my mind regarding life, love, and struggles that I'm going through. The one thing I really want is just someone to really talk to about these things. I do consider myself social :) but none of my friends really help me out, or I just kinda feel like a burden to them and guilty for always coming to them for help. I guess I'm just asking for advice on how to find someone that I can talk to about personal things and not feel ashamed? Oh and I don't have a lot of money so I can't get a counselor or anything. Plus I think that would be awkward. (link)
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I mean I guess you could maybe try meeting new people or maybe if you are going to school you could speak with someone within the school. I have an email for anyone who wants to talk about anything and I don't judge.
My email: ohthatgirl1987@yahoo.com
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Normally I'm not a country music fan. But I heard a song and was so shocked that the lyrics were exactly how I was feeling! I'm starting to like country more and more.. But I'm not familiar with country songs or artists. Can a few people recommend songs or artists for me?
I'm mainly looking for songs about love (moving on, finding someone new, or waiting for someone) or about happy things like doing the things that make you smile or just partying and having a blast. But I'm up for anything really :) thanks!!! (link)
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You know I'm not much of a country fan myself. There are a few songs I enjoy though that you might like.
I Do by Luke Bryan
Redneck Woman by Gretchen Wilson
Crazy Girl by Eli Young Band
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Hi.. My ex-boyfriend broke up with me 2 months ago which we have been in a relationship for 4 months. Before he broke up with me, he always tells me he loves me whenever we make out and I will stay over at his house every alternative weekends to pass our time being together since we are busy at work on the weekdays. Throughout our relationship, I was very indeed very happy to be able to be myself and felt very comfortable being with him.
We even went for a vacation outside of the city when we are just 3 months in a relationship, just the two of us. But things went downhill after the vacation where he started to feel that his love for me compared to his ex was not that great. He told me that he will fix this relationship up because it might be that the relationship was still new and it needs time to develop the feeling. I did not see that the problem will arise because all these while we were happy being together and two weeks later, he break the relationship off with me. The reason was he was unsure what he wants in a relationship and what he expects for his future wife to be. He even told me that he can't give his 100% love to anyone right now as he felt that relationship was a burden due to the commitment he needs to give in. I felt hurt because he gave up so easily on the relationship without fixing things with me and I stayed in no contact rules with him (no texting, no phone calls).
Within two weeks of our break up, I noticed that he was seeing someone new and updating his status on how great the outing was, he misses someone. On that weekend, he did find me to chat over the messenger and he even shared with me his good news on his work. I just kept my cool by replying him short replies. I do not know whether what I did was right or wrong? Another two weeks passed, with no mistake.. he changed his relationship status as "in a relationship" on his facebook and he even changed his profile picture with his current girlfriend now. I felt hurt and angry which leads me to delete him off as a friend on facebook.
Can anyone advise me what actually a rebound relationship is and does it usually happen on the dumpee or the dumper? will a rebound relationship happen even if our relationship being together was just for a short period of time? I am really confused and all the questions kept on popping on my head whether does he really mean it when he told me that he loves me? Does the break up affect him due to the level of intimacy we had in the past which leads him to jump into a new relationship after 2 weeks of our break up? (link)
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Rebound relationship is usually a relationship which the dumpee or dumper gets with someone to either bother the other person or to get over the other person they were dating. A rebound relationship can happen after any relationship no matter how short. Your ex sounds like a VERY confused young man and it doesn't sound like he knows what he wants. It maybe that he cared for you but he wasn't in love with you but I don't know for sure he would be the only one to tell you. You should just move on and not worry about him. If he is going to act like this than don't waste your time. Keep your head up!
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I am 17/female. I've liked my friends brother for a long time. We've been best friends for 4 years, so I've spent a lot of time around her brother also and become pretty good friends with him too. I am VERY physically attracted to him. At one point he admitted he had liked me the summer before, and he knew that I have liked him too, but he didn't want to risk ruining our friendship by us maybe eventually breaking up after dating so he did nothing about it. Now, he got a new girlfriend last month. He still flirts with me sometimes, but I'm not sure if it's a literal flirt, or if it's just being friendly? I want to either how to get him, or how to get over him, or what I should do about me wanting him so bad. (I don't intend on ruining his new relationship though) (link)
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Well the first question that comes to mind if 'how does your friend feel about this?' Does your friend even know? If you did go out and something were to happen how do you think your friend would be? Your friend's loyalty is to their brother obviously.
Another thing he has a girlfriend its best to just move on and start dating other guys who are single and available.
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I've been thinking about what possibly happens when we die. I know that someday I will find out. I hope its like we have a soul & that energy possesses a new body once we leave this one. But I'm scared that its just blank, non existence, and not seeing or feeling anything. I don't really believe the heaven/hell thing so yeah. I hear that when we leave, its like astral projection, but then science says its just the brain. I like science but I hope there's more to it than just the brain. Would any of you happen to know? (link)
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No one can truly say what happens when we die. It's just something that happens. Everyone may have a theory but no one knows for sure. Some people believe in reincarnation, others believe in heaven or hell, some believe in spirits, etc.
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Ok ok im just so confused.
My boyfriend and i are so in love. But when we get into an argument it seems he always say the most hatefull things to me. After he say its just to upset me but i want ti know if he just say that so i wont go further on about the things he spoke.
Things he say: your probly better off with some one else
I dont need you
You could go to hell
I cant stand you
Why do i put up with your shit etc.
I just dont under stand why the little things i do tick him of. Like telling him not to fart by me or prank me in hurtfull ways. Like play like hes breakin up with me
Someone please clear this up for me ... Please (link)
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Your boyfriend sounds really immature and sounds like he uses a bit of the guilt trip on you. When we fight with the people that we love we say some awful things. When I fight with my boyfriend, we fight. We take stabs at one another but at the end of every fight we find a solution or try to make light of the situation. My boyfriend and I are good at making each other laugh. I would talk to him if I were you and tell him how what he says hurts you and that things need to change in that aspect. That's not fair that he makes you feel this way. Talk to him it's the only way. Good luck!
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so i'm a sophomore in high school. and i like a junior. i'ved liked this guy for 4 years. and he's known ever since i was in 7th grade and he was in 8th grade. him and all his friends stare at me all the time. but the only thing is, he's the hottest guy in the school and mad popular. i think i'm in love with him. is it possible to love someone you've never talked to before? i just don't know. do you think he might secretly like me? because when its just me and him in the hall i feel the tension and he constantly stares at me. and in school whenever i go to the bathroom he's always in the hall also. is it fate that brings us together? help please. (link)
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Only you can tell if it's love.
I am a firm believer in fate. I believe things happen for a reason and there are people who come in and out of your life. I'm not sure if he likes you he would be the only one to answer that. If you really want to find out why don't you talk to him and get to know him a little bit. You should really find out what he's like as a person before you find out if he likes you or not. Good luck!
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I have been with my boyfriend for 6 months however, I don't know where I stand right now. Since he got a job (about 3 weeks ago) his been distand because he starts at 7am until 7pm at times and he's always tired. First week I realised he wasn't making time so I said some thing whilst we were on the phone he said "I dont choose mates over a girl" When I saw him that day he said he didn't mean it like that all he meant was he tells everyone he'll see them on the weekend and he has to try and make time for everyone. Anyways recently last Wednesday he went out of state for work, wednesday we msgd and Thursday he called me and told me he missed and so forth. Friday he was meant to come back he didn't msg i msgd him saying "I miss you" no reply so I msgd at 10 saying "did you get home safely?" he replied 1 hour later saying "Yehh just tired chilling lol" Saturday he usually msgs me in the morning this time he msgd me at 1 saying just "hey how are?" i replied "Why are you being dry?" he responds "sorry babe just buggered I guess" i then said if ive done some thing wrong then tell me because you're never dry to me... he replied 8 hours later he said "hey hows your night going? what did you today woman?" I replied then i msgd again saying "I love you" then Sunday morning he msgd me at 11am saying "I'm sorry for all this?" I replied sorry for what? then I msgd again saying please don't break up with me please.... and he just didn't reply now ive been crying 4 days straight i love him so much i've liked him for about 2 years and I haven't done anything wrong for him to break up with me it's obvious he's breaking up with me what else could "I'm sorry for all this?" mean please some one help me I'm so lost and confused I don't know where I stand. (link)
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Now I wouldn't automatically run to the conclusion that he is going to break up with you because it doesn't necessarily mean that. It looks as though ever since he got this job its making him tired and its affecting his time management between hanging out with his friends as well as you. My boyfriend has CRAZY hours I mean when we try to plan something I try my best to plan a month ahead sometimes because of his work schedule. I use to take it personally in the beginning but over time I knew that I knew this about him when I started dating him and I love him so therefore I need to except it or move on.
Its really hard to tell what someone else is really trying to say through text. I'm sure your boyfriend feels bad for what he's putting you through. He may even feel that he's not being fair to you. I wouldn't rush to the conclusion of a break up right now. Just relax and keep your head up. I think what you should do is talk to him and straighten things out. Maybe plan a date night once a week where you can both see each other at least once a week. Good luck and cheer up!
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I like a guy iv'e never seen just text. How do I tell him I like him?
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Well since you are talking through text I guess the best way to tell is through text. I must ad though people act differently through than in person. You might like what he says through text but could act entirely different when you are hanging out with him in person. When I was 19 I was tlaking to this guy through a dating site. I started talking to him on AIM and I felt an instant connection. He was cute and really sweet online. I talked to him on the phone and it was just "blah" nothing really no spark. I then met him in person and he was cute and all but I had no connection. My advice is to meet up with this guy (bring someone with you like some friends or something) and get to know what he's really like. That's the only way to know if you really like. I'm sure you like his personality but you can't really get to know someone through text messaging.
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Why does me parentents never see that they are hurting eatch ather. Why can't they see what there words are so powerfull. And that they are losing me now.
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I'm not sure what you're exactly talking about or what's going on but my parents when I was younger use to fight. I can remember small things here and there and the environment wasn't comfortable due to the tension. Parents fight it happens and everyone fights in the world. There is no person in this world who hasn't had an argument with someone in their life. It doesn't make your parents stupid though, its something that adults do. When you become an adult there are a lot more responsibilites than when you were a little kid. You have to remember its not you and that you don't have to take a side. They love you equally I'm sure. Maybe talk to your parents about how they are making you feel and about how you don't like it when they fight. Can you talk to someone at school? Like a guidance counselor? A teacher? A family member? Try and talk to your parents and if that doesn't work try and talk to someone you trust about it. Remember this has nothing to do with you and it's not because of you.
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Okay,
So I'm babysitting for the first time on Saturday, one is eight years old and another is about 3.
Okay, so what do you do-do you just sit there like what someone did to me when I was little? Or do you play, or have fun or what?
Seriosuly any advice welcome :)) (link)
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I took a babysitting course and I've been babysitting my little cousins for 11 years. The best thing to do is play some games or get a fun movie to watch. Maybe you can make a fun box with dress up things or maybe some games from home. Maybe you have some stuffed animals that you don't want anymore and put them in the box. An easy thing would be a movie before they go to bed. Kids like to play though and they like to be entertained so if I were you I would try to start a game. See how the kids are first and see if they warm up to you. The kids might just want to watch a movie or their favorite TV show. Maybe read them a book before bed. Have fun and good luck! :)
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1m 19 years old and ever since i was young my mums drank.When i was younger i thought it was normal i was never alowed to sleep over at friends or stay out to late because i had to allways look after my younger sister, i dressed myself and took myself to school since i was 7,and ive basicly looked after myself since i can remember,then i grew up and relised my mums not the same as evryone esles. she calls me horrible names and make me feel worthless, ive been at college for 3 years doing hairdressing i stayd on at school i done evrything right but she just dosent seem to ever be happy with me.i had a job and she forced me to leave because she said i could do better, iwasnt earing much money but she said if i didnt claim for job seekers allowence she would kik meout of the house.At the moment things are worse than ever, her habbits are worse and now that my older brother has moved back home shees took sides with him and acts asif im not ther,they drink together evryday & other things, i feel like even though im related im not from the same family ther from ,she hardly works and demands money of both of us and im only claiming job seekers allowence and struggle to live its so hard to get a job now ,i have a boyfriend who has seen alot the way my mum and brother treat me and he bareley sees me now because he dosnt like comeing down to my house he cart bare the way they act, its comeing between mine and my boyfriend and i crt cope anymore ive allways been scared to be on my own since i was small because of things that have happend when i was a child , i want to get a flat of my own then i can be out of ther ways and let them get on with life but im scared to live alone , my biyfriends got the perfect family and has evrything he wants he just dosent understand my situation because hees not used ot what im used to and i feel im allways running to him with my problems , im sorry this question was sooo liong but ive been searching for someone to relate to me or help me if anyone has advice it would realy help. thankyou .xx (link)
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I know it maybe hard to see because of what you're going through right now but look how far you've come? Whenever you needed to get something done you've done it such as getting yourself to school and taking care of your younger sister. I think its safe to say that your mother is an alcoholic. Alcoholics can't cope so they depend on alcoholic to numb that pain they are going through. Your mom maye have had a hard childhood or an experience that caused her to drink or to 'numb the pain away'. You have to know this has nothing to do with you this is her problem that she needs to fix. You also have to understand that she is sick, consider this as a disease. There is something you can do for yourself which is you can go to Al Anon. Al Anon is a group that meets together in communities to talk about what they are experiencing with someone they know that is drinking. Here is the website for the group and you can look at the website and maybe see if there are any meetings in your area:
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Another thing you can do is to save up money or maybe move in with a friend. Do you have other family around that may be able to help you?
I also felt the need to comment on the comment you made about your boyfriend's 'perfect family'. There is no such thing as perfect! There might be thigns going on that you don't know about I'm sure it's not all that it seems.
Maybe instead of running to your boyfriend with problems do you have anyone else to talk to? Maybe a guidance counselor or maybe a therapist? I'm sure your boyfriend is supportine and will continue to be because he knows what's going on. Good luck and keep your head up!
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So for the people reading this you're in for a rollercoaster and if you would give advice I'd greatly appreciate it. Okay so here is my story… I’ve been going out with this guy for almost 7 months now and things have been great and all but these past few days it’s been, I don’t know just different or wrong. I know it’s me it has to because he really hasn’t done anything wrong. I guess if forgot to mention he’s my first boyfriend but I really don’t think that has anything to do with this. So in these past few days I’ve even had the thoughts of ending the relationship because I feel like I don’t want it anymore and I’m just going to hurt him more if I stay. My life isn’t the same anymore I don’t really have my friends anymore because we’ve been drifting apart and I don’t like it at all I feel like I’m alone and I have no one but him but I don’t want him anymore. I really feel like I have no space I want to have time to myself to talk to friends but he’s always there and I can’t do this anymore. I do love him and I know you probably think that “You’re 15 you don’t know what love is” but I do, you must not get it…..I love him but I’m not IN love with him. The only reason I have stood up and ended this already is because he’s in a hard stage. He says a lot of things saying that I’m his everything and stuff like that but I don’t feel right when he says it. If I ended things with him right now I’m scared of what he would do and how’d he react because I KNOW he wouldn’t take it well. He was in a really depressed state before we started dating and I feel like he can sense my feelings or something because he sounds like he’s been going back to it and just now when I was going to talk to him. I want to end it but I don’t…I don’t know what to do so if anyone actually read my story any advice? Please and Thank You (link)
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I've seen a lot of questions like this and the solution is simple: BE HONEST! Tell him that you care about him but this jsut isn't working out for you. There is no way that you're not going to hurt him. I would be lying if I told you there was a way you couldn't hurt him. He might be might or upset with you. Give him time and sapce and let him think about things and I'm sure he'll be okay eventually. Love is hard, but it's better that you know he's not the right one for you. Now you have to do him a favor and do yourself a favor and tell him. Good luck!
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This is going to be a long story, and I can't believe how I got to this point, but I feel like I have a huge metal problem on my hands.
I started dating my boyfriend last year. He was my first for everything of course, i lost my virginity to him, I opened up to him, told him I loved him. We're still dating to this day;
I remember myself last year, I was happy, random, confident, funny, always making people smile, I was the one giving everyone advice, inspiring everyone. I'm sure he was attracted to my personality,because I felt comfortable with myself.
I'm looking at myself and am finding that I've become completely lost, and on this website asking for some kind of help.
When we first met, I thought he was so handsome, and he was very artistic. Though I've always been confident on the surface, I was paranoid to be myself because I've always been shy with guys i'm into, and hated having my guard down. I liked to keep things light and fun, but every odd and crazy thing I said he didn't really respond to. This only made me try harder, and he did say some things and over time I felt successful in having conversation with him.
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This is very important : He said I reminded him of his ex (who was one of my good friends) But they technically didn't date. they dated for about 2 weeks and she wasn't into him, probably for the same reason as I stated above (he wasn't very..random..interesting..or whatever) **
When we met, he had 2 months until he went off to college to go to art school across the states. In those 2 months we had sex and were very close. Then, we broke up when he moved away.
Throughout the whole time he was across the country, he'd call me every night and we'd continue talking, opening up to each other (so technically,we considered it still dating. more like,on and off) and just becoming really good friends. Of course I wasn't over him,and when he was away I was in a state of deep depression.
He came back winter break, and we were more-so "friends with benefits". This ruined me more, but I would've rather been that than nothing (and I was also friends with his friends- so being together was kind of natural)
Then this time, he left without saying goodbye. I was heartbroken,but I still stayed strong, because I know this wasn't part of my mentality to break down- especially in front of my friends, though I know they could tell I was very much upset.
I finally regained my dignity and cut ties (unanswered phone calls, if there were even any at all).. until he came back this summer and we just "naturally" again, connected.
I told him off the bat that I didn't want to do the whole "benefit" thing again, and he said he wanted to "get to know" me more before we got into a relationship. I agreed, but needless to say that next week we were official again (A lot of my friends didn't approve).
(I'm trying to cut this as short as I can, I really hope you can stick through this!)
Then..some wave came over me. Slowly, I lost contact with all my friends. I became paranoid that I wasn't as good as his ex (my friend-- mind you I hadn't talked to her in awhile). And then his other ex (who is very also friends with his ex. Basically, the two ex's were best friends. They both broke up with him for the same reason)
So what I did was..become friends with his ex's this whole summer. Because I thought- if I hung around them, I'd be like them,and thus he'd like me more. But also- we did become really, really good friends because we were so alike! The catch, is - my boyfriend didn't know I was hanging out with them (he hated one of the girls). He doesn't know I was ever friends with them this whole summer. We went on crazy adventures, had amazing times.
He told me he loved me in the midst of the summer, and I fell more deeply for him and said I loved him as well(of course). Then, I started getting those feelings of ill confidence again. I felt like the ex he compared me to would always be better than me, and that's where I am now. I beat myself up about it from time to time, and I feel like I'm lesser of a person. This is clearly a confidence issue, and I'm afraid he's going just get bored of me because I'm not good enough.
I wish I could give every detail, because I feel like I'm in such a hole of psychotic behavior that I can't get out. I realize what I've done hasn't been normal or right or moral in anyway, and yet- I don't know how fix the way I feel anymore. I feel disconnected with reality, and different from who I used to be. I want to be back to who I was, and I feel like I'm close but something's stifling me. I love my boyfriend very much,and he's never done anything like what I've done (from what I've known). And he lights me up in ways no one else can. He knows more about me now than anyone in my life. Which is valuable, but makes me feel vulnerable. We still get along, but I don't know how to conquer this feeling.
I've cut contact with those two friends, and am trying to get myself back. But I need another perspective, if you have any advice I'd really appreciate it. I hope this wasn't too much torture to read :o thank you! so much (link)
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This is crazy! I started reading your story and it sounds exactly like what I went through. I was compelled to answer this and maybe give you some input.
My friends always say that I was the same I was random, funny, happy, and that I could a smile on anyones face. I try to my positivity on others as well. My boyfriend said the first time he met me he was attracted to my confident but I also wasn't like the regular girls that he had dated.
My boyfriend was the same when I met him. He is handsome and funny he really makes me laugh. I have been through a lot of times where I thought I wasn't good enough because relationships with other guys never worked out. I would put my guard up and I still do sometimes with him. It happens to some of us because we are still afraid of getting hurt. My boyfriend and I share a humor that no one else understands. I mean we can find humor in one word and make a huge deal about it and a bunch of people will stare at us funny. The point is we like to laugh to together and we have fun with each. Do you have fun with each other and make each other laugh?
My boyfriend said I reminded him of a girl he once hooked up with. That doesn't mean I'm her though. He also went out with one of my friends awhile ago and its not something I'm threatened by. You have to understand there is a reason why he's with you. There's something special about you that sets you form the other girls. If he really wanted to be with another girl or his ex than he'd be with them. The point is he's with you and that's because he cares for you and wants to be with you.
My boyfriend and I went back and forth the first time it didn't work out because of our schedules it was hard. I never stopped thinking about him. Sometimes its not the right time for relationships and sometimes its works out in the end. I am a firm believer in fate and I believe things happen for a reason. I never understood 'on and off' dating until this relationship that I'm in now. It can be hard we've had fights and we didn't talk for months or at one point it didn't work and I walked away. This last time however, I walked away and regretted the decision I made. Not right away but I knew that I made a big mistake. I was broken, depressed, and hurt because I missed him so much. I can't imagine my life without my boyfriend I don't know what he'll be in the future he maybe my husband or maybe just a friend. Either way I know he belongs in my life. Sometimes decisions like that cause you to think about how much that person means to you and how all the small stuff isn't as important as we make it. Sometimes if it's meant to be it's meant to be. Why do your friends not like him? Have they got to know him? My friends are supportive of my relationship now, before they were protective because they didn't want me to get hurt. Sometimes friends can be over protective I'm sure if you're happy their happy.
You can't compare yourself to his ex. You are a different person and you have different beliefs, ideas, and thoughts. Stop comparing yourself to her because it's jsut going to make you go crazy. I compared myself to one of my boyfriend's exes and I'm nothing like her. I tortured myself for months that I would never be good enough. If anything I stopped and found myself seeing that I'm much better (not that it's a competition) and that I'm with him. As women we tend to compete with one another and in the end its a losing game. If you continue to think about hhow you don't compare to his ex you may drive yourself crazy and possibly lose him. Live in the present and think about what you have right now.
I haven't had the best experience with making friends with my boyfriend's ex its not the greatest thing. I guess if you can get a long cool. If the only common bond you have is your boyfriend (her ex) than it might not be the best idea. Also I wouldn't keep hanging out with her especially if your boyfriend isn't a big and if that's his ex. That's not the best idea.
I've changed a lot since I first dating my boyfriend. When I first met him I was very naive and blinded to a lot of things. Everyone changes no matter what you go through your ideas and thoughts will always change. You also learn from experiences and from people. I always believe that by meeting new people and making new friends I take away something or learn something from them that helps me better understand things in my life.
I think your just nervous and scared because you've never experienced that you have for your boyfriend with anyone else. That's okay. When I have a bad day or I'm under the weather, when I talk to my boyfriend an automatic smile goes on my face. He makes me laugh even if I feel like crap or I've been crying. My boyfriend has that affect on and if your boyfriend makes you happy then that's great. The fact that you and your boyfriend are best friends as well is great because you have a close connection to one another. It's great to hang out with a guy and not have all the pressure of a relationship, it's nice to be able to have a friendship as well. You need to have more confidence in yourself and start thinking positive. If you continue thinking you're not good enough or he wants to be with his ex then it'll happen. LIVE IN THE NOW! Enjoy the time you have with him now and appreciate the time you are spending with him now. The worrying isn't going to help the situation it's actually going to harm the situation.
Hang in there! I know it's hard I've been there and if you feel like you need to talk anytime please feel free to email me at ohthatgirl1987@yahoo.com and don't worry the other girl she's not with him you are! Keep your head up! :)
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So there's this guy that is a good friend and we're really close. Some people have told me that the age difference wasn't good. We kinda had a thing going on for awhile. Just making out and touching kind of stuff. I'm not having sex. Anyways, I'm 17 and he's 19. In March he'll be 20. So it's like a 2 1/2 year difference. We're waiting till I'm out of high school to get more serious but I was wondering if the age difference is bad even if we're not having sex. (link)
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I don't age is anything but a number. Do you care about one another? Does he treat you right? If you answer 'yes' to both questions than who cares what anyone else thinks. If there are any problems in the relationship or about the relationship you and your good friend will handle it. No one else should get involved.
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My mother is dramatic and over exaggerates. I don't just say this because I am her daughter, she slams doors and has tantrums like a child and I have been trying really hard not to yell back and try to stay calm. Point is this Christmas my mother in law is spending in Texas my sister is spending with her mother in law, and I'm stuck alone with my mother. I personally don't want to spend it with her because the last time I spent Christmas just with her and my dad that left 4 years ago I was in my room and she fell asleep on the couch. We don't talk about stuff or have anything in common. How do I tell her I want to go out alone with my bf to dinner and have a romantic Christmas. She could spend it with my aunt, a close friend or my sister and her mother in laws family because they get along. But I know when and if I tell her, she is going to flip out and cry and tell me I don't care about her and I only care about my dad because he gives me money. Than she goes off to say all these horrible things about my dad. We are European and so if anyone can relate you know what I mean by the drama. What do I do? (link)
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I just had this talk with my mother actually. Christmas is really suppose to be spent with family and that's understandable. As a kid I'm sure you spent plenty of time with your family. I understand you want to spend it with your husband but you have to give a little to get a little. Why can't you go over for an hour or two exchange gifts and then go off for a romantic night with your husband? That way she can't say that you weren't there or that you don't care. I know you want to do what you want to do but she is your mother after all. Good luck and I hope you have a great Christmas!
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So a year ago almost to the day my boyfriend of one year who was also my best friend of four years and I broke up. We had all the same friends and at first we just avoided each other. Well he dumped me and I got over it and got a new boyfriend (who I am no longer with) But every time I go to parties and he's there he tells our friends to make me leave, so I have to leave, and if I call ahead and he finds out I am coming he makes one of his friends call and say I can't come. So basically every time my friends have a get together the ones that are more his friends than mine make it so I can't come, and the ones that are more mine than his just ditch me. So I sit at home feeling upset I couldn't go. Why is he doing this? He has no feelings for me whatsoever and I feel like it's been over a year so why would he still be angry? I've never told any of his secrets or spoke badly of him. I've tried talking to him, and getting our friends to see why this is happening. But I am really sick of feeling this way and not being able to be around all my friends. Someone please help.... (link)
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Your ex boyfriend is being very childish and a bit selfish as well. I can understand a break up can be hard but he's making a little bit harder by actnig like this. Your mutual friends shouldn't be acting this way either and its not fair that you're missing out on things because of his behavior.
My first boyfriend and I had a rough patch after our break-up. We didn't really speak but a whole bunch of drama went down. Of course it was awkward for a few years because he would always make a big deal about being in the same place or hanging around the same people. It wasn't until a year or two ago that we came to an agreement. We don't have to love each other we should just be civil to one another. What's the point in fighting? And there's a lot of negative energy thats going on trying to ignore on another we should just be civil. And we are. He's not my best friend but we talk and its much more of a positive situation than what it was before.
Is there anyway for you to call him and come to an agreement or something? Try talking to him and telling him whats going on. If he isn't responsive I would talk to your mutual friends and get their in take on it. If you can't get an answer from anyone I would just move on and maybe find a new group of friends to hang out with.
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