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October 4, 2005, 12:22 am PDT

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My boyfriend and I have been together for two years. We met and moved in with each other only two-three weeks after meeting. At the time I thought it was the right thing, but now I am lost. I had just gotten out of a 5 year relationship with a guy that treated me like crap. He hurt me in ways that I don't know how to get over. What is making me so sad is that I love my boyfriend so much and from the moment I saw him to this second I know that he is the one for me, but I can't get over the pain that my ex put me through. When I feel even remotely like I did back then, I get so upset and angry with my boyfriend. I am 23 and he is 21, I don't know if we are rushing into things, all I know is that I thought I was in love before but this time it was different from the start. I know he cares about me and loves me but I am sabotaging our relationship every time I have a flashback of the pain that I went through. I get so upset and angry with him that I force him to shut down and then that frustrates me even more and makes me feel like I am not important enough to talk to. For everyone who reads this that has some advice good or bad please take the time to help me. I will do anything to save my relationship but I don't have the money to pay a professional. Please help me!!!!!
 
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October 5, 2005, 10:34 am PDT

Living Together

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I have been living with my boyfriend for 5 months now, he is a nice man except he is constantly on the computer,part of the time he is working,but on average he spends 12-16 hrs per day being at the computer. I get zero affection from him, ever since he moved in with me. I am not talking about sex-just affection.If I take his hand he will hold it for 10 seconds then let go. Kissing him is like kissing a brother,it last 1 second and 9 times out of 10 I iniatiate it.No hugs, no sweet talk-nothing.I have mentioned it to him twice and he gets defensive/makes excuses/or will say I will try to do better,but he doesn't.If he is sitting at the computer I will put my arms around him,but he is unresponsive. I have just given up- I have quit asking for a kiss, I have quit taking his hand, and I have not said I love you for 2 weeks....neither has he. We have not had sex yet either.He lays on his side of the bed, and I am on mine. Once in awhile in the car he will put his hand on my leg,but if I do the same to him he says " Don't start geting wierd". Before he moved in we did make out a few times, the last time was in June. I have asked him 3 times if he wanted to make out,once he said his stomach hurt, the second he said " I thought you were joking" and the last time he said he didn't want to schedule it.Lately I have noticed that at night in his sleep he will touch my leg or something,but then he pulls his hand away really fast like he got burnt.I am very frustrated and would appreciate any advice-especially from men. We both are in our late 30's. Thank you.
I too have gone through this. I am younger than you and your boyfriend, but I think it is the same thing. What is it though that he is doing on the computer? I ask because if he is just playing games or other business that is one thing, but if it more pleasureful things that may need other advice that I cannot give. My boyfriend had a problem with playing video games continuously, by that I mean any chance he had he was playing them, we only have one TV so I had nothing to do but sit and watch him if I wanted to spend any time with him. I got to the point that I fought with him every time and became very jealous of the video games. I know it sounds stupid but it is like the other woman in a way all of his time is going to that. I know all men are different and age changes things, but I just sat my boyfriend down and talked to him about it. Also, maybe try to get someone who sees it from your point of view that your boyfriend would be willing to listen to to talk to him. My boyfriends' mother helped me out. Now though there is another woman in his life, the computer. I tell him alot that I didn't get into a serious relationship with the TV or by myself. I was also in another relationship where the affection was never there and let me tell you that didn't change for me. I stayed for 5 years and never any changes. I'm sorry if that is not the advice you were looking for, but overall all I can say is you have to talk to him and if he doesn't take the time or effort to understand your feelings than maybe you should think about if that is really how you want to be treated. The best advice I ever got was " you can't change a man unless he wants to change himself." Easy I know but very true. Good luck!
 
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October 5, 2005, 10:58 pm PDT

Living Together

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Hello Everyone!  I've just signed up today in hopes of seeking some advice.  I am a 25 year old female living with a 24 year old male.  I've been with this person for over 8 years now (since I was 16 years old).  We have a 14 month old son now and this is why I am seeking advice.  I'll try and make a long story short.  Recenlty, I have asked my boyfriend to stop smoking marijuana for the sake of being more family productive.  Since I've asked him to stop moking marijuana, he has actually made a positive progress (attending GED classes Monday through Friday and obtaining a full-time job).  However, I know he has continued to smoke marijuana outside of home and has done many things to hide his use.  I have confronted him on several occasions and he has continued to deny his marijuana use.  I am currently a Masters of Social Work student and feel that I should have more control of this situation.  I am concerned for my son's father and would like my son to have a positive role model in life.  I know and admit that I have not made a strong effort to confront this issue and I realize that I need to start somewhere and to so soon!  If I were to ask my boyfriend to leave, he would have no place to go. Please give me any advice and suggestions on how i can handle this issue?    
I too just signed up for some advice and trust me it helps. I also had a drug problem and people in my life wanted me to quit. I can tell you though nagging or hassling him about it is not going to help. The best thing to do is talk to him. Honestly tell him everything you said in your letter. Tell him how it is more for your son than anything. Ask if this is the life he would want his son to live? Try to get through to him without putting him down or making him feel bad about it. Compliment him and tell him you are proud that he is putting the effort in but let him know you are not so naive as to believe that he is completely drug free. Help him as much as possible with the help that he needs and more than anything just be there for him to talk to, don't push him away because of his problem, and remember it is a problem, I am sure that if he is trying to quit he does not want to do it. Good luck!
 
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October 5, 2005, 11:20 pm PDT

Ready for Marriage?

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i dont understand why people are so quick to move in, have children, etc BEFORE THEY ARE MARRIED. People just dont take it seriously anymore. And then people wonder why they get hurt or are treated like crap.   :::confused::: They have an old saying that goes why buy the cow if you can get the milk for free.
I take offense to your comment. How can you be so judging in this day and age. I may be young and make mistakes like everyone does, but I look at it like this. Why marry someone without living with them first? How do your know that you are really going to be able to live with that person day in and out without trying before you take the plunge. I have lived with two different men in the past 7 years and thought I do regret living with the last, my life is so wonderful now living with my boyfriend. How do you sort out every little thing that bothers you about living with your husband before even living with him? I was treated like crap in my past relationship but I by no means thing it was my fault. I didn't sign up to be treated like crap when I signed the lease. Maybe you are older than me but times have changed. Living together in my opinion is the best way of ensuring that your marriage will last. I recommend it to everyone before they get married then maybe the divorce rate in this country would go down. I do agree that people are having children out of wedlock alot more than in the past, but there is really nothing that can be done, people are gonna do what they want to do. I think you should maybe try to rethink your harsh judgments of others.
 
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October 19, 2005, 10:08 pm PDT

there is light

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You may need to seek therapy for yourself. Have you ever heard of a self fulfilling prophecy? Well you may wind up pushing him into the arms of someone that would trust him. The problem is not with him, but with you, and fears that are unreasonable is a phobia, and again you may want to seek counsellings before you push him away. 

  

I hope this helps. Good luck, and keep us posted. 

Hey. I understand what you are going through. I signed up a few weeks ago with kind of the same problem, I couldn't get over my past. I am currently in therapy and things are going alot better. No matter what anyone tells you on here you will not change your feelings until you realize that it is you making you feel this way. I know you don't want to believe it but Dr. Phil is so right that you make you feel the way you want and any of your past has nothing to do with the way you are today. PLease take some advice from me, my therapist told me to read this book called "Learning to tell Myself the Truth" by William Backus. It has truly changed the way I feel about my life and feeling all in less than a month. Take care and good luck.
 
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October 19, 2005, 10:33 pm PDT

brand new life

Hi everyone. I was very lost the last time I posted a message. I had been going through some tough times the past 7 years. I am just writing to let everyone know that I am doing sooo much better now. I am in therapy with a really good counselor. She started me on this book "Learning to tell myself the truth" by William Backus. It is so strange how easy it has been to change the way I think. I know realize that nothing in my past makes me feel the way I do today. It is so amazing how simple the concepts he talks about are but how life changing they have been for me and in turn for my boyfriend. I am so thankful that I made the step to get help and am now feeling much much better. Thank you to everyone who read my message and gave me advice. It really helps to know that I am not the only one feeling the way I am.....everone has problems. Thanks again.
 
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October 20, 2005, 10:23 pm PDT

look to the future

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I say kick that jerk the hell out. You obviously are a self-sacrificing person and he can't appreciate you. I dissagree with the last person, sorry. I think that you will never forget the betrayal of him cheating on you and throwing this other person in your face. And you shouldn't forget. You sound like a very caring person and we don't deserve that kind of treatment! 

  

Remind yourself of this when you feel down-don't let him have the upper hand of making you feel bad and not in control. Don't give him the satisfaction. You sound very sweet and you deserve better!! 

  

If you need to talk-I check the boards every few days or so and I will look for you. Don't do anything drastic-you are better than that. Take care. 

Hi. I too started writing my problems on here and it has changed my life, not only that I sought help for my problems but just talking and not being judged. People are truly caring about others. Ha this world is worth living in. I read your story and I was in a similar situation a few years ago. My ex would frequently break up with me and expect to still live in the same house. During this time he would treat me worse than normal and act like it was me that was causing both of us such pain. I know how bad it hurts to be dismissed by the person you love. Let me tell you from experience that there is someone out there that will love you just as much as you love them, call it soulmate, whatever it is there is someone out there, maybe this new guy is the one for you. God blessed me and introduced me to the most wonderful man in the world. He is so loving and I know would never do anything to hurt me. I know that one day you will feel this same feeling (if you aren't already), and it is sooooo worth all the hell you went through with your ex jerk!!!! That is truly what people are that intentionally cause pain to others. Trust me it does get better cause it can't get worse eh? 

Anyways, I am always checking these message boards, call it no life or call it wanting to help others, I enjoy talking to people. So take care and oh yeah is that your kitten? It is so adorable. I just adopted an abandoned kitten from the humane society, aren't they the best. It sounds stupid but pets are the best things to vent to when you are upset they know it and they will try whatever they can to make you feel better. My cat bites my arms when I am crying and the harder I cry the harder she bites. They truly know how we are feeling anyways good luck and hope to talk to you soon.  

  

 
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November 11, 2005, 10:48 pm PST

friend screwed me over

I am struggling right now with a big problem. See I was dating this guy 5 years ago and I became friends with this girl. I worked at night and she was staying at my house alot with my ex. I found out through a good friend that her and my ex messed around in my house while I was working. At the time I was very naive and believed her when she said it wasn't true. I guess I am still kind of naive because that same good friend called me the other day to tell me that my ex had admitted it to her and her boyfriend, they did mess around. Not a big problem but now this girl and I are best friends. I don't know what to do now because she has told me over and over the past 7 years now that she wouldn't do that to me. I am happily living with someone else that I know would never do anything to hurt me, but I just can't decide what I should do. My counselor and new boyfriend say to stop talking to her, but she is now experiencing some bad relationship issues and I feel like I should be there for her since she has been there for me. Is that completely stupid? Am I letting her take advantage of my trust? I don't know what I should do I think about confronting her but if she lies or tells the truth I don't think it will really matter she has lied to me for too long about something that doesn't bother me ( the act she did not that she lied about it). I don't think our friendship is really worth saving, so should I just not say anything until she asks or tell her how I feel? Please help. 

 
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November 18, 2005, 9:17 pm PST

future for your baby

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 Hello! i wanted to post my problem to get other peoples input or advice. My fiance and I have been living together for almost 5 years and it just seems like its always something and I feel like maybe its time to give up.when we first started dating all he talked about was his ex girlfriend and he smoked pot alot. He would pick me up late for dates and I overheard one of his conversations where he told his ex he still loved her.Well that was a sucky first year and I admit I shouldn't have stayed he treated me horribly. Then I got pregnant and instead of the ex problem he would stay out after work no phone call or anything.I felt he was embarrased of me because I was pregnant. We argued all the time about him smoking pot I hated it he would wake up -smoke after breakfast smoke-after dinner -smoke before he goes to bed -smoke he drove me bananas not to mention all his druggy friend coming in the house. Well now its he leaves for work by 6 am comes home maybe by 6 30 at night eats dinner showers and goes to bed. The thing that bothers me is when I complain about him not staying up to like watch a movie or something with me he says hes tired BUT he always stays at his brothers house drinking beer for like an hour at least if not more before he comes home and i feel like he would rather spend his time drinking with his brother than be with me.He gets ugly with me when we argue about it and says I just dont understand because im not close to my family which isnt true.Im really close to my aunt but he looked at her when he got drunk one day and said he didnt like her being around me. When she would call if he was there i would lie and say hold on a sec and put my mom on the phone and lie to him and say she wanted to talk to my mom so she quit calling..On the weekends all he does is watch sports we dont do anything together.I think he has gotten comfortable with me i dont think he stays because of love. I try all the time like once i wrote on his money so when he pulled it out he would see the i love you i wrote. igot foam letters and stuck them to his dash board to say i love you and there is like no reaction what so ever. Because his mom spent the night with us one weekend he watched 2 movies with me ( and her) and asked if i needed help with dishes or dinner. it made me so mad that he doesnt normally do that and was showing off or whatever for his mom.Ive gotten to the point where i keep thinking about killing myself and wondering if he would care that much but i cant do that to my kids. going tstart to
I just read your message and I hope I can help you or at least talk to you. First of all no man in this world is worth killing yourself for. When you think like that, think of all the people you would be affecting. Your baby really needs you. Just look at how his/her father is, what would he/she do without you. Your life is more than what he is making it seem like. Were you this depressed before him? If so you have more problems than him, if not LEAVE!!! He is bringing you down. You can only do so much for someone. I was in a relationship like yours and I hate myself for wasting so much of my life. We were also together for 5 years, he spent all his time with his friends, he controlled what I did (without even meaning to) I bent over backwards for him and got nothing in return. Is that how you feel? If so please think about leaving. It (he) is not going to change. Please understand that no matter what you do he will NOT change. There are so many men out there that will treat you with respect, and give your child what he/she deserves. God is always listening to you if you take the time to talk to him. Trust me I prayed every night for that five years for someone to love me as much as I love them and to treat me the way I want to be treated. Two weeks after I left my ex I met my new boyfriend and have been happy ever since. Take care and think about what I said. I'll be more than happy to listen if you need me to.
 
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December 1, 2005, 10:48 pm PST

is something wrong with me?

My boyfriend and I have been together for 2 years. We met and moved in right away. I love him more than anything. I was in a really bad relationship before him and that really messed me up, not having any time to get over it. I am getting help for my past. The problem is my boyfriend likes to drink and I don't. I don't mind that he does until he comes home drunk. I can't stand being around him and his friends when they are drinking. He changes completely. He doesn't see it. Well last night he came home and yelled at me in the middle of a discussion about my broken car. I don't want to fix it and he does. He told me to shut up. Two minutes later he passed out on the desk. His father is an alcoholic and I am so afraid that he is gaining alot of bad traits from him. Whenever we argue he says it is because of me that we fight. He comes home drunk and gets mad because he can feel the negativity coming from me. I don't know how to be happy about my drunk boyfriend coming home being annoying while I have been stuck at home all night. I don't do much with my time and am not happy at all with my life. I wonder if I am taking it out on him or if I have a reason to get upset when he is drunk. He says that I am always complaining about something. I know I used to be like that but I have been working on it. It seems like he wants to blame everything on me and take no responsibility for his actions. He apologizes for yelling at me but then treats me like a child the next time it happens. I am sick of apologies. Has anyone else had to deal with a drunk man? How did you deal with the annoying things they do that they don't when they are sober? And am I overreacting to the signs he displays that he is becoming his father (the anger, belittlement, control over situations)? Please help I really have no one else to talk to.

 

 

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