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My Wife Told Her Parents I Asked For A Sex Favor, And More Of This Week's Rocky Relationship Stories
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Each week, we'll be rounding up the internet's most interesting relationship questions and chiming right in. From nightmare first dates to exploring new fetishes, we're leaving no corner of the internet unexplored.
I'm Getting Jealous About The Photos My Girlfriend Is Posting On Her Grid
Need some insight fellas. My gf has an incredible body and well i believe she loves showing it off. Before our relationship she says she was a bit of a snap whore but didn’t send any full nudes. Now she has posted some pictures on her vsco that i was super uncomfortable with because they were the same ones she sent to me (nothing crazy) and i said it made me uncomfortable and she deleted them. now she recently went on vacation and posted some bikini/ass pics despite us having a conversation that led to an argument that this makes me uncomfortable. Now there are dudes in her comment section which she said she used to be friends with, which also is annoying asf. Just wanted to know what your guys opinions were do i need to loosen up and not worry abt this so much.
Edit: Thanks everyone for the feedback i just got home from school and didn’t realize how many people have responded. I’d like to add that when i went on vacation a month ago i took lots of photos and i’m pretty jacked so i sent them to her and she said don’t post the shirtless ones so i didn’t. Also it’s hard to just move on like you guys say because we are both each others first everything.
For me, the only red flag I picked up on was her sending the same pics to you, and uploading them. Granted, maybe the lighting was just really good, I get that, however, in a long relationship, the pursuit of dating each other is supposed to be the most fun part. But, right now, it sounds like neither of you is really having any fun. I agree with the comments; maybe you two just aren't a match, but somebody else out there definitely could be. Read the rest of the thread here.
Talking About Sex With My New Wife Got Really Awkward, Really Fast
Sorry, I am just not sure where else to post this. I would really appreciate some advice even if it appears confusing. I don't know how to make sense of the cultural context here, but I hope someone would understand.
Both of us are from India where arranged marriages are incredibly common & sex is really taboo. She's very traditional, however I did not know that it would be extreme like that.
Our marriage was arranged (with mutual consent) & after the first day, I eventually broached the subject about sex with her. She replied by asking whether I want to have kids so immediately & I said that I was not talking about that. I said that I was asking her about a blowjob.
She appeared shocked & said it's disgusting and morally wrong, etc. I was not prepared for her wanting to not only have missionary sex, but also for having it only when you want kids.
The end result is that she informed her parents about it, who talked to mine about how I am "showing my true colours" just a day after the wedding or something. They are shocked to hear about it & pissed at me, and so are her parents.
Just don't know what to do.
To begin, I want to give a shout out to everyone who commented that he needs to take it one step at a time. Legally, yes, you're married. However, direct requests like that can come across as abrasive. With that being said, I really do think you should work on building intimacy first; try cuddling, try having deep conversations. By doing so, you can establish a better intimate connection with her, where questions like that won't be so jarring. Nobody is really in the wrong here; this is just your time to get to know each other better. Read the rest of the thread here.
My Daughter's Friend's Mom, A Widow, Expressed Feelings For Me, A Widower, And Is Threatening To Cut Us Off
I'm a widower with a 12 year old daughter. My wife died 6 years ago and it was super hard on both me and my daughter.
I've been focused on being the best parent and I can be and with support from family plus therapy for us both, we're managing okay. I do know how hard it was for my daughter to make friends for a while after that.
For the past 2 years she's had this really good friend. They are pretty much inseparable. I've seen the difference this friend has made to my daughter's life and it's been amazing.
The friend has a mother who is also a single parent. We started interacting more a year ago when our daughters got closer and I thought we were pretty good friends. A few weeks ago she said she had feelings for me. I do not feel the same way unfortunately. She's a great person but I just don't feel that way about her and I was honest about it.
She didn't take it well, and I empathize, I think we've all been there. But in the past 2 weeks, she asked me again. She's said things like she wants me to give it a chance, she feels we'd be great together and "it's good for the kids". 2 days ago, she said she might have to restrict her daughter from being friend with mine because it's a 'painful reminder' to her about me.
I really really don't know what to do. Her friend cutting off contact will set my daughter back and really mess with her. And I will feel 100% responsible for that. But on the other hand, being forced into a relationship feels so wrong and weird. It's not fair to anyone.
Any ideas at all? I have no idea how to proceed
TL;DR: Daughters friends mother said she wants me to date her. I don't feel the same way. She's threatening to ruin our daughters friendship as a result.
I really agree with the comments saying you should talk with your 12-year-old daughter first. Let her know people are clearly crazy, and see how she responds. It's beyond unfortunate that this woman is doing this, and honestly, if the gender were reversed, things could've been very different. Lady, you need to grow up and exit this teenage dream you have of romance. Both of your girls have already been through so much, and you want to add to that because you don't want to download Bumble. I'm rooting for the girls here, even with their little "Fox & The Hound" situation. I know you'll do what's best for the kids. Read the rest of the thread here.
Does This Guy Want To Hang Out With Me Or Is He Just Being A Polite Robot?
If you invited an acquaintance to get coffee or a drink multiple times, after how many attempts would you give up and not bother any more attempts at friendship?
I'm 50M. In my gym, another regular (around 55M) is very friendly, always saying hello and striking up a conversation. I've invited him to grab a beer once and invited him to go running once, and both times he said, "yes, I'd really like to". I gave my contact information the first time and both times, he said that he'd reach out, but he never did. The second time, I even told him, "I'm free on Fridays", so it wasn't just a meaningless "let's do lunch sometime" statement.
I've extended two invitations; both times he said that he'd reach out; but he didn't either time.
Would you not bother being friendly to him any more, or just speak when he speaks first but not bother with anything more?
Thanks.
TL;DR: Two "let's get together" invitations were met with "sure, I'll contact you"; continue to be friendly or not bother?
If you invited an acquaintance to get coffee or a drink multiple times, after how many attempts would you give up and not bother any more attempts at friendship?
I'm 50M. In my gym, another regular (around 55M) is very friendly, always saying hello and striking up a conversation. I've invited him to grab a beer once and invited him to go running once, and both times he said, "yes, I'd really like to". I gave my contact information the first time and both times, he said that he'd reach out, but he never did. The second time, I even told him, "I'm free on Fridays", so it wasn't just a meaningless "let's do lunch sometime" statement.
I've extended two invitations; both times he said that he'd reach out; but he didn't either time.
Would you not bother being friendly to him any more, or just speak when he speaks first but not bother with anything more?
Thanks.
TL;DR: Two "let's get together" invitations were met with "sure, I'll contact you"; continue to be friendly or not bother?
First off, please never, ever stop trying to make friends, y'all. I know it's hard, and rejection sucks, but trust me, having that support system can mean so much. As for his situation, a general rule of thumb is to be as specific as possible. If you're the one initiating, don't just say "let's do lunch" sometime. Why? Because adults are always busy, and signing up for lunch could mean a two-hour drive, costing at least $60 before tip. So, narrow it down and let them know exactly what they're getting into. To conclude, try something like, "Hey! I know this really great Indian buffet down the block that's only $12. You wanna grab some lunch for about an hour after this workout?" Read the rest of the thread here.
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