Now it should be his moment to decide and not hers. She already decided by flirting and kissing the guy. Kissing may be not a big deal for him but our is his decision not yours and not hers.
I would highly advise continuing therapy. And just tell them exactly how you said here, that you have a tendency to avoid (and why) and they might be able to help you through THAT too
Therapy can be really helpful
But sometimes it feels like it hurts as much as it helps
Think of it like taking stitches out. It hurts a bit, but it’s sooooo much better than leaving it in
What you should do is not approach your girlfriend in a way that blames her, but from a place of care. “you said you didn't notice he was holding your waist and I'm worried this guy will do so again when he notices you are too distracted to notice, and that he will try again to hold you in a way you aren't comfortable. Is this worry right?” (maybe when this guy is at another person's place and you can stop him from being there).
That way you approach this problem together as a couple instead of pitching her against you. This is under the assumption she was indeed too focused on the story she was telling, but if your girlfriend never did anything before and you trust her, I would definitely give her the benefit of the doubt.
But if she responds to this with that you worry too much, that he was “only” holding her, etc… Well, that's when you start putting down your own boundaries. But even then say “well, even if you are okay with him doing that, I am not. So I'd like to know how together we can make sure this doesn't happen again”. Work together on the problem.
Only when she then says “well, I don't care, as long as I am comfortable it is okay”, it becomes a problem with your gf. Then it warrants a deeper discussion about respecting each other's boundaries.
Thank you I appreciate your response, we have had convos about libido and things and he has admitted he has a low one which is fine because so do I. The trouble is prior to us being officially together he would have raging boners, one time I remember he didn’t realise his boner was right in my face and quickly ran to sit down again. So I’m at an impasse . His lack of boners and the fact that he can’t keep boners for long is upsetting
He doesn't believe in therapy, you should get therapy for your co dependency and dating when he says he doesn't want anyone clingy and you admit you are seems like enough of a no no right
I know it's not the point of this story hor even the weirdest habit I've heard of on this hellsite) but the way my stomach turned at the thought of drinking multiple glasses of milk at night
So… many… red… flags on all sides.
JFC. Just break up.
Now it should be his moment to decide and not hers. She already decided by flirting and kissing the guy. Kissing may be not a big deal for him but our is his decision not yours and not hers.
I would highly advise continuing therapy. And just tell them exactly how you said here, that you have a tendency to avoid (and why) and they might be able to help you through THAT too
Therapy can be really helpful
But sometimes it feels like it hurts as much as it helps
Think of it like taking stitches out. It hurts a bit, but it’s sooooo much better than leaving it in
You're not choosing to throw everything away – he is. And he also thinks that losing you isn't that big of a deal.
Just leave, this guy couldn't care less about you.
What you should do is not approach your girlfriend in a way that blames her, but from a place of care. “you said you didn't notice he was holding your waist and I'm worried this guy will do so again when he notices you are too distracted to notice, and that he will try again to hold you in a way you aren't comfortable. Is this worry right?” (maybe when this guy is at another person's place and you can stop him from being there).
That way you approach this problem together as a couple instead of pitching her against you. This is under the assumption she was indeed too focused on the story she was telling, but if your girlfriend never did anything before and you trust her, I would definitely give her the benefit of the doubt.
But if she responds to this with that you worry too much, that he was “only” holding her, etc… Well, that's when you start putting down your own boundaries. But even then say “well, even if you are okay with him doing that, I am not. So I'd like to know how together we can make sure this doesn't happen again”. Work together on the problem.
Only when she then says “well, I don't care, as long as I am comfortable it is okay”, it becomes a problem with your gf. Then it warrants a deeper discussion about respecting each other's boundaries.
He deserves better too.
Thank you I appreciate your response, we have had convos about libido and things and he has admitted he has a low one which is fine because so do I. The trouble is prior to us being officially together he would have raging boners, one time I remember he didn’t realise his boner was right in my face and quickly ran to sit down again. So I’m at an impasse . His lack of boners and the fact that he can’t keep boners for long is upsetting
It seems like you don't want to get married at all
What is a reasonable degree? I’ve never experienced this before and don’t know how to proceed…
He doesn't believe in therapy, you should get therapy for your co dependency and dating when he says he doesn't want anyone clingy and you admit you are seems like enough of a no no right
I know it's not the point of this story hor even the weirdest habit I've heard of on this hellsite) but the way my stomach turned at the thought of drinking multiple glasses of milk at night
Or she could of been the one to want an open relationship
You get out what you put in with therapy. You cant patch up the hole in the boat if you pretend it’s not there.
tell her to leave until she knows how to treat her marriage
Who tf is married here? These are some immature 19-year olds dating for 6 months.
she said they started dating at 20, this dude was driving when she was in the womb.