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I tend to ruin things.....always. Would you stay in a relationship after something like this happens?

It's my fault. As always. Play stupid games. Win stupid prizes. Idk if I'll ever be better.

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This guy is just perfect. I really like him. But this isn't for me. And it's all my fault. I wish I hadn't destroyed what we had. I'm extremely depressed.
Very long, sorry in advance.😵‍💫

Perhaps it was not so much what you said to him but how? And also possibly how he took it. Sometimes a lot of the issue is that we simply go out of our way to be upset or offended about things that we really aren't all that invested in and we lose opportunities or even people because of how caught up in it we get. Both were hurt even though the intent of the other was obvious not to harm (You're dating, so it's reasonable to assume neither wishes harm) and yet both still assumed as much.

I think you should tell him exactly how you feel. Literally the entire last paragraph you wrote should be a mature discussion between the two of you. I mean... If you actually wanted it to work out it means you wanted some sort of future with him regardless of what that looks like but it means sharing your time, body, heart and life with this human.. if you can't also share and speak your mind and need to potentially spend the next 50+ years possibly walking on egg shells bc you're worried you might have an uncomfortable exchange, why bother?

Relationships are about a lot of things, but I'd say start with some very serious deep communication. If he's unwilling, you have your answer on what to do next. Good luck.🙏🏾🤷🏾‍♀️ I hope it works out.
assemblingaknob · 26-30, F
@DancingStarGoddess thank you...I know ...I should have this uncomfortable conversation with him. Idk where it will lead though. I'm not very hopeful. But you're right. I should communicate this with him.
@DarkHeaven thank you!
@assemblingaknob You're very welcome! It might not end up the way you'd like but if he's willing to hear you, to at least indulge you a moment and listen maybe he'll understand the thoughts behind what you you said or that it simply came out the wrong way.

You're human and none of us got an instruction sheet when we popped out. I'd hope that he at least considers that after all of the time you've spent getting to know one another, he'd know you well enough to not think you'd want to just casually hurt his feelings or belittle him. I hope it works out and he finds a way to hear your true heart.

Ps. You weren't wrong at all about the posting observation. It was spot on.
You're not a know-it-all, for knowing what really should be common knowledge about what goes on Instagram, I myself have pointed out that a lot of these clout chasers are engaged in fakery and have fed the fake wealth industry.

I've pointed out they've had a long history of people trying to come across as wealthy only to be later exposed for being entirely fraudulent, and it happens so many times that it's like a recurring aspect of Instagram culture.

I've even heard people call it the Mecca of Cyberfraud, and it got me picking on it to the point where I proposed the slogan All fraud, all the time.

Plus, people just dishonestly dump the highlight reel of their lives on it to make everyone compare themselves to them and feel jealous.

Only, achievement tends to be quite the struggle, nothing worth having tends to be had without considerable effort. And yet these people don't tell you how hard they worked to get where they are... they just show you the lavish vacation.
@BetweenKittensandRiots Pretty much so
Mudkip · 31-35, M
A minor inconvenience like this hurt him that much? It's not even an inconvenience, it's a different view. Damn lol that's wack
Primnproper · 56-60, F
Maybe you need to give it more time. When hurt its not something you can change quickly it has to come over tine with trust. Its never a good idea to have heated words like that over text have a cut off point to discuss it in person because things grt lost and misconstrued over text. You were both right to a point. Not everyone uses the internet platforms as a mask but yes many do.
Just be patient.
We are made stronger by our breaks, as long as we heal them. But something so easily shattered wasn’t very secure to begin with. Perfect isn’t perfect, if you fight that easy and one is willing to hold grudges. Just my thoughts. Good luck and be well. 🖤
assemblingaknob · 26-30, F
@DarkHeaven true. I apologised. I tried to make up. But resentment is still present in his heart. What if we have bigger disagreements... Then what? The bitterness will only increase. No point in waiting to find out.
@assemblingaknob you gotta know that person is able to pick you up and hold you safe during the hard times, and it’s hard to see where someone with such a fragile ego will be able to rn. People change, so someday maybe. Could you have phrased it all better? Sure. But we are human and make mistakes. This was a small one to hold a grudge on. Yeah. That’s dangerous for a relationship imo.
Jenny1234 · 51-55, F
This is why people should not have disagreements or debates by text because everything gets bent out of shape and so many misunderstandings can happen. It’s so much better to just finish it in person or over the phone.
Communication is key, talk to him about it. If you said something wrong maybe there is something you can do or say that can fix it.
travelguy01 · 41-45, M
Is this a purely online relationship? Have you ever met him before?
assemblingaknob · 26-30, F
@travelguy01 no, this is a real life person that I've met many times.
travelguy01 · 41-45, M
@assemblingaknob Sounds like he has a lot of immaturity and possibly control issues. He’s still somewhat talking to you but keeping you blocked on certain medium so that you’re not really part of his whole life, only when and where he wants you be. What does he want, to string you along and try to keep you only available for him by teasing you with possible interest in you, but without him actually committing to you anymore? Either commit to the relationship fully and open back up, or just end it entirely.
assemblingaknob · 26-30, F
@travelguy01 he's fully open and invested in other aspects of the relationship. Just this tiny detail that really bothered me.
Hanginginthere · 31-35, M
What a lot of people fail to realize is couples do not have to agree all the time disagreements are fine from time to time
You did the right thing, and you were right to an extent, too many have turned social media into massive influencing and embellishments, one upping each other to get position.
assemblingaknob · 26-30, F
@NativePortlander1970 what's the right thing I did? Sorry I don't get what part you're referring to. Me apologising, Or me deciding I don't want this relationship.
@assemblingaknob You standing your ground

 
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