canadianchik

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 hours ago

I want and will try this. I want him too. I want to make it work. He’s a great guy and I’m willing to wait I don’t mind but it would be so much easier if I did these things and was more confident with myself and had more supportive friends around me but it’s hard :/

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submitted 11 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

Hello,

So I’m with this guy for the past 4 ish months now, he’s so sweet and the best guy I’ve ever met. I usually don’t fall / catch feelings because I’m so traumatized of my past with my ex and male figures in my life but I fell so hard for him. We both really like each and want to make it work. We spoke two days ago in person (he was visiting for work) and he felt bad because he mentioned he might not be able to offer me as much attention and time being so far and with his work but I told him it’s okay. Hes only gone for 11 months but i really want to make this work but I’m so scared of being hurt.

I know this is toxic but sometimes I do look through his following list and I saw he liked this girls posts but I don’t care. He was following this girl who post thirst pics or whatever but I actually told him about it and how I felt and he was so caring and understanding and he unfollowed. I wouldn’t want someone liking a girls picture and I wouldn’t do the same (I guess that’s just a boundary of mine).. after I saw the other post which was literally just a girl posing nothing bad no cleavage nothing, I’m not sure why I got upset. I didn’t tell him but I did tell him that it will be a boundary of mine to like opposite genders posts unless it’s like celebrating or something good and he agreed, he also stated he wouldn’t want me liking a guys post. I don’t see a point to it. So that’s out the way and sorted. Part of me is still worried, I know I’m being dramatic but I’m not sure why it makes me sick to my stomach when I see stuff like that. I am a bit insecure yeah and I’m working on it but my ex used to tell me he would watch girls twerking and compare me to them to my face so I feel like I’ve always been compared my whole life. I told him this and he understood me 100%. He’s the best and I don’t want to lose him.

Ok anyways my main concern is how lonely I will be. I feel depressed pretty often but I try to hide it and I do a good job, I like to make people laugh and I seem like a bubbly person when I’m around you but sometimes I just feel really alone. It is really really hard when I like him so much and we won’t be seeing each other for 6 or more weeks, it hurts so much. He left yesterday and I’m already hurting and thinking of how I will kill time. I am in school but my schedule is still not that busy. I have attachment anxiety too and I’m always worried someone will get bored/leave me. He knows this. He’s very respectful and caring. We both care a lot for each other which is why I need to fix my shit because I don’t want to ruin anything. I am sad when he’s gone but I’d also be sad if he’s gone forever. How do I work through my insecurities/fear and be stable without being able to see him often? I really need advice. I only have one main friend I don’t hang out with anyone else so that’s why I feel a bit lonely :/

I just want to know how I can get over this caring about social media because I hate it. I know it doesn’t mean anything but I need to know how to stop this cycle too.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

I know I can but I don’t feel quite ready for it. I’m scared? Idk why. I’m fine with strangers seeing it but somehow worried for him. Tomorrow I’m seeing him with only mascara and lipstick or gloss on which will be super light makeup. Each time I wear less and less.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (2 children)

How can I improve this? Because another issue I have is him seeing me with no makeup. I mean I don’t wear much, I’ve cut out a lot of makeup since talking to him . I used to wear concealer. Eyeliner mascara highlight blush and lipstick but I’m starting to cut out the concealer and eyeliner and just keep mascara and lipstick gloss or lip stick. It’s like baby steps until I feel ready…

I’m going to look into therapy but I’m still nervous. I will talk to my doctor about options for teens as I did before but majority was online and no face to face interaction which sucks (mainly just. Texting app) I also want to practice rejection therapy as well to see if that helps.

Do you think I can boost my confidence while being in a relationship? I would never let my insecurities get in the way of it (except this one time I guess) but looks wise I’d never go crazy over it so I hope it’s fine

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It was very very embarrassing but I’m so surprised by how he respomded. I started crying at work because I’ve never had someone acc understand instead of lash out and get angry with me. It feels good.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

Super 🥲🥲😍😍

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago (7 children)

My name don’t apologize, you’ve get every right to be upset by that, and it’s literally so stupid but I liked the meme, I didn’t even register that it was a thirst trap. I don’t think I’ve ever watched her lives either so I have no idea what she does there. We can talk about this on Friday as well, but it’s literally so stupid on my part. I’m not sure when the last time I sent a dm to her, but by no means did I ever put the comparison of you and her in my head. I deleted the conversation from my dms because I was embarrassed with it. I haven’t liked a post of her since like November when we started talking, but I didn’t even realize what that would do to you. 

You’re right it is rude, and I’m embarrassed by it and I feel gross.

This is what he said.

I feel so appreciated

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Thank you for this. I do lack some confidence. I’ve been through a lot of shit, from my ex, my own parents, and fake friends. My confidence has improved a lot since before and I’m proud but liking and being with a guy seems to make me self doubt. I think it’s the comparison or fear of abandonment. I texted him everything, what I did and how I felt about it and that I feel bad. I hope it works, I had to tell him because I felt bad that I went behind his back. Waiting for a reply but I’m nervous…

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago

Yes, I texted him, explained what I did and why because of how it made me feel. How it brought up a trigger I never knew I had. Etc etc. I hope it works out but I’m worried. I only get insecure and jealous when I’m with / like a guy. When I’m doing my own thing I’m perfectly fine. I’ve gained so much confidence compared to a year ago which I’m proud of. I got diagnosed with a thyroid disease two years ago and had put on weight due to it which is why my confidence has plummeted. I’m working on it though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Yeah I don’t know. I give a lot though. I’m only ever more insecure when I like someone.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, thank you. I sent him a long text explaining what I did and how I felt during it and how it makes me feel insecure. I feel crazy but it’s fine. At the end of the day, it’s how I feel and if he thinks I’m a bit crazy but respects it then good. If not then whatever. I did find it weird too that he was still following her and liking her stuff when he doesn’t like my own stories of me. But I’m over it. I’m so so so happy I got it off my chest. He hasn’t responded but I had to let it out. I really do need therapy. I rlly do. I had a traumatic past with betrayal and self love issues and sabotage but it’s so expensive idk wha to do. I feel like I won’t know how to talk to a therapist or where to begin. I tried online therapy but I didn’t do much for me

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

No no, what I meant by that is even when I’m sad or anything, I’m always smiling. No one can tell when I’m upset. I’m always trying to fill someone’s cup when my own is empty. Am I happy with him? 10000%.. am I happy alone 40% lol that’s my points

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Can I even be in a relationship if I’m like this? I feel sick thinking about how I can be fucked over and the thought of being heartbroken again. It’s so bad. Do I tell him the thing I did? How I went out my way and got her to remove him as a follower? He will see me as a jealous and insecure girl who’s stalking him. He even said he is also a jealous type so then why would he follow and like her stuff u know? I removed a lot of my followers out of respect. I mean, she was the only thing that had me on edge so i know he hasn’t done anything bad. Idk what to do. I see him tomorrow and we were going to talk about things but I feel so scared.

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