Cookie Notice This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. ), Autumnrose Or maybe youve only been together for a short while. Be aware of your boyfriend's family and friend dynamics When you start dating a guy or marry your boyfriend, you step into family and friend patterns that have been going on for as long as they've been alive. what do I do? Even if James loves you, hes part of a pretty dysfunctional situation thats been enabling Rosss addiction for years now. Go do it! Our relationship isnt perfect (not many are). Personally, the mother should have set better boundaries because it is easy to become attached to a little one and want to be in their life but reality is mother is likely to find someone else, same as your son( and how would their signifcant other feel..thats not fair for them. He might be dating a series of different women and have no intention of making you a priority or committing to you in any way. Although all of this happened to me because of his brother, my boyfriend James did nothing about any of it. Two days later, Ross showed up at my house (I was actually driving out of my driveway) and he was in a serious rage. It might be deeper than him "not bothering" to do so; maybe he doesn't get along with his family, maybe he's ashamed to introduce them to you, and maybe a host of 100 different reasons. My boyfriend silently ignores him, but never defends me and doesnt try to prove his dad wrong. Our decisions about money are personal." 4 Maintain your boundaries. /r/Relationships is a community built around helping people and the goal of providing a platform for interpersonal relationship advice between redditors. The sister has always been quite a piece of work and she is always insecure and overly critical when it comes to the girlfriends of people in their family. When I asked him why he didn't defend me, he said that it only would have escalated the situation, and he didn't want us to get kicked out as well. Tinder, the popular dating app, is no longer just for hookups. Things got worse when her bf broke up with her for cheating on him and she put the blame on me as the boyfriend was a friend of mine and she thought i ratted her out. It takes time coming up with excuses and leaving your friends hanging at family gatherings just because your boyfriend doesnt want you around with his parents and siblings yet. It is NOT her business!! . I hurt so much knowing that James will never be able to have the relationship with his brother that he had if he is with me, but at the same time, hes not trying to marry his brother while he claims to want to marry me. Feeling down or depressed is a common experience for many people at some point in their lives. We sometimes include products we think are useful for our readers. evenworse Yes, this would be a deal breaker for me. But it can be hard with a sister who painted you in a bad way to the rest of the family and a boyfriend who is unwilling to help me let them see me in a different way by telling his sister to stop. Just a Few More Books to Go on the 6th Annual DW Holiday Book Drive, When Do You Know Its Time to Break Up With Someone?, My Daughter is Trying to Ruin My Relationship. December 1, 2017, 3:56 pm. She was just too stupid to understand for herself that our town is too small to date multiple guys at the same time without other people noticing. SwatTeamLeader Why do you want to meet his family so badly? Assaulted! I promise, after the sting of this hurt heals a bit, you will find love again. Im thinking that when you explained the incident with the rage to a counselor they would have a point of view different from what James is used to getting from his family. How petty. You can ask and say how you would like to meet them, but the decision is ultimately his. Exactly. If he doesn't, he might be meeting them simply because you've made him do it. November 30, 2017, 11:16 pm. Im sorry that youre dealing with this. He might have areas of his life that you arent supposed to be part of it. bondgirl I totally agree. Server cannot find the file you requested. Because, Honey, it will be. You cant force this one. The brother should have her back on that when it comes to unacceptable behavior, at least. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. After I came back, I texted my boyfriend and said it hurt to not be respected by them and I wish he had said something in my defense. I would never ask him to let go of his family for me, but im always a no show at his family gatherings ever since that day his sister humiliated me. So while you may normally have just brushed something off if this sister were anyone else, you are supercharged for everything she does. Oh but we're kind of still young. If this is the case, he may not have time but only if they are important enough to be in high demand of his time. 3. (Move The Fuck On. For me, I have doubts over how genuine the LW is being when she says she was trying to help. 7 years wasted is 7 years u can't get back. But his reaction is an assault, why dont you report him to the police? 2. He pushed me, threatened me, and verbally and emotionally abused me. IME, people who do stuff like this tend to constantly give unsolicited advice to others about their life choices. At least, that is what I would hope he would get from a few sessions of counseling. He committed a premeditated assault. Hi. He's turning 25 this year and im 24. Or perhaps you are not what they would imagine for him. You should have spoken to your bf about it privately and let him handle it. This makes me mad. Not so much the damage to your truck, thats out of line, but probably everything he said to you. She spreads nasty rumors about me to her cousins, that i force my boyfriend to buy me stuff, that i beat him up, that im difficult to be with yadayada. But at the very least spoken with your boyfriend in private about what he thinks about his brothers drinking Instead you caused a public scene and later got one in return. . SOMETIMES when you ignore peoplethey get louder and louder.not saying not to defend yourselfjust don't let them see they bug you. November 30, 2017, 2:20 pm, Well, this escalated fairly quickly to be sure. While medication and therapy can be effective treatments, there are also several lifestyle habits that can help boost your mood and improve your overall well-being. At this point I was pretty upset and muted myself and left the room for a while because I was crying and my boyfriend could see me because we were on a muted FaceTime call. He even kicked, punched, and jumped on my truck while I was in it trying to drive away. What a nightmare that would have been! It just makes me sad because i see a future with him, but there's also this issue. If they choose to fix it, then good. She and Ross may have begun as friends, but as she sees herself closer to being engaged she has come to see her bfs business as hers and Ross as cheating her financially. This same applies to myself as well. . November 30, 2017, 4:47 pm. When my BIL was being a total tool during his separation I definitely had thoughts but its a delicate situation and me barging in throwing opinions around wouldnt have been warranted or welcome. I just want him to tell his sister to back off. Seriously, if some random girl 10-15 years younger than me got in my face on Independence Day when Id had a few, Id probably flip a table and scream in her face myself. I didnt though. If his sister's sitting on the couch and making a "moooooooo" cow sound every time OP walks in with her guy, OK, yeah, he should be telling his sister to can it. Please please help me. my brother rabbit switch; raya and the last dragon zodiac sign; vizio xrt140 remote not working; Main Menu. Given the reputation i already have in his family, i dont want to dig an even bigger grave for myself by confronting them on my own. (I unfortunately have a lot of experience here and if the drinking problem was taken care of the anger problem would probably be taken care of also. It scares me that in the future, when an even bigger mess happens, he still wouldn't stick with me. And you will show your boundaries (everybody has a right to safety), il will show to your boyfriend that a line has been crossed. Im trying to figure out what she thought the interaction was going to achieve? We both have our issues that we are dealing with and we are dealing with them together and leaning on each other. Your boyfriend sounds like a fucking child. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. You can not like someone, but civility is key. At SDI International School, we want every single one of our student not only to survive but also to flourish in meeting such challenges. I really do want to establish a better relationship with his family. If it was just a bad reaction at the restaurant, I might agree with you. And your business is your business. Additionally, my fiancee's a big girl and can handle herself. I appreciate a different outtake on this. Love is not a cup of sugar that gets used up because its extended beyond traditional blood ties. Thats right. That was the game plan. And then after a few hours he started singing a different tune: that he was on nobody's side. As for the next gen relationships for your son and the childs mother, well, to me, if a new gf/bf cannot handle the idea that you have this relationship, then THEIR insecurity should be a red flag to everyone involved. Again she blamed me for something i didnt do. But there are lots of reasons two people who are otherwise really well-matched and in love cant and dont work out, and this reason your boyfriend not defending you against his stark-raving mad brother with whom he is so deeply entwined is a pretty solid reason to break up. I also think that her comments pale in comparison to the impact that the brothers drinking likely has on his family. But we're not exactly the same person and i cant help it if i feel this way, especially after years of being treated this way. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Started February 13, By Hes not doing that at all from the sound of it. I wouldnt say that i wouldnt want to be around the parents specifically. You are looking : boyfriend doesnt defend me to his family, The following summaries about what is goat pus will help you make more personal choices about more accurate and faster information. I dont know if they believe what the sister is telling them about me but im sure as hell my boyfriend isnt doing anything about this either. He agrees with them. His parents might be perfectionists and have high expectations of him. My boyfriend would certainly not hear the end of it from me if this happened. Cleopatra Jones She posted something harsh on my FB because she thought i was fighting with her brother and it took me days to see it because i dont log in fb all the time and by that time our common friends and their family knew. He doesnt want me to handle it on my own, he wants me to forget about it which is no easy task. Ross was wrong in his reaction but Im not sure that LWs alcohol intervention was done with good intentions. Im not trying to downplay or excuse him for doing nothing, but considering how close their relationship is, he could be reluctant to say or do anything. She has no right to mention or worry about whos working harder. Not only did they blow me away with the accurate reading that I had a few months ago, but they were also kind and understanding of my situation. Dont feel hurt if he doesnt introduce you to his family or friends. He just doesnt get it. November 30, 2017, 2:06 pm. He might want to keep away from his family himself until he has some issues resolved or good news in his life and career to share with them. This can also be the reason why hes not introducing you to his friends. I would move on. SailBobo He only recently got a stable job so a proposal on his part any time before that would have been unlikely. Spare me Why did you sabotage their relationship? What do i do? Nah, she had no business confronting him. Skyblossom You may meet his family in time, but maybe now all you have to do is be patient. Same with your son. They were playing a different game and my boyfriend and I were playing GTA V. I was in his heist room and saw a porn magazine (naked guys, called BJ). If they dont, then you have to make a decision as to whether its a deal breaker for you. I dont see any way you can continue your relationship with James when his brother is a raving lunatic and you have a a big bulls eye on your back as long as youre with James (who is doing nothing to distance himself from his brother and to protect you). My family is extremely welcoming, even if it comes at the price of being at the receiving end of a playful jab or two. The best way to deal with this is to keep the lines of communication open as much as you can, be respectful of boundaries, ask for clarification when you arent clear what or where the boundaries are, and start dialing back the frequency and the length of time you spend with this little girl (for example, maybe instead of her staying with you for two weeks at a time, you can offer to have her stay with you for an overnight or weekend visit every couple months). My boyfriend (21) doesn't defend me (19) to his family My boyfriend and I have been going out for about a year now and his family constantly judges me. Even if you crossed a line, Ross is volatile and dangerous. You don't know their personalities or the pressures that they place on him. Copyright 2023 Dear Wendy. Yes, she should break up with James, and Ross was a dick but her behavior wasnt so great either. You need to start detaching yourself. Clearly, he does not. I'd be too embarassed to get married and not bring anything to the table. 8.4K views, 150 likes, 7 loves, 7 comments, 254 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from BBM - Iloilo Supporters: I dont even remember much about said post, just that i shared a quote or something. Your rivalry about their fraternity is unhealthy anyway, and they may be in their thirties, they are not mature. I'd be gone. Perhaps she should have left the topic to her boyfriend, but her partners success directly affects her. It seems Ross is Ross and Ross lacks self control. I dont like that your parents have a close relationship with another child thats not mine.?? LisforLeslie It does not sound like spur of the moment. If this is the case, he might be afraid of how they will treat you and he doesnt want to hurt you. Started Saturday at 12:43 AM, By He repeatedly says very hurtful things about me to my boyfriend or to the rest of his family. That being the case, it is between the two of them how they run it, including division of work load. An ton, hiu qu, nhanh chng Difficult family relationships are only manageable if your spouse is willing to do whatever it takes to protect youLW1s boyfriend may be blind to his brothers drinking problem or may not be sure how to process/handle this. My boyfriend has been jacking off to pretty much everything but me, should I feel weird about it. My boyfriend wants his friend, should we break up? It's sad to say, but often the reason a man doesn't invite a partner to his family events is that he's embarrassed or ashamed of them. Yeah. Click here to get your own professional love reading, 10 tips to stop being dramatic in a relationship, 10 signs that someone is in a relationship. Also im still in med school. She hasnt apologized for it yet. Those smaller incidents we might hear about and promptly forget. But that is jumping the gun and presuming a lot. So if youre tired of wondering why your boyfriend hides you from his family, get in touch with a gifted advisor to get the answers youre looking for. Dear Annie: I appreciate your advice to "Torn Son," whose father is abusing alcohol, and the son suspects he is also using drugs. When you attack somebody personally and publicly you cant exactly be surprised when they feel attacked at thus (over)react accordingly, dinoceros Ruby Thursday The brother was wrong, without a doubt, but if this has been going on for almost 3 years I can see why he went bat shit crazy on her. I love his parents. Theres no excuse for someone behaving like Ross did. 1. Look at the news. For more information, please see our :strawberry: chi. What got her so pissed at me is because she constantly cheated on her ex boyfriend who happened to be my friend, and she thought i was the one who told him. LW made to big errors here. JinjimmynieSeptember 11, 2017 in Relationship Advice. My boyfriend and I have been going out for about a year now and his family constantly judges me. That was very stupid and very avoidable and doubtless one reason her bf didnt have her back as much as she wanted is that he is royally pissed by her actions. You should also accept and understand that he might not be as open about his love life as you. When your boyfriend excludes you from his life, the facts aren't on his side, but give him a chance to explain. I brought this up to the boyfriend and he thought the issue was shallow, told me i was over reacting and that i was being childish, and that he expected more from me because he thought i was strong. Im very sorry you have to go through this. You can refer to the answers. He didn't defend me at all. Love is not blood only. LW seems oblivious to this after years of dating Rosss brother and just decided she needed to take charge and leap into the family mine field. His dad dislikes almost everyone in his life, including me. LW1- You get the drift from the responses. Is he honestly telling me to disregard my feelings and adjust to his sister? She, for real, needs to stay in her lane! A man might not introduce you to his family because he might be really busy with work or school. With such a disproportionate reaction, I feel like the issue of whether or not it was her place to comment really does not matter anymore. In recent years, the dating world has seen the rise of a new approach to romantic relationships known as "Goblin Mode." He might soon have a child, get married, or get a job. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. So what happens when your partner doesn't defend you? Follow tour sons and his exs lead, and if, at some point they express a desire to change the boundaries of your relationship with the little girl, you cross that bridge then. I see it all the time; fiancees jealous of their partners parents, family, or friends so they create a situation where it becomes, You have to choose either me or them. Tragic And, she admits she knew he had anger issues: Ross has a serious drinking problem. Because i do care. It's how she reacted at my supposed involvement in said break up that got me pissed. Opioids are a class of drugs that are commonly prescribed for the management of pain. His friend then said, yeah, because you have the internet for that.. Yes, this would be a deal breaker for me. Your question is one about appropriateness, and while the situation is certainly more complicated than it was before you son and his girlfriend broke up, its not really as complicated as you might think. I was in a PlayStation party with my boyfriend and his four friends. Thats doesnt even approach normal. Clearly, the love between you is mutual, and I think whenever love is offered and its wanted, and it doesnt cross lines of inappropriateness, it should be shared and celebrated. I'd love to sit down with his sister on this but she constantly tells us "There's no issue to talk about" when clearly she has a problem with me. No, but nor am I KNOWN TO HAVE ANGER ISSUES!!! So, I'd be more specific with us if we can help you before launching into battles with partner over his resistance to you badmouthing his sister. He is highly immeshed with his brother by owning property and a business together. And it hurts. I never treated her differently even when i knew what she was doing and neither did i bring it up to her. Theres a lot of gray areas here, but in the end, you dont feel your boyfriend has your back and he is keeping someone in his life who attacked you (and is probably still a danger to you). Your boyfriend isn't the guy you should marry. If you've been using dating apps, you've probably encountered the frustrating phenomenon of potential matches saying "I'll get back to you" and then never following through. Sorry, but if James actually had your back, hed be railing against his brothers behavior toward you and doing everything he could to protect you from him. I think you're misunderstanding the last paragraph. But to say that his success has no impact on her? Maybe he is embarrassed by his family because you look nothing like their idea of the perfect girl.. We also agreed that the boyfriend not intervening is just as wrong. at 23 you arent ready to settle down anyway. Need Advice! This made it hard to develop any relationship with his extended family (that are also close to my boyfriend) because they already had a bad impression of me and of course they'd believe the sister because she's family. Its perfectly normal. pastoralcucumbers We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 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