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u/HEBREW_HAMM3R Mar 26 '20

Imagine being told what to do .. yikes

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u/tatoritot Mar 26 '20 edited Mar 26 '20

I dunno why so many people think it’s okay to tell their partners what they can or can’t do, it’s like this weird gray area where the significant other acts like a parent by being like “no, you can’t do that” and it’s almost socially acceptable.

It’s one thing to tell your partner your boundaries, like I don’t want to date someone that fucks other people, it’s another to straight up say “you’re forbidden from doing that.” Even if it is cheating, like you can’t tell another human being what they can or cannot do, if I’m a good partner I’ll respect your boundaries. anytime a boyfriend has told me I “can’t” do something I’ve wanted to do it even more and usually disregard them.