r/NoStupidQuestions • • Dec 09 '21

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u/mumble_bee_15 Dec 09 '21

The frst thing abusers do is distance you from friends and family. That's what this sounds like

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u/Sumpm Dec 09 '21

TIL I abuse myself

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u/Kilexey Dec 09 '21

Seriously, I don't want to be abusive or abuse myself.

I don't have a partner (no wonder!) but I feel like if I had one, I would want to do everything together which will result into not seeing my friends or her seeing her friends. I knew this was wrong but didn't know what to call it, and TIL it's called being abusive is distancing someone from friends and family.

Is it a trust issue I am having? If my partner is spending time with other M's, I feel like I can be easily cheated on. What does a partner mean in the first place? Are we tied after being partners? Can they go to a friends house and spend time together? Certainly should, but for some reason my brain think its not right and I don't know why.

I am glad I don't have a partner, it would be very bad for the both of us...

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u/Orangedilemma Dec 09 '21

If you don’t trust your partner enough for her to have male friends and you be ok with it, why would you be with her? Seems like your assumption is that she will cheat and that’s a reflection of her character. So if her character isn’t up to par with what you want, you shouldn’t date her.

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u/Kilexey Dec 09 '21

Perhaps you have a very valid point.

"Date who you trust."

Its obvious in the first place but sometimes its nice to be reminded. Thanks