My current boyfriend, future husband, didn’t get freaked out when I decided to stop taking the pill (it was causing some really annoying side effects).
He listened to my reasons, agreed that a break was best for me and didn’t make a huge deal out of having to use condoms, which is something over which previous boyfriends always guilt-tripped me.
Obviously I can’t know what wearing a condom feels like, but I appreciate that he didn’t even hesitate to do what’s best for me right now.
My ex girlfriend got so frustrated because I carried around a big purse. I like to journal and read, so I prefer a big purse so I can fit the books in there. She would get so embarrassed and angry when I dug through my purse for something. I finally caved and got a small one because it was a fight I was tired of having.
When I started dating my current partner (who is the absolute love of my life), I was still using the small bag. He saw me struggling to decide if I wanted to take a notebook or book with me that day, and then struggling to pick a book that would fit in the purse. He simply said “baby, just carry a big one. Then you can take as many things as you want!” It was so relieving... and I got a big purse for Christmas.
When I was with my ex, he would shut down if I tried to talk about religion or philosophy. He wanted to be the thought leader in our relationship. I wanted to be a writer back then, but he convinced me I had nothing important to share.
My partner now loves talking to me. She listens. When we disagree, we have a lively and productive conversation. There's mutual respect, and I couldn't be happier.
Natures_Stepchild on December 28th, 2019 at 15:10 UTC »
My current boyfriend, future husband, didn’t get freaked out when I decided to stop taking the pill (it was causing some really annoying side effects).
He listened to my reasons, agreed that a break was best for me and didn’t make a huge deal out of having to use condoms, which is something over which previous boyfriends always guilt-tripped me.
Obviously I can’t know what wearing a condom feels like, but I appreciate that he didn’t even hesitate to do what’s best for me right now.
astro-ponies on December 28th, 2019 at 15:17 UTC »
My ex girlfriend got so frustrated because I carried around a big purse. I like to journal and read, so I prefer a big purse so I can fit the books in there. She would get so embarrassed and angry when I dug through my purse for something. I finally caved and got a small one because it was a fight I was tired of having.
When I started dating my current partner (who is the absolute love of my life), I was still using the small bag. He saw me struggling to decide if I wanted to take a notebook or book with me that day, and then struggling to pick a book that would fit in the purse. He simply said “baby, just carry a big one. Then you can take as many things as you want!” It was so relieving... and I got a big purse for Christmas.
bobblehobbs on December 28th, 2019 at 15:20 UTC »
When I was with my ex, he would shut down if I tried to talk about religion or philosophy. He wanted to be the thought leader in our relationship. I wanted to be a writer back then, but he convinced me I had nothing important to share.
My partner now loves talking to me. She listens. When we disagree, we have a lively and productive conversation. There's mutual respect, and I couldn't be happier.