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Relationship Stress Community: Check-In (March 18 - March 24)
by KateDoskocilova
Last post
12 hours ago
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...See more Hello there, Relationship Stress Community! Spring is officially around the corner! To start off this week… * How are you feeling today?  * Which season is your favorite, and why? * Anything exciting you are planning to do this season? Excited to hear from all of you! Have a great week ahead <3 [milk and mocha bear cuddling on the couch] ------------------------- Are you new to the Relationship Stress community? Introduce yourself here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/NewtotheRelationshipStressCommunityIntroduceyourselfhere_164924/]! Do you want to be the first to get updates on discussions and events? Consider joining the taglist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressAutomatedTaglist_222210/]! Do you want to be updated on the weekly discussions in the Relationship Support Room? Subscribe to this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressGroupSupportSessionsSchedule_316598/]! Do you want to help out in the Relationship Stress Community? Consider becoming a forum supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefNgW-Va7dyBx67M3d27INmkndnwm1C3Ywa7NJoFa2EscQkA/viewform] or a room supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform]! ------------------------- @00Nyx00 @1funredhead @4Jasmine @6Dragonflies @aabrah @Aathmika @AbbyHarris1976 @abiior @AbusgaKayatasha @Adarlya @adhdgal1992 @adribrown7 @adventurousPal4301 @Affliction1 @Albatrosinthesky @Allieeee1121 @AlyGalaxy @AmandaRose89 @AMomentInTime1830 @Anexmos @Angelcrossing1986 @AnotherPerson92 @answers @AntenorA @aPeacefulafternoon @AquaNavySky @Arman13 @ashlynnmarie22 @Asru @Athenathebluejay420 @Auditormadness9 @auntmommy @Avaboo @AveryLove @awkwardRice @azureSky1487 @Bea945 @beanie @BeginningFixing @blueberryjean345 @blueDog2773 @BlueEast @Booklover95 @Bossedupx3 @bouncyVoice4149 @braveGlobe2817 @bravePeach4448 @breeuniqemsns @Breevus @brightOcean2387 @BrooklynM @Bubbles120 @bubblyFaith17 @bunnyhugs616 @Busranurr @BwahahaLove @c9frexs @caitlin1217 @Callies07132017 @CalmingStar @Calmpineapple @caringCreature8571 @CarrieHolmes @Cexe @charmingbeauty55 @ChrisA97 @Chrisbgood46 @Clarisse29 @Colourfultiger @ComingOutAsNB @CompassionateYoshi88 @confidentVision4766 @conscientiousPineapple1782 @ConversationThot404 @Cparsons816 @CraigyP @crazycountry210 @creativeComputer2115 @DanaMH @dancersoul @dancingLake682 @DanielaC @DanielGarzaV @daydreammemories @decisiveScarf8956 @discreetShip7372 @DogFish1 @doodlefroggie @dopey @EchoTheDragon @electricLily13 @ella12346 @ELLE @Emirson2018 @EncouragingSteps @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @eohseo @Everythingisbetterinyourpyjamas @EvolvedScorpio @Explorer6115 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @faithfulHickory1025 @Falkenberg @fantasticDancer50 @Feepersane @Floatingbubbles @fluffycow27 @forcefulFriend4768 @Foreverchangedbyyou @Francescahelps @FranklyMaple @Freshmelon54 @Friendlycomfort81 @frostedPudding @Gabrielamtineo @generousWriter2778 @glasseyedgrace 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@limeVillage7000 @Liv143 @Lovelylady18 @Lunasel @Lunaticphilosopher @luvkyleigh @lyricalPillow74 @lyricalpillow74 @madels20033 @magicalHorizon48 @mamapants @Mared @MarvelousMack11 @Mavvinder @mbrito712 @Mellifluous11 @Mia1602 @MidwesternCalmSeeker @MikkyA @MilaAvery @MissDaria18 @MithLycos @modestPine7046 @Morpheus13 @MotherOfAVirgo @Mountainmystic777 @Mrrytu @MyownkindaCrazzi @nabilah17ism @navyOcean3488 @ngsuling1986 @niceCLEMEMTINE1415 @niceDaisy36 @Ninab0bina123 @ninetaleslove @NityaSpiritualHealer @Offmytrack @onedirection1213 @OneErased @Open2Change @ouiCherie @OwenJackson73 @pandaprincess9 @Pandora3796 @pathFinder1725 @patientBranch9284 @peachkitty @PerpetuallyKekastrophic @persistentShade5213 @phia7292 @phia7293 @pioneeringSkies8568 @PlumBeechwood7549 @purpleMango7295 @PurplePansies21 @Purplerain00001 @purpleTree4652 @PurpleVelvet @quickwittedOwl8855 @quitahearsyou @Radioguy @Randomguyuk @Rebekahwriter13 @red85 @Rednuc270539 @rheyoflight @richbich @rieeavery1920 @RoboPhantom @Roro36 @RoseJuliet @rosenova1513 @rrrak @ryha3274 @Sadstan869 @Saeraleis @safetysource12 @Sailor57 @SaimaK @sarahR2004 @SavoyTruffle20 @selfloveisthecure88 @SentientiaPoecile @Seri123 @sgtdavis33 @ShareenBirgesBASSCounGDYMH @ShawnMendesGoals @She13 @ShineWithin @shugha14 @Siciturastra @Silver0824 @sincereFarm2814 @Skybar @skyfallingrain @Skywalker2002 @Skyy0 @sociableOcean9153 @Softheart01 @Solivagant2609 @somewhathappy @SophieKate547 @SparklingSnowflake15 @Spiritseaker @SpreadPeaceandlove @SpringWaltz @SquishySquid01 @StardustLetters @starplucker123 @Stephen @stephi0504 @strawberrywillow @Sugarcoat3 @SugareeIsMe091121 @Summershy @sunnyApricot6027 @SupportiveMonkey46 @sweetcake0707 @sweetlife101 @SylvestreX @Tahja07 @Tazzie @thegirlnatureforgot625 @TheMcManager @TheMushroomMan1216 @thisllpass @thisthenewme @Tiger222 @TranquilSkye @TravellingPrincess @tryingmybest7 @unassumingHuman4669 @understandingWater785 @Uniquesmiley @urbanwave @vallllllllllllll @w305 @warmheartedPlace7925 @Warrior2684 @Waves4 @Webehejdjfj @weirdbook @Wildarkberry @WinglessYetFlying @Wittie96 @WriterOfTheNight @WunderfrogWeirdo @xandia @XanFransisco @Xerah @YankeeOrangetiger
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New to the Relationship Stress Community? Introduce yourself here!! ❤️
by ASilentObserver
Last post
21 hours ago
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...See more Greetings from the Relationship Stress Community!! Are you new to the Relationship Stress Community? Tell us some things about yourself and get to know others that joined the community this month! Question prompts: What brings you to the Relationship Stress community? What is one thing you love most about yourself (or, perhaps, your loved ones)? Benefits of being a member of the Relationship Stress Community: Give and receive support from others who are in relationships. Share your relationship journey (memories, struggles, challenges) in relevant topics comfortably. Participate in community activities and events (eg. Check-ins, Icebreakers, Forum Discussions) Plus, members who participate regularly could become part of the Relationship Stress team, as well! check this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/RelationshipSupport_66/IntroduceyourselftotheRelationshipCommunity_239/HowToGetStarted_134558/] with more information on how to navigate the community. Do not be a lurker! Join us and introduce yourself here!! [a brown and white bear dancing together while holding hands] ------------------------- Are you new to the Relationship Stress community? Introduce yourself here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/NewtotheRelationshipStressCommunityIntroduceyourselfhere_164924/]! Do you want to be the first to get updates on discussions and events? Consider joining the taglist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressAutomatedTaglist_222210/]! Do you want to be updated on the weekly discussions in the Relationship Support Room? Subscribe to this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressGroupSupportSessionsSchedule_316598/]! Do you want to help out in the Relationship Stress Community? Consider becoming a forum supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehAkk72S0RWV1oQ5zShECQ6s-_fDYaxPE974iHorzqNRo1Ag/viewform] or a room supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform]!
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Relationship Stress Automated Taglist
by Tazzie
Last post
3 days ago
243
...See more Welcome to the Relationship Stress Taglist! This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated and can be found below. Please direct any questions or issues to tommy [https://www.7cups.com/@tommy] via private message. Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on the bi-weekly check-ins ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please remove me. Taglist updated by KateDoskocilova on 17.03.24 @00Nyx00 @1funredhead @4Jasmine @6Dragonflies @aabrah @Aathmika @AbbyHarris1976 @abiior @AbusgaKayatasha @Adarlya @adhdgal1992 @adribrown7 @adventurousPal4301 @Affliction1 @Albatrosinthesky @Allieeee1121 @AlyGalaxy @AmandaRose89 @AMomentInTime1830 @Anexmos @Angelcrossing1986 @AnotherPerson92 @answers @AntenorA @aPeacefulafternoon @AquaNavySky @Arman13 @ashlynnmarie22 @Asru @Athenathebluejay420 @Auditormadness9 @auntmommy @Avaboo @AveryLove @awkwardRice @azureSky1487 @Bea945 @beanie @BeginningFixing @blueberryjean345 @blueDog2773 @BlueEast @Booklover95 @Bossedupx3 @bouncyVoice4149 @braveGlobe2817 @bravePeach4448 @breeuniqemsns @Breevus @brightOcean2387 @BrooklynM @Bubbles120 @bubblyFaith17 @bunnyhugs616 @Busranurr @BwahahaLove @c9frexs @caitlin1217 @Callies07132017 @CalmingStar @Calmpineapple @caringCreature8571 @CarrieHolmes @Cexe @charmingbeauty55 @ChrisA97 @Chrisbgood46 @Clarisse29 @Colourfultiger @ComingOutAsNB @CompassionateYoshi88 @confidentVision4766 @conscientiousPineapple1782 @ConversationThot404 @Cparsons816 @CraigyP @crazycountry210 @creativeComputer2115 @DanaMH @dancersoul @dancingLake682 @DanielaC @DanielGarzaV @daydreammemories @decisiveScarf8956 @discreetShip7372 @DogFish1 @doodlefroggie @dopey @EchoTheDragon @electricLily13 @ella12346 @ELLE @Emirson2018 @EncouragingSteps @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @eohseo @Everythingisbetterinyourpyjamas @EvolvedScorpio @Explorer6115 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @faithfulHickory1025 @Falkenberg @fantasticDancer50 @Feepersane @Floatingbubbles @fluffycow27 @forcefulFriend4768 @Foreverchangedbyyou @Francescahelps @FranklyMaple @Freshmelon54 @Friendlycomfort81 @frostedPudding @Gabrielamtineo @generousWriter2778 @glasseyedgrace @GodsBabyGirl1981 @goldenFlower74 @gracefulVoice9463 @grassup @Gtalker8845 @GusteeMoon123 @gymnast9460 @Hailey3 @hairyxsnail @HarmonyBlossom @Hashib22 @HealingBrokenWIngs @healingHeart1111 @healinghearts0718 @Healingwhispers14 @Heartofgold07092019 @heavenlyHug9328 @helloapple1885 @helloCity5743 @hereforyoualways123 @heysunshine12 @hippiewannabe @honestWater4345 @honeypie720 @Hope3729 @hopefulPower54 @HopefulPower54 @HumorousPear1826 @iDeepScar @ILikeCilantro @imaginativeneverhappening @IMott71 @imrose123 @independentClementine6064 @infinitivethoughts2k19 @ingeniousfriend59 @intuitiveSummer6764 @JamilaBrownPsyD @Janet33 @JellyBean299 @jerom222 @joiefae @jwong611 @k87 @Kailah15 @kasmin21 @Katee02 @Katheryn @KatLis123 @Katrine92 @Kentsch @ketket68 @Kevin2009 @kindJoy3316 @kindLemon2749 @kizzyaaliyah @Kpopcat2020 @LadyDair @LadyInSilence @Lalonso2 @LavenderHere @lavenderOrange4849 @LeafOnABranch @LeoisListening @LePapillon @Lexloveslife @lightDrum8955 @lightLemonIsaac5408 @LightSoul108 @limeVillage7000 @Liv143 @Lovelylady18 @Lunasel @Lunaticphilosopher @luvkyleigh @lyricalPillow74 @lyricalpillow74 @madels20033 @magicalHorizon48 @mamapants @Mared @MarvelousMack11 @Mavvinder @mbrito712 @Mellifluous11 @Mia1602 @MidwesternCalmSeeker @MikkyA @MilaAvery @MissDaria18 @MithLycos @modestPine7046 @Morpheus13 @MotherOfAVirgo @Mountainmystic777 @Mrrytu @MyownkindaCrazzi @nabilah17ism @navyOcean3488 @ngsuling1986 @niceCLEMEMTINE1415 @niceDaisy36 @Ninab0bina123 @ninetaleslove @NityaSpiritualHealer @Offmytrack @onedirection1213 @OneErased @Open2Change @ouiCherie @OwenJackson73 @pandaprincess9 @Pandora3796 @pathFinder1725 @patientBranch9284 @peachkitty @PerpetuallyKekastrophic @persistentShade5213 @phia7292 @phia7293 @pioneeringSkies8568 @PlumBeechwood7549 @purpleMango7295 @PurplePansies21 @Purplerain00001 @purpleTree4652 @PurpleVelvet @quickwittedOwl8855 @quitahearsyou @Radioguy @Randomguyuk @Rebekahwriter13 @red85 @Rednuc270539 @rheyoflight @richbich @rieeavery1920 @RoboPhantom @Roro36 @RoseJuliet @rosenova1513 @rrrak @ryha3274 @Sadstan869 @Saeraleis @safetysource12 @Sailor57 @SaimaK @sarahR2004 @SavoyTruffle20 @selfloveisthecure88 @SentientiaPoecile @Seri123 @sgtdavis33 @ShareenBirgesBASSCounGDYMH @ShawnMendesGoals @She13 @ShineWithin @shugha14 @Siciturastra @Silver0824 @sincereFarm2814 @Skybar @skyfallingrain @Skywalker2002 @Skyy0 @sociableOcean9153 @Softheart01 @Solivagant2609 @somewhathappy @SophieKate547 @SparklingSnowflake15 @Spiritseaker @SpreadPeaceandlove @SpringWaltz @SquishySquid01 @StardustLetters @starplucker123 @Stephen @stephi0504 @strawberrywillow @Sugarcoat3 @SugareeIsMe091121 @Summershy @sunnyApricot6027 @SupportiveMonkey46 @sweetcake0707 @sweetlife101 @SylvestreX @Tahja07 @Tazzie @thegirlnatureforgot625 @TheMcManager @TheMushroomMan1216 @thisllpass @thisthenewme @Tiger222 @TranquilSkye @TravellingPrincess @tryingmybest7 @unassumingHuman4669 @understandingWater785 @Uniquesmiley @urbanwave @vallllllllllllll @w305 @warmheartedPlace7925 @Warrior2684 @Waves4 @Webehejdjfj @weirdbook @Wildarkberry @WinglessYetFlying @Wittie96 @WriterOfTheNight @WunderfrogWeirdo @xandia @XanFransisco @Xerah @YankeeOrangetiger
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Dilemma
by FourizeIIII
Last post
6 hours ago
1
...See more I reunited with my first love. She says she has feelings for me, but I don't feel 100% sure. I try not to take it personal as it may involve something that has nothing to do with me or she may express love in her own way at her own time. But I don't want to continue to pursue it if she doesn't see me in the same way I see her. My heart is still holding out for her but when should I know to let go? And how to deal with the inevitable pain that comes with it?
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Hi, just needed to get this off my chest
by quietOak4002
Last post
9 hours ago
4
...See more This maybe a long one, so thanks for reading. I met my partner 20 years ago and we were friends before anything else, we started getting close and I realised that i had feelings for him and we ended up getting together. It was wonderful, we were so in love. We both had our own places but he practically moved in with me, I didnt mind as i didnt want to be away from him. Everything was perfect! Then we moved into our first place together and everything went downhill from there. Hus mental health declined quickly and was basically laying in bed all day and i was left to fend for me and the kids.  I didn't know how to cope and how to ask for help either and to my shame i never got him help, couldn't keep up with the housework, laundry etc and the bills were spiraling out of control. It got so bad that we ended up losing the houseband had to move to temporary accommodation for a bit until we found a place. Our benefits were cut so i was using the money his mum left him to tryband at least keep a roof over our heads, that didn't happen. When we went into temp he found out the money was gone and rightly got angry with me, hebsat me down and we spoke and hebsaid he wasn't leaving me but we needed a fresh start. When we got our new place it was ok for a bit i was keeping on top of things and it was going good. Then it starting happening again, me digging my head in the sand and not asking for help and it has got us into so much trouble but he has stood by me and has tried to help undo all the damage my childhood caused but nothing works, i been to therapy so many times and i get better for a bit and then just slip back. Recently the arguments having gotten more heated on his side and his words are cutting sharper now, he days its to at least get some reaction from me and to make me say something.(I normally stand there and not say a word, because how can you argue when you know the other person is right) It has come to a head now and he has emotionally disconnected from me. I would like to add that loyalty has always been a big thing to us. And even in the darkest times none of us strayed or even thought about it. But the other day he  was locked out of youtube and asked me to get him back in (he's not to tech savvy and forgets passwords) i happily helped but could not remember the password myself so i reset it and went to his email to get the code, his email is full of different dating and chat site. Naturally i looked for his profile and found him under "still looking for soulmate" I know i deserve this for being a terrible partner and mother but it still crushed my soul as what i know about him this truly means any love he had for me is now gone forever. Im so stupid for not changing sooner and now ive lost the best thing i ever had.
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Relationship Stress Community: Check-In (March 18 - March 24)
by KateDoskocilova
Last post
12 hours ago
2
...See more Hello there, Relationship Stress Community! Spring is officially around the corner! To start off this week… * How are you feeling today?  * Which season is your favorite, and why? * Anything exciting you are planning to do this season? Excited to hear from all of you! Have a great week ahead <3 [milk and mocha bear cuddling on the couch] ------------------------- Are you new to the Relationship Stress community? Introduce yourself here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/NewtotheRelationshipStressCommunityIntroduceyourselfhere_164924/]! Do you want to be the first to get updates on discussions and events? Consider joining the taglist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressAutomatedTaglist_222210/]! Do you want to be updated on the weekly discussions in the Relationship Support Room? Subscribe to this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressGroupSupportSessionsSchedule_316598/]! Do you want to help out in the Relationship Stress Community? Consider becoming a forum supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefNgW-Va7dyBx67M3d27INmkndnwm1C3Ywa7NJoFa2EscQkA/viewform] or a room supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform]! ------------------------- @00Nyx00 @1funredhead @4Jasmine @6Dragonflies @aabrah @Aathmika @AbbyHarris1976 @abiior @AbusgaKayatasha @Adarlya @adhdgal1992 @adribrown7 @adventurousPal4301 @Affliction1 @Albatrosinthesky @Allieeee1121 @AlyGalaxy @AmandaRose89 @AMomentInTime1830 @Anexmos @Angelcrossing1986 @AnotherPerson92 @answers @AntenorA @aPeacefulafternoon @AquaNavySky @Arman13 @ashlynnmarie22 @Asru @Athenathebluejay420 @Auditormadness9 @auntmommy @Avaboo @AveryLove @awkwardRice @azureSky1487 @Bea945 @beanie @BeginningFixing @blueberryjean345 @blueDog2773 @BlueEast @Booklover95 @Bossedupx3 @bouncyVoice4149 @braveGlobe2817 @bravePeach4448 @breeuniqemsns @Breevus @brightOcean2387 @BrooklynM @Bubbles120 @bubblyFaith17 @bunnyhugs616 @Busranurr @BwahahaLove @c9frexs @caitlin1217 @Callies07132017 @CalmingStar @Calmpineapple @caringCreature8571 @CarrieHolmes @Cexe @charmingbeauty55 @ChrisA97 @Chrisbgood46 @Clarisse29 @Colourfultiger @ComingOutAsNB @CompassionateYoshi88 @confidentVision4766 @conscientiousPineapple1782 @ConversationThot404 @Cparsons816 @CraigyP @crazycountry210 @creativeComputer2115 @DanaMH @dancersoul @dancingLake682 @DanielaC @DanielGarzaV @daydreammemories @decisiveScarf8956 @discreetShip7372 @DogFish1 @doodlefroggie @dopey @EchoTheDragon @electricLily13 @ella12346 @ELLE @Emirson2018 @EncouragingSteps @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @eohseo @Everythingisbetterinyourpyjamas @EvolvedScorpio @Explorer6115 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @faithfulHickory1025 @Falkenberg @fantasticDancer50 @Feepersane @Floatingbubbles @fluffycow27 @forcefulFriend4768 @Foreverchangedbyyou @Francescahelps @FranklyMaple @Freshmelon54 @Friendlycomfort81 @frostedPudding @Gabrielamtineo @generousWriter2778 @glasseyedgrace @GodsBabyGirl1981 @goldenFlower74 @gracefulVoice9463 @grassup @Gtalker8845 @GusteeMoon123 @gymnast9460 @Hailey3 @hairyxsnail @HarmonyBlossom @Hashib22 @HealingBrokenWIngs @healingHeart1111 @healinghearts0718 @Healingwhispers14 @Heartofgold07092019 @heavenlyHug9328 @helloapple1885 @helloCity5743 @hereforyoualways123 @heysunshine12 @hippiewannabe @honestWater4345 @honeypie720 @Hope3729 @hopefulPower54 @HopefulPower54 @HumorousPear1826 @iDeepScar @ILikeCilantro @imaginativeneverhappening @IMott71 @imrose123 @independentClementine6064 @infinitivethoughts2k19 @ingeniousfriend59 @intuitiveSummer6764 @JamilaBrownPsyD @Janet33 @JellyBean299 @jerom222 @joiefae @jwong611 @k87 @Kailah15 @kasmin21 @Katee02 @Katheryn @KatLis123 @Katrine92 @Kentsch @ketket68 @Kevin2009 @kindJoy3316 @kindLemon2749 @kizzyaaliyah @Kpopcat2020 @LadyDair @LadyInSilence @Lalonso2 @LavenderHere @lavenderOrange4849 @LeafOnABranch @LeoisListening @LePapillon @Lexloveslife @lightDrum8955 @lightLemonIsaac5408 @LightSoul108 @limeVillage7000 @Liv143 @Lovelylady18 @Lunasel @Lunaticphilosopher @luvkyleigh @lyricalPillow74 @lyricalpillow74 @madels20033 @magicalHorizon48 @mamapants @Mared @MarvelousMack11 @Mavvinder @mbrito712 @Mellifluous11 @Mia1602 @MidwesternCalmSeeker @MikkyA @MilaAvery @MissDaria18 @MithLycos @modestPine7046 @Morpheus13 @MotherOfAVirgo @Mountainmystic777 @Mrrytu @MyownkindaCrazzi @nabilah17ism @navyOcean3488 @ngsuling1986 @niceCLEMEMTINE1415 @niceDaisy36 @Ninab0bina123 @ninetaleslove @NityaSpiritualHealer @Offmytrack @onedirection1213 @OneErased @Open2Change @ouiCherie @OwenJackson73 @pandaprincess9 @Pandora3796 @pathFinder1725 @patientBranch9284 @peachkitty @PerpetuallyKekastrophic @persistentShade5213 @phia7292 @phia7293 @pioneeringSkies8568 @PlumBeechwood7549 @purpleMango7295 @PurplePansies21 @Purplerain00001 @purpleTree4652 @PurpleVelvet @quickwittedOwl8855 @quitahearsyou @Radioguy @Randomguyuk @Rebekahwriter13 @red85 @Rednuc270539 @rheyoflight @richbich @rieeavery1920 @RoboPhantom @Roro36 @RoseJuliet @rosenova1513 @rrrak @ryha3274 @Sadstan869 @Saeraleis @safetysource12 @Sailor57 @SaimaK @sarahR2004 @SavoyTruffle20 @selfloveisthecure88 @SentientiaPoecile @Seri123 @sgtdavis33 @ShareenBirgesBASSCounGDYMH @ShawnMendesGoals @She13 @ShineWithin @shugha14 @Siciturastra @Silver0824 @sincereFarm2814 @Skybar @skyfallingrain @Skywalker2002 @Skyy0 @sociableOcean9153 @Softheart01 @Solivagant2609 @somewhathappy @SophieKate547 @SparklingSnowflake15 @Spiritseaker @SpreadPeaceandlove @SpringWaltz @SquishySquid01 @StardustLetters @starplucker123 @Stephen @stephi0504 @strawberrywillow @Sugarcoat3 @SugareeIsMe091121 @Summershy @sunnyApricot6027 @SupportiveMonkey46 @sweetcake0707 @sweetlife101 @SylvestreX @Tahja07 @Tazzie @thegirlnatureforgot625 @TheMcManager @TheMushroomMan1216 @thisllpass @thisthenewme @Tiger222 @TranquilSkye @TravellingPrincess @tryingmybest7 @unassumingHuman4669 @understandingWater785 @Uniquesmiley @urbanwave @vallllllllllllll @w305 @warmheartedPlace7925 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New to the Relationship Stress Community? Introduce yourself here!! ❤️
by ASilentObserver
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21 hours ago
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...See more Greetings from the Relationship Stress Community!! Are you new to the Relationship Stress Community? Tell us some things about yourself and get to know others that joined the community this month! Question prompts: What brings you to the Relationship Stress community? What is one thing you love most about yourself (or, perhaps, your loved ones)? Benefits of being a member of the Relationship Stress Community: Give and receive support from others who are in relationships. Share your relationship journey (memories, struggles, challenges) in relevant topics comfortably. Participate in community activities and events (eg. Check-ins, Icebreakers, Forum Discussions) Plus, members who participate regularly could become part of the Relationship Stress team, as well! check this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/RelationshipSupport_66/IntroduceyourselftotheRelationshipCommunity_239/HowToGetStarted_134558/] with more information on how to navigate the community. Do not be a lurker! Join us and introduce yourself here!! [a brown and white bear dancing together while holding hands] ------------------------- Are you new to the Relationship Stress community? Introduce yourself here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/NewtotheRelationshipStressCommunityIntroduceyourselfhere_164924/]! Do you want to be the first to get updates on discussions and events? Consider joining the taglist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressAutomatedTaglist_222210/]! Do you want to be updated on the weekly discussions in the Relationship Support Room? Subscribe to this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressGroupSupportSessionsSchedule_316598/]! Do you want to help out in the Relationship Stress Community? Consider becoming a forum supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehAkk72S0RWV1oQ5zShECQ6s-_fDYaxPE974iHorzqNRo1Ag/viewform] or a room supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform]!
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Reflection
by MoonPeach00
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1 day ago
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...See more "A woman is a reflection of how you treat her" What are your thoughts on this? Opinions from the ladies and gentlemen are much appreciated
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Is it too much to ask for?
by faithfulBeach9036
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1 day ago
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...See more Anyone else ask for a little more effort but just get ignored for a couple days instead?
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After the breakup
by lovingBirch549
Last post
2 days ago
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...See more Hey everyone, I hope you had a good weekend. I am almost two months post break up..and although it was me that initiated the break up and it was definitely the right decision, I am also missing him an awful lot. My dreams are constantly about him and it’s very frustrating. My life’s very busy and I’m keeping myself occupied and I just can’t shake it, can anyone else relate?
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Any listener aware of attachment theory?
by sensibleSailboat5959
Last post
2 days ago
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...See more I've fearful avoidant attachment style and i really need support with it. I need to vent some problems related to it and feel understood. If any listener here who's also fearful avoidant or those who learned about attachment theory enough to understand fearful avoidant, please respond if your DMs are open for me to discuss some of my problems. Thank you!
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My GF has time to do stuff, but not to be with me
by Jacob494
Last post
2 days ago
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...See more So me and my GF are dating since october. It was perfectly working, we had dates even 2 times a week and she was really into me. Ive never felt more connected to a girl. But since 1st december due to her full time job as nurse and studying for her Bc. time together got rapidly lowered. Since december we were together only twice. Yes, twice in last 100 days. And I had to take days off to even have time for her. She also was on few little trips in nature about 50 km away, maybe with family and posted it on ***, but didnt have time for me. I would think she doesnt care anymore or found someone else, but this is where I get lost. I gave her a necklace which she always wears. Even on every of her selfies on ***, which I really love. Second thing - when we have seen each other last time (after 7 weeks and 1 week without any contact - she was sick and working) she was so happy to see me and was hugging me for so many minutes! Its true our chat has less messages like: How are you today... But last time we agreed on keeping it on OK level and dont ignore for 7 days ever again. And we still sends good night and hearts almost every day. 1 week ago she wanted to be together at my place, but she apologized 'cause she just finished her school day after nightshift at hospital and just needed to sleep asap. I understood, I always want her to be OK. This week I was on business trip 200 km away and our chat got rapidly better, we chat every other evening. But yesterday she posted selfie from 4 star restaurant in my city (she was there probably with her sister) and then texed me she is finally home and goes to drink some beer (until 2 AM). We will see each other next thursday, but why didnt she make time for me this weekend or the last when she went to drink som wine with sister? So... I have no idea what to do in this scenario. When I push her to have time she just ignores me for a day or two. There is good chance she will change departments and wont have nightshifts and weekends, but I have no idea when. I plan to tell it to her personally kindly, maybe she doesnt get how she makes me feel. I am really stressed even on physical level (less sleep, less eating).  Advice would help. I am big overthinker but i am really trying to stay calm here. Thanks!
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I dont know what to do
by Yellowcheesebread
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2 days ago
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...See more hello My boyfriend's parents are getting divorced and that is really affecting our relationship. I don't know what to do. I should understand and support him, but on the other hand, I feel tired and that wears me out a lot.
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Together 10 years - I'm Emotionally Tired
by brokenbird321
Last post
2 days ago
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...See more First post here and it's going to be long, I apologize in advance.  I'm 26 years old and I've been with my husband for 10 years. He was my first boyfriend at 16 (high school sweethearts) and just didn't really know what I wanted in life. We both came from rough backgrounds and were rushing to move out by the time we were 18. He came from a household of neglect, substance abuse, and physical fights. Me from an overbearing and overprotective widowed mother (SA Survivor & hoarder) who was always clashing with me due to our differences. Basically we both had our own issues.  I hated physical contact at the beginning. I was awkward and dare I say unloving which I was honest with him multiple times. He was very understanding and has always been incredibly sweet. Our love languages ended up being opposites. His biggest love language was physical touch and mines was acts of service. We made a decision that we would work our best to improve in those aspects for one another and not for ourselves. So I improved drastically at giving him that physical attention to the point that it is now natural and very loving from my part. I crave the physical contact we have because I find it beautiful and heart warming. Especially since I had that cut off when I was young.  However, he's always had anger problems since we moved in together at 18... I tried to look past it because he's the most faithful and loving person I had ever met, but it quickly became our biggest downfall. He can never keep a job. He's worked more than 8 jobs in one year and also has been unemployed for around 6 months. We have a daughter that is 5 and I always feel like we're living paycheck to paycheck due to the fact I have to pull twice the weight when he's trying to look around. I offered him to be a stay at home dad and take care of taking care of the house and our daughter before she started school. I was tired of constantly having to tell him to clean up and his response was always the same, "we don't live in a pigsty." I've never been the cleanest person, nor have I expected him to be the cleanest. But if there is noticeable literal mold growing on our kitchen counters I expected him to clean it up. I expected him to clean after himself and cook for my daughter at a minimum. I would come home some days and they had just lounged around all day, him playing video games. Again, he has anger issues and although he never hit me physically, he would punch the wall or grab my belongings and throw them, or he would try to forcefully hold me in his arms when I wanted to walk away and when I would walk away he'd shove me around to the point he ripped one of my favorite shirts. I always thought to myself, maybe I crossed the line. Maybe I said something to upset him to that extent. Maybe I am the problem. Any time I got upset I would get the following: "You're so dramatic." "If you don't like it, then just leave." "You always have a problem with everything." "My best is never good enough" He stopped when I had a child not because we had a child, but because I threatened to leave him if I didn't see him improve. He improves for a bit and then like once a year he does it again behind closed doors so my daughter doesn't see us arguing. He tends to say things like, "we wouldn't have this apartment if it wasn't for me." We've been evicted twice due to not having enough funds. I was in a car accident when pregnant because our break pads were bad and he didn't get them fixed when I gave him the money while I was at work. I'm hurt, I feel like no matter what I do my husband doesn't want to change because he's gotten comfortable with me being the breadwinner and the fact that I didn't leave him when he was definitely being the worst. I don't see myself as a high maintenance wife. I don't wear make-up, I don't get my nails done, I don't wear designer or wear perfumes, or even get haircuts. I don't ask him for money, but I pay the rent, car note, and all major expenses by myself. I want him to have enough motivation in life to not want to take his anger out on me and especially want to better himself for our child.   I honestly feel like he's hurt me so much that I have no hope for this relationship. He keeps asking me to forgive him and that he's going to do better for us. I just end up feeling defeated and like an idiot for forgiving him so many times. I work so hard and even my work has been so draining for me, coming home has been so draining, doing anything at home has been so overwhelming. I went from being someone with more than 5 hobbies to someone who can't even pick up a pencil and sits there doom scrolling on my phone. Feel like I've picked up a phone addiction and see myself reaching for my phone anytime I'm sitting down. I have to physically keep myself busy for me to ignore it all day. Also seem to get distracted so easily lately and my memory is definitely lacking. I don't know what to do.  I bring myself to tears every time I think of how much I love him and somehow feel like I'm doing the wrong thing staying. I don't know how to get rid of this feeling and don't know what's the best thing to do. Also, I'd like to mention that everyone loves him. The people he meets, my family, my friends, and even my coworkers. He's an extrovert that seems to connect with everyone while I don't. My family is the only one that is starting to notice all the little tendencies and excuses he always seems to make.  They just ask me to be patient with him. That he loves me very much and just needs to mature. I've never told them about the anger issues I've had with him due to my grandmother being a domestic abuse survivor and they always seem to blame her for staying instead of the abuser. Anyways thank you for listening. If you'd like me to give more details feel free to ask.
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Getting wedding cold feet
by littleCurrent9020
Last post
2 days ago
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...See more My fiancée and I have about 100 days until our wedding. I have been reflecting more and more about he treated me at the beginning of our relationship. I started more as a backup option for him and then he eventually fell in love with me and has been amazing ever since. However, I can’t shake the feeling i deserve someone who was all about me from day one.
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