Hooliehan
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I don't care I need to say this no one I know is on here so this is just something to get me through.
I feel iv done really well in lockdown. Stayed home, stayed away, followed the rules to most part. it's been almost a month since I left the house before that it was two and before that well you get it.
But I'm cracking I found out my boyfriend cheated on me over Christmas and we are trying to work through it which holy hell it's hard. Any negative idea that can come to mind iv thought it, walked throw it, sat and watched the movie of it and I find myself hating myself cause I hate the idea of "that girl" who I have lost so many good male friends to.
I live at home with my mum and her partner and everytime I enter the room, sit down, move my stuff he tuts and huffs.
His newest issue with me is my eatting I don't know why but I'm a loud chewer even with mouth closed. Any time I eat he's huffing and puffing and tutting making me feel really uncomfortable and not wanting to eat in company.
My family are difficult to talk to cause they tend to jump to the defensive it's not thier fault thats just how they are and I'm the least intelligent of them trying to explain myself or fight my corner has always been difficult near impossible so I tend to bow out and just sit tight when I try to explain I'm sad they instantly feel I'm attacking them even when I try to calmly explain this is just how I feel. Talking never works and I normally end up in tears
I get everyone is at the point of breaking I get that everyone is tense I hate to saying this cause I'm lucky my country pays a okish social welfare and I pay little in rent as I live at home I'm set golden and I should be thankful but I'm currently sat in my bedroom itching and crying dieing to talk to anyone who isn't on my circle I know this won't last forever and honestly that idea brings me little comfort. There are so many brave people out there and I admire u all so please just ignore pass over Down vote what ever u want I'm just a simple stupid little whiny girl who just wants to hug someone and know I be able to go outside again soon I'm so tierd stay strong everyone I'm sorry
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Thank you everyone for the support this was just meant to be a scream into a pillow with out actually screaming and letting the family know. I never thought I'd see anything like this thank you all.
Also please note I do love my mother, she is a brilliant women and has done and keeps doing alot for me. Just we are very different people and both have gone through alot these past years even more then iv mentioned today. Just sometimes we don't speak the same language but she really is a lovely women my hole family are lovely just alittle nuts and that's is what I hate and love about them just makes me feel alittle Lonly sometimes, and I'm quiet a social creature. Thank you all
If anyone is interested in gaming with a noob hit me up yo I play pc mostly
PS sorry for the spelling dyslexia is hard Google voice spell check for da win
Edit part 2: alot of people are asking what I play and I just want to say I'm open to playing anything as long as I can run it I normally play left for dead 2, skyrim, I use to play diablo and wow but havnt play those in years. So drop me a message if you think you have a game good and u got passiantance for a new player :)
ChefBrooke7029
I got out and it was not easy and when I did it took me a hot minute to get right so I also didn't leave the house for a minute
Panzerbjorne
irizzlers
Sounds to me like you're not the problem in any of this. Get through this crazy shit, get rid of cheater boy and go it alone for a bit
Naramumu
Leave the cheater. I cheat on my ex and cheated again with my other ex. Took me years to rehabilitate myself and finally settling down.
batmanisreal88
I've not left the house in..... More than 6 months. I've lost all social skills.
MaitrePrendtout
You are not alone, the people of imgur, as weird and shitty as we can be, is here with you.
PDXairportCarpetFan
I was telling someone today how nice and supportive people are on Imgur! ? and really they are!
jayphat
My wife hasn't left the house except for a single car ride since Feb 26 of last year due to Covid. It's taking a heavy mental toll.
twocatsinatrenchcoat
With the exception of 3 hospital appointments, I haven't left the house since Christmas 19.
aslanlives
That is painful. You're a good human 4 taking lockdown seriously. If you're able to take a walk for health, borrow a dog who needs out too
TripUpStairs
Can you do something to make your private space special? Put up lights, make a blanket fort, find a good book and get lost in it to escape.
Mother0fCats
Every one of these are really great suggestions. I did them without thinking about it and it gave me the feel good
CREEPYCOOKIE
One step outside the house is progress, start there and work with it. I believe in you!
PrinceOfWhales
Seek out your community, online or otherwise (safely, of course). As for your mum's partner, he's probably got misophonia (look it up). 1/2
PrinceOfWhales
2/2 don't beat yourself up. This situation is temporary, and we're all a bit stir crazy. Better days will come, and eventually, this will...
PrinceOfWhales
3/3 be a bad memory. Hugs.
Chimponzoo
I am most worried about this phrase "I am the least intelligent of" this is not a good statement. I don't think you are in a good place.
665NeighborOfTheBeast
For sure, you say your government gives a little social welfare, what about healthcare? Specifically, *mental* healthcare? If you could find
665NeighborOfTheBeast
a counselor/therapist to talk to once in awhile I bet it would do wonders for you. Please don't be afraid to ask for help once in awhile.
itsjustplaid
Sounds like your family isn't emotionally mature enough to not feel attacked by your feelings. Hope things get better for you soon.
kilomasu
Agree- you shouldn’t have to argue with them about your feelings, they at least should be able to just acknowledge them.
bb84president
I feel you. Talk to a therapist. Get a light therapy lamp. Go for walks. Play music during dinner. Adopt a cat. Survive. You can do this.❤️
Mother0fCats
ADOPT A CAT
batmanisreal88
Drop the cheater asap
lustre
I know everyone is telling you to leave, but your choice is deeply personal. I stayed. Hit me up if you wanna talk.
Hansenmsu
My ex huffed around any time I was eating. Now I'm with an actual nice guy, it's GREAT!
DaftyDuck365
I know what you are going through. Found out my gf cheated in the beginning of the pandemic last year. Been alone at home since. - >
DaftyDuck365
Anyway...You know what they say. "Fool me once - shame on you, fool me twice - shame on me."
youstillendedupgettingrickrolled
May this old gem bring you brief humour https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ
Hooliehan
Well done hahaha
aslanlives
Oh, wish there was something I could do for you other than tell you to value yourself, get some sunshine, feel how imgur loves you
NaughtiusMaximusIII
Gets cheated, wants to make it work?! Wtf is that?! It's not working, piece of shit cheated!!!
BlandSnow
You can get out. Make that your goal. I got out. It's nothing special but I'm not around the abuse anymore and that makes it special to me
mschroe101
Book and blog from Jenny Lawson have really helped me make it through. Check her out and find a way to support your mental health. Good luck
MindWolfy
As someone who's been cheated on in all my relationships darling, you deserve so much better... Use this time to find yourself and heal <3
Rahava
Sounds like you grew up and live with a toxic family. But some advice dumb the boyfriend cheaters break a trust that can never truly be 1/?
Rahava
repaired. Secondly about the chewing thing I hate loud chewers and I cannot help it so I will try to give some advice on how to deal 2/?
Rahava
with it. Try your best to chew with your mouth closed and what works best for me is having something like a tv on so I can focus on a 3/?
Rahava
different noise. If they are still upset at those two things tell them to come up with a better solution because at that point the ball 4/?
Rahava
is in there court. Last piece of advice I can give is look for people who enjoy a hobby you like and chat them up. People are always 5/6
Rahava
open to sharing their hobbies with new people. I don't know what hobbies you like but if you are into gaming I can help :) 6/6
jayinhamm
*losing...
RobodocCheese
Thanks mate!
I0VE525P00GE
Thank you! I have no idea what this guy was babbling on about because of the spelling error.
MrJimmyRustles
Yeah. It = the ability to spell. @OP is slowing loseing itt. Sooo em eyee.
Hooliehan
Dyslexia sorry not sorry
Hooliehan
Sorry I'm dyslexic spelling and gramme is difficult
RebeIScum
Me to! But it means im better at sucking dick ?
rubypilgrim
#1 you're not a "simple stupid little whiny girl" - you're a human being, worthy of respect, affection and common decency. Maybe you do -
rubypilgrim
chew loudly, but so? someone else also huffs. You're in a tough situation not of your making. If you were giving advice to someone else in -
665NeighborOfTheBeast
BTW, if someone says you chew loudly with your mouth closed, they're a world class dickhead, for sure...
rubypilgrim
agreed!
rubypilgrim
to clarify, it's the shaming, the attempt to make someone feel bad about themselves that's the dickhead move.
rubypilgrim
the same situation, what would you tell them?
KiraFaye
Having been cheated on before and having tried to make it work, I'm usually a big advocate for "get out, don't look back" but /1
KiraFaye
You can make it work if that's what you really want, with the right person. Take a step back and make sure that's really what you want./2
KillerTofu615
I'm probably the epitome of bad decisions. Went back to cheating ex's over and over. Made me hate myself over and over again. Don't do it.
WellWellWellLookWhoItIs
I’m having trouble reconciling “cheater” with “the right person”.
KiraFaye
Either way, sorry to hear you're having a hard time, and you aren't alone.
KiraFaye
Feel free to message me if you want to talk.
Mother0fCats
I have issues with the jealousy and trust. I try to make it work but my mind ruins it all. My mind does that without the cheating too so
Mother0fCats
But I keep it to myself until it actually happens or they are being suspicious
Mother0fCats
When I do love, I feel like I love to deeply and scare them away. It takes half a year to develop that kind of love but idk
Hooliehan
Thank u
DaSauceSeeker
Bruh, you are not in the situation as everyone else first off. Secondly, you need to leave the cheater, once a cheater... Thirdly, I feel 1/
DarthVadersBigBluePenguin
Eject the cheater.
BumpheryGocart
I agree with previous. Once a cheater, always a cheater.
DaSauceSeeker
you may be better off avoiding your mother's lover as much as possible. Maybe try turning your bedroom into a studio apartment like deal? 2/
DaSauceSeeker
At they very least I'd advise reaching out for professional help in any way possible. It's your life, you gotta live it for you and 3/
DaSauceSeeker
in the best way you possibly can. Try to ignore outside pressures that have little to nothing to do with survival. Learn what you need 4/
DaSauceSeeker
and fight for it. 5/5 (damn, didn't mean to turn that into a 5 post rant.... barely 5 but still...)
purplekittenskittles
Plus the other 2= 7. But all very sound advice
TheBasementNerd
I have been the cheater. The only solution was going poly. I couldn't hold back in monogamy, but the allowance with restrictions works
TheBasementNerd
Yes once a cheater, always a cheater
Mother0fCats
Thank you for being honest
TheBasementNerd
It's my most hated thing about myself, not showing proper love and respect
Hooliehan
I use to be poly I gave him the opportunity to be poly he said no now I keep wondering why
ZoidbergIsGreat
Rules that he knew he wasn't going to keep. Sorry but it's time to dump him. And if you're chewing with your mouth closed you should be fine
ZoidbergIsGreat
People are getting testy from being cooped up. Also you never said what games you play?
Hooliehan
Mostly things like skyrim, minecraft, L4D2
TheBasementNerd
Because he's a dick stuck in his ways. He will not bend for you even if he wants to
DaSauceSeeker
Side note about cheating: once that trust is lost...I'm honestly not sure it can ever be regained. It's not about the act itself, and 1/2
thatlooksinfected
What dasauce said. All of it. Plus wear headphones around the house. Listen to your tunes instead of an old guy cracking a sad
mustlovedogs04
My thoughts on the cheating is you are dating. Call things off before you are married and he decides to do the same thing again.
DaSauceSeeker
people tend to forget that, and over complicate the situation. Often times they'll hurt themselves further struggling with this concept. 2/2
tripleAatyourservice
It also means they broke lockdown rules.
DaSauceSeeker
Not everywhere has lockdown rules.
WellWellWellLookWhoItIs
@op makes it pretty clear they’re in lockdown.
DaSauceSeeker
I understand that a bit more clearly now, thank you. I had originally assumed OP was referring to just the standard global 'lockdown' 1/2
Hooliehan
I live in Ireland yes everywhere is in lockdown
Mother0fCats
Please leave the guy. Im a lady too. They have hurt me alot. I can help you learn how to be happy without a man in your life. Easy. (Cats)
Justanotherginger
Think of something you love. Find a discord server for it. Chat with people who like what you do. It helps.
chrochtato
yup, sounds like op needs a hobby
Hooliehan
Knitting, gameing, singing, writing, drawing, baking, cooking, painting all hobbys I do and have been doing op needs fckn out
bonkersbabytail
If my wife cheated on me, I'd be devastated, so I def think you should feel justified in whatever anger or sadness trail that leads you 1/2
bonkersbabytail
on. Secondly, I have so many hobbies, their coming out my ears, and I'm struggling to keep a smile on my face (when my wife's not around)2/3
bonkersbabytail
So definitely dont let yourself feel ungrateful. At the same time, we are stuck with this reality for a bit...and I wish that were 3/4
Justanotherginger
For me, I play video games. When I need interaction, I go to MMO’s. It gives you something to talk about and people to talk to.
Hooliehan
I actually do I play games alot I'm not good but it's hard to find good ppl willing to play with kinda thank you tho
Clarysage
Which games do you play?
Hooliehan
Left for dead and skyrim mostly but open to other games
Clarysage
It'd be kinda fun to get a few people together and level up a char in wow maybe, I haven't played in years. I'm uk though. :(
dedpaen
I’m a gamer. Playing with my friends online is at least healthy considering the alternative of diving into a bottle or drugs. Hit me up!
Hooliehan
What u play?
dedpaen
WoW the Time Sponge, great for pandemics
Hooliehan
Hahaha I use to play wow but my doctor told me to stop cause my set up was crappy and I killed nerves in my arm playing four days straight
BonelessFruit
What do you play now?