I cried at a silly love poem yesterday in which a Dom loved his Brat with all her bratty ways.
There are reasons why things like that trigger me.
Here are some of them:
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Conversation with my Husband:
“I can’t remember the last time we had sex.”
“It wasn’t that long ago.”
“It hasn’t happened since before my last birthday. That was six months ago.”
“No, it hasn’t been that long.”
“It has.”
“Maybe this weekend.”
“You said that last weekend.”
“I’m a failure as a husband.”
“You’re a wonderful husband. But it makes me feel like you don’t want me.”
“Of course I want you. You’re the sexiest woman I’ve ever known.”
“Then why don’t you ever want to touch me?”
“I love you. I love you so much. I know you’ll leave me some day.”
“I’m never going to leave you. Never. I just want to feel wanted.”
“I don’t know what I’d do without you.”
“You won’t ever be without me.”
Tags: dead bedroom, neglect, emotional manipulation, depression, communication, marriage, sex, codependency
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With the first guy I rebounded with after Husband passed away:
“Are you going to be there?”
“I wouldn’t miss it. I’ll be there.”
“I know sometimes you don’t feel up for it, but I’d really love for you to be there.”
“I’ll be there. Nothing could keep me from being there.”
Tags: neglect, lies, depression, broken promises, rebound romance, grief, needy, clingy, disappointment
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The day I knew it was over with that guy:
“Where is he?”
“He’s probably not coming.”
“Has he called?”
“Nope.”
“It’s your birthday.”
“Yeah.”
Tags: neglect, sadness, friendship, breakup
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With the second man I’ve ever loved – the one who shattered my heart:
“Say it.”
“I don’t want to.”
“Say it.”
“Please don’t make me.”
“Say it, now.”
“I love you.”
“I don’t know how to respond to that.”
“You don’t love me.”
“I don’t know what love is. I don’t know if I love you or not. But I’ll promise you this – no matter what, I will always be your friend.”
“Then just acknowledge my feelings. Tell me you know.”
“Okay.”
“I love you, Sir.”
“I know.”
Tags: emotional masochism, doormat, BDSM, love, emotions, vulnerability, fear, communication, long distance relationship, star wars
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“I want to talk to you about something.”
“What’s up?”
“How would you feel if I took on a second sub?”
“Online?”
“Yeah, just online only.”
“I guess that’s fine. I love you, but you’re on the other side of the planet. If you need more than I can give you, I don’t want to stop you.”
“Are you sure?”
“Just promise me one thing….”
“What’s that?”
“I get to be your favorite.”
“That will never be a problem.”
“I love you.”
“I know.”
Tags: poly, long distance relationships, broken promises, communication, emotions, regret, love, submission, idealism, emotional masochism, unrealistic expectations, doormat, codependency
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“I’m coming to meet you.”
“How long will you be here?”
“Three months is as long as I can legally stay.”
“I love you.”
“I know. Look. I can’t promise you I’m going to love you when I meet you.”
“I understand.”
“And I’m not sure if I’m comfortable having sex with you.”
“I understand. I love you, Sir.”
“I know.”
Tags: excitement, anticipation, fear, emotional masochism, unrealistic expectations, doormat.
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“She’s coming to visit here a week before I fly out to you.”
“Oh.”
“I’ll call you every day.”
“Okay.”
Tags: No he didn’t.
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“I have something to tell you.”
“What’s up?”
“I told her I loved her last night.”
“I’m happy for you.”
“You are?”
“Yes. Because now you know how love feels, and you’ll know if you love me too when you meet me.”
Tags: This is not going to end well
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“I unpacked your suitcase.”
“Good girl.”
“You should have told me yourself.”
“What?”
“You left the open box of condoms in it.”
“Oh.”
Tags: That was fucked up.
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“Why are you crying?”
“Because you’ve been here three days and you still don’t know how you feel about me. I think maybe you just don’t love me. I really thought you did. I felt like you did. But you love her. Not me. You’re living in my house, sharing my bed, and you go downstairs each night and tell her you love her. And all you can tell me is that you know.”
“You’re silly.”
“Let’s just go home.”
“I brought you here because I wanted to tell you somewhere special. I do love you. I’ve always loved you. I will never stop loving you. I loved you before I flew out here, and I knew it the moment I saw you at the airport.”
“Then why didn’t you tell me?”
“I’m telling you now.”
Tags: timing, vulnerability, emotional sadism, fear, catharsis, vindication, relief
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“I’m in pain. It’s really bad.”
“I need to drive her back to her car.”
“It’s REALLY bad. I don’t know if I should go to the hospital.”
“I need to drive her to her car and I’ll come right back.”
*30 minutes later*
“I’m sorry. I have to drive her all the way back home [350 miles away]. She’s distraught and she can’t drive herself.”
“I’m still in pain. The cramps are horrible, I think it’s going to kill me.”
“I’m sorry. I’ll get a bus or a flight home tomorrow.”
Tags: That wasn’t even the first time.
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“I don’t feel comfortable being myself when she’s around. She gets uncomfortable when you kiss me. She doesn’t even like it when you look at me.”
“Don’t worry about her. I’ll handle her. You be yourself.”
“It won’t end well. She’ll throw a tantrum like she always does.”
“I told you I’ll handle it. You don’t have to worry about it.”
Tags: unrealistic expectations, communication, emotional manipulation, I told him so
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“Look, maybe just don’t be so touchy feely in public.”
“You told me I should be myself.”
“It makes her uncomfortable.”
“You said you would handle it.”
“You were grinding on me.”
“I WAS NOT GRINDING ON YOU. That’s not even a phrase you would ever use. You got that from her.”
“It doesn’t matter. You do as I say.”
“Apparently, I’m the only one who does.”
Tags: Straw, meet camel’s back.
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“It’s over. When you come back, your stuff will be packed.”
“Okay.”
“I can’t believe you’re choosing her over me.”
“It’s for your own good.”
“You never loved me.”
“I will always love you. I keep hurting you, and I can’t keep doing that to you.”
“Then why are you picking her? Because she’s more of a challenge? Because you have to work harder to get her to do what you want?”
“Maybe.”
“I gave you everything you wanted, and you held back everything I wanted. You wouldn’t even fuck me.”
“I’m sorry.”
“You should be.”
“I am.”
Tags: I should have started letting go then.
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“Hey. You called?”
“I hadn’t heard from you in a week. It’s Christmas. I thought you’d have reached out.”
“So, nothing is wrong?”
“It’s my first Christmas without him. I’m not doing well emotionally today.”
“You should reach out to your friends.”
“I thought you were my friend.”
“I’m tired. Going to bed.”
“Fuck you. Goodbye.”
Tags: broken promises, asshole behavior, last time we ever spoke.
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And I haven’t gotten to the recent stuff.
There’s a reason why I’ve spent the last few days choking back tears.
Because the good girl never wins.
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