Common law married conveys certain legal protections. There’s many jurisdictions unfortunately where common law marriage doesn’t exist. Marriage doesn’t only have to be forever and ever, for love etc. I’ve not looked into it, but there must be some other legal way to protect one’s interest without marriage or common law marriage.
Speaking as a former and often FWB, no where. If you're both not looking for a relationship with the other, you're just placeholders.
There's nothing wrong with that if it's consensual. But as soon as you or he start catching feelings it's time to end. I've had to cut women off, I've been cut off, I've even cut myself off.
5-6 couples in an open relationship trying to conceive? Haha I'm in an open relationship and I promise no one is in an open relationship trying to get pregnant. Your mom made that up. I have no idea why, but she sounds bonkers
I have experienced a lot of loss and death, but not exactly your situation. Friends and family around are good. Agree that I think therapy is a really healthy thing here – therapists are experts on feelings and having them explain why you feel certain ways and how to deal with it is going to pay dividends for you long term. She is always going to be a part of you, but you don’t want this to become a crippling, detrimental event, you’re a young guy, your whole life is ahead of you.
When you’re ready, maybe it would be therapeutic to scrapbook all your items and ticket stubs and things from your girlfriend and have it together in a place. It’s just a thought, I’m not an expert and this is probably bordering on above reddits pay grade.
Wish you all the best, reach out if you need a virtual friend.
Sounds like the other guy had no idea he was the other guy Sounds like he is a decent person and is rightly upset with op and got the guys number Hope he lets him know
How long had you been dating him? I would say meeting the family is a milestone over the 7 months to 1 year, but that is just me. ( my family is also peculiar) If your family is peculiar in any way maybe just a heads up to both parties wouldn't hurt.
My point was we're jumping to conclusions saying she slept with someone else. I mentioned if the partying behavior itself is a dealbreaker that's well within OP's rights to determine.
You know what he's doing tho right. He's making moves on your wife.
I hope your girlfriend posts here so I can tell her what she needs to hear
You agreed he did it anyway now you leave this is not hard
Common law married conveys certain legal protections. There’s many jurisdictions unfortunately where common law marriage doesn’t exist. Marriage doesn’t only have to be forever and ever, for love etc. I’ve not looked into it, but there must be some other legal way to protect one’s interest without marriage or common law marriage.
Speaking as a former and often FWB, no where. If you're both not looking for a relationship with the other, you're just placeholders.
There's nothing wrong with that if it's consensual. But as soon as you or he start catching feelings it's time to end. I've had to cut women off, I've been cut off, I've even cut myself off.
Do what's best for YOU.
5-6 couples in an open relationship trying to conceive? Haha I'm in an open relationship and I promise no one is in an open relationship trying to get pregnant. Your mom made that up. I have no idea why, but she sounds bonkers
Sorry for your loss buddy.
I have experienced a lot of loss and death, but not exactly your situation. Friends and family around are good. Agree that I think therapy is a really healthy thing here – therapists are experts on feelings and having them explain why you feel certain ways and how to deal with it is going to pay dividends for you long term. She is always going to be a part of you, but you don’t want this to become a crippling, detrimental event, you’re a young guy, your whole life is ahead of you.
When you’re ready, maybe it would be therapeutic to scrapbook all your items and ticket stubs and things from your girlfriend and have it together in a place. It’s just a thought, I’m not an expert and this is probably bordering on above reddits pay grade.
Wish you all the best, reach out if you need a virtual friend.
Sounds like the other guy had no idea he was the other guy Sounds like he is a decent person and is rightly upset with op and got the guys number Hope he lets him know
Okay will do. Thanks
How long had you been dating him? I would say meeting the family is a milestone over the 7 months to 1 year, but that is just me. ( my family is also peculiar) If your family is peculiar in any way maybe just a heads up to both parties wouldn't hurt.
It's a tattoo. Is it worth disrupting the status quo, or are there other problems?
My point was we're jumping to conclusions saying she slept with someone else. I mentioned if the partying behavior itself is a dealbreaker that's well within OP's rights to determine.