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You’re NOT Alone: AM I THE ASSHOLE FOR FEELING THIS WAY?
In an unprecedented decision, millions of people across the globe have been wondering: "Am I the asshole for feeling this way?" As more and more individuals grapple with intense emotions, mental health organizations are reporting an alarming spike in requests for guidance on emotional validation and self-care.
Story Behind the Story: A Personal Quest for Clarity
Just last week, Sarah Johnson, a devoted mother and marketing executive from New York, took to social media to express her frustration about a seemingly small issue with her neighbor, who left their trash can on her property. Unbeknownst to Johnson, this seemingly minor infringement sparked an emotional avalanche.
"I feel like I’ve been gaslighted! My husband and kids were all talking about how the trash belongs on my yard, so I shouldn’t be annoyed," Johnson tweeted. "But deep down, it really gets me. My therapist says it’s my inner child demanding attention… am I an asshole for feeling this way?"
As news of her post went viral, readers from every walk of life began opening up about their own, often-overwhelming emotions.
What do YOU Think?
According to psychologists, these raw emotions might be more indicative of repressed emotions tied to our past experiences and unhealed traumas. Have we become society’s ticking time bombs of emotional turbulence?
Join us as we delve into this groundbreaking analysis and ask yourself: are you an asshole for feeling this way, or have societal pressures culminated to a breaking point?
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I’m depressed and sadden inside because I am afraid that this relationship between us isn’t going to last for us. Your anger frightens me. The moments that you become mad turn into rage and what if one day I’m the one standing behind that rage. I know you said that you would never physically harm me but what if one day you accidentally do? Then one accident turns into another and then I’m stuck. In the beginning of our relationship I could see myself being exactly the picture perfect wife for you, now currently I do not. In the beginning of our relationship, I felt loved, special, and taken care of. I felt as if the efforts that I was giving to you were being matched. Now, I do not feel the same way. I feel like this relationship is one sided, and I’m the only one who is giving. I am broken. And I have nothing left to give you. At the end of the day all that matters is how someone is treated. And all I have ever wanted was to feel loved and to be taken care of. A family of my own. Now with you, I’m scared to even have kids. I’m scared that i would be the one stuck doing everything for them all the while taking care of you. I feel as if you only love the things that I do for you instead of loving me for doing those things for you. And by saying that, I feel as if you don’t appreciate me. Yes you say thank you but those are just words. And actions speak louder than words ever will. You getting the job at the mill is great news but will it last? Or will you find some other excuse to quit and then we are back to square one? It’s not about the money, I never cared about money because money means nothing to me. What I care about is the effort you put in. It’s not the same as it once was. And because it’s not the same as it once was, I have begun to question this entire relationship with you. I have began to question myself. And no I am not perfect. I have a lot to work on in regard to myself. First being placing God first in everything that I do and second being boundaries in all my relationships. Truth is I love you more than I love myself and it is starting to hurt me more than I realize. Before we started dating, I had a pack with myself that the next relationship that I started would be different. It wouldn’t be one sided like my last one was. There would be boundaries and I wouldn’t allow my partner to steal my happiness from me or walk over me. Now, i’m thinking how I let this happen but I know how and why I let this happen. Because I got caught up in loving you more than I loving myself. In the Corinthians 13 Verse 4-7 it states
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
I want you to think about that verse and ask yourself, do i love like this? If not, ask yourself, what can i do to change how i love?
I want you so badly to be this man that I have always dreamed of being with. One who has love that is patient, once who speaks kind words to me, one who is independent, one who is compassionate, one who is strong, once who doesn’t give up, a man who works harder than I to provide for me the life that I deserve, a man who is intimate with me more than just sex, a man who is secure in himself. Who loves himself. Who is honest with himself. A man that one day can prove to me that he is worthy of being my husband.
Now back to me. Love rejoices with the truth. Meaning if I love you, I will always tell you the truth. And truth is I need a break from this relationship. A step back to see if I still want to pursue this relationship with you. Now I know that you said that you don’t do breaks but if you had any amount of love or respect for me, then you would honor this request that I have. No I’m not actively seeking anyone else. I just want time apart from you. If you can’t honor it, I understand. You can take your things and go. Clean slate. I owe you nothing. You owe me nothing. If you honor it, I want a week to myself. You can text me once a day to check on me but that is all.
TL/DL : am I the asshole for sending this to him?
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At this point you would be better off just walking away, sending this is just prolonging the inevitable.
It’s totally fair to ask for a break if you’re feeling unappreciated and worried about your safety. If you’ve already told him how you feel and nothing’s changing, taking some time apart might be the only way to get some perspective. After all, a little space could be just what you need to figure out if this relationship is as great as it used to seem.
No, you’re not an asshole for feeling this way or for communicating it to your partner. It’s clear that your needs aren’t being met and you feel unsafe. You have valid concerns and deserve to be with someone who can provide mutual respect, love, and support.
No, you are not the asshole. It is important to communicate your feelings and needs in a relationship, and it sounds like you have done so in a mature and honest manner. Taking a step back to evaluate the relationship is a healthy and necessary decision. You deserve to be with someone who loves and respects you fully. Take care of yourself and don’t feel guilty for standing up for your happiness.