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How to deal with 31F and 35M big wealth disparity

Have you tried just finding what you want and telling him to pay up on 50% of it? I.e. book a trip to Hawaii and 50% of your budget and just ask him, to please go along with what you want? Als…

r/relationship_advicecomment4/8/2026
Stop wanting a relationship with neglectful parents.

Stop wanting a relationship with neglectful parents. — All of us are so attuned to their emotions and how THEY feel. But I’m here to tell you that being low contact/no contact is okay. You aren’t withholding energy from them because you’re compassionless,…

r/EmotionalNeglectpost3/14/2026
The most important part of EVERYONE IS YOU PUSHED OUT (EIYPO)

The most important part of EVERYONE IS YOU PUSHED OUT (EIYPO) — I think that what I will say in the following lines has to be reminded as much as possible in the manifesting exes and partners communities. Manifesting a person is not only easy, it is effortle…

r/nevillegoddardpost3/25/2026
What’s the worst smear you’ve heard your nex shares with people?

What’s the worst smear you’ve heard your nex shares with people? — I’m sure there’s worse and I imagine the audience and subject can change how each smear lands, but mine is about my time in the bedroom. My nex tells people that I secretly recorded and posted video…

r/NarcissisticAbusepost3/27/2026
Writing a book for male survivors of emotional manipulation and controlling abuse/coercive control.

Writing a book for male survivors of emotional manipulation and controlling abuse/coercive control. — Wasn’t intending to post anything yet as this is still very much in draft; but I said I would, so here it is. I am writing a book for male survivors of domestic and family violence; not physical abus…

r/NarcissisticAbusepost3/30/2026
The Void

The Void — When my Nex and I broke up after 8 years together, I remember looking at him—really looking—and seeing that there was nothing inside. He had the things he liked: Pokémon, cheesesteaks, anime, the conv…

r/NarcissisticAbusepost4/3/2026
Advice please

Advice please — My childhood was a typical broken home. Once my parents divorced my father decided he was prioritizing his own happiness over his children. He out right told me when I was 16 that I was too much to ha…

r/EmotionalNeglectpost4/4/2026
My mom is withholding my legal documents

My mom is withholding my legal documents — Hey guys. Holy fucking hell a lot of shit has been going on and I need to vent, cry, support. I’m 26 F, I’m an RBT and work with Autistic kids. I’m also in a masters program. I finally moved out of my…

r/raisedbynarcissistspost4/5/2026
I made it to 1 Year No Contact

I made it to 1 Year No Contact — I've recently passed 1 yr no contact. I'm very proud of myself. When I'd initially broken up with my ex, I tried the "let's just be friends" thing, but then two days later he immediately tried to get…

r/NarcissisticAbusepost4/8/2026
Best type of therapy for CPTSD from age 2-41 while still in a severely abusive relationship?

Best type of therapy for CPTSD from age 2-41 while still in a severely abusive relationship? — I posted this in r/therapy but not sure if anyone will have an answer so posting here in case anyone here has experience with this. I have just recently become aware that my marriage of 17 years was…

r/CPTSDpost4/8/2026
How do you deal with the virtue signaling?

How do you deal with the virtue signaling? — I wrote this in another narc sub the other day but I’ll try here as well: My cluster B ex (his SD-3 score is 3.9 machiavellinism, 3.8 narcissism, 3.2 psychopathy if that helps) has a habit of using h…

r/NarcissisticAbusepost4/9/2026
How do I (M21) win back the love/trust in my (F21) gfs heart after everything I did in our 5 year relationship?

How do I (M21) win back the love/trust in my (F21) gfs heart after everything I did in our 5 year relationship? — For the first two years everything was perfect we went to the same high school and middle school and knew each other for most of our lives. Because of this things went well and it was honestly some of…

r/relationship_advicepost4/12/2026
My mom treats my life like her "story" while withholding any actual love in private.

My mom treats my life like her "story" while withholding any actual love in private. — I’m 17 (M) and I’m counting down the days until I turn 18 in November so I can go No Contact. I’ve realized my mother doesn’t see me as a person, but as a minion or a puppet. When we are around other …

r/raisedbynarcissistspost4/12/2026
OLD question. Is it safe to assume woman who don’t have if they have children on there hinge profile definitely have children?

OLD question. Is it safe to assume woman who don’t have if they have children on there hinge profile definitely have children? — What could be the reason for withholding that information? It just seems unproductive to seeking a monogamous long term relationship.

r/datingoverfortypost4/12/2026
Tax Tip (U.S.)

Tax Tip (U.S.) — There needs to be a divorce 101 guide. A tip for those in the U.S....you will likely owe the IRS for the tax year you divorce unless you change your withholding to single very early in the year or pl…

r/Divorcepost4/12/2026
If U Experienced Abuse as a Pre-Verbal child, IS IT Harder to Identify the ways you Struggle, in a Compassionate self responsive way.....if you Don't also consider include Neglects impact + how TRAUMATIZING that would have been for a Pre-verbal Child?

If U Experienced Abuse as a Pre-Verbal child, IS IT Harder to Identify the ways you Struggle, in a Compassionate self responsive way.....if you Don't also consider include Neglects impact + how TRAUMATIZING that would have been for a Pre-verbal Child? — # [](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/?f=flair_name%3A%22Trigger%20Warning%3A%20Neglect%22) Someone asked me once " *but why would you feel ashamed for having Trauma symptoms, and suffering from that…

r/EmotionalNeglectpost4/12/2026
DAE feel like they want to be in a relationship but don’t really know how to? Intimacy problems?

No, I do set boundaries. I’m a very loving person and enjoy supporting people and don’t see it as transactional. My boundaries *are* that if I’ve extensively emotionally supported someone I expect, at…

r/attachment_theorycomment8/11/2025
how to deal with an avoidant's freeze response in hard times?

From what you wrote, you're normally pretty good at advocating for yourself. So, are you "testing" him by withholding that self-advocacy? If normally you tell him what you need, this is what he expec…

r/attachment_theorycomment11/3/2025
What do secure bids for connection and co-regulation look like?

Society is miserable for lots of people and while on the whole women have it worse then men, withholding empathy in the name of feminism isn't gonna dismantle any systems of oppression, it's only goin…

r/attachment_theorycomment1/16/2026
Bf of 14 months hasn’t said I love you

I think you’re carrying a lot of pressure that doesn’t actually belong to you. What you’re describing isn’t a man who’s withholding love, he’s a man who has a very different relationship with the word…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/13/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

Did you come here for actual advice or to defend yourself because people think your voting record is reflective of your values? That's the crux of it: political leanings signal what you're willing to …

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/16/2026
Bf of 14 months hasn’t said I love you

Ugh, girl - he’s stringing you along. I’m sorry. This one is gonna hurt, but you’ll get through it. He’s not stupid, he knows that you love him. he knows that he’s withholding the level of intimacy yo…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/16/2026
How honest are securely attached people?

I've been practicing Radical Honesty (the branded modality you can learn from books & workshops) for a couple years now and it's been the #1 thing that's helped me. It's not "brutal honesty" or whatev…

r/attachment_theorycomment3/3/2026
How honest are securely attached people?

I don't think it's about honesty alone, it's also about intent and impact. When you choose to either withhold or share information, *why* are you doing that? Are you withholding because you're afraid …

r/attachment_theorycomment3/3/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 05, 2026

To be clear, I'm not suggesting withholding this information, but if they don't approach this with delicacy or nuance, they're going to ruin any chances they have before they even begin.

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/5/2026
Do narcs enjoy kissing?

My husband (STBX narc) insisted on kissing me all the time, even though he knew I’m not super into kissing. I don’t think not wanting to kiss is a narc trait. I think withholding things you want, and …

r/NarcissisticAbusecomment3/7/2026
Do narcs enjoy kissing?

Mine does this. The withholding is a key straight of his.

r/NarcissisticAbusecomment3/7/2026
When is emotional control actually suppression?

> virtue consists in correcting these judgments rather than simply controlling the outward behavior. This is not correct. Virtue consists in having the disposition of your soul/mind (also understood …

r/Stoicismcomment3/8/2026
True kindness is displayed under circumstances where being unkind would have been justified.

There’s a saying, hurt people hurt people. To me this applies here. Many of our fellow humans are walking this earth unhealed and lacking in self awareness. This leads to a scarcity mindset in most ca…

r/Stoicismcomment3/8/2026
did anyone else become excessively jealous/paranoid while with narc ?

Her having an affair is the only missing piece. Some of her behavior has been out of the ordinary, so it’s possible. OTOH, the withholding of affection and personal alienation fueled me to having on…

r/NarcissisticAbusecomment3/9/2026
Do narcs enjoy kissing?

Exactly this. It’s the withholding. I love giving oral, so suddenly he didn’t like receiving it that much anymore. My love language is touching and PDA, suddenly he didn’t like touching so much. We ke…

r/NarcissisticAbusecomment3/9/2026
I find this insane they don't love their children

That tracks. My mom hated us as infants (she bragged that she had all 4 of us “sleeping through the night at 6 weeks old” and never breastfed any of us). But her rage and abuse ramped up when I was …

r/raisedbynarcissistscomment3/10/2026
My husband (36M) told me (33F) that I don’t deserve love until I’m 140lbs again?

He should be giving you positive reinforcement not withholding g his love til you're "perfect". Like if I wanted to stay healthy with a gf, I'd go on walks and I love dancing. I think its okay to be …

r/relationship_advicecomment3/12/2026
My husband (36M) told me (33F) that I don’t deserve love until I’m 140lbs again?

Telling someone they don't deserve love based on a number on a scale is ridiculous and very controlling. I guess your husband's vows meant nothing. I speak as a man married 35 years. Over the yea…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/12/2026
My husband (36M) told me (33F) that I don’t deserve love until I’m 140lbs again?

Honestly, go see a divorce attorney for a FREE consultation. Regarding a divorce, find out: * approx. how long it would take * approx. how much money it would cost * how custody/visitation is usually…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/12/2026
Codependent to my mother and now son

I too was codependent with my mother and my obsessing about my dad and some things i didn't like that he did was was brought me to 12 step program for codependency. I was babied by my mom. It took me …

r/Codependencycomment3/12/2026
I’m so frustrated!!!!

Taking it slow with sex doesn't mean withholding all physical affection. And again, anyone who thinks sex is the only romantic form of physical affection is exactly who we are trying to weed out. It's…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/12/2026
How to seperate Asian parenting culture vs just straight up abuse?

Wow, okay. Does the counselor know the friend of your parents touched you inappropriately and got your boyfriend drunk to get to you? I would submit a police report. If your parents are withholding…

r/AsianParentStoriescomment3/12/2026
Great guy, but after 4 months, there's just no physical touch

We did the other night. He sees us as romantic partners, but I get the sense there's way more holding him back. I also don't get the sense he's withholding anything, but that he might not even conscio…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/13/2026
What was happening to my Codependent mind?

In reading your post, if i may share some of my experience and you can see if it resonates. I too would get lost in my own thoughts about people, playing out movies if you will and stories about wha…

r/Codependencycomment3/14/2026
Today was the worst day of my life

OP this will be hard to read but taking my experience into account as well as some buddies of mine, she's withholding a lot more information I guarantee it. She's using the one night stand excuse as a…

r/survivinginfidelitycomment3/15/2026
Husband racking up credit card debt while we are divorcing

Financial abuse like restricting spending or withholding funds is, in fact, a form of domestic violence. Please contact a lawyer and protect yourself from his malicious spending.

r/Divorcecomment3/15/2026
Avoidance and not being able to access emotions when deactivating

You said you didn’t want to be “too honest.” There’s really no so such thing. That’s withholding. He deserves to know everything so he can make an informed choice.

r/attachment_theorycomment3/15/2026
Therapist said I overwhelm her at times.

What the hell, if my therapist was saying that to me id swap in a heartbeat. Its your duty as someone trying to better themselves to unload your baggage and be honest with yourself which you seem to b…

r/therapycomment3/16/2026
Therapist said I overwhelm her at times.

What the hell, if my therapist was saying that to me id swap in a heartbeat. Its your duty as someone trying to better themselves to unload your baggage and be honest with yourself which you seem to b…

r/therapycomment3/16/2026
My (19F) Boyfriend (18M) Called Me His Managers Name During Sex

It’s nice that you both talked it through. But I just want to give you a tip about relationships. A lot of people start using sex almost like a chess move in relationships, using it only when they …

r/relationship_advicecomment3/16/2026
Wife (26F) scheduled cosmetic procedures we agreed we wouldn’t do before marriage, using money from our joint account. I’m (28M) struggling with the trust breach.

Behavior is a language and she’s deliberately taking from your joint account without a discussion- knowing full well she can’t get a refund. This is mega concerning because she’s forcing you to comply…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/16/2026
BF stayed in contact with an old hookup. Should I be worried?

I get where you're coming from. You wanting to keep the relationship going, however there are a few things that jumped out at me as red flags: if he said exes communicate to keep the door open and he …

r/datingoverfortycomment3/17/2026
Can my parents deny me sleep because I got in trouble?

Hello friend. I just wanted to send you a hug. You’re a kid and kids sometimes get in trouble for things like talking or forgetting their homework. It happens and it does not merit abusive behavior. I…

r/raisedbynarcissistscomment3/19/2026
My (M19) Gf (F19) constantly asks for details on me being raped because she "can't wrap her head around it", is this worth it?

Its time to end it. You're 19, the relationship already has a higher chance of ending. She cant be sympathetic about your assault and made it about her. Youre also a liar (not necessarily withholding …

r/relationship_advicecomment3/20/2026
My (M19) Gf (F19) constantly asks for details on me being raped because she "can't wrap her head around it", is this worth it?

Jesus Christ.... I'm gonna be a bit blunt here and probabaly stir some trauma, but you need to hear it. Imagine for one second if you were to be raped again... Is this how she is going to react? Is…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/20/2026
What surprised you the most about going through a divorce?

How you really don’t know the person they are. I have never seen this side of my ex or their family. They’re vindictive, spreading misinformation, while intentionally withholding information. They’ve …

r/Divorcecomment3/21/2026
You're not allowed to be angry. You're not allowed to feel your emotions.

Yes. You’re also not allowed to be yourself but an ideal thing they can brag about. This is regulated by withholding/giving “love”.

r/raisedbynarcissistscomment3/22/2026
people miss what you did for them

Any advice can be misread. My point is NOT about withholding love as a tactic but the clarity that comes after a lopsided relationship ends. Sometimes you don't realize you were the only one working u…

r/Divorcecomment3/24/2026
Ex-Wife Still Difficult Post Divorce

I would ask your lawyer if going back to court to mandate pick up from school. She is trying to control you and it’s not working. Document her deliberate withholding of the children. Also make sure sh…

r/Divorcecomment3/24/2026
I 27f pregnant can barley eat and my partner 31m didnt sleep because I ate McDonald’s

He’s going to dictate your labor plan according to the crazy conspiracy stuff going around online, and interfere if things don’t go the way he wants on the day. Women are reporting more and more extre…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/24/2026
The most important part of EVERYONE IS YOU PUSHED OUT (EIYPO)

_**Self respect, self love, sense of greatness and importance cannot be ignored. That is what BEING THE PRIZE is. You multiply your value by withholding your power within and not spend it making/worsh…

r/nevillegoddardcomment3/25/2026
[23M] gf [24F] wants my parents to be grandparents to her child, but they’re not open to it right now, should I end it?

>Regarding favoritism if we have our own kid, it will definitely exist That is gross, unacceptable, and really shows the true character of your parents. Please be extremely upfront to your gf about t…

r/relationshipscomment3/25/2026
[23M] gf [24F] wants my parents to be grandparents to her child, but they’re not open to it right now, should I end it?

She wants to know if her daughter will be treated the same as any future children she has with OP. OP knows they won't be and that his family would show clear favoritism to only biologically related c…

r/relationshipscomment3/25/2026
16 years together feels destroyed...

Listen carefully my friend. When I read your post my chest tightened with anxiety, because it sounded so familiar. My STBX did the same thing. Defensive and withholding information. Then, just enough …

r/survivinginfidelitycomment3/27/2026
I cheated on my husband (online) and want to leave this behind me.

I think in order to recover from this you would need to let him be the focus as he heals from the betrayal, be compassionate, apologise over and over again, tell him the full truth if that’s what he n…

r/DecidingToBeBettercomment3/29/2026
My partner is financially stretched, how do I handle this?

Oh girl just no!! I just got out of a relationship with a 50 something who makes damn good money but he is a chronic gambler, car is about to die and owes money to the IRS. He claims it's our jobs  (c…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/30/2026
Dating a young woman with an auto-immune disease

This is me and I worry so much because of past withholding partners. But they were dealing with self-esteem issues, stereotypical gender roles mythology, and had little sense of identity outside of wo…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/30/2026
I stopped pressuring her, but now even my emotions feel like pressure to her—she may get headaches from any contact, sometimes even from my presence or a phone call

Idk why you have down votes. I agree that OP should separate. My first instinct is the gf is being manipulative, withholding affection because she wants her way. I could be wrong because there is tw…

r/Codependencycomment3/30/2026
Update: my husband (33M) wants me (33F) to dress more revealing

Don’t “humour” him; if you don’t want to do it, clearly say no. If he doesn’t respect your boundaries, _that’s_ the issue. This all smacks of controlling behaviour, including him withholding sex now …

r/relationship_advicecomment3/30/2026
Update: my husband (33M) wants me (33F) to dress more revealing

Do you have big boobs? If not, you don't really have the right to say certain shirts or camis aren't uncomfortable. I have camis where if I move the wrong way or if I sleep in them, I wake up with my …

r/relationship_advicecomment3/30/2026