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Guy Expects Girl To Wait While He ‘Plays Around’, Can’t Cope With Her Marrying Another Guy 2 Years Later
There is a generally accepted notion that women ‘mature’ faster than men. One widely reported study, dubiously commissioned by Nickelodeon UK (very mature), claimed that men finally grow up aged 43, a full 11 years later than women. It went on to list the top 30 ‘maturity failings’ of men, as experienced by women with things like: “Finding their own farts and burps hilarious; eating fast food at 2:00am and playing videogames,” featuring at the top.
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Surely the inability to commit to a relationship should be somewhere on the list too. It’s fair enough if you don’t feel ready to settle down and want to ‘play the field’ for a little while first. But expecting someone to be there waiting for you, when you finally decide that you’re done playing, is just selfish, dumb and asking for trouble.
This viral Twitter thread, told by Rev Rell, is a lesson to all of us tempted to try to put things ‘on hold’ while you screw around.
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It’s fair to say that ‘homeboy’ wasn’t getting a lot of sympathy from people’s reactions to the post, which has been retweeted almost 67,000 times. What was it that hit home with so many people? Perhaps most importantly, the story puts relationships our into perspective and reminds us not to take the people we love for granted.
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The satisfaction of seeing somebody so obviously disrespectful and undeserving getting their just desserts also resonated with people, he had to learn the hard way. homeboy was obviously undeserving of love, and his attempt to barge in on her new-found happiness really left a sour taste.
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Others shared their own experiences and stories, homeboy is far from the only guy who has some serious growing up to do. Taking responsibility and making a commitment isn’t always easy, but what is life all about if you are content to simply let opportunity slip through your grasp? It takes maturity to recognize what you have, take the initiative and act upon it.
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Aunt Messy 6 years ago
He still sounds like a jerk. Instead of admitting that he screwed up, he's blaming her for getting over him? He doesn't have it together and he never will.
Michèle Gyselinck 6 years ago
I agree. She didn't owe him ANYTHING. That will teach him to grow up if anything does. Even if you want to help someone out and you're dating them, you're a gf or bf (more likely a gf) NOT a social worker. And even they won't wait around forever for you to decide whether you want to work on your issues.
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Jana Renner 6 years ago (edited)
You just can't put a relationship, even worse : a person on HOLD and expect them to wait for you. I was separated from my boyfriend for three years (studying - and yeah, I could have had just fun without responsibilities, feeling like a kid again) but we both made an effort, we both kept our relationship alive and progressed. I was working hard to get the money to pay our home off while also paying my bills and everything- he said later he was impressed so much with me doing everything for OUR future. I just imagine telling him :"Well, since I am away I guess I can do whatever, feel free, work some issues...guess you'll be there when I want to carry on!" He is my husband for over 20 years, I am glad I never was stupid enough to take his love for granted.
Meowton Mewsk 6 years ago (edited)
Sounds like my ex. We were together for SEVEN YEARS, and he didn’t treat me very well for most of it. I got over him and met someone else within six months of him breaking up with me, because being treated right by every new guy I dated was a big reminder that the ex wasn’t for me. Anyway, I got into a serious relationship and told my ex and he cried like a baby and said he thought I’d be there forever. What?! MEEEE be there forever? It baffles me that he must have really thought so low of me that I’d just wait around for a guy like him. As if.
Frozengeckolover 6 years ago (edited)
Some guys have NO clue. I had a bf of three years break things off with me out of the blue. He said he just didn't feel like he was the right guy for me. A few months later, he called me (again, out of the blue) and asked if I would meet him for a drink, because he had something he really needed to talk about. I wasn't interested, but I was really curious, so I met him. He says, "I've dated a lot of women since we broke up. A lot. I mean A Lot. Dozens. And it never worked out with anyone. I finally figured out why. It's because none of them were you. We should get back together." He was dead serious. He really thought I would drop everything and date him again. I wasn't dating anyone else, but I was REALLY enjoying being alone. I told him so and he said, "That's stupid. You just won't admit you're lonely without me." I laughed at him.
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Ula 6 years ago
He would forget her if he had met someone else, sad thing is other gorls wait forever for men who don't deserve them
Stephanie Bladyak 6 years ago
He felt strung along!? It sounds like SHE was the one being strung...dating her for 7 years and then telling her he needed a break, then seeing other women.
Frozengeckolover 6 years ago (edited)
It's worse than that. He was seeing other women WHILE he was dating her. She found out and told him he needed to work on himself, then they separated. And then he also dated around while they were apart.
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Melanie Ramos 6 years ago
Narcissists weaken their initially healthy and kind partners, bring them to their knees, and make them think the poor treatment they give is all they will ever deserve. It happened to me, and I struggled to break free from him for 5 YEARS! I made several attempts to date other men during our on-and-off relationship. But in my weakened state, I always went back to him. After I finally broke free, I was victimized one more time by another cheater before I began dating the man who would become my husband. A couple years ago, I thought about my ex's sweet son and foolishly reached out to ask how his son was doing. At first, the conversations were fine. But just as my now-husband predicted, my ex wasted no time in trying to convince me I was unhappy and should return to him. So I cut him off again. I have now been married for almost 2 years. My husband and I own a home together, my legal career is thriving, and we are expecting our first child this July. I am very happy.
Frozengeckolover 6 years ago
I'm glad you got away from men like that. I know how it is. They seem to suck you in without you realizing what's happening.
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KarmaQueen 6 years ago
He is only ready to work on himself because she has moved on. Too little too late! I wish her all of the happiness in the world and for him, I hope he grows up and treats the next one better.
Gabriela Fiala 6 years ago
Remind me my story. My ex boyfriend was in italy for erasmus for a year and we decided to have long distance relationship. Before he went, we were living together for 2years. Before he left we were fighting a nearly split up, but we unfortunelly work it out. During that year I have terrible exams in my medicine school. He was enjoying Rome and never was around for skype etc. Finally, after 10months there and after my failed first try in patology and patophysiology he wrote me, that he want to be with me, but dont want to live together again...I had to search for new roommate and study all summer for repair the exams. I broke up with him, fell in love with my clasmate, who is now my husband. After the break up he than come crawling back and begging me for 2month to come back, it was pitifull. He also need to grow up.
Azure Adams 6 years ago
He will be perpetually single and the recipient of more than a few restraining orders. Don't bail this fool out
Aunt Messy 6 years ago
He still sounds like a jerk. Instead of admitting that he screwed up, he's blaming her for getting over him? He doesn't have it together and he never will.
Michèle Gyselinck 6 years ago
I agree. She didn't owe him ANYTHING. That will teach him to grow up if anything does. Even if you want to help someone out and you're dating them, you're a gf or bf (more likely a gf) NOT a social worker. And even they won't wait around forever for you to decide whether you want to work on your issues.
Load More Replies... Jana Renner 6 years ago (edited)
You just can't put a relationship, even worse : a person on HOLD and expect them to wait for you. I was separated from my boyfriend for three years (studying - and yeah, I could have had just fun without responsibilities, feeling like a kid again) but we both made an effort, we both kept our relationship alive and progressed. I was working hard to get the money to pay our home off while also paying my bills and everything- he said later he was impressed so much with me doing everything for OUR future. I just imagine telling him :"Well, since I am away I guess I can do whatever, feel free, work some issues...guess you'll be there when I want to carry on!" He is my husband for over 20 years, I am glad I never was stupid enough to take his love for granted.
Meowton Mewsk 6 years ago (edited)
Sounds like my ex. We were together for SEVEN YEARS, and he didn’t treat me very well for most of it. I got over him and met someone else within six months of him breaking up with me, because being treated right by every new guy I dated was a big reminder that the ex wasn’t for me. Anyway, I got into a serious relationship and told my ex and he cried like a baby and said he thought I’d be there forever. What?! MEEEE be there forever? It baffles me that he must have really thought so low of me that I’d just wait around for a guy like him. As if.
Frozengeckolover 6 years ago (edited)
Some guys have NO clue. I had a bf of three years break things off with me out of the blue. He said he just didn't feel like he was the right guy for me. A few months later, he called me (again, out of the blue) and asked if I would meet him for a drink, because he had something he really needed to talk about. I wasn't interested, but I was really curious, so I met him. He says, "I've dated a lot of women since we broke up. A lot. I mean A Lot. Dozens. And it never worked out with anyone. I finally figured out why. It's because none of them were you. We should get back together." He was dead serious. He really thought I would drop everything and date him again. I wasn't dating anyone else, but I was REALLY enjoying being alone. I told him so and he said, "That's stupid. You just won't admit you're lonely without me." I laughed at him.
Load More Replies... Ula 6 years ago
He would forget her if he had met someone else, sad thing is other gorls wait forever for men who don't deserve them
Stephanie Bladyak 6 years ago
He felt strung along!? It sounds like SHE was the one being strung...dating her for 7 years and then telling her he needed a break, then seeing other women.
Frozengeckolover 6 years ago (edited)
It's worse than that. He was seeing other women WHILE he was dating her. She found out and told him he needed to work on himself, then they separated. And then he also dated around while they were apart.
Load More Replies... Melanie Ramos 6 years ago
Narcissists weaken their initially healthy and kind partners, bring them to their knees, and make them think the poor treatment they give is all they will ever deserve. It happened to me, and I struggled to break free from him for 5 YEARS! I made several attempts to date other men during our on-and-off relationship. But in my weakened state, I always went back to him. After I finally broke free, I was victimized one more time by another cheater before I began dating the man who would become my husband. A couple years ago, I thought about my ex's sweet son and foolishly reached out to ask how his son was doing. At first, the conversations were fine. But just as my now-husband predicted, my ex wasted no time in trying to convince me I was unhappy and should return to him. So I cut him off again. I have now been married for almost 2 years. My husband and I own a home together, my legal career is thriving, and we are expecting our first child this July. I am very happy.
Frozengeckolover 6 years ago
I'm glad you got away from men like that. I know how it is. They seem to suck you in without you realizing what's happening.
Load More Replies... KarmaQueen 6 years ago
He is only ready to work on himself because she has moved on. Too little too late! I wish her all of the happiness in the world and for him, I hope he grows up and treats the next one better.
Gabriela Fiala 6 years ago
Remind me my story. My ex boyfriend was in italy for erasmus for a year and we decided to have long distance relationship. Before he went, we were living together for 2years. Before he left we were fighting a nearly split up, but we unfortunelly work it out. During that year I have terrible exams in my medicine school. He was enjoying Rome and never was around for skype etc. Finally, after 10months there and after my failed first try in patology and patophysiology he wrote me, that he want to be with me, but dont want to live together again...I had to search for new roommate and study all summer for repair the exams. I broke up with him, fell in love with my clasmate, who is now my husband. After the break up he than come crawling back and begging me for 2month to come back, it was pitifull. He also need to grow up.
Azure Adams 6 years ago
He will be perpetually single and the recipient of more than a few restraining orders. Don't bail this fool out
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