i wouldnt have a girlfriend or boyfriend or anyone that close in my life with a need to control my other relationships.
sometimes they seem to not be that way and then later are exposed
i am diplomatic but let me tell you from experience
those friends and kids are still in my life today whereas aforementioned gfs/bfs are long gone
the people in my life were just a handy excuse for them
i cannot think of a situation wherein i would issue any such ultimatum- your relationships arent all my business unless they affect me directly or my safety or the sanctity of my home
i know how to have boundaries or request them from you
i mean this gal is young and i hold all hope for her but not all guys want to be dads and many end up confused and then jealous of family dynamics that were pre-existing to their arrival
in my experience a man that has never had successful family relationships if he doesnt realize that undertaking will have a learning curve- and somehow become willing to learn about compromise, acceptance and group dynamics
the whole business is dead in the water pretty quick
some people living a solitary life cannot mix with a family and be happy about it
RE: Beyond the Anonymous Thread
none of this is anonymous
its drivin me bonkers