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The constant barrage of stories like this is part of the reason I have no interest in forging a romantic relationship with anyone. Stories like this make it sound like it fucking sucks and will drag you down. I know they aren't really the norm, but damn they're fuckin' everywhere. Why would I willingly subject myself to that kind of treatment? 'cause he/she/they are hot? Bitch, control your fucking dick/vagina, it's not that hard.
Edit: to clarify, this post is engaging in some light hyperbole. It's not the only reason I have no interest in a relationship, and I know there are plenty of healthy, loving relationships out there; however, the fact that people keep entering into toxic relationships and then seemingly try to pretend that relationships are just like that is mind-blowing to me.
Why would you indeed? That's not a requirement for a relationship.
I know, but the toxic:not-toxic relationship story ratio sure tries to make it seem that way. It's like the modern equivalent of the boomer "wife bad" meme.
Its sort of like survivorship bias. People with toxic relationships need to talk more about it and feel the need to post more/comment more asking for help or vent about there bad situation.
Reality is there are more good relationships that people dont feel the need to post or talk about as there isn't much to say beyond 'my partner loves me and respects my interests'.