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  • Queue This might not be helpful, but I've found that part of my anxiety around setting boundaries is a belief that if I don't do so perfectly, then I deserve any anger the person I'm setting them with...

    Why Am I Still Angry At My Ex? ·  June 14, 2021

  • fuzzilla Captain Awkward Letter 1337 from a couple days ago (the one about "this is not just about a mug") is a good example of spelling out brands of toxic behavior you may encounter from others to reinforce...

    Why Am I Still Angry At My Ex? ·  June 14, 2021

  • Beth LW1: There's a specific pattern that's very common and very strong in gay culture: because we have an entire extra set of barricades to negotiate when it comes to getting into relationships at all,...

    Why Am I Still Angry At My Ex? ·  June 14, 2021

  • fuzzilla I relate to LW2 a lot, feeling like things will go terribly if I set boundaries for myself, like my settings are "total permission" or "scorched earth." I mean, I've learned some nuance over the...

    Why Am I Still Angry At My Ex? ·  June 14, 2021

  • fuzzilla Yeah, "just walk away and don't look back" is one of those tough but life-changing Adult Life Lessons. (Sure, sometimes you can be friends with an ex-, but sometimes they're toxic).

    Why Am I Still Angry At My Ex? ·  June 14, 2021

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