Love, Video games, Gamers, Controlling and Relationship advice: Second guessing

Second guessing

By Anonymous - 19/07/2024 13:00 - United States

Today, I realized how toxic and controlling my wife is. She left to go on a vacation, and I'm so used to her micromanaging everything I do that I'm completely unable to function. I tried to play a video game and had a panic attack because I imagined her walking in and screaming at me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 716

You deserved it 174

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By JJ - 03/10/2015 07:42 - United States - Irwin

Today, I was savagely beating my wife on Call of Duty, since she demanded that I play normally and not hold back. 15 minutes later, she was raging at me, calling me a bastard and saying she wished we'd never married. FML

I agree, your life sucks 25 552

You deserved it 4 478

Assumptions

By Anonymous - 22/06/2023 15:00

Today, I left my husband in charge of the house for a day. When I returned, I saw him gaming through the window, so I stormed in and yelled at him. Then, my eyes adjusted, and I saw the neatly folded laundry, clean kitchen, vacuumed rugs, and my son, who was asleep until I woke him. Whoops. FML

I agree, your life sucks 102

You deserved it 2 662

By yarhyun1 - 19/08/2012 16:00 - United States

Today, I realized just how messed up my life is, thanks to all the scare stories my wife sees on Dr Phil. She's now convinced that I'll start beating her someday. She's started taking martial arts classes, and threatens to use her skills every time I get even slightly frustrated with her. FML

I agree, your life sucks 30 335

You deserved it 2 548

Thanks for the support

By Anonymous - 15/03/2021 20:30 - Canada - Dartmouth

Today, I came home upset about the sexism in my work place. I just wanted to be alone, but my husband insisted we talk about it. I noticed he kept looking over and one of his hands was moving. He was playing video games the entire time I was spilling my guts. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 124

You deserved it 231

By ThinZ - 24/12/2011 00:26 - United States

Today, I invited a few of my co-workers over to play video games. Within an hour, my wife had gotten drunk, grabbed my controller, told me to "get back in the kitchen", and described to everyone in blood-chilling detail how she took her first boyfriend's virginity. FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 486

You deserved it 3 882

Man caver

By Anonymous - 04/05/2023 18:00

Today, my wife screamed, cried, called me lazy and a bad parent, and threatened to leave and take our four kids. All I did was ask for an hour to myself every day for some private time. FML

I agree, your life sucks 622

You deserved it 1 186

But there's panic on the streets of Carlisle

By Panek - 07/10/2021 23:01

Today, I had a panic attack because my wife yelped at me. What did I say that made her yell? I told her that I had just been diagnosed with a panic disorder that's triggered by people yelling at me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 208

You deserved it 160

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By Probably Not - 09/12/2023 09:00 - France - Paris

Today, after 6 years of marriage, my wife called me toxic and abusive. All because I asked her if she's going to find a job, as it's getting harder for me to take care of everything, and we need more money at the moment. She's been unemployed for almost two years already. FML

I agree, your life sucks 693

You deserved it 125

A quiet place, please

By Anonymous - 12/08/2024 16:00 - United States - Richmond

Today, the TV was blaring, the kids were yelling, and my wife was blabbering on in my ear. Overwhelmed, I shouted, "EVERYONE QUIET!" I got a second of blessed silence before my kids started screaming and crying, and my wife threw a tantrum, saying, "I married a psycho!" FML

I agree, your life sucks 387

You deserved it 426

Peace and quiet

By Anonymous - 06/04/2023 18:00

Today, after a long and stressful week, all I wanted was some time to myself with a few beers and a good video game. My girlfriend apparently disliked this, because she started blasting Cardi B, ran the vacuum behind me, and poured my beer down the sink when I used the bathroom. FML

I agree, your life sucks 951

You deserved it 219

Thaylok 17

Friday 19 July 2024 20:22

There is so much sad here. 1) micromanagement wife. 2) vacations apart, 3) fear of verbal abuse even when she is away. Seriously, and I don't say this often, Go get some professional help both together and apart. I really hope you two seek help and can make your lives better.

angeleyes0724 10

Saturday 20 July 2024 15:04

While Thayloks advice is sound, it also speaks on societal norms. If the script were flipped and a woman posted this I'm 100% sure the advice would NOT be get counseling, it would be "girl that's enough red flags to start a circus, RUN while you can." 🤔 Men don't deserve abuse (of any kind) either. Noone does.

Comments

Thaylok 17

Friday 19 July 2024 20:22

angeleyes0724 10

Saturday 20 July 2024 15:04

Yudith 24

Saturday 20 July 2024 20:56

I was just about to say "Get out of there ASAP and seek counselling" too. I'm pretty sure the therapist will give OP some homework such as "Cook yourself some dinner, then reward yourself with praise and a toy".

Thaylok 17

Sunday 21 July 2024 6:05

I actually hope the therapist would make ut clear they should splut up, as a professional guided thought. They each need individual help for sure.

Brightside86 30

Saturday 20 July 2024 21:26

Its curious that people like this make it to the marriage stage of a relationship. Feels like the type of behavior that wouldn't get you past the 1st date. She must be really pretty...

Eirina_fml 12

Sunday 21 July 2024 21:03

Honestly, if she is negativly influencing your life that badly, get rid of her. If she is honestly that bad, I don't think any sort of professional help is gonna help that problem.