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Relationship Stress Community: Check-In (Dec 16 - 22)
by KatePersephone
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Hello there, Relationship Stress Community! To start off this week… * How are you feeling today?  * What’s a song you could listen to on repeat forever? * Cozy socks or fluffy blankets? Excited to hear from all of you! Have a great week ahead <3 ------------------------- Are you new to the Relationship Stress community? Introduce yourself here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/NewtotheRelationshipStressCommunityIntroduceyourselfhere_164924/]! Do you want to be the first to get updates on discussions and events? Consider joining the taglist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressAutomatedTaglist_222210/]! Do you want to be updated on the weekly discussions in the Relationship Support Room? Subscribe to this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressGroupSupportSessionsSchedule_316598/]! Do you want to help out in the Relationship Stress Community? Consider becoming a forum supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefNgW-Va7dyBx67M3d27INmkndnwm1C3Ywa7NJoFa2EscQkA/viewform] or a room supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform]! ------------------------- tagging the community: @00Nyx00 @1funredhead @4Jasmine @6Dragonflies @aabrah @Aathmika @AbbyHarris1976 @abiior @AbusgaKayatasha @Adarlya @adhdgal1992 @adribrown7 @adventurousPal4301 @Affliction1 @Albatrosinthesky @Allieeee1121 @AlyGalaxy @AmandaRose89 @AMomentInTime1830 @Anexmos @Angelcrossing1986 @AnotherPerson92 @answers @AntenorA @aPeacefulafternoon @AquaNavySky @Arman13 @ashlynnmarie22 @AshtynLuv97 @Asru @Athenathebluejay420 @Auditormadness9 @auntmommy @Avaboo @AveryLove @awkwardRice @azureSky1487 @Bea945 @beanie @BeginningFixing @blueberryjean345 @blueDog2773 @BlueEast @Booklover95 @Bossedupx3 @bouncyVoice4149 @braveGlobe2817 @bravePeach4448 @breeuniqemsns @Breevus @brightOcean2387 @BrooklynM 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New to the Relationship Stress Community? Introduce yourself here!! ❤️
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 December 12th
...See more Greetings from the Relationship Stress Community!! Are you new to the Relationship Stress Community? Tell us some things about yourself and get to know others that joined the community this month! Question prompts: What brings you to the Relationship Stress community? What is one thing you love most about yourself (or, perhaps, your loved ones)? Benefits of being a member of the Relationship Stress Community: Give and receive support from others who are in relationships. Share your relationship journey (memories, struggles, challenges) in relevant topics comfortably. Participate in community activities and events (eg. Check-ins, Icebreakers, Forum Discussions) Plus, members who participate regularly could become part of the Relationship Stress team, as well! Here are some quick links for you to check out: our taglist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressAutomatedTaglist_222210/]! Join in to get updates on discussions and events. check out this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressGroupSupportSessionsSchedule_316598/] for updates on weekly discussions! check out our newest check-in [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressCommunityCheckInDec915_342093/] here! check this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/RelationshipSupport_66/IntroduceyourselftotheRelationshipCommunity_239/HowToGetStarted_134558/] with more information on how to navigate the community. If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact KatePersephone [https://www.7cups.com/@KatePersephone] (teens and adults) or reply on this thread! Do not be a lurker! Join us and introduce yourself here!! tagging our newest subcribers: @lovingGrapefruit8860 @raspberryKiwi4131 @turquoiseNest9943 @pluckyAcres9036 @patientMango4300 @peanut123456789 @Dash0 @PuffyCloud23 @understandingComputer9065 @MaCara @automatonic @sincereLion3371 @MuresanAndre @VelvetPoppy @GreenBlaze @persistentBalsam5393 @ggoidell @RamneetKaur  @charlenedelfin @skyraven02 @sereneMuse @Astraois42 @djadee @energeticShade4362 @loyalPeach3985 @pumpkincatmother @Mokuro @drowningmermaid88 @azureCoconut2121 ard [a brown and white bear dancing together while holding hands] ------------------------- Are you new to the Relationship Stress community? Introduce yourself here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/NewtotheRelationshipStressCommunityIntroduceyourselfhere_164924/]! Do you want to be the first to get updates on discussions and events? Consider joining the taglist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressAutomatedTaglist_222210/]! Do you want to be updated on the weekly discussions in the Relationship Support Room? Subscribe to this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressGroupSupportSessionsSchedule_316598/]! Do you want to help out in the Relationship Stress Community? Consider becoming a forum supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehAkk72S0RWV1oQ5zShECQ6s-_fDYaxPE974iHorzqNRo1Ag/viewform] or a room supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform]! ------------------------- Edited by KatePersephone [https://www.7cups.com/@KatePersephone] on 16.12.24
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Relationship Stress Automated Taglist
by Tazzie
Last post
 December 9th
...See more Welcome to the Relationship Stress Taglist! This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated and can be found below. Please direct any questions or issues to tommy [https://www.7cups.com/@tommy] via private message. Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on the weekly check-ins ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please remove me. Taglist updated by KateDoskocilova [https://www.7cups.com/@KatePersephone] on 01.12.24 @00Nyx00 @1funredhead @4Jasmine @6Dragonflies @aabrah @Aathmika @AbbyHarris1976 @abiior @AbusgaKayatasha @Adarlya @adhdgal1992 @adribrown7 @adventurousPal4301 @Affliction1 @Albatrosinthesky @Allieeee1121 @AlyGalaxy @AmandaRose89 @AMomentInTime1830 @Anexmos @Angelcrossing1986 @AnotherPerson92 @answers @AntenorA @aPeacefulafternoon @AquaNavySky @Arman13 @ashlynnmarie22 @AshtynLuv97 @Asru @Athenathebluejay420 @Auditormadness9 @auntmommy @Avaboo @AveryLove @awkwardRice @azureSky1487 @Bea945 @beanie @BeginningFixing @blueberryjean345 @blueDog2773 @BlueEast @Booklover95 @Bossedupx3 @bouncyVoice4149 @braveGlobe2817 @bravePeach4448 @breeuniqemsns @Breevus @brightOcean2387 @BrooklynM @Bubbles120 @bubblyFaith17 @bunnyhugs616 @Busranurr @BwahahaLove @c9frexs @caitlin1217 @Callies07132017 @CalmingStar @Calmpineapple @caringCreature8571 @CaringCharlie @CarrieHolmes @Cexe @charmingbeauty55 @ChrisA97 @Chrisbgood46 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Need help.. destructive relationship..
by sensitivePal85266
Last post
 7 hours ago
...See more So. I was in a relationship with a girl for like 4 months, and it was kinda messy. She's a very mentally weak person in general. She's 16, and I'm close to 18 now. She's from Germany, I'm from Egypt. On our last 2 weeks, we had a lot of arguments, because she was not able to keep her promises and like let me help her and help to keep the relationship. I was trying to help her, but she didn't want to help herself, and she pushed me away badly. By cheating on me with another guy. I discovered it, listened to her explanation, and she refused to breakup with him. So I snapped at her and told her extremely mean stuff, and that made her attempt to overdose, or to kill herself and stuff. So she cheated, and I almost killed her mentally, then I blocked her immediately. After that, it has been like 2 months, and I found a male friend who's from the same country as her, and had him like make a teasing prank on her In her dm And the friend said that I should clear things out with her instead of like bullying her online, and I agreed. Obviously, we kinda argued at the beginning, as both of us were really overwhelmed. I even cried a lot to myself during that. Then something unexpected happened After clearing a lot of misunderstandings about stuff (except for the cheating) And the fact that I almost had her kill herself, I guess it meant that we both are equal at making mistakes So I asked her if we should take a second chance She agreed, and she broke up with the guy, because I guess he was rude to her daily, and he wasn't good We are on like the 6th day of our reunion now, in the relationship And things have went horrible horrible She kept making mistakes, that I warned her on, because they were a trauma for me. So I pointed them out to her in a caring way But it happened a couple of times And that overwhelmed her badly, and she has no will nor strength to take accountability, she's sensitive to every little thing. Her brain is pure chaos She wants to kill herself, and the communication we had was the worst thing ever, she says that she hates herself, but at the same time she never blames herself when she makes a mistake. I offered to help her, she accepted, but now she pushes me away again I got deeply hurt because of her for a while day, with continuous cries. She says that this is the new her Talking to me in way that hurts A few hour ago she threatened to block me, so I blocked her And she came back wanting to clear things out, from a random group I haven't left She had a confusing talk, that she wants me to be a friend untill she heals And at the same time, when I say something about leaving her, she says "Go ahead, do it" Her mind is in chaos, and I'm dying from the inside because I don't know what to do anymore And now I came here seeking help. I'm overwhelmed My heart is breaking Just like that day she cheated on me on She keeps hurting me, and says that she doesn't wanna hurt me at the same time "I don't wanna be your girlfriend untill I heal" And then proceeds to hurt me again She hates herself deeply She made false promises about trying to be a good partner, or atleast try to not destroy everything again I even made a plan that she agreed on To discuss the things she don't want my help on, and other things that she would accept my help on We literally had fun preparing that yesterday So that she doesn't feel forced when I try to help her, so I have her take her own choice on what she accepts to be helped on It was going perfectl And now everything is crushed No matter how hard I try, she never looks at the good side of things Assuming the worst after everything last night, she called me a manipulator out of nowhere Because I apologized for talking about my issues to her I know that I can just leave her and save myself But she's suicidal She already tried it before By overdose Nobody in my family can help or support me They are not supportive My environment is not healthy, or encouraging I don't have friends Her biological father did something bad to her in her childhood, and now her step father abuses her Her little brother turned against her, and her mom has anger issues I don't blame her for being like this, but I don't deserve this pain She wanted to breakup, but the issue isn't me, she is the whole issue. I try to listen, and think that this time she will actually accept my help as she promised, but no. I managed to send her a number for suicide lines, but I doubt she will actually call it, or chat. I'm so overwhelmed by everything. I wanna see her happy, I don't want to let go of her, if she gets in another relationship, she will suffer worse than this. Especially from guys who would probably target her, she's in a non religious area, so it's less likely to have people who don't fear God in hurting others. I need any help.. please...
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relationship with family and safety
by exuberantJet57
Last post
 December 10th
...See more Im having a hard time treating my parents and siblings well I keep on not listening, not being responsible, not answering, not respectful, parent shopping being defiant, issolating myself, and being lazy I work on it for a little while then go back to it and I am good around others but it just keeps happeing it has gone on some months now. I don't know what things I should try to do to work on all these.
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Loneliness
by courteousFan4529
Last post
 October 15th
...See more Hi um i am a male 14  I have never been really interested in relationships as I deemed them irrelevant as I grew up, there would be times I would get sad after watching couples happily stroll by me, I have never opened up about this topic, but today tipped me into this because I have never felt so alone and empty, when I spoke  to myself today it wasn’t a feeling a loneliness that just by talking into a cave the voice slowly fades away, today it feels like I want to feel heard and just yell as hard as I can, but the cave absorbs my voice with no echo to be heard, today I feel so lost, all through out middle school I never had a talking stage,I have never had a girlfriend, I never had any female friends all through out middle school, let alone ANY sort of friends, now as a high schooler I see 4 times the amount of relationships that I saw in middle school, I feel so hollow that girls do not look my way, and that any upperclassmen can just exist, and have like 20 girls surrounding him, I hate seeing these people in relationships, I have never had anything against them, but why can’t I get a try? When is it my turn? When can I get the blessing of having a girl who only has eyes for me?? Why? Why not ME? I hate these happy people I hate seeing any of them happy? Why isn’t my effort less effective when they don’t even TRY?? My blood boils whenever I see happyness fill their eyes, why can’t happyness fill MINE?? Why am I the odd one out??? The only times I don’t feel like an empty void, is when that void is filled with boiled pure hatred, I want to stop hating, but that’s the only way I know how to respond to these stupid happy people, I don’t want to live in misery, I want to get out of this cycle, when. Will. It. Be. My. turn.
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Making friends struggle
by breeuniqemsns
Last post
 September 21st
...See more I don't know how to make friends to be honest. I am really bad at communicating and I always think whenever I make friends I am boring to talk to and they won't be my friends. It's true though. I am boring to talk to but I just don't know how to communicate and stuff it's hard for me to make friends bcs of that
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Paranoid or Legit?
by QueerDragonsRule
Last post
 July 22nd
...See more I’ve been dating this girl for over 6 months. I think I love her, but there are a few red flags that have been bugging me. 1. She either acts like we are more than friends, or she ascots like she doesn’t like me at all, not even as friends. “Hot and Cold” by Katy Perry fits. 2. It’s the summer so we don’t see each other at school, but she never responds to my texts though I get read receipts. 3. She acts weird when we’re around her family. I mean we are in a queer relationship, but me and her brother get along well. Am I just being paranoid? Or is something wrong?
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ex bf
by diligentFriend5581
Last post
 July 17th
...See more i want him back but he doesn’t feel the same he just doesn’t trust me anymore
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Communication and Openness Struggles
by sincereSquare7527
Last post
 July 17th
...See more So, I'm having some serious issues with my gf, and I think they're about to break us up. The main root of the issues is myself, and that I am very closed and unfeeling toward my emotions. I'm having a hard time effectively communicating my affections, care, and love for her, and we're only able to text each other. I'm a bit more physical than verbal, so this naturally makes it more difficult to express. She feels as though I don't honestly love her the way I used to, that I don't truly care for her and want to fight for her, that I have no romantic feelings for her. Of course, these beliefs are false, though my previous actions and shortcomings do support them. Now, she's threatening separation, which I honestly understand and don't begrudge her reasoning. It does hurt me, and I've already had multiple chances to work on improving these problems. I don't want to let her go, but I don't know what to do right now. Any help is greatly appreciated
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Struggling With Acceptance
by sunnyTalker6138
Last post
 June 20th
...See more Hey guys. So I have a bf of 6 months (we’re both in high school going to our sophomore year) and he is an amazing boyfriend. In fact tmrw is his birthday lol. Anyways, I am having trouble finding a way to tell my parents. I am pakistani and my bf is chinese. My parents are racist especially my mom when it comes to east asian people. After I moved schools in elementary school, I’ve always ended up becoming friends with east asians and they’re great people. My 2 best friends are japanese and taiwanese. I also have other friends of other races as well. But my mom always complains about me being friends with asian people and she calls everyone chinese. So in December, I started dating my current bf and during break he came over and met my parents. (I’ve also told my parents that he’s smart and a nice kid which all are true). They also know I talk to him everyday and that we’re friends. I know I should tell them because of this but my parents have made it very clear that they don’t want me to have an asian boyfriend. Idk what to do cuz it’s been 6 months already and I really want to tell them, but my parents aren’t great people either. I asked my best friend and she told me to never tell my parents because of how awful they can be. The main reason I want to tell them is so I can hang out with him whenever. My parents haven’t let me out the house on my own until this school year (i just started high school last year). So what should i do? Should i tell them?  Note: I am pakistani which means I am muslim and so are my parents. However, we aren’t a very religious family and my parents are against me talking to guys or too against dating either, so when things come to religion, I think that’s a matter I will speak to my parents about.
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Schedule: Teen Relationship Support Every Saturday
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 January 18th
...See more Hello all teens!  I hope you are all having an amazing day. I wanted to share with you all that @KateDoskocilova hosting Relationship stress support sessions for Teens for a while but seems like not many of us are around to attend it, so we making a couple of changes to ensure we are all able to join and get some support and sharing time.   📅 Saturday - starting on Jan 20, 2024, the Teen Relationship group chat [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php] will be open for 24 hours.  Love it or hate it, relationship plays a significant role in our lives. Let's delve into its influence on our lives, mental health, and self-esteem. Together, we'll explore ways to maintain a healthy relationship and discover the importance of own's well-being.  Also, Kate will be joining us during different times of the day to host 15-30-minute guiding discussions as well to help us learn more about relationships and ways to deal with them.  Please know all these efforts are all about creating a safe and respectful environment where everyone's voice is heard. We encourage open-mindedness, empathy, and active participation. Feel free to bring your thoughts, questions, and ideas to the table! We look forward to seeing you there!  Note: All Adults: You can find Relationship Support to participate and get support here as well [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=lmhnenaYk-JO42xsioiS]!  -------------------------
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what should I do
by decisiveBanana7177
Last post
 October 26th, 2023
...See more their is this one person who's really special to me, their the type of person where when I'm down they'll ask me how I am and try to give me advice even if they don't know what I'm talking about, they always ask how I am, they hold my hand and hug me and fight with my friends and says that I'm there's, I really like them but their the type of person who flirts with her friends so I may be nothing more than a friend to her I really don't know what to do and could use some advice 
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Mother’s Day Icebreakers! ❤️
by goldenLion1121
Last post
 August 10th, 2023
...See more I know Mother’s Day can be especially hard for lots of people all over the world, and it’s okay to feel those feelings that you may feel. But, 7Cups are here to listen, support and help you in anyway possible. It’s okay to not be okay. My PM’s are always open ❤️ So, here are some icebreakers!- - What is your favourite memory of your mum? (Or Nan, aunt etc) - What’s something you’d like to do to celebrate Mother's Day? - How do you feel about Mother’s Day? I’d love to hear your answers!
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Pleaseee helpp me, i am stuckk.
by cinnamonblue77
Last post
 June 23rd, 2023
...See more i am F (20yrs) and i am kind of stuck in a relationship. My boyfriend loves me too much. But i am from a family where we can’t date anybody, and my sisters have caught me many times chatting with my bf. They must hate me now. But my family matters more to me. I do not want to disappoint them. I already had a situation in my home where my sister had love marriage and there were alot of problems during that time. And I don’t want to go throught it again. Because i will lose all value in my house. My parents really love me now. But if they hear about it, they will be really upset and I don’t want that. i told about all this to my bf, but he said he can’t leave me and he won’t be able to live without me. Whatever i say, he doesn’t understand how much it will impact me. i broke up with him couple of times before bcs he was being kind of toxic. He wouldn’t let me have guy friends, he would doubt me often like if i like someone else, he would be angry if I didn’t text him late night everyday, he would be angry if i spend too much time with my friends and spend less time with him. I got tired of it. He said he will change that behavior. He said he would do anything for me. Evn he changed quite a little bit. But I don’t think he is the one for me evn if says he can give me the world. i don’t have inner peace these days bcs i am soo stressed out. He won’t let me leave this rltnship. It’s like i am trapped. But i want to leave this for my parents sake and my sake. but I don’t know how to break up. Bcs when i tried to break up with him before he had a panic attack, he loves me soo much. I don’t know what to doo . I am soo scared and stressed out.

Relationship Stress

Welcome to Relationship Stress! This is a safe, supportive and inclusive place where you can discuss everything and anything related to Relationships.


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