I’ve been with my boyfriend for 7 years, but he’s immature, lazy, unsupportive, and shows no interest in marriage. Living with him has been miserable, and his family makes me feel alienated and disrespected. I’m working on moving out and getting my own place. Recently, another guy started flirting with me, telling me how he likes & wants every part of me after I posted my fristrations about my relationship with my boyfriend & I’m conflicted about whether engaging with him is considered cheating.

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It’s not cheating if you dump your bf first. Hope this helps!

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Here's where you're justified:
- feeling neglected by your bf
- wanting to leave the relationship
- catching feelings for someone else

Here's what isn't justified (while still dating your bf):
- flirting back with the other person, or doing anything about their advances.

Break up with your bf and it'll be okay. But ask yourself: "Would I be interested in this person if I wasn't feeling neglected by the person who shouldn't be neglecting me?"

Break up with your boyfriend for sure. But consider that maybe you're being hasty on account of your neglect. But if you really like the other guy then go for it after you're single again

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Break up w your bf today and talk to the new guy later today

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Just breakup with him. For future reference, probably best not to publicly post frustrations you have with a significant other.

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Why'd you stay w him 7 years?

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Most likely he became that way at some point after getting comfortable enough to do so in the relationship. It happens a lot.

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You clearly cannot make your own choices, and the only reason you post is you like the attention. Find religion, delete social media, and focus on your health.

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Regardless of this other dude, why are you waiting for to break up with this guy - get out

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I’m with RBC 1 on this. How do you know this new guy is a better option than your current bf?

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I recommend being single foe a bit

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For real. She needs it

It’s MaxHealth again!

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Usually she is posting about her toxic work environment and her boss whose sister died and doesn’t attend any work events.

If you are in a relationship still, yes engaging is in line with cheating. End your relationship if you aren’t happy; as far as the new person flirting, you’re an adult… let’s not forget this other person sees you as a shiny new toy and will say whatever they have to say to play with that new toy in the beginning.

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Why is this a post in fishbowl ? Fishbowl is work/employment related

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Break up with your boyfriend and don’t go with the new guy. He just wants to take advantage of you when you’re vulnerable. That’s gross. He feels his flattery will get him everywhere and it sounds like he’s right. Just be on your own for a while. Reconnect with yourself. Trust me it’s underrated.

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If you can’t live on your own without a bf for a year, your future relationships may fail. Neither of these two options seems like the best long term choice from the outside/strangers.

Why is this a question. Break up ur current bf and get with this new guy lol . Move out too

Dump and pump!

Rule #1: Never ever move in with a guy. Guys almost always get too comfortable and will eventually take you for granted.

Rule #2: If you raised concerns about feeling alienated and disrespected around his family and he did absolutely nothing to make you feel comfortable and respected, dump him immediately! Understand that man does not value or respect you.

Rule #3: Do not engage or entertain someone new until you have closed the doors to your current guy.

I do see that now. I never intended to move in with my boyfriend. It was meant to be a temporary situation until I get a better paying job. He was always for living together for some reason and I always told him I was not fond of the idea --especially since I am a Christian. It seemed to have worked out for his brother and his girlfriend (now wife) who live at his mom's house with their 2 kids. But they lived together for like 6 years before he finally proposed. Their relationship is toxic anyways.

No, I do not recall him defending me when his family criticized me for wanting to celebrate my birthday ON THE DAY I WAS BORN. It was pretty messed up, especially considering the fact that I was not there to defend myself!!

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