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In response to "maybe the current BF is right to freak out? -- nm" by loosilu

I don't think "freaking out" is right. I certainly think he's entitled to say how he feels, but "freaking out" seems above an beyond that.

Posted by ReluctantCynic (aka ReluctantCynic) Dec 15 '08, 19:02

There's a difference between saying to your bf/gf ...

"Uhm, look, I'm kinda nervous and uncomfortable about you meeting up with your ex, or the person who strongly put the moves on you. I know it's stupid, and maybe a little selfish and immature, and I kind of wish I didn't feel this way. But I do. And I can't control my emotions, though I'll do my best to avoid acting negatively on them. But there you have it."

Versus saying something like ...

"AAAAGHHHH! No! You can go see him! Don't you LOVE ME? I'm freaking out here! You CAN'T DO THIS! I forbid it! If you loved me, you wouldn't even THINK OF OTHER DUDES! HOW CAN YOU DO THIS TO ME?!?!?!?"

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For the record, hotkiss' original description said "boyfriend is uncomfortable with this". There have been no documented freakouts, per se. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Dec 15, 19:06 3
- right, if we're goign to nitpick, we should at least nitpick what she actually said. -- nm - loosilu Dec 15, 19:09 2
  - Good point -- but I think the logic of my arguent still stands. - ReluctantCynic Dec 15, 19:12
  - I blame Trish. :) -- nm - Dr.Vermin Dec 15, 19:09

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I don't think "freaking out" is right. I certainly think he's entitled to say how he feels, but "freaking out" seems above an beyond that.

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