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u/whoareyouletmein Aug 14 '21
Congrats buddy! I'm happy for you. Here's to making happy memories!
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u/Ladknowsbest Aug 15 '21
And showering daily!
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u/Alcohorse Aug 15 '21
This dude's ass crack is about to see more soap than it's ever seen in its life
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u/NewToFinanceHelpMe Aug 14 '21
Careful how you throw around “first” big guy
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u/davidbatt Aug 14 '21
What is the meaning of this
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u/HappyBot9000 Aug 14 '21
Saying you got your "first" girlfriend implies that you don't expect the relationship to last and are preparing to have future girlfriends. This could easily hurt feelings.
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u/FuckyouaII Aug 14 '21
I don’t think I’ve ever used the word first to describe my gf. She’s my first and last.
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u/AphexTwins903 Aug 14 '21
Or that he hasnt had a girlfriend before and therefore this is his first...
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u/SaryNotSorry Aug 14 '21
there are more to words than just the literal meaning
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u/AphexTwins903 Aug 14 '21
There are but only someone looking for negativity will find it. I for example didnt even get the slightest hint that he meant this would be the first and not the last. More that he was happy to have finally got his first girlfriend.
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u/Russell_Bloodstone Aug 15 '21
Hey, I don't know why people are downvoting you...
The reason is perfectly reasonable. It's exactly the kind of thing that was implied as the meaning by the person who made the top level response. And is the meaning that would slip past some folks if they weren't looking for this angle. Obviously, the OPs post was implying that this was the first girl that he has dated.
And so if you had said that instead of what you did say then people would have missed out on your wisdom.
I appreciate you!
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u/SaryNotSorry Aug 14 '21 edited Aug 14 '21
yeah I also understand what he means and assumed as much based on the pic, but personally the sentence comes off with a little objectification. I don’t mean to sound like a social justice warrior but leading with “I got my first” when referring to your partner just doesn’t sound very personal. That being said none of this shit really matters and OP and his gf are probably happy, just wanted to shed some light as to why some people (including myself) would read into it that way.
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u/arriere-pays Aug 15 '21
Good luck convincing males on Reddit that “innocent” phrasing like this isn’t so innocent. It’s actually insidious and definitely indicative of a sexist worldview. The fact that it’s completely unconscious doesn’t make it better.
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u/FattySnacks Aug 15 '21
If he were to get married and introduce her as his “first wife” wouldn’t that suggest that he’ll get remarried? Same thing here
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u/jackrayd Aug 14 '21
Thats not an implication thats a straight up statement
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u/AphexTwins903 Aug 14 '21
Maybe some of us don't overanalyse every statement trying to find hidden meanings in them.
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u/nonsense619 Aug 14 '21
Congrats dude! Remember to listen to each other. She’s not your property, she’s your companion and you have to respect each other and each other’s interests. Understand how she likes to receive affection and shower her with it. And same for you, express how you understand love and like to receive it so she knows how to show it to you in a way it will mean the most to you.
Best of luck!
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u/ThirdIRoa Aug 14 '21
Poetry for the soul man. Makes me wanna get cuffed but I think I'm still chilling.
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u/nonsense619 Aug 14 '21
Wait until you find the person who you don’t feel the need to change to be the person you want. Life is short, but it’s not worth being in a toxic relationship. Enjoy learning about yourself now so when you find the perfect person for you, you can be the best version of yourself for them.
Love is beautiful when two people can work together and be even better together. So no rush, enjoy the journey.
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u/Nineinchdicks Aug 15 '21
But also make sure she treats you properly as well and respect yourself enough to leave if she’s abusive or you just don’t vibe anymore.
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u/Old-Analysis22 Aug 14 '21
Congratulations, don’t look shocked enjoy your time with her every moment.
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u/HWYMAN187 Aug 14 '21
They dont usually like the title first girlfriend or first wife...
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u/Devi1_May_Cry Aug 15 '21
No, they prefer "First Lady." And you let them handle the holiday decorations and the garden around your home. Unless she's Russian, then you tell her to stay away from that shit.
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u/fredsiphone19 Aug 14 '21
Good for you man. The better you treat her, the better a man you’ll be later.
Most of us fuck it up the first time, and that’s okay. It’s cool to make mistakes. It’s okay to fight. It’s okay to disagree. To yell at one another.
Just do your best to make amends after. To understand it from your partner’s eyes. To accept that sometimes you’re in the wrong, and that’s okay.
There’s not much out there about how to be a good man. There’s plenty of nonsense about being “strong” or “dominant”, but the older I get, the more I realize that real strength is being okay with your own weaknesses, and not hiding from them. It’s okay to be sad, and it’s okay to lean on others.
Rambling a bit, and I’m only thirty. But I wish somebody had taught me this stuff when I was your age.
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u/lawlislr Aug 15 '21
idk if it's okay to yell at each other...
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u/hailtothequeef34 Aug 15 '21
Arguments will happen, screaming at each other? Definitely not healthy. Voices will rise on occasion though 🤷🏻♂️
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u/Captaink1967 Aug 14 '21
Treat her well and let her be herself. The day you try and control something is the day you lose it.
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u/biggayboi_666 Aug 14 '21
I hate people that try and control shit so I’m gonna try my best not to
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u/Captaink1967 Aug 14 '21
It’s hard because it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy where you afraid they are going to go out with others so you drive them away, into the arms of others, by trying not to let them go out and have friends while you trust them not to cheat on you. Sad circle.
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u/kmurph72 Aug 14 '21
Take 2 showers a day. Wash your arse with baby wipes after every shiit. Use mouthwash after every meal. Change your underwear throughout the day. Use deodorant on your skin where your leg meets your body next to your balls. No sharp edges on your fingernails. And anything else you can think of.
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u/biggayboi_666 Aug 14 '21
Bro thanks for the heads up man
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u/BiggestFlower Aug 14 '21
Cleanliness may or may not be next to Godliness, but it certainly makes for better relationships. Keeping yourself clean is a major way of showing respect to your girlfriend. There are dozens of other things on that list, but it’s up there at the top.
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u/biggayboi_666 Aug 14 '21
Yea I don’t wanna be a slob in front of her but I look like that cause I just got off work and it was raining
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u/BiggestFlower Aug 14 '21
I wasn’t criticising how you look! Getting caught in the rain doesn’t make you smell bad so it’s fine. I’m not one for wearing scents, but it’s really important for a lot of ladies. If you can find one she likes, stick with it!
One other thing from an old guy: when you disagree - and you will disagree - never escalate (she says something bad so you say something worse) and never say anything you don’t mean. Good luck man, I’m thrilled for you.
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u/LogHungry Aug 15 '21
Get a bidet. It’s better for the environment, works better at cleaning you up without roughing you up like toilet paper and baby wipes do after awhile of wiping, and it saves you a lot of money that you’d be spending otherwise on buying more toilet paper and baby wipes. I’m not saying to not keep several rolls of paper stocked nearby the toilet or to not keep baby wipes stocked nearby because both are necessary.
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u/samvet21 Aug 14 '21
Use baby wipes if you want to clog your toilet and dish out hundreds for a plumber. I'll take your money. And one shower is enough. You have weird advice...
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u/UTS15 Aug 15 '21
I mean, you could just not flush the baby wipes. Otherwise yeah, it was some weird advice.
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u/chadpinkerton21 Aug 14 '21
dude good on you, you guys look happy, but please for the love of god do something about those bangs. no one is happy with those lol
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u/System_of_a_girl Aug 14 '21
Uuuuuuuuh! First love! 🥰 Goosebumps! Hope you'll experience the "happily ever after", sweethearts!
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u/FatherMonster Aug 14 '21
Do yourself a favor and put the most effort into getting to know her no matter what. Have fun bud. Love is the stinking best.
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u/mountainjay Aug 14 '21
How do you already have a Halloween Horror Nights 2021 shirt? Am I in an alternate universe where it is still August?!
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u/Agind404 Aug 14 '21
why do you lock wet?
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u/biggayboi_666 Aug 14 '21
It was raining
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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '21
Aww, well I was about to recommend you do something different with your hair, but nvm. Thank you for explaining.
CONGRATS OP! Love (?) Is a beautiful thing.
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u/Frosty_Cheesecake_50 Aug 14 '21
I got my first girlfriend
Ok but when are you going to get your second ? /s
Jokes aside, congrats OP
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u/Jahonay Aug 14 '21
A lot of the unsolicited advice in the comments feels a bit presumptuous and rude. But you seem to be taking it in stride. Keep it up mate. Hope you keep each other happy.
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u/silver-bullet32 Aug 14 '21
How?
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u/biggayboi_666 Aug 14 '21
We were friends for awhile and then she said she had feelings for me and I said I have feelings for her too and now we’re dating
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u/Luis___F Aug 14 '21
Sorry but you Look like the Definition of a redditor.
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u/resetdials Aug 14 '21
This is one of the cutest posts I’ve ever seen. Not much of a greater feeling than young love. Happiness to you both!
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u/peterparker_55 Aug 15 '21
How long do you plan to keep it? Are you planning to get an upgrade after a year?
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u/The4leafclover1966 Aug 15 '21 edited Aug 15 '21
He’s young and he’s happy — the fact that some of you chose to take a shit on that instead of just congratulating him doesn’t make you cool, it makes you a bully and an asshole.
Congrats to this young man on his first big love! ♥️♥️
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u/WheredMyPiggyGo Aug 15 '21
You'd suit a beard, I feel there should be a subreddit for things that would suit a beard.
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u/smolandworried Aug 15 '21
Just dropping in to see LOVING THE HORROR NIGHTS MERCH! we just cancelled our trip , we normally go every year
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u/lifeofjeb2 Aug 14 '21
Congrats man now make sure to shower, get a haircut, wash your pillow case and sheets, go for an hour walk a day, and stop eating fast food.
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u/One_Laugh_Guy Aug 14 '21
Here's a tip then. Saying "first" girlfriend implies you will have more in the future. Although that's true, it is not helpful in a relationship.
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u/trimedozine Aug 14 '21
Tell your girl she’s cute and wash ur fucking hair mate
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u/JustA_RandomUser2 Aug 14 '21
My mind: Hey that kinda looks like my gf… Also my mind: Is that-? Also Also my mind: Holy Shi-
jkjk but she does look like my gf. congrats to both of you
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u/professorpounds420 Aug 14 '21
Congrats but fuck man it looks like you dunked your head in some peanut oil. Why do you look so wet and greasy big dog? 😂
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u/biggayboi_666 Aug 14 '21
I was working all day and then it was raining
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u/professorpounds420 Aug 14 '21
Congrats though man always a good feeling having someone who cares about you
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u/biggayboi_666 Aug 14 '21
It’s weird
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u/professorpounds420 Aug 14 '21
And not to be a negative Nancy but if it doesn’t work out in the future know that there’s always other girls out there, don’t let it get you down. And fights are bound to happen in every relationship don’t let it get you down.
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u/chonk312 Aug 14 '21
Just remember, the key to keeping the first girlfriend is to not let her find out about the second one. Congrats on your newfound romance.
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u/sub_woofers Aug 14 '21
You should check out the sub skin care addiction. It might give you some tips
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u/Brutal_Basketballer Aug 14 '21
Congo..but wdym by "first" gf ...r u plannin somethin else.?😶
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u/NicksNicks1986 Aug 14 '21
Congrats mate, maybe time to change the username now?!