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I feel like such a bad boyfriend (lemmings.world)
submitted 1 day ago by throwaway789@lemmings.world to c/goodoffmychest@lemmy.world
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Yesterday, my boyfriend was very stressed and was going through a lot of family issues. I told him I couldn't stay for long. My family is strict and wanted me to go to bed and not be on my phone. My boyfriend then was asking where I was and why I was offline and not responding. He must not have seen my message but I had to go. And I feel so bad that he didn't read it and that I had to go, I feel like such an awful person for not being able to help. I know I suck, I know I just could've snuck it, but I just want someone to listen. Not criticism, please, like many people have said.

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[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago

You shouldn’t ever feel bad for having healthy boundaries.

I would say that as an 18 year old you should have more of a say in how and when you use your phone, but I don’t know the specifics of your situation.