We all know someone who seems to be naturally good at everything they do, but what happens when that person is your significant other? One man found himself in this exact situation, as his girlfriend’s instant talent for mastering new skills left him feeling frustrated and inadequate. The couple decided to take up rock climbing together, but their experience quickly turned sour when she started to get impatient with his slower progress. ♀️
Girlfriend’s Success Story
Effortless Engineering Excellence ️
Full-time Salary, Part-time Work
Promotion Offered, Not Fired
Fitness Journey Frustrations ️♀️
Roller Skating Rift ⛸️
Rock Climbing Clash ♀️
“No, Not Like That” ♀️ ♂️
Safety Concerns and Frustration
Confrontation at Home
Safety First, Feelings Second?
The Struggle of Being Average ♂️
Heated Exchange ️
Feeling Looked Down Upon
Is He Wrong for Feeling Frustrated? ♂️
The man feels frustrated and hurt by his girlfriend’s impatience and the way she talks down to him when he doesn’t master new skills as quickly as she does. While she argues that her concern is for her safety in situations like rock climbing, he believes that she should be more understanding of the fact that not everyone can be as instantly talented as she is. The couple’s heated exchange leaves them both feeling upset and questioning their dynamic. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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