Tag: creeps

#1236: “My ex keeps gnawing at the edges of my work and social life.”

~ JenniferP ~ 122 Comments

Behind a cut for mention of consent violations. Hi Captain, I (she/her) divorced my ex (he/him) a year ago. There were a lot of reasons, but one reason was constant sexual pressure to perform and do things I don't enjoy. This pressure usually took the form of guilt trips, but once escalated to a situation … Continue reading #1236: “My ex keeps gnawing at the edges of my work and social life.”

#1220: “Is this guy constantly texting me after I told him not to because he ‘doesn’t understand’ boundaries or because he doesn’t care about them?”

~ JenniferP

Dear Captain Awkward, I ( 27, she/her) have an acquaintance (29, he/him) who is not neurotypical (he told me this). His preferred mode of communication is texting and he frequently tries to have long, involved text conversations with me. I was pretty tolerant of this at first, but it’s gotten a bit wearing. I’ve told … Continue reading #1220: “Is this guy constantly texting me after I told him not to because he ‘doesn’t understand’ boundaries or because he doesn’t care about them?”

#1120: The Creepy Guy In The Friend Group, Revisited: Four More Geek Social Fallacies

~ JenniferP ~ 612 Comments

Content note: After the jump I mention Rape Threats Dudes Have Sent Me for saying what I think about creepy dudes. Dear Captain, Over the past several years I've drifted to the periphery of a friend group where one member is a sexist creep. I immediately found him slimy and pushy and off-putting upon meeting … Continue reading #1120: The Creepy Guy In The Friend Group, Revisited: Four More Geek Social Fallacies

#936: “My best friend’s partner secretly records his guests while they are in the bathroom.”

~ JenniferP ~ 452 Comments

Oh yeah. You read that right. Putting this one behind a cut. Dear Captain Awkward, My best friend and her fiancé invited my boyfriend and I away for the weekend to her parents’ house in the country. She and I have been best friends since we were 13 (we are now 29) and I am … Continue reading #936: “My best friend’s partner secretly records his guests while they are in the bathroom.”

#857: “I thought I made it clear that I just wanted to be friends but apparently not.”

~ JenniferP ~ 468 Comments

Dear Captain Awkward, I'm a 23 year old college student, and the kind of degree and profession I want to work in requires constant joint projects where working alone is not an option, and because our industry is so small, making good connections in college with your peers can be really important. My problem is … Continue reading #857: “I thought I made it clear that I just wanted to be friends but apparently not.”

#784: The Geek Social Fallacy Host – Missing Stair Guest Relationship

~ JenniferP ~ 176 Comments

Dear Captain Awkward, I think my partner has a big Geek Social Fallacy problem. We live together in a small house in an expensive area where lots of people live with parents or roommates. So, ever since before we met, he’s hosted huge blowout theme parties for his entire geeky friendgroup. He always encourages them … Continue reading #784: The Geek Social Fallacy Host – Missing Stair Guest Relationship